Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

[John_likes_bikes]

Ultimately the goal is proper sag for proper kinematics.

 

[Onetime]

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

I have an SQ Lab 612R going on mine. Just put in my 180, slammed without cable. 26” from center of crank spindle to back edge of seatpost seat clamp. Which is the exact distance as I was running on my old ebike.

 

[Singletrackmind]

Does anyone know how the Raw finish on Team Edition compares to the Forge finish?

 

[Onetime]

Does anyone know how the Raw finish on Team Edition compares to the Forge finish?

Just got my raw today. RH2 800w battery.

 

[Singletrackmind]

Just got my raw today.

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Looks awesome! How do you like the finish?

 

[Onetime]

Looks awesome! How do you like the finish?

Love it! I’ll start building it later tonight or tomorrow. I’ll post more pics as I build it.

 

[mrtrinh]

Looks like the recommended spring rates went up between the 181.1 vs 181.2. Top photo is for the 181.1. View attachment 181836View attachment 181837

did the leverage curve change going from 181.1 to 181.2? I was planning to use my existing spring. Hoping someone can verify this once they get their first ride in.

 

[Mr Tonka]

My tracking went live with FedEx. Got a notification that they have picked up my package and they estimate delivery by end of day tomorrow, which I doubt is true. I wouldn't expect those to be shipped next day air.

 

[ccornacc]

My tracking went live with FedEx. Got a notification that they have picked up my package and they estimate delivery by end of day tomorrow, which I doubt is true. I wouldn't expect those to be shipped next day air.

Mine went live today as well and claimed a delivery by end of today. In CO, so doubt that’s the case.

 

[Mr Tonka]

Mine went live today as well and claimed a delivery by end of today. In CO, so doubt that’s the case.

I think they are calculating from the date the label was created. Because I'm expecting it next Monday. So if it went out on the 9th, tomorrow delivery would be on point.

 

[mrtrinh]

My tracking also went live. I wonder if my fork is included because my package still says 35lbs. I did order the fork separately

 

[Wah]

Pretty sure it’s label date because these can’t be shipped by plane. It should update soon.

 

[Nick W]

I have an SQ Lab 612R going on mine. Just put in my 180, slammed without cable. 26” from center of crank spindle to back edge of seatpost seat clamp. Which is the exact distance as I was running on my old ebike.

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On my current bike that measurement is 25.5 but I have a volt on it that’s like an inch taller than a 611. Putting the cable on doesn’t add anything?

 

[Mr Tonka]

Pretty sure it’s label date because these can’t be shipped by plane. It should update soon.

Yep, Monday delivery.

 

[Wah]

Yep, Monday delivery.

Same... gonna be a long week.

 

[Mr Tonka]

Same... gonna be a long week.

True.

Though I’m still dealing with ACL reconstruction recovery. Been a long year.

 

[Wah]

True.

Though I’m still dealing with ACL reconstruction recovery. Been a long year.

L4L5 laminectomy and microdiscectomy 6 weeks ago. I'm in no rush but its still gonna be a long week

BTW... I know you from Bimmerpost lol. Also I'm close friends with Liberty.

 

[Mr Tonka]

L4L5 laminectomy and microdiscectomy 6 weeks ago. I'm in no rush but its still gonna be a long week

BTW... I know you from Bimmerpost lol. Also I'm close friends with Liberty.

Dude, I’ve been like, Wah is so familiar! Lolol. I was just talking with her this morning.

Been a long time since BMWs were in the picture.

 

[Speed_GeauxT]

Delivered yesterday
Alpine Chalk #13X
600 watt
RH2
Ordered with a rockshox vivid air but came with the rockshox coil spring instead not sure if that's all that was available or my order got mixed up think I’ll march on with the coil though

 

[Wah]

Delivered yesterday
Alpine Chalk #13X
600 watt
RH2
Ordered with a rockshox vivid air but came with the rockshox coil spring instead not sure if that's all that was available or my order got mixed up think I’ll march on with the coil though

These mix ups are concerning. Didn’t someone get the wrong dropout?

 

[Speed_GeauxT]

These mix ups are concerning. Didn’t someone get the wrong dropout?

Coil was also black though I thought the coils they came with were supposed to be red

 

[Mr Tonka]

you have to specifically buy a red spring.

The better question is, what is the spring rate and is it gonna be good for you?

 

[Speed_GeauxT]

you have to specifically buy a red spring.

The better question is, what is the spring rate and is it gonna be good for you?

Oh yeah forgot about that I’ve never owned coils

 

[Wah]

Oh yeah forgot about that I’ve never road coils

Out of curiosity did the label on the box specify that it was an air shock and you still got a coil?

 

[Speed_GeauxT]

Out of curiosity did the label on the box specify that it was an air shock and you still got a coil?

No box says coil

 

[polymathic]

What color Fox fork comes with the bike? Thanks!

Mine set to arrive tomorrow !

 

[Wah]

What color Fox fork comes with the bike? Thanks!

Mine set to arrive tomorrow !

If you ordered the fork it’s supposed to be factory orange and the zeb is supposed to be electric red

 

[Speed_GeauxT]

Oh yeah forgot about that I’ve never owned coils

Just checked the spring rate & I’m good to go.

 

[Onetime]

On my current bike that measurement is 25.5 but I have a volt on it that’s like an inch taller than a 611. Putting the cable on doesn’t add anything?

It will at least a little bit I’m sure, but hopefully not too much. I haven’t put the cable in yet. I installed my rear brake and cable yesterday from my previous bike and once I installed it, I realized the old cable is too short on this bike, so I had to order some new rear brake cable. I’m still waiting on my wheels which are currently being rebuilt at Berd, so it will be a couple weeks before until I get them back to finish it. So I’m not in a hurry at this point.

Update 180 one up slammed with cable installed is 26 5/8 from center of crank spindle to back edge of seat clamp, fully extended. So you lose about 5/8 with cable installed. It’s also a bit of a pita to install and adjust, but I’m sure it will be amazing when it’s finished!

 

[TTEngineer]

If you ordered the fork it’s supposed to be factory orange and the zeb is supposed to be electric red

A dude on the Facebook group got a black Zeb, but I’m not sure if he specifically asked for one or not.