ETA for Gen 5 S 180

[2supple]

If anyone hears more about this first batch in December, or has a closer ETA/tracking please share - I can do the same if I see anything via email. I've got a frame-only order. Can't wait to get it.

 

[Arethustra]

Have you tried reaching out to them via email about timing? Troydon usually is very good about getting back to you.

 

[2supple]

Yeah just didn’t feel like bugging him. I know it’s slated for December. Sometimes fun to update as things start shipping

 

[LautSprecher]

Same here - frame only option ordered., Will give a shot when an update about shipping is available.

 

[2supple]

Same here - frame only option ordered., Will give a shot when an update about shipping is available.

Curious - which cranks/chain ring are you going with?

Also, can you tell if there’s a geo difference between the longer and shorter travel setting?

 

[mrtrinh]

Please post pics of the frame once you get it. I just ordered a frameset myself and keen to see what the gt silver black fade looks like.

 

[2supple]

Please post pics of the frame once you get it. I just ordered a frameset myself and keen to see what the gt silver black fade looks like.

Will do!

Random question, have you ordered cranks yet? Trying to find something in 155 length but struggling

 

[mrtrinh]

Will do!

Random question, have you ordered cranks yet? Trying to find something in 155 length but struggling

Not yet, I can't find 155 x0 cranks! I have a bit of time as I'm in the Feb batch.

 

[2supple]

Ah got it - so just to confirm the X0 T type ebike "ISIS" cranks should fit on the Crestline? That's what I was thinking but when I called a retailer they were confusing me, saying they only worked on Brose not Bosch... I think they were confused.

I linked below the cranks I'm looking at, unfortunately not in 155, as you mentioned I cannot find these anywhere in 155

SRAM X0 Ebike Crank Arm Set - 160mm ISIS Black

SRAM X0 Ebike Crank Arm Set - 160mm ISIS Black. The X0 Eagle E-MTB crankset is all the durability you expect from X0 optimized for E-MTB. The eye-catching all-aluminum design utilizes a perfectly balanced stiffness-to-weight ratio. The X0 Eagle E-MTB Crankset and X0 Eagle Transmission (T-Type)...

northwestbicycle.com

 

[mrtrinh]

Ah got it - so just to confirm the X0 T type ebike "ISIS" cranks should fit on the Crestline? That's what I was thinking but when I called a retailer they were confusing me, saying they only worked on Brose not Bosch... I think they were confused.

I linked below the cranks I'm looking at, unfortunately not in 155, as you mentioned I cannot find these anywhere in 155

SRAM X0 Ebike Crank Arm Set - 160mm ISIS Black

SRAM X0 Ebike Crank Arm Set - 160mm ISIS Black. The X0 Eagle E-MTB crankset is all the durability you expect from X0 optimized for E-MTB. The eye-catching all-aluminum design utilizes a perfectly balanced stiffness-to-weight ratio. The X0 Eagle E-MTB Crankset and X0 Eagle Transmission (T-Type)...

northwestbicycle.com

Yeah they should. I'm pretty new to the emtb world as this will be my first ebike. What chainrings are you going with? I assume we need to buy specific sram bosch chainrings since were going with transmission?

 

[bullit398]

Yeah they should. I'm pretty new to the emtb world as this will be my first ebike. What chainrings are you going with? I assume we need to buy specific sram bosch chainrings since we’re going with transmission?

hard not to just go with the sram steel transmission chainring. With the power going through that drivetrain it makes sense to run steel.

 

[bullit398]

Ah got it - so just to confirm the X0 T type ebike "ISIS" cranks should fit on the Crestline? That's what I was thinking but when I called a retailer they were confusing me, saying they only worked on Brose not Bosch... I think they were confused.

I linked below the cranks I'm looking at, unfortunately not in 155, as you mentioned I cannot find these anywhere in 155

SRAM X0 Ebike Crank Arm Set - 160mm ISIS Black

SRAM X0 Ebike Crank Arm Set - 160mm ISIS Black. The X0 Eagle E-MTB crankset is all the durability you expect from X0 optimized for E-MTB. The eye-catching all-aluminum design utilizes a perfectly balanced stiffness-to-weight ratio. The X0 Eagle E-MTB Crankset and X0 Eagle Transmission (T-Type)...

northwestbicycle.com

im sure others but 5 dev, hope and pinnd all make 155’s. Can also rock an o-chain and their 155s.

 

[bullit398]

Jealous of you December folks. I’ll be February so post up pics as the builds come together. I need something to drool over for the next few months. Lucky I still got the old one keep me occupied. If this is your first crestlines yall are in for a treat. They rip.

 

[2supple]

Yeah I’ll probably go for a 36t steel chainring.

Are any of those cranks you mentioned reasonably priced? I’m not paying more than $200 for ebike cranks just on principle. I don’t need jewelry on my bike, even if the frame did cost a kidney

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

 

[bullit398]

Yeah I’ll probably go for a 36t steel chainring.

Are any of those cranks you mentioned reasonably priced? I’m not paying more than $200 for ebike cranks just on principle. I don’t need jewelry on my bike, even if the frame did cost a kidney

Pinnd are pretty reasonably priced. $167 us and the look sweet.

 

[Durrti]

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Looking good! I have a frame on order as well

 

[Durrti]

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Would you mind sharing which chainring and cranks you’re using?

 

[mrtrinh]

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Nice! Was troydon able to get you the rhino color in frameset only?

 

[Robstyle]

I run 155's, ochain and 34t. Definitely worth shooting for 155's if you can.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Would you mind sharing which chainring and cranks you’re using?

X0 cranks (160mm) and SRAM 34t chainring. Although I’m now back to XT shifting. Broken too many Transmission cages!

 

[Durrti]

X0 cranks (160mm) and SRAM 34t chainring. Although I’m now back to XT shifting. Broken too many Transmission cages!

Thanks Rob! Had read that the new motor needed different cranks or different chainring.