Big Travel, Bosch Power Crestline! First Look

[@RobRidesEMTB]

I forgot to add the bike weight, its 23.8 KG in this build!

[@shaneward4065]

Awsome build rob. I love my crestline. I using the formula rear coil love this shock.

[@jasonhill2896]

Can they be purchased in that build?

[@dustindolphin]

crestline is an awesome bike, and the owner is second to none with customer service. wish I could have got one when offered.

[@andrewrivera4029]

I got the Canyon Torque ON mullet with the same motor, i ride bike park and as much crazy DH singletrack out west here in the US the mullet is indispensable for railing turns, just that little bit of extra 1.5 inches of clearance in the steeps. I switched out the Maxxis EVO with DH casings, tubeless and Cushcore because it never fails I get flats with tubes. I got the oversized battery and have never ran out even on 30 plus mile epic rides at altitude, at 57 years young it makes those rides doable and still ride the next day! Love it!

[@fzr1000981]

Shimano motor...I prefer Bosch. The new Strive seems better

[@johnf3326]

I shall make some comments here folk might seem odd! Firstly I love the idea of long travel. My Trek Rail 5 is 160/150 but sometimes descending rough stuff I feel a bit 'rattled'. 29 all round is my only option. Mullet gonna mean less effective 'roll over' and I don't require 'lively' handling at age 69! I prefer a shiny finish, easier to clean. The controller and display locations mean I couldn't fit a top and frame bag. OK they don't hold much but I do keep my phone, locks and some tools in there. Less to carry on my back! Emtb's have virtually no facilities for storage, which is needed on long trips, so it all goes on your back! I'd like to see availability of 2.8" tyres too. 2.6 are good but I reckon 2.8 would be even better on loose and lumpy! I do run Tannus Armour inserts which enable lower pressures and add puncture protection. Minus marks for the silly price too and querying the future of the derailleur.

[@prostreet9149]

You never disappoint, brother, thank you.

[@Mrmissingmissing]

Best riding e-bike the I've ever ridden.

[@crestlinebikes]

🙏👊🙌

[@FernFlowMtb]

Running the mullet 170/160 and this bike is so good. As much confidence as I need… and want as a middle aged sender 😜

[@chickenclips]

love my crestline RS 75/50 - it's very agile in mullet setup. Love love love it

[@crestlinebikes]

🙏👌👊

[@ChezzyDirt]

Great bike, I have the same RH4 running in 170/160 mode. I opted to get full reach by keeping my stem in lowest position with 50mm bars, probably nets out about the same as your stack + works headset. I think the t-type just shifts delayed and not to do with timing. The delay is consistent. If it was related to timing it would be inconsistent. Quite annoying since og axs didn't do this.

[@ChefIan73]

The new Copper/gloss Black finish has a way more polished look. Absolutely stunning bike.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Agree that new colourway is so nice!

[@benperd]

I love mine! Great bike, great company. Totally agree long travel e-bikes being the way.

[@FernFlowMtb]

5:02 the mullet and flip chip will probably get rid of that “lethargic” fee in the twisty. But as you said it’s a bit of give and take

[@ashpunting]

When you get close to the bike the green handlebars will the orange forks and the mat black frame looks so well put together if that was in a sales room I would buy as is I wouldn't charge a thing even the blue fork caps blend in nicely 🎉👌🏽

[@lozetchells9164]

Great detail, Cheers Rob! That on button under the crossbar though, that'd annoy me because that's where my spare inner tube goes!

[@lHawkee]

I love the look of the bikes from crestline exept the break capble near the shock but sorry 11-13k for a new bike brand is kinda insane at least give some options for bikes below 6-8k

[@majordelays4909]

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 sx and a full tank of fuel has entered the chat

[@growlith6969]

There's a Levo for everyone these days. They aren't the absolute best, but often times you will find that bang for buck, there really isn't a more well sorted bike for the money.

[@MarcReisSyllogism]

How is it Vs. Propain Ekano 2 CF or AL, also with large travel suspension.

[@jasonhill2896]

I'd like to know how it compares to the new carbon one too.

[@rondech2920]

My dream bike! The only change is I’d want is the Shimano Linkglide drive train.

[@DresdoPappas]

I have and love this bike. But I hate the motor rattle. Also, I’m in-between size RH2 and 3 (went with the 2) and wish the reach was a bit longer w/o needing the different headset since I don’t want to mess with the geo. Otherwise, bike is perfect.

[@marklouieadame]

You can XC just adjust the shock stiffness and change tires to fast rolling

[@whitest_kyle]

I want to see Crestline do a lightweight Fazua or TQ bike...

[@CarlosAntunesMTB]

Hey @RobRidesEMTB, I've put an order for a Crestline, however the closer that I've ridden to that bike was a Santa Cruz Bullit, which I loved , but I'm trying to understand if the Cascade link in this VPP system will deliver more progressivity or will it full as plush as the Bullit?

[@Monsilpat_s20]

Really a dream bike😮‍💨 Great video👌🏿

[@Flex-Jitsu]

Rob, are you able to reach and change the high speed rebound setting on the Fox X2 shock? Cause its at the bottom of the shock and it seems like the linkage is in its way.

[@martinschwartz7342]

Which emtb motor has the quickest engagement? I have a Specialized Kenevo SL and it takes a half a turn of the cranks for the motor to engage. That is the one thing I don’t like about my bike.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Bosch and Yamaha. But there’s a degree of float before the crank engages with the motor. Once engaged it’s really quick with almost full power

[@growlith6969]

180 on 29's is a monster truck. I think it would lend itself to taller riders okay, but center of gravity sounds like it would be up there for nominal height riders.

[@FINNdeischgut]

Only frame size 4 shown in the video has Full 29". Frame sizes 3 and 2 have Mullet.

[@crestlinebikes]

we def recommend checking out our geo charts, as mentioned above we have different wheel configurations which offer a substantial difference in chainstay length on the smaller sizes thus allowing for a good weight balance for everyone!👌👊

[@paulbritton9207]

Looks like a fantastic bike, great content and thorough explanation as per usual thanks! Question for you, I suffer pretty bad with wrist pain after rides. To combat/ease this I thought that maybe increase my lyrik ultimate from 160mm to 180mm and reduce the spring pressure from my current 115 psi (Rider and pack weight approx 235lbs) in order to maintain the bikes geometry whilst reducing impact on my wrists. Could you tell me what might be detrimental to my bikes performance if I carry out this mod?

[@pcarts232]

Rob would you still prefer the new Orbea Wild over this , given the choice? I know you did a walk around on the Orbea could you please do an in depth review if you get the opportunity of the new Wild 👍🏾🙌🏼cheers

[@jasonhill2896]

Interested too.

[@soy_leche]

Love it! Would be interested to hear about the state of chinese ebikes, given your experience building the cheeb. What's changed, improved, pricing, etc..

[@whitest_kyle]

I'm trying to sell my cheeb (Watt Wagons Hydra) - it's just too heavy. 2300w of power is fun though.

[@MYMOUNTAIN_122]

Mate how good are the SqLabs 60X saddles, been running one for months and without a chamois..

[@benperd]

Hey Rob, thinking about an X2 on mine. Would you mind sharing your settings?

[@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120]

Dream bike, but the lack of a dealers network in Europe, make this bike a dream indeed! Too many dues and taxes to import it...still, would be my number one choice!

[@growlith6969]

Where are they? I thought they were in Europe so I figured that in the US I may as well forget about trying to get one.

[@jasonhill5861]

Speak with Crestline. They can explain in full.

[@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120]

@@jasonhill5861 Already done it

[@samradford123]

How does this compare to the specalized Kenevo expert?

[@luv2flypilot]

Great video as always Rob. Hey can you provide the link for that pump frame mount you are using for your OneUp pump?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Sure: www.cyclesolvers.co.uk/product/In-linePumpMountOneUpEDC/11

[@MatthiasSanter]

Can You tell us if there is the frame only available as you mentioned in the video? Could not find any information about it. Thanks Rob

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Email [e-mail] for info!

[@jasonhill5861]

Rob, do you have the EDC 70cc or 100cc pump on the Crestline please. It looks like a perfect fit.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

70cc 👍

[@jasonhill5861]

Thank you!

[@HFrizzler]

Looks great - I am a little jealous though that you with 191cm can play with the geometry to make the bike fit your body and riding stile. 😅 With 206cm that’s something I can only dream of. Will test ride a Ghost AM CF and a Canyon Strive:On soon though to discover what feels the least small 😬

[@RobRidesEMTB]

wow, i thought i was tall! Hmm, you need at least 520 reach, hopefully the canyon will feel OK!

[@nomadic_dad]

Including the RRP of your exact build for viewers would be appreciated as from what I've seen they are way more expensive than a Specialized Kenevo for example 👍

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Noted! I will add up for next video. Thanks, Rob.

[@nomadic_dad]

@@RobRidesEMTB well for now what is the rough build cost for yours as a standard customer - $12,000 or something like that? I reckon that build is at least DOUBLE a Specialized Kenevo when the Comp with a Fox 38 can be had for £5000 new which is about $6000 at present 😵‍💫

[@mattroberts2878]

how do you decide what to ride!? I bought the strive:on after your video, I cant imagine having any more of a bike! Although the v4's might go on it soon, loved the e4s on my stumpy. :)

[@RobRidesEMTB]

I love the Strive ON. Definitely in the best of 2024.

[@justsayin3600]

I get the appeal of an E-Bike. What I don't like about the current battery location, it being on the downtube makes the weight distribution too far forward. Id like to see the battery design and engineering place it more to the rear, center, or seat tube to even out or lower the center of gravity.

[@TirsoCanela]

Lapierre GLP 3

[@cg1983]

Is there a reason why you never made review of Santa Cruz?

[@fe9523]

those vented rotors are impossible to find in the US.

[@BryinWillis-e8g]

Genuine interest

[@sylvainchopard6989]

Will stick to strive on

[@moonmuscle3332]

here's a real one for ya...so this Crestline build here is 52-54lb's, properly built. How much different would a 10lb lighter (~43lb) 'properly built' emtb feel? I've heard guys explain a nearly unridable feeling from any Eeb that's 50+ pounds. That it just bogs down so incredibly hard and is so clunky and chunky. Other folks say there's no point of riding a 'half power' emtb, might as well have a regular mtb. Your thoughts? The new Kenevo2 has got me curious (~42lbs)

[@fzr1000981]

I like the Kenevo Expert but it has 27 inch wheels

[@hassb00zy]

is the battery replaceable?

[@oguzustephen8157]

How many kilometers can one charge take

[@86309]

Rob, gotta be honest, your thumbnail pic looks a little Halloween creepy....LOL.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

yes i agree on that, i will change it to look less freaky lol

[@86309]

hahahaha@@RobRidesEMTB

[@bimmerfan729]

Lol I was thinking it was an AI render or something!

[@ryanrodriguez70]

What helmet are u wearing?

[@tomhesse01]

I can see the thing about long travel but, IMO if a high percentage of your riding doesn't happen in rough terrain, 140 mm of travel and 29" wheels is the perfect ride.

[@neilmouneimne5451]

Prices on their website are just too dear and no frameset option.

[@PAB_OUTDOORS]

I detect a Mr Beast type Thumbnail 😳😂

[@michaelmann3636]

12g is a lot of bank though 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@kodithebear]

Looks like a gate 😂

[@RobRidesEMTB]

me or the bike?!

[@danangsetiabudi329]

😂unused fork, my MTB has a broken fork 26 thx

[@vin374]

Goofy looking bike

[@chickenclips]

🤔

[@szyszkojad666]

13k$ for this Santa Cruz wannabe? No thanks.

[@frankdepasquale8715]

I got the sram derailers on all my bikes. I have 9 Ebikes amazing amazing shifter.

[@luminousfractal420]

We need those solid state batteries. The bike weights are mental these days, even the full carbon non motor variety are 10lbs over what they used to be. (Used to rock a gary fisher cake 3 deluxe, 150/160 travel and 21lbs with all the extras bolted on, steel downtube protector made from an oldvpc case, double bashring, various other bits. it could do 8ft to flat without breaking the frame. 1998-ish) if only gary had put the bottom bracket on straight it would have been perfect 😂 Honestly im confised by the path ultralight carbon took to being overweight 🫤

[@GhulamHussain-uk3im]

@RobRidesEMTB spoke to Troydon, and ordered my bike... all your fault

[@RobRidesEMTB]

you'll love it no doubt! amazing bikes.

[@Cheatingforfun]

I’m here wondering how many bikes you have already 😂

[@RobRidesEMTB]

sadly they're not all mine!