Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

[Singletrackmind]

Received tracking on my team build overnight…. Arriving next week ️️️

Right on!

 

[Singletrackmind]

Sram Power Cable… does anyone have one they don’t intend to use? Mine was damaged upon arrival and doesn’t work. Sadly we can’t get a new one as Sram is saying October. Hoping the Crestline community is kind and is willing to help me out. I’m in California.

I have a brand new AXS Extension Cord that's compatible with Shimano EP8 motor.

If you can verify ability to splice the cable that came with your damage extension cord or an Avinox compatible headlight or similar cable to it, I'll give it to you.

 

[TTEngineer]

I'm using a 34.9mm Oaks Components Seat Post Clamp on my Crestline S180. It should be the same size as RS181.2 since they both run a 31.8mm diameter dropper post.

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Nice. Thanks.

 

[booostin]

Hot delivery today! Will unbox it tomorrow

 

[Singletrackmind]

View attachment 187103Hot delivery today! Will unbox it tomorrow

Can you provide info on how much assembly is required. Hoping to do my own. Thanks!

 

[booostin]

Can you provide info on how much assembly is required. Hoping to do my own. Thanks!

This is a forged frame, not a complete

 

[LQQK1978]

First mtb in 20 years. Pretty excited for this CSS team edition.

Assembly was super easy for those that are curious. Swapped to a set of carbon 760mm oneup bars / added oneup clip in pedals plus a few other small tweaks.

 

[Singletrackmind]

First mtb in 20 years. Pretty excited for this CSS team edition.

Assembly was super easy for those that are curious. Swapped to a set of carbon 760mm oneup bars / added oneup clip in pedals plus a few other small tweaks.

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Wow! Looks awesome! A lot has changed in 20 years

 

[OttoWisner]

First mtb in 20 years. Pretty excited for this CSS team edition.

Assembly was super easy for those that are curious. Swapped to a set of carbon 760mm oneup bars / added oneup clip in pedals plus a few other small tweaks.

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20 yrs? You're going to shoot your eye out.

 

[Singletrackmind]

View attachment 187103Hot delivery today! Will unbox it tomorrow

Any pics to share?

 

[Singletrackmind]

First mtb in 20 years. Pretty excited for this CSS team edition.

Assembly was super easy for those that are curious. Swapped to a set of carbon 760mm oneup bars / added oneup clip in pedals plus a few other small tweaks.

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Have you taken it for a spin yet?

 

[408Kaiser]

Can you provide info on how much assembly is required. Hoping to do my own. Thanks!

Partially assembled and cables routed.

 

[LQQK1978]

Have you taken it for a spin yet?

Yes - spent a couple of hours on it today. Bikes have changed a lot! Very impressive

 

[Heckler Sb130]

Anyone not using their SRAM Power Cable to connect an axs derailleur to the motor? I’m looking for one on my 181.2 Plaid

 

[JJ503]

Anyone not using their SRAM Power Cable to connect an axs derailleur to the motor? I’m looking for one on my 181.2 Plaid

I have one. PM’d you.

 

[booostin]

Gonna have it wrapped Wednesday and then the build will begin

 

[2thebrim]

Received my Forged frame (02/50) yesterday. The raw forged carbon is really something else! Need to finish up my Plaid build so I can get to work on this one.

Build specs:

Plaid rh3 mx 161mm - vivid air, intend flash 35, intend trinity, reserve 30/31 w onyx classic, sram gx + axs dropper, one up cockpit, specialized mirror pro saddle

Forged rh3 mx 181mm - ext arma, ext era lt, trp dh, wao triad w onyx classic, sram xo + axs dropper, one up cockpit, specialized mirror pro saddle

I’ll share some pics once ready to ride!

 

[Heckler Sb130]

I have one. PM’d you.

Your cable listed fits the M1 motor connection. The new M2S motors connection is different but thanks for responding.

 

[mrtrinh]

Anyone 160lbs running a coil? What spring rate are you on?

 

[Brawwp]

Anyone 160lbs running a coil? What spring rate are you on?

155lbs running 400lb now and probably 25-27% at the shock.

 

[BBLV]

Received Forged 50/50 today

Going to be a good night of building. And my EXT Era fork finally shipped today!

FYI if anyone needs a 550lb spring let me know - I just ordered a 600lb spring.

 

[Ceteris01]

Got frame 1/50!

Didnt come with a guide cable for the axs power plug. Been trying stuff for 3 hours. Probably going to have to give up on that cable. Bummer.

 

[2wheelfish]

For thiose that have received Team bikes, what hub is on the reserve wheels of the delivered team bikes? I'm assuming it might be a DT350, but it's not real clear. Thanks and congrats.

 

[LQQK1978]

For thiose that have received Team bikes, what hub is on the reserve wheels of the delivered team bikes? I'm assuming it might be a DT350, but it's not real clear. Thanks and congrats.

Dt350

 

[Heckler Sb130]

Got frame 1/50!

Didnt come with a guide cable for the axs power plug. Been trying stuff for 3 hours. Probably going to have to give up on that

Got frame 1/50!

Didnt come with a guide cable for the axs power plug. Been trying stuff for 3 hours. Probably going to have to give up on that cable. Bummer.

Hit up a LBS and have them feed a line with a park tool magnetic cable then shrink wrap the magnetic end with the power cable to pull back through. Make sure the magnetic end and cable end are equal diameter to eliminate snagging edges on the pull through. Or give up and send me your power cable

 

[Roundbadge]

Hey guys my 181.2 team edition arrived!
I’m trying pair the bike with the downloaded app but it says it’s already paired with another account?

 

[Roundbadge]

Picture of paired account

 

[DToX]

Picture of paired account

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Seems like an issue with the head unit, reach out to support at amflow and Crestline. I don't think there is a factory reset we have access to