Crestline RS 181.2 Plaid Edition Frameset - Alpine Chalk

These bikes are NOT IN-STOCK. We are allocated a limited number of bikes and require full commitment for pre-orders. The arrival timeline for these bikes are not guaranteed at the time of pre-order, the estimation for shipping is April 2026. Delays on the fulfillment timeline may occur, please keep this in mind when pre-ordering.

Please contact brian@smithcreekcycle.ca for any questions.

We’ve been frothin’ to announce our latest AVINOX-powered e-bike, the RS 181.2 (affectionately referred to as “the dot 2”). This is hands down the most powerful and quietest eeb we’ve released to date, up and down. We’ve refined the frame to reduce weight & bulk around the bottom bracket area without compromising our CAT 5 level DH strength rating. We’ve also improved the cable routing for a cleaner, more integrated finish, no more cables next to the shock. This iteration of the RS eBike benefits from everything we’ve learned since our 2022 downhill race bike, refined across three generations of RS eBikes. The Crestline RS 181.2 delivers all the watts, zero bulk, a more refined shape, and our continued no-compromises approach to performance.

“I give you my word, this frame will make you feel sharper on the tools than ever before” – Troydon

KEY POINTS:

• RS 181.2 PLAID EDITION 
• POWERED BY THE UNRIVALED AVINOX SYSTEM
• COIL SHOCK OPTION | ROCKSHOX VIVID ULTIMATE / RED SPRING
• AIR SHOCK OPTION | ROCKSHOX VIVID ULTIMATE
• LIMITED 150 ALPINE CHALK EXAMPLES FOR 2026 GLOSS FINISH
• EASILY REMOVABLE 600wh | 800wh BATTERY
• ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL 161mm | 181mm
• 29/29 OR MX OPTIONS IN ALL SIZES
• ADJUSTABLE DROP OUT OPTIONS 435mm to 465mm (*sold separately)
• PLENTY OF REAR TIRE MUD CLEARANCE
  
• 56mm HEAD TUBE ALLOWING ADJUSTABLE REACH CONFIGURATIONS
• CAT 5 DH RATED – DUAL CROWN COMPATIBLE
• IMPROVED CABLE ROUTING
• SRAM AXS POWER CORD INCLUDED
• COLOR: ALPINE CHALK – GLOSS

The AVINOX System
Compact, lightweight, and seamlessly integrated. The 2.52kg drive unit pairs with a slim 600wh (2.87kg) or 800Wh (3.74kg) batteries that are easy to remove, setting a new benchmark in power-to-weight and frame design flexibility.

Peak output now exceeds anything to date, alongside plenty of torque.

A 2" OLED touchscreen with ambient light sensing keeps key metrics visible in any conditions. Built-in GPS, IMU, barometer, and compass enable precise ride data and navigation. Fast charging example, 800wh—0 to 100% in just 2h 25m—gets you back on trail quickly.