I have a CS-036 wth carbon rims from peter and I don't have any issues with suspension flex. I know other people have had it, but neither me or my friends can feel anything. This could be a lack of knowledge, but I'm pretty sure I just got a good product. In terms of all mountain use, I'd say I've whipped this bike pretty hard a number of times. Last summer when I was in Copper Harbor Michigan riding their trails I didn't hesitate to take this on one of their most difficult trails. It's actually a downhill track, but I passed up on doing 2 of the features. I'd say that if you're not an idiot when you use your bike, the 036 is passable and fun to use on the whole mountain. If your launching to flat landings, it's going to stress the bike and your body a lot. Just for comparison, my friend rides a 2017 remedy 8 and aside from the grumblings about shorter suspension travel distance, he had a blast on the 036. We both ripped it pretty hard. I think it's up to you. The 036 isn't designed to be an enduro bike. It's designed mostly for rough cross country use. I'm not much of an aggressive enduro rider, so it works out great for me. But every once and a while when I decide to ride some extra rough stuff, this bike has made it through.

I ordered these bibs

http://s.aliexpress.com/iiYjqQNR

And A jersey that Santic has removed. I'll post photos later this week so you can see!

They use the smaller Asian sizing. It seems like the charts that they provide to compare Asian vs. US are pretty accurate.

I just ordered a jersey and set of bibs from a seller on aliexpress. I'm really satisfied with the quality and service that they provided. Their stuff is a little more expensive than other sellers, but the quality is pretty much up to the standards of stuff I would buy here in the US. Only complaint is the neck on the jersey is a little baggy. I'd prefer it to be a little more snug. Check them out!

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1985488?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.cc0xVi

I'd be curious to know if he has the 54T upgrade too.. but for $35 I'd say go for it!

I'd highly suggest forking over a little extra cash for the 54t star ratchet kit. It's a lot of money, but in my opinion the instantaneous power you get makes it well worth it.

I know I had read previously on here that someone was noticing significant wear on the carbon parts due to rubbing. I probably won't tear it all down just because of the pain go get it all together again. Plus, I haven't heard anything while riding that suggests wear.