Crestline x DJI - RS 181 SPECTRE Edition

[techm8n]

Four cables coming out of the motor. It will only fit into one. The other cables, Power, Controller and Speed Sensor should be used, anyway.

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Perfect, thank you for the confirmation!

 

[Dpca10]

@Rob I’m really curious your choice of the Ohlins fork, or are you just testing it. How do you think this would pair with the new Podium?

 

[techm8n]

Hi. This is the exact part. Same as the SRAM powertrain cable. Nothing more needed. Plugs straight into the motor.

https://www.bike24.com/p2834215.html

Hi Rob,

Are you using the 955mm or 780mm length cable? I measured from the derailleur to the motor and it seems like the 955mm might be a bit too long. Thanks.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Hi Rob,

Are you using the 955mm or 780mm length cable? I measured from the derailleur to the motor and it seems like the 955mm might be a bit too long. Thanks.

955

 

[EmtbFanatic]

Hey Rob do you have any insight on the best chainring / bolt length to use with the included DJI spider ?

 

[AlumiPro]

955

955mm is what I have as well waiting to be installed.

 

[AlumiPro]

Hey Rob do you have any insight on the best chainring / bolt length to use with the included DJI spider ?

What I have waiting to be installed.

 

[EmtbFanatic]

What I have waiting to be installed.

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Thanks , do you know if the bikes come with the nuts / bolts for the chain ring? Trying to figure out if I need a 6mm length or something different .

 

[mrtrinh]

 

[AlumiPro]

Thanks , do you know if the bikes come with the nuts / bolts for the chain ring? Trying to figure out if I need a 6mm length or something different .

I would hope the DJI spider comes with the bolts to hold the chain ring on.
This picture shows what’s included.
Which now brings me to another question……does our frame set come with the SRAM T-Type power cord?! Look closely in the pic, do you see what I see?!

 

[AlumiPro]

Did I not need to order the SRAM T-Type power cord?

 

[AlumiPro]

And I believe these are the chain ring spider fasteners

 

[ShapeThings]

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Looks like they’re routing the motors via Korea to minimize tariffs judging by the stickers on the boxes? Unless Korea Air is running logistics on the side.

 

[Astro66]

Looks like they’re routing the motors via Korea to minimize tariffs judging by the stickers on the boxes? Unless Korea Air is running logistics on the side.

LAX from HKG. Hong Kong.

 

[John_likes_bikes]

- OOOOOhhhhhh, it's gloss. It always seemed to me it was a flat grey. I like the color a lot more now! Shipping by EOM, I'm getting excited!

- Most chainrings come with chainring bolts to fit standard thickness spiders (the SRAM T-Type 104bcd does), which I'd guess the spider is. Only a guess. Also, don't forget you'll need a locking tool to get the spider off. Looks like Avinox uses the same as Bosch gen2.

- Ugh, after all that back and forth it DOES look like it comes with the Sram power cord.

 

[AlumiPro]

- OOOOOhhhhhh, it's gloss. It always seemed to me it was a flat grey. I like the color a lot more now! Shipping by EOM, I'm getting excited!

- Most chainrings come with chainring bolts to fit standard thickness spiders (the SRAM T-Type 104bcd does), which I'd guess the spider is. Only a guess. Also, don't forget you'll need a locking tool to get the spider off. Looks like Avinox uses the same as Bosch gen2.

- Ugh, after all that back and forth it DOES look like it comes with the Sram power cord.

Yup it was advertised as GLOSS SLATE GRAY. I wouldn’t have been interested if it were a flat color.

 

[mtbmxr]

I would hope the DJI spider comes with the bolts to hold the chain ring on.
This picture shows what’s included.
Which now brings me to another question……does our frame set come with the SRAM T-Type power cord?! Look closely in the pic, do you see what I see?!

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Do we know if the frame will be shipping with the headset? The website indicates "Watts in the box" includes Cane Creek 40 headset, but I don't see it in the parts diagram.

 

[mrtrinh]

Do we know if the frame will be shipping with the headset? The website indicates "Watts in the box" includes Cane Creek 40 headset, but I don't see it in the parts diagram.

It should like the bosch gen 5 frameset. It comes with a shock but not pictured.

 

[EmtbFanatic]

- OOOOOhhhhhh, it's gloss. It always seemed to me it was a flat grey. I like the color a lot more now! Shipping by EOM, I'm getting excited!

- Most chainrings come with chainring bolts to fit standard thickness spiders (the SRAM T-Type 104bcd does), which I'd guess the spider is. Only a guess. Also, don't forget you'll need a locking tool to get the spider off. Looks like Avinox uses the same as Bosch gen2.

- Ugh, after all that back and forth it DOES look like it comes with the Sram power cord.

They don’t list the the power cable in the parts list on the website. I would love for that to come pre installed though

 

[John_likes_bikes]

Yup it was advertised as GLOSS SLATE GRAY. I wouldn’t have been interested if it were a flat color.

Eh, who reads facts on the internet anyway.

 

[AlumiPro]

Do we know if the frame will be shipping with the headset? The website indicates "Watts in the box" includes Cane Creek 40 headset, but I don't see it in the parts diagram.

This is what is stated it comes with.
I highly doubt the SRAM T-Type power cable comes with it, that’s $150-$200 for a part that not everyone could utilize. I’m guessing it was a mistake that it was in the parts picture, I’ll ask Troydon.

 

[AlumiPro]

- Most chainrings come with chainring bolts to fit standard thickness spiders (the SRAM T-Type 104bcd does)

Yup! You’re correct, my chainring came with the fasteners.

 

[John_likes_bikes]

This is what is stated it comes with.
I highly doubt the SRAM T-Type power cable comes with it, that’s $150-$200 for a part that not everyone could utilize. I’m guessing it was a mistake that it was in the parts picture, I’ll ask Troydon.

You're probably right, or at least I'm hoping since I opend the package. lol

 

[AlumiPro]

You're probably right, or at least I'm hoping since I opend the package. lol

Yeah I hear you, my SRAM power cable Amazon return window expires July 30…..not sure I’ll have my frame by then!
I sent an email to Troydon, I’ll post his reply.

 

[mrtrinh]

Worldwide Cyclery on Instagram: "Behold the sexiest eMTB you will ever see 🤤 this custom @crestlinebikes RS 181.1 featuring the @avinoxebike system is an absolute animal and we can’t wait to see what this legendary machine can do out on the trails.

27K likes, 112 comments - worldwidecyclery on July 10, 2025: "Behold the sexiest eMTB you will ever see 🤤 this custom @crestlinebikes RS 181.1 featuring the @avinoxebike system is an absolute animal and we can’t wait to see what this legendary machine can do out on the trails. #mtb #emtb...

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[techm8n]

Yeah I hear you, my SRAM power cable Amazon return window expires July 30…..not sure I’ll have my frame by then!
I sent an email to Troydon, I’ll post his reply.

Cool, looking forward for his response. Thanks.

 

[BikingBad]

Anyone know which head tube diameter fork (58 or 68) is required for this frame? The internal head tube diameter is 56mm.

 

[AlumiPro]

Worldwide Cyclery on Instagram: "Behold the sexiest eMTB you will ever see 🤤 this custom @crestlinebikes RS 181.1 featuring the @avinoxebike system is an absolute animal and we can’t wait to see what this legendary machine can do out on the trails.

27K likes, 112 comments - worldwidecyclery on July 10, 2025: "Behold the sexiest eMTB you will ever see 🤤 this custom @crestlinebikes RS 181.1 featuring the @avinoxebike system is an absolute animal and we can’t wait to see what this legendary machine can do out on the trails. #mtb #emtb...

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Green! No thanks..….different strokes for different folks.

 

[EmtbFanatic]

Worldwide Cyclery on Instagram: "Behold the sexiest eMTB you will ever see 🤤 this custom @crestlinebikes RS 181.1 featuring the @avinoxebike system is an absolute animal and we can’t wait to see what this legendary machine can do out on the trails.

27K likes, 112 comments - worldwidecyclery on July 10, 2025: "Behold the sexiest eMTB you will ever see 🤤 this custom @crestlinebikes RS 181.1 featuring the @avinoxebike system is an absolute animal and we can’t wait to see what this legendary machine can do out on the trails. #mtb #emtb...

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Saw that

 

[Mike O]

Green! No thanks..….different strokes for different folks.

Agreed. I would own a Specialized Stumpy 15 Pro “yesterday” if this was not the same exact color; the only color they offer the Pro in. In low light looks “ok”.