New Airwolf YFR056- Winow GF23 - CW GT30 - SPCycle G058 gravel frame 700x50, T47

[Reiko1]

Hi Moof123, can you please post some photos? I'm also considering this frame in a medium. What is your height?

I have contacted SP for some photos of a built up bike

It looks like one of these bikes is built up with a traditional non-integrated handlebar & stem - does anyone know if the forks have a cable exit port on the shoulder or are they fully integrated? thanks!

[100poods]

I will be glad if someone tells me the length of thru axles that is needed. I ordered from Seraph AliExpress, it turned out to be the best price for me ($499 with free shipping to Russia, complete with handlebar, matte black) but the axles are not included. The seller of Seraph on AliExpress is very unfriendly.

[Reiko1]

I've almost finished my SPCycle GR058 build.  Frame took ages to come and then I ordered the wrong type of T47 (external when I needed internal).  Anyway, it's basically ready for a shakedown in time for the better weather.  Playing around with fit so ignore the swan-neck stem and upturned hoods.  I hate the size of the hydraulic hoods vs the old Ultegra 6800 ones I'm used to.

But the bike is fine, overall.  I thought toe overlap would be a major issue, but it isn't really (might be in winter mode with full 'guards on).  It came out at 8kg without pedals.  I've ordered some nylon M5s as there are so many (already rusting) bolts hanging to the frame that I'll save another 50gr here.  That's about 1kg less than my XC bike, I'm really interested how differently it rides on the same trails.

As others have said, paint looks good but is already flaky; facings & BB threads were clean and true, small parts of acceptable quality, semi-integrated has no sleeves but was alright to build.

If I like it enough I'll buy some Chinese carbon gravel wheels and Conti TerraSpeed tanwalls.  Proper ride report incoming.

[gf]

Great! i amore waiting the same frameset in skyblue color!
How long did you wait after spcycle had shipped the frame?
Thanks

[Reiko1]

It took two months from placing order to receipt in the UK.  Still worth it in my mind, the product is good.

[Reiko1]

I've taken the bike for a couple of shortish rides.  The only issues I have with the frame are the headset coming loose, despite proper pre-loading/torquing.  I am pretty sure this is down to the 'C' shaped compression ring, which is not great and I have asked SPCycle for a full 'O' replacement as my build is semi-internal.  They frame itself is great!
I've changed all the bolts (already rusted) for nylon or 4x ti for the bottle cages and saved 48gr for about £3.
The clearance on the frame is enormous, my Panaracer GKSK43s look tiny, it'll fit massive mudguards easily.  Currently toe overlap is zero issue, may be slightly with mudguards to boot.
Have to say, I love the bike and for £1500 all in I think it is splendid.

[100poods]

Finally took my bike out of LBS. The whole assembly came out at 9.1kg, but I wasn't chasing weight reduction either. Absolutely all spare parts were purchased on AliExpress. Total cost about 1450$.

Frame with seatpost and Handlebar: Seraph (It was the cheapest option 499$)
Saddle: Ryet plastic with carbon rail
Chaining: Senicx 42t (I also took 40t just in case)
GRX 600 165mm crankset 46/30
11-46t M8000 cassette
GRX RX812 RD
Lingmai ceramic BB
Riro magnesium pedals
RX600 2x11 levers
CN701 chain
Shimano RT54 160mm rotors
Onirii aluminium wheelset 36t ratchet 28h
Continental Terra Trail 40c
Brooks bar tape

According to the mechanic, the only difficulty was laying the internal wiring. The brakes adjusted easily and the first time.
I am 168 cm tall and chose the XS size. Toe overlap is really a problem that I faced and maybe it was worth taking size S, but this is a feature of geometry and toe overlap is a feature of this geometry. This is my first bike as an adult and I'm still very happy with it. Maybe I'll just change the tires to 50c