Robstyle
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The piece on the right isn't used with the battery the way it's configured 
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Build incoming...
Why did you decide to go with Fox over the Ohlins out of curiosity? Excited to see the build and review BTW
I have some Fox sets that they've supplied for some of these bike builds
. That and I really like the way they perform.Rando_12345
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Do you often need to install and wire up the motor? I assumed you were getting full bikes for the reviews/videos
Plummet
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Same. I tried to buy one. But no dice. The full build was $22k nzd. All though a full fruit build. It wasnt the build spec I wanted. So I would if had to spend another $5k swapping out parts. That was just too dentist pricey for me.I really wish Crestline would offer a frame only option to the rest of the public.
It's a shame because the 75/50 was my first choice of e bike.
I settled on the Pole Voima which is awesome. But I'm a carbon guy and prefer the crestline geo.......
Maybe in a few years time when I am ready for my second e bike crestline will offer a frame only option.
Good news. They are going to be doing frame only.I really wish Crestline would offer a frame only option to the rest of the public.
Email [email protected] if you want more details, but essentially, frameset only is now an option for anyone that would prefer to do their own builds.
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Durrti
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Any word on pricing?
No, but Troydon is able to work out deals. Email him
Plummet
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When I talked to him 4 months ago he was talking around $8k USD. There was some challenges and additional 25% duty with importing a frame only compared to a whole bike into the us. Maybe he has overcome some of those challenges/costs.
Redders473
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The colour for the frame only option is a silver version of the sram copper build. For anyone in the UK he can get us a frame only as well.
Built.
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Had a very quick ride today. Basically a hyperbike, it’s crazy good, fast, on rails, race mode is addictive, has controlled travel but loads in reserve. Coil works very well on this suspension curve.
Early days but first impression is it’s pretty superb.
Need to run it for a good couple of days on some enduro / DH tracks really to try and find some stuff wrong with it
Early days but first impression is it’s pretty superb.
Need to run it for a good couple of days on some enduro / DH tracks really to try and find some stuff wrong with it
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Jhagst
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You’re going to love it….such a killer bike. Great build btw, enjoy!
LowLow
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I have a medium. The standover height is pretty good, though I haven't focused on it to give more meaningful feedback. I wish I could fit a 210mm dropper, but the most I could get in there was the 180mm one-up. It's still fine, but I've gotten used to the longer droppers on my other bikes so I notice it occasionally. I'm also in-between medium and large; if I went with the large, I'm sure it wouldn't have been an issue.
How's the motor rattle? Similar to other Bosch CX motors? I can definitely hear a rattle on mine, which bugged me at first but which I've gotten used to (or else it's gotten quieter).
Damn, that's a shame. I'm interested in small and would like 210mm dropper but doesn't look like that could happen
LowLow
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Yeah I don’t think so. By the way, when I said “medium” I meant the RH2, which I guess is actually the small since it’s the smallest size. In any case, running a 210mm on the RH-2 exposes a lot of the seatpost.
Had a very quick ride today. Basically a hyperbike, it’s crazy good, fast, on rails, race mode is addictive, has controlled travel but loads in reserve. Coil works very well on this suspension curve.
Early days but first impression is it’s pretty superb.
Need to run it for a good couple of days on some enduro / DH tracks really to try and find some stuff wrong with it
I just got the Ohlins suspension sorted on mine (it took a while). It’s an amazing bike. So balanced and sensitive yet poppy. Setting all my best times on it while having the most fun.
The fact that Troydon nailed this after such a short iteration period is phenomenal.
Any tips you can share on how you got yours sorted? Still fiddling with mine, coming from Fox it feels more challenging to me to get it where I want it, albeit the small bump sensitivity does seem better
LowLow
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I know you didn't ask me but I'll chime in anyway. It seems like the general consensus (including from Troydon) is that the second chamber in the fork should be at least 20psi higher than what Ohlins recommends. And in most reviews of the RXF38 I read, folks seemed to add 5-15psi higher than what Ohlins recommends in the main chamber. Ohlins recommends 95psi for my weight and I'm currently running ~102psi. I went all the way up to 110psi and worked my way back down. 110psi actually felt good on a lot of trails but 102psi seemed to be the best compromise for now. The shock I'm less sure about but, at about 165lbs, I'm running ~175psi. It feels a little soft some times, but it balances out the front better for me and I've recently started using the lever (set to the middle position) more regularly. I found the shock surprisingly sensitive to relatively minor changes (<5psi). Also, Ohlins states that all of their adjustments are usable, meaning that it's okay if you're totally open/closed on rebound or compression damping if that feels right to you.
Robstyle
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Yeah that's bang on ^ re: ohlins.
I think I'm 130/275 psi @100kg, it feels great at that. I still run heaps of Lsc to give support through corners etc too.
I think I'm 130/275 psi @100kg, it feels great at that. I still run heaps of Lsc to give support through corners etc too.
Redders473
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My advice for fork in general and it's a must on ohlins stuff is you have to get the air spring right first then add compression damping as required.
Here's my settings I'm 103kg
Ohlins rxf 38
20% sag 36mm
Main chamber psi 140
Ramp up psi 245
Hsc open
Lsc 9
Rebound 10 16 available
TTX 2 air
Sag 19.5mm 30%
Main chamber 235psi
Hsc open
Lsc 7 10 available
Rebound 9 11 available
Here's my settings I'm 103kg
Ohlins rxf 38
20% sag 36mm
Main chamber psi 140
Ramp up psi 245
Hsc open
Lsc 9
Rebound 10 16 available
TTX 2 air
Sag 19.5mm 30%
Main chamber 235psi
Hsc open
Lsc 7 10 available
Rebound 9 11 available
Redders473
Active member
Always fill ramp first
LowLow
Member
Yes! One question about this though. If you've already filled the ramp up chamber, then the main chamber, and then you want to add a little more ramp up, do you have to empty the main chamber? I'm assuming not but wasn't sure.
Redders473
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It's ok doing little changes
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