For now I've gone back to a knobby on the rear for all of my riding as it's a lot more predictable on the fast stuff (which is what I'm riding to prep for Greece - doesn't look like the riding will be super technical like a lot of the stuff up here in BC). For technical rocky riding the trials tire is absolutely amazing and the best choice out there. I agree with the 3rd gear and up trails a knobby is much better.
I'm thinking about giving the Last Man Standing a go this year (if they ever announce a time/place for it - I've heard it may be in Utah...) and will probably use a trials tire at that.
As far as the Rekluse goes, I highly recommend it. The clutch override is good and I find a ride the bike the same that I do with a manual clutch (well, almost, I don't fan as much in some cases) and it makes me faster. I'm ordering 5 more tungsten balls to try out and see if I can get harder engagement when I pin the throttle (it's fine now, but I'd prefer it to hit a little harder).
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