Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

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Specs from Avinox:

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800 "Ranger" (long range)
700 "Roundie" (all rounder)
600 "Ripper" (for the hot laps!)
 
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John_likes_bikes said:
Tell me more about this play... I feel like I have the same on my Spectre or it's the coil topping out. All sign point to the latter.
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With the bike stationary, lightly lifting up on the top tube produced a knocking sound, and you could feel play at the rear shock mount. While riding, it felt like the coil shock was topping out.
 
Nick W said:
Have you run the carbon 30hd as well as the alloy? What do you like about the alloy?
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I’ve run the Reserve Carbon HD30s and really liked them. The $700 price point on the alloy version is appealing, and they feel slightly more compliant than the carbon. If I held onto my bikes longer, I’d go carbon without hesitation.
 
I'll play.. Upgrading from my Canyon Spetral:ON. I was basically looking for a bike with more balanced geometry with a less problematic e-bike components (EP801 + Canyon parts has been annoying, I had one issue when I got it, it was good for about a year and a half and then battery connector broke, I've replaced the chainguide 3x times, so there's that also and of course the battery hold/replacement on these was also annoying to deal with). I'm a bigger guy, 6'4" 230lbs, so my build kinda reflects that. My rides aren't super long and I wasn't killing the 720wh on my Spectral every ride, so I figured I could get away with a 600wh, I could always upgrade to the 700wh or 800wh down the road. I'm curious how the new Zeb will feel compared to my old Zeb (I have a Noken, Lift V2 damper and Everflow Airlink on it and it feels pretty great).

Planned build:
FRAME: RS 181.2 Plaid Edition - ALPINE CHALK - RH-4 MX 600wh (460mm CS)

SUSPENSION: RS Zeb Ultimate - Vivid Air Ultimate

DRIVETRAIN: SRAM AXS Transmission GX RD, Cassette, Chain

CRANK: SRAM GX 160mm or SRAM 90 155mm w/Rimpact Chain Damper (in May)

WHEELS: HUNT Proven Carbon Race E_Enduro Mullet Wheelset (got them cheap and they've been holding up on the Spectral, they seem bombproof w/32H F and 36H R rim/hubs, probably on the heavy side though)

BRAKES: Lewis LH-4 (Polished) w 220/200mm Lewis 2.3mm Rotors

COCKPIT: OneUp 50mm rise V2 Carbon bars, Oneup Goldstone Grips, Bikeyoke Barkeeper 45mm stem

DROPPER: OneUp V3 240 dropper w Crankbros. dropper lever

SADDLE: Bike Yoke Sagma 3D Lite Saddle

TIRES: Schwalbe Magic Mary Trail Pro Ultra Soft 29 2.5 x Schwalbe Albert Gravity Pro Soft 27.5 2.5
 
Alpine Chalk RH3 with….
SQLabs Carbon 30X 12 degree 45mm rise 31.8 bars
SQLabs 60X Saddle
AXS 175mm Dropper post
Hayes Dominion T4 Complete Brake Setup
WAO Fuse 29” Wheelset with Blue Onyx Classics & Saipan CXRay spokes
e13 Carbon Cranks 160/165mm
Sram XO T-Type Cassette & Derailer
Ohlins Coil & Fork w/ Smashpot

What did I forget?!?
 
Team Edition RS3 MX delivery in June or thereabouts.
Nicely optioned by Crestline and will stay in stock form (yea right)
 
Custom wrapped raw carbon RH2
Custom wrapped Zeb
EXT Storia shock
NOBL Ethos gravity with Erase hubs - Mullet
Schwalbe radials - Albert & Magic Mary
XO Transmission
AXS mkII 175 dropper
Ergon saddle
5Dev Ti cranks
Yoshimura Pedals
One Up bar
TRP DHR Evo Pro brakes
 
So for US bikes on here, if you were a good boy and didn’t use vpn when setting up your new bike, is there an option for class III on the menu? Obviously just curious for private backyard fenced in usage. Just trying to see if those no-good lawbreakers would have to still do the vpn thing.

At this point it’s so public idk why we even hide this. Everybody knows. Do we need to do vpn still or no? Lmao
 
Brawwp said:
So for US bikes on here, if you were a good boy and didn’t use vpn when setting up your new bike, is there an option for class III on the menu? Obviously just curious for private backyard fenced in usage. Just trying to see if those no-good lawbreakers would have to still do the vpn thing.

At this point it’s so public idk why we even hide this. Everybody knows. Do we need to do vpn still or no? Lmao
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I have a friend who's interested in this information as well.
 
Brawwp said:
So for US bikes on here, if you were a good boy and didn’t use vpn when setting up your new bike, is there an option for class III on the menu? Obviously just curious for private backyard fenced in usage. Just trying to see if those no-good lawbreakers would have to still do the vpn thing.

At this point it’s so public idk why we even hide this. Everybody knows. Do we need to do vpn still or no? Lmao
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No, we don’t need a vpn in the US. Class 3 is in the menu settings. But class 1 is default so you need to change it every time that you intend on using it. 👍🏼
 
Nick W said:
anyone fit a 180 oneup or 175 axs in a rh2? If so what is your inseam?
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I’m putting a 180 oneup in my rh2. Not sure about my inseam, prob 30-32. I’m sure it’ll be fine.
 
Onetime said:
No, we don’t need a vpn in the US. Class 3 is in the menu settings. But class 1 is default so you need to change it every time that you intend on using it. 👍🏼
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Ah dang that’s a little frustrating.
 
JJ503 said:
Someone had posted coil spring weight recommendations from Troyden a while back. I’m struggling to find it- is someone able to share? It showed a variety of recs based on travel setting and desired sag
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From the FAQ's section. I'm about 190 kitted and 475lb is perfect

140lb rider - 350lb

160lb rider - 400lb

180lb rider - 450lb

200lb rider - 500lb

220lb rider - 550lb
 
GeorgesEBike said:
With the bike stationary, lightly lifting up on the top tube produced a knocking sound, and you could feel play at the rear shock mount. While riding, it felt like the coil shock was topping out.
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Weird, this is exactly what I feel through the frame but can't feel anything specifically in the rear mount and it only started when I swapped out a Vivid air for a coil. Could you pinpoint the exact area of play? Was it the bolt, or the Hi/Low spacer, or....?
 
John_likes_bikes said:
Weird, this is exactly what I feel through the frame but can't feel anything specifically in the rear mount and it only started when I swapped out a Vivid air for a coil. Could you pinpoint the exact area of play? Was it the bolt, or the Hi/Low spacer, or....?
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I replaced the Rockshox bearing adapter upgrade 26mm, kit and this solved the issue right away. Try holding the rear triangle down as you lift up the top tube and you should feel a little movment where the bolt goes through the shock mounting hardware.
 
Question: as I’ve never built a frame up before, does the crown race come with either the fork or headset? Or do I need to buy a crown race?
 
John_likes_bikes said:
Weird, this is exactly what I feel through the frame but can't feel anything specifically in the rear mount and it only started when I swapped out a Vivid air for a coil. Could you pinpoint the exact area of play? Was it the bolt, or the Hi/Low spacer, or....?
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Different bike, but what you are describing sounds like the shock hardware. If you bolt ever comes the slightest bit loose, those IGUS bushings get blown out. Thats what happened to me anyway. At least once a season 🤣
 
John_likes_bikes said:
From the FAQ's section. I'm about 190 kitted and 475lb is perfect

140lb rider - 350lb

160lb rider - 400lb

180lb rider - 450lb

200lb rider - 500lb

220lb rider - 550lb
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Thanks for this. Interesting that this conflicts with the other chart that Troyden shared. The other chart would put you between a 500-575 (if I’m reading correctly). You are saying you currently have a 475 on a CL frame?

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Onetime said:
I’m putting a 180 oneup in my rh2. Not sure about my inseam, prob 30-32. I’m sure it’ll be fine.
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I’m 5’6 with 29 or 30 inseam. I tried to do the math the best I could and it seemed like a 180 fully slammed might be right on the edge of being too high for me. I wondered if I ran a super low profile seat like an sq lab 611 it might fit perfectly
 
JJ503 said:
Thanks for this. Interesting that this conflicts with the other chart that Troyden shared. The other chart would put you between a 500-575 (if I’m reading correctly). You are saying you currently have a 475 on a CL frame?
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Yes sir, 475 on a Spectre. Maybe 1.5-2-ish turns of preload. A half turn more preload and I'm not hitting 30%... I couldn't imagine running a 100lbs more spring.
 
John_likes_bikes said:
Yes sir, 475 on a Spectre. Maybe 1.5-2-ish turns of preload. A half turn more preload and I'm not hitting 30%... I couldn't imagine running a 100lbs more spring.
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On my previous model RS180 I ran 50lbs firmer than that table suggested. Depends on your terrain I guess. I’m 91kg or 200lbs and will be running a 600lbs spring when mine comes in. Maybe even 625.
 
Lightme said:
On my previous model RS180 I ran 50lbs firmer than that table suggested. Depends on your terrain I guess. I’m 91kg or 200lbs and will be running a 600lbs spring when mine comes in. Maybe even 625.
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This is helpful to know. I always end up going over recommended spring rates. I’ve got a 500 ready at 170lbs.
 
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