Overview
One the most anticipated bikes in BMX, the CRS is back for 2021 with even more bang for your buck. Now featuring a sealed front hub, this all-terrain slayer rolls smoother than ever. Packed full of aftermarket parts from ECLAT including the Bios Pivotal seat and Pure seat clamp, the CRS looks and rides like a bike twice the price tag.
The geometry has been tailored to allow for greater progression for the younger generation. The super-short 12.75” chainstays, 165mm cranks and shorter 26mm fork gives the CRS a snappy and agile ride perfect for learning and advancing on. A bike truly built with vision, the CRS is unlike anything else.
from: wethepeople
I found the CRS in stock here.
Highlights
- ⛔️ – Full Chromoly
- ✅ – Under $500
- ⛔️ – Double Wall Rims
- ⛔️ – Pegs
- ✅ – Fully Sealed Bearings
- ✅ – 3 pc. Cranks
- ⛔️ – Freecoaster – What is a freecoaster?
- ✅ – Brakes
- ✅ – Gyro tabs
- ⛔️ – 4 pc bars
Key Features
| Key Features |
|---|
| Aftermarket Salt Parts |
| 26.76 lbs |
| 12.75 Responsive Chain Stay |
Specs
Price: $419
Colors
Specs
| FRAME MATERIAL: 4130 crmo down tube, 1020 hi-ten |
| WHEEL SIZE: 20″ |
| TOP TUBE LENGTH: 20.25″ |
| CHAIN STAY LENGTH: 12.75″ |
| HEADTUBE ANGLE: 75° |
| SEAT TUBE ANGLE: 71.5° |
| FORKS: SALT “AM 20” fork, 1020 hi-ten , 4130 crmo steerer, 26mm offset |
| BARS: SALT “CRS 20” bar, 1020 hi-ten |
| STEM: SALT “PRO” top load stem, 50mm reach |
| HEADSET: SALT “PRO” int. headset, sealed bearing |
| BRAKE MOUNTS: Welded |
| BRAKES: SALTPLUS “Geo XL” alloy u-brake rear |
| FRONT HUB: SALT “AM” alloy hub, sealed bearing, 3/8”s axle, 36h |
| FRONT RIM: SALT “FRACTION” rim, single wall, 36h |
| REAR HUB: SALT “AM” cassette hub, full sealed, 9t, 14mm axle, 36h |
| REAR RIM: SALT “FRACTION” rim, single wall, 36h |
| TYRES: SALT “TRACER” 2.35″ front & rear |
| SPROCKET: SALT “GATEWAY” steel 25t sprocket |
| CRANKS: SALT “ROOKIE” tubular 3pc crank crmo 165mm, 8 Spline |
| BB: SALT “MID” 19mm, press fit, sealed bearing |
| PEDALS: ÉCLAT “SURGE” nylon/fiberglass pedals |
| SEAT: ECLAT “BIOS” Mid padded pivotal seat |
| GEARING: 25/9 |
| WEIGHT: 12.14kg / 26.76lbs |
Frame Geometry
A: Top Tube Length: 20.25″ – Learn what size is right for you here.
This is a smaller toptube size. Check the size guide to see if its right for you..
Getting a top tube that is taller than suggested will make the bike feel more controlled and less responsive
Getting a top tube size that is smaller than normal will make the bike feel a lot more snappy and responsive.
B: Chain Stay Length: 12.75″ – Learn About Chain Stays Here
This is a short chainstay.
A long chain stay will make the bike feel controlled.
A short chain stay makes the bike feel twitchy. Spins will be easy, but airing and jumping might feel hard to control.
A long chain stay will make the bike feel really controlled. Spins will feel sluggish, but manuals and air tricks will feel nice because it will be more stable.
C: Head Tube Angle: 75° – Learn About Head Tube Angles Here
Steep head tube angles make the bike “snappy” meaning more responsive to fast turns.
A less steep head tube gives you more control.
D: Seat Tube Angle: 71.5°
E: Bottom Bracket Height: 11.75″
F: Stand over height: 8.4″
This is a medium standover.
A medium standover will balance controlled and responsive feelings. Giving you the perfect amount of seat to pinch when trying barspins.
Bar Geometry – Learn more here
G: Rise: 8.85″
Riding a tall rise, will give you more leverage on the bike. Making it easier to pull back and lift the front wheel up.
H: Width: 29″
This is a medium width.
Narrow bars make barspins easier.
Wide bars give you more control and stability when steering.
I: Backsweep: 11º
What does backsweep do?
As far as I know, there is a sweet spot for backsweep. Too much will make the bike feel weird, and too little will make the bike unstable. It seems like the sweet spot is around 11º to 12º. If you need something a little more aggressive and straight feeling, go for 10º, but only do this if 11º is uncomfortable.
J: Upsweep: 2º
This is a normal upsweep!
What does upsweep do?
There is a lot of discussion about 1º upsweep vs. 4º upsweep. Some people are running experiments and testing if the greater upsweep will make drops feel better. It seems like a lot of street riders run 4º to 5º upsweep. This helps for wrist pain and lessens the impact of big drops.
Price
Now the 2021 wethepeople CRS is a pretty good bike for $419. It does include some aftermarket parts and a little bit of chromoly that might justify this price. However, in my opinion, it’s just a little bit overpriced. For this price, I think you should be able to find something with at least a trimoly frame and maybe one or two double wall rims.
Quality
Like I mentioned above the CRS is OK quality especially because of those aftermarket parts. The extra salt parts in a few eclat parts make it stand out from the rest but with that being said a bike this price really should have Some more chromoly if you want it to last as you progressed to a mid-level rider.
Buy if you are learning:
- bunny hops
- 180
- pull up bar spins
- small jumps
- small dirt riding
Don’t buy if you are learning:
- Big drops
- big spins
- back flips
- grinding hand rails
- 360
- tailwhip
Conclusion
All in all the 2021 wethepeople CRS is a really good looking bike. It could use some quality improvements especially to justify the price. But it is built for a brand-new rider who needs a bike with good geometry that will help them progress faster at BMX. If you’re new or just learning some basic tricks the CRS would be a good fit for you. You just might have to replace parts over time as you progress and as they start to break.
Common Questions
- Where can I buy this bike? At the time of writing this, Danscomp has the CRS in stock. Check it out here.
- Is this bike for park, dirt, or street? It is a well-rounded bike that will do good on all park, street, and dirt.
- How much does it weigh? 26.78 lbs
CRS Review Video
