Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info
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FrogSkunk
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Sorry, I was half asleep when I posted that last night.
You’re right—details matter.I’m riding an MX set of NOBL TR37s with non-flanged Onyx Vesper hubs. NOBL built the wheels themselves and, to their credit, they’ve been great to work with throughout all of this. I’m 215 lbs with all my riding gear on.
A couple things that are probably worth mentioning. First, some people will probably say I should have gone with the TR41s. I actually had TR41s on my Levo and found them a bit too stiff. That said, I also wasn’t riding park or hitting jumps anywhere near as aggressively as I am now. With the steel spokes, the TR37s actually feel really good.
The biggest factor in my experience, though, was reliability rather than ride feel. About 10 miles into my first trail ride, one of the Berd spoke inserts pulled out of the rear hub. NOBL repaired it quickly and sent it back. Then, only about 6 miles into the very next ride at the bike park, another insert pulled out on the same rear wheel, just on a different spoke.
The wheel has since been rebuilt with steel spokes and the updated inserts, and so far it’s been holding up great.
NOBL also sent my original Berd spokes back. If anyone happens to have a compatible MX wheelset and wants to experiment with them, I’d let them go pretty cheap. I’m not sure exactly what spoke lengths they’d fit, though.
This was just my experience. Most people I’ve talked to have had much better luck with the Berd setup than I did.
Ah, that’s too bad that they didn’t workout. Sorry to hear. I think me being lighter and using smaller stiffer wheels probably helps. Also I know that when Berd builds their wheels, they take 3 days because they tighten, let them stretch, then retighten for 3 days until they reach their max stretch and tension. I’m sure Nobel does something similar but I’m not sure. Luckily I haven’t had any of those issues on multiple wheelsets built by Berd. Anyway glad to hear your getting on with your new set.Sorry, I was half asleep when I posted that last night.
I’m riding an MX set of NOBL TR37s with non-flanged Onyx Vesper hubs. NOBL built the wheels themselves and, to their credit, they’ve been great to work with throughout all of this. I’m 215 lbs with all my riding gear on.
A couple things that are probably worth mentioning. First, some people will probably say I should have gone with the TR41s. I actually had TR41s on my Levo and found them a bit too stiff. That said, I also wasn’t riding park or hitting jumps anywhere near as aggressively as I am now. With the steel spokes, the TR37s actually feel really good.
The biggest factor in my experience, though, was reliability rather than ride feel. About 10 miles into my first trail ride, one of the Berd spoke inserts pulled out of the rear hub. NOBL repaired it quickly and sent it back. Then, only about 6 miles into the very next ride at the bike park, another insert pulled out on the same rear wheel, just on a different spoke.
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The wheel has since been rebuilt with steel spokes and the updated inserts, and so far it’s been holding up great.
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NOBL also sent my original Berd spokes back. If anyone happens to have a compatible MX wheelset and wants to experiment with them, I’d let them go pretty cheap. I’m not sure exactly what spoke lengths they’d fit, though.
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This was just my experience. Most people I’ve talked to have had much better luck with the Berd setup than I did.
Singletrackmind
Well-known member
Just got my tracking info on Speed Shop Team Edition!
Will assemble and set-up after I return from holiday trip to Whistler and Squamish.
What a nice little something to have waiting for me
Will assemble and set-up after I return from holiday trip to Whistler and Squamish.
What a nice little something to have waiting for me
Singletrackmind
Well-known member
Has anyone with the Speed Shop Team Edition removed the One Up Dropper?
I plan on swapping it for a SRAM AXS Wireless Dropper and wondering if I have to drop the motor to allow the wire to be pulled from seat tube?
I plan on swapping it for a SRAM AXS Wireless Dropper and wondering if I have to drop the motor to allow the wire to be pulled from seat tube?
FrogSkunk
Member
I would think you can pull it through, but even if you have to drop it, you only need to loosen the rear two bolts and remove the front two. It’s pretty quick and simple. Oh, and the motor cover.
Roundbadge
Member
A week later back n forth sending data and screenshots still waiting for Avinox to figure out why I can’t pair my bike account.
I was supposed to take it to mammoth this week.
I’ve been pushing for a new display but they keep asking for more info.
C’mon Avinox
I was supposed to take it to mammoth this week.
I’ve been pushing for a new display but they keep asking for more info.
C’mon Avinox
Singletrackmind
Well-known member
That blows man! Think they would have stepped up. Hope you get to ride this weekend.
Roundbadge
Member
I feel like a guinea pig for their R&D team
I’m mean just send me a new display ..overnight it.they can have the old one back for analysis.
But why make me jump through hoops man?
DToX
Active member
Any friends local you could just borrow their display for a few days while you ride?
Roundbadge
Member
Not likely
Seems most are all out riding enjoying their new bikes.
I did do some summit bike park laps Sunday in demo mode.power capped at 15mph.
N19EGT
Member
Had the bike about 4 weeks now.
Gotta say it’s a beast. I’ve only really tested it out once on a Rocky Mountain descent in the Lake district.
The only downside to it. I’ve injured my shoulder. Crashing at high speed
These bikes are unbelievably faster than anything I’ve had in the past. I’m hitting things faster or going further, than normal. Hence the couple of crashes I’ve had this Month. On another note. My other bike a Megamo with M2s motor. Has had a warranty motor this week. There’s 5 of my mates who have bikes with M2s motor. 3 have had new motors.
Have we been unlucky. Or are the new motors not as reliable as the M1
mrtrinh
Active member
What was the issue with the motor?Had the bike about 4 weeks now.
Gotta say it’s a beast. I’ve only really tested it out once on a Rocky Mountain descent in the Lake district.
The only downside to it. I’ve injured my shoulder. Crashing at high speed
On another note. My other bike a Megamo with M2s motor. Has had a warranty motor this week. There’s 5 of my mates who have bikes with M2s motor. 3 have had new motors.
Have we been unlucky. Or are the new motors not as reliable as the M1
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N19EGT
Member
Mine was a loud bearing noise and the cranks were fairly stiff, when you turned the pedals. Another one was a cadence sensor error , just stopped working and the other motor sort of blew up. Never asked what the official reason was.
Roundbadge
Member
12 days since I took delivery of my shiny new Team Edition and I’m still locked out of pairing my $11k bike.
C’mon Avinox ..this is ridiculous
I never had issues like this with Bosch.
One time they warrantied a complete CX race motor ..in 3 days.
C’mon Avinox ..this is ridiculous
I never had issues like this with Bosch.
One time they warrantied a complete CX race motor ..in 3 days.
This sucks. I know Avinox has an account here. If you want to start a new thread to get more attentions feel free to do so. I saw someone had an issue and Avinox replied in his thread
Roundbadge
Member
They know.
It just seems odd it’s taking this long to unpair a bike.maybe its like breaking into an iPhone or something.some crazy security thing they’re figuring out.
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