There a good place to rest (briefly) leaving you with more energy to really perform in the tech sections as far as racing is concerned And for spectators a crash or two can really excited the masses when a racer is going 60km/hr + and they make for some cool photos , not to seem barbaric but I've been riding/...
Technically speaking they function almost exactly the same just a trade off of weight for strength with the Saint levers I've done the opposite with satisfactory results. Xtr levers / Saint calipers
Lol at how many mtn bikers ride trails that have proper signage clearly stating no mtn bikes and how many known illegal trails we maintain and ride regularly yet we are so set in our ways that we should be entitled to ride and alter these trails at our own discretion I just find it kinda funny. But looking back...