Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

[Rizzle]

what weight are you / what settings are you running?

I weigh 190 naked, I'm running the Power settings. heading out in a few for a ride, will report back.

 

[Rizzle]

Do you have an actual link to the spread sheet or have the spread sheet you can email? I don't Facebook.

this is for a rider weighing 95kg with full kit. A little heavy for me but close enough. We're not building rocket ships here.

 

[Wah]

All this time I thought RH2 assed out with the 700wh battery bc of length but it was that the smaller triangle required an indentation near the shock mount to accommodate the Fox X2, which prevents the cylinder battery from fitting in the downtube.

 

[breakfasttaco93]

I'm 30k' descent in and feel like the motor is getting slightly more rattle. anyone else experiencing this too?

may just be expected as things wear in and initial tolerances decrease.

 

[Brawwp]

Can confirm on rh3 run the brake through that tube on the brake side. It’ll come out the top tube perfectly. Less clutter in the downtube.

 

[Onetime]

Not a dig at all of the KOM's, good job for sure.

But with average speeds over 20mph UPHILL, yah, you are really only competing against other M2s', a very rare motor at this point. The ones with 700wh batteries will dominate next because they can maintain that power for longer.

Just my opinion, no one is going to set a DH KOM (in very competitive SoCal of all places!) on 2.8 trail tires and Berd wheels.

But it is a dig, you’re saying anyone who is running my setup can’t go fast DH and that’s clearly wrong. Just because they, (Berd wheels and 2.8 tires) don’t work for you doesn’t mean they won’t work for anyone else. You apparently didn’t have yours setup correctly. I had 22 KOM’s from my previous non Avinox ebike, (Pole Voima w/G4 Bosch CX Race) prior to the ones I got yesterday and several of them are on DH trails/segments and all are in So Cal. I’m also top 5 all time on numerous others, as well as several more top 5 this year all on the same wheels and tires. Not that I need to prove anything to you, but when it comes to this topic, you’re way off. I’ll gladly show you our DH trails here in So Cal and you can see if you can keep up.

 

[Mr Tonka]

I know the flatter DPC100 without the 4G data has it but I think the other 2 do not

hmm. Seems like with bluetooth that it would function like an AirTag and not require any other connectivity. So not sure why a sim would be necessary to enable find my.

Clearly still confused. LoL

 

[John_likes_bikes]

hmm. Seems like with bluetooth that it would function like an AirTag and not require any other connectivity. So not sure why a sim would be necessary to enable find my.

Clearly still confused. LoL

Without a SIM the system will use GNSS to locate your bike but if out of Bluetooth range with your phone you won't have data connectivity to the bike.

 

[Wah]

hmm. Seems like with bluetooth that it would function like an AirTag and not require any other connectivity. So not sure why a sim would be necessary to enable find my.

Clearly still confused. LoL

The lower cost display (not sure which bikes use it) doesn’t have 4G connectivity. Instead it uses Apple find my to track your bike (which still requires a nearby Apple device)

The one in the rs181 uses gps via 4G modem (and the SIM card w data) and eliminates the need for another phone nearby to show up in your app. It can apparently ping the bikes location even when turned off. I do not believe this model has Apple find my.

 

[Mr Tonka]

The lower cost display (not sure which bikes use it) doesn’t have 4G connectivity. Instead it uses Apple find my to track your bike (which still requires a nearby Apple device)

The one in the rs181 uses gps via 4G modem (and the SIM card w data) and eliminates the need for another phone nearby to show up in your app. It can apparently ping the bikes location even when turned off. I do not believe this model has Apple find my.

Kida sucks that the more advanced display doesn't feature FindMy.

 

[Powerslider]

Kida sucks that the more advanced display doesn't feature FindMy.

I’ve heard an Amflow Rep at Sea Otter describe FindMy as a fallback feature added because the lower cost display loses cellular capability.

 

[polymathic]

I put a GoogeFi data sim in there from my travel line. It’s turned off (so no cost). I can turn it on anytime, say on a trip or if bike is at risk. Simple mostly free solution.

 

[2thebrim]

Speaking of dropper posts - thinking of running the Fox Neo Wireless 175mm on my RH3 frame. Been doing the measurements over and over (Been difficult without the actual bike!).

Anyone else roughly 180cm tall with a 83cm in-seam and 170mm cranks that finds this length of dropper post okay? My old bike also ran 175mm (Reverb AXS), but the seatpost insertion length is more on the Crestline. I don't mind running the collar a little above the frame.

Sorry this is a massive stab in the dark but would help me put my mind at ease

Did you receive the bike and test fitment. I’m roughly the same measurements and thinking of going the same route

 

[2thebrim]

Ive got 150mm just ordeted a 175 to try,im same height

Did you end up going with the 175 or sticking with the 150?

 

[Brawwp]

Did anyone else have an issue with the rear maven? Mine slightly drags the pads and I’ve done piston massage, bled them twice, etc. Spent almost an hour aligning and they just won’t not have a slight rub on the pads. I’ve never had this with any other brake. I guess I should re-massage the pistons? Idk what else it could be. Bleed feels good.

 

[Suns_PSD]

Did anyone else have an issue with the rear maven? Mine slightly drags the pads and I’ve done piston massage, bled them twice, etc. Spent almost an hour aligning and they just won’t not have a slight rub on the pads. I’ve never had this with any other brake. I guess I should re-massage the pistons? Idk what else it could be. Bleed feels good.

I always bleed my Dominions super tight as that's just how I like them, but when I occasionally overdo it and have pad drag no matter how centered the pads are (always test ride first and drag the brake with the caliper slightly loose), I just crack a reservoir bleed screw and I'll lose a drop or two of fluid and that corrects it. Sometimes I'll even barely squeeze the lever before tightening the screw if nothing is coming out.

GL

 

[Mr Tonka]

So who has taken off the chain ring and what kind of tool is needed? Where to get one?

 

[Brawwp]

I always bleed my Dominions super tight as that's just how I like them, but when I occasionally overdo it and have pad drag no matter how centered the pads are (always test ride first and drag the brake with the caliper slightly loose), I just crack a reservoir bleed screw and I'll lose a drop or two of fluid and that corrects it. Sometimes I'll even barely squeeze the lever before tightening the screw if nothing is coming out.

GL

Ok sweet. The bleed screw at the lever right? I did close the lever port first then I pressurized the caliper before closing that off. I guess that must be wrong. I was trying to get them super stiff minimal movement at the lever.

 

[Mr Tonka]

So who has taken off the chain ring and what kind of tool is needed? Where to get one?

Park LRT 1?

That looks like it but I can’t find dimensions to make sure. Says it’s for Bosch Gen2.

Only one advertised as specifically for Avinox is the Wheels version but they are out of stock.

 

[Mike54]

Park LRT 1?

That looks like it but I can’t find dimensions to make sure. Says it’s for Bosch Gen2.

Only one advertised as specifically for Avinox is the Wheels version but they are out of stock.

Managed to get a wheels manufacturing type,good fit.

 

[Mike54]

Park LRT 1?

That looks like it but I can’t find dimensions to make sure. Says it’s for Bosch Gen2.

Only one advertised as specifically for Avinox is the Wheels version but they are out of stock.

 

[Onetime]

So who has taken off the chain ring and what kind of tool is needed? Where to get one?

I put a 34t chainring today. You just need this tool.

 

[Suns_PSD]

Ok sweet. The bleed screw at the lever right? I did close the lever port first then I pressurized the caliper before closing that off. I guess that must be wrong. I was trying to get them super stiff minimal movement at the lever.

That's how I do it, just crack the brake reservoir (at the lever) screw and I do the same as you, purposefully overfill the brakes a bit.

 

[jbodnar]

The lower cost display (not sure which bikes use it) doesn’t have 4G connectivity. Instead it uses Apple find my to track your bike (which still requires a nearby Apple device)

The one in the rs181 uses gps via 4G modem (and the SIM card w data) and eliminates the need for another phone nearby to show up in your app. It can apparently ping the bikes location even when turned off. I do not believe this model has Apple find my.

I have a connect module for my Bosch bike ($34/year)…how much does this cost?

 

[PhoS]

*form*
this is for a rider weighing 95kg with full kit. A little heavy for me but close enough. We're not building rocket ships here.

Thanks for posting the sheet. I used the daily settings exactly as they are here and just got back from riding. It feels pretty good like this, I stuck to trail mode the whole ride. The assistance felt pretty natural, much more balanced than the defaults. I ended up doing 25mi and 4700ft climbing. The bike was at 3% when I got back to the car, I'm definitely cooked. I'm calling this a success.

 

[Wah]

Had my bike pretty much done since last week but my reverb dropper was still not delivered and I was technically not cleared by my spine surgeon to ride singletrack….. until today! Been waiting patiently to say this… #21 checking in!

 

[Brawwp]

Had my bike pretty much done since last week but my reverb dropper was still not delivered and I was technically not cleared by my spine surgeon to ride singletrack….. until today! Been waiting patiently to say this… #21 checking in!

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Dammit I should have went red coil. Just ordered a lighter rate in black. I hate the red zeb but it looks good here with red coil and reserves!

 

[Mr Tonka]

Managed to get a wheels manufacturing type,good fit.

Talked to a buddy at wheels, he’s gonna see if there is one kicking around their office and send it.

 

[Wah]

Dammit I should have went red coil. Just ordered a lighter rate in black. I hate the red zeb but it looks good here with red coil and reserves!

At least it’s not $120 like the fox sls. I think I paid like $23 for the coil.

 

[Brawwp]

At least it’s not $120 like the fox sls. I think I paid like $23 for the coil.

Yeah they’re pretty cheap! I may go red soon after seeing your bike. I have the reserves too. That’s a good look. Right now my zeb just stands out so much.

I was at like 20% sag without gear on with the stock 500 it came with. Ordered 450 which still might be too much.