I like power2max, seems in agreement with quarq on another bike.
Joe
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Same. Even running it as NGEco numbers are solid
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Has anyone done a deep dive into the Specialized updated Recon line?
The 3.0 looks closer to the SWorks Iām currently on.
Any insights?
If your crank has an 8-bolt chainring, quarq. If it has a 3-bolt chainring, power2max. Both can use 104BCD chainrings which is nice as it doesnāt lock you in to a particular manufacturer for ring replacements.
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the quarq is 107bcd I believe, thatās what I have on my gravel bike. not sure there is one with 104bcd but in any case plenty of options as well for chainrings
The XX1 Eagle DUB model Quarq does use 104 BCD chainrings: Quarq SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB Power Meter Crankset - Power Meter City. The gravel one must be different.
SRAMās documentation on product lines and options isnāt great, but I had great luck contacting their tech support directly. I couldnāt find much on DUB Wide spindles compatibility but when I contacted their tech support, I got a helpful response very quickly. Thatās how I discovered that they do in fact make a 3-bolt DUB Wide crankset that works with 3mm offset power2max PMs which maintains the 55mm Transmission chainline.
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got itā¦ yes, the one I have is this one https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/pm-axs-spdr-d1 maybe itās the road version vs mountain not sure, like you said their PM line is really confusing with all the spider, threaded, spindle, etc, different types
Self admitted shoe hoarderā¦ Six pairs of Specialized shoes in the rotation between road and off-roadā¦ In search of a new shoe for this years bikepacking races, I ordered both the new Recon 1.0 and Recon 3.0. Last year I was on the āoldā Recon Lace, and loved them, with a single pair getting me through over 1200 miles of racing with at least 30 miles of hike a bikeā¦ I have a backup pair, but wanted something with just a bit more toe flex for those hike a bike miles this year.
Unfortunately, the Recon 1.0ās are just a few too many levels below the fit and finish that the S-works offerings that Iām used to, and as such, I just couldnāt bring myself to settle for them. The 3.0ās on the other hand are 90% of what the S-works Recon offer, with a bit burlier of a tread, and a bit of flex up front. No discernible flex when clipped in, but when you walk in them, you can get just a few degrees of movement, which was welcomed. Yet to tackle any long days on them, but they feel really similar to the S-works Recon/Torch. The materials feel like they will last quite well. Iām a fan of pink, with two pink bikes, but I do wish they were whiteā¦
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P2Max is 104. Only limiter Iāve found is that if you want a 30t you have to buy a Garbaruk.
Agreed, love mine. Other limiter now is if you intend on getting Flight Attendant at some point itās not clear (but unlikely) whether power readings from p2m will inform FA.
talking about FA has anyone been able to grab an aftermarket one? Iāve heard from a shop that itās all sold old for the first batch and cannot be ordered anymore, so you might grab one if one becomes available out of the blue from a shop, shocks can be ordered with ETA of mid June right now, forks would be available again around mid August is what Iāve heardā¦ apparently SRAM is selling a lot more than they expected
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This is exactly what I was looking for, thanks!
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Is fa automated like brain or is it just a wireless lockout?
Fully automated using inputs from multiple sensors: RockShox Flight Attendant XC Review | The New Benchmark
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I doubt the bike industry has learned from their mistakes. Iām going to wait until they make too many (based on current demand) then get it for 40-50% off next winter. 
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Wolftooth also makes a 104bcd 30T that works with the P2M. Thatās also available in the Dropstop B tooth profile, which is what you need for Transmission.
I have that setup running really well on my Blur TR
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Yep makes sense. Wolftooth doesnāt make a Drop Stop ST in a 30.
Iām not sure some of their decisions, wanted a 46 for my gravel bike and they donāt make it as well 107 bcd dropstop b annoying!
Wolftoothās product choices are itās own threadā¦
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