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nickc
Yes indeed, I've seen a few riders on similar bikes riding in the Alps. All making it down the hill in one piece etc.
I view it a bit like singlespeeding though, making things harder than you need to just cos you want to. Not my thing if you get me.
Not seen anyone ride a proper DH track on lightweight HT yet though, certainly even a good rider would really struggle over braking bumps that are 8 inches deep, large drops, big doubles etc. It's all doable of course, but to me the fun isn't simply the achievement of still being alive at the bottom. It's in being able to ride as hard/fast as you can down something and not being held back by your equipment.
185/185 on my heckler. all the stop i need plus a litle bit more. nice to be able to lock the back wheel easily to get round tight bends. tried the 160 on the back and no comparison really, plus i like having a more balanced lever feel and even pad wear??
used sintered pads last year with no boiling fluid issues and didn't even say goodbye to any pads either. In fact, they are still in the calipers and going next time!