Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame

[BoahMan]

Never mind that is just misleading- the image of the fork does not reveal any holes where the cable comes out of. Praying to god I can fit an integrated handlebar..

[jonathanf2]

I’ll let you know in a few hours, but all the photos show full cable integration. The frameset is on a FedEx truck out for delivery right now. 

[Takiyaki]

Can the frame entertain fully internal routing and integrated handlebars? Wonder why they didn't package it with int. handlebars...

I think any frame with enough clearance around the BB can do fully internal routing. Just need the right headset

[BeR]

I think any frame with enough clearance around the BB can do fully internal routing. Just need the right headset

May be an error because I don't see a hole on the fork on pictures.

[jonathanf2]

My R088 frameset arrived. It's most definitely full internal cabling. Surprisingly, this frame can also be setup as mechanical. There's a hole for a mechanical FD cable and the RD hole exits through the bottom chain stay. I don't have the most accurate weighing method, but on my luggage scale with RD/FD hangers and cage screws, size 52cm frame comes out to about 780-800g. Uncut fork is about 340g. From what I can see inside the frame, the EPS molded carbon looks clean. The frame and fork uses a P1.0 thread pitch on the thru axles. I didn't weigh the seat post yet (specs say it's about 175g), but it's quite thin and there's a Di2-style battery holder included. The bare UD glossy looks fine, nothing fancy. I'll post photos later.

[jonathanf2]

Added photos of the R088 frameset. A few quick observations. The chain stays and seat stays are really thin. The bottom bracket shell is tiny. The fork spacing is wide. The tire clearance for this frame is spec'ed for 32c, but the rear triangle area looks small, so it'll probably be a tight fit. I forgot to take photos of the head tube, but I put bearings on each end, and the fit is snug with no play. I didn't have much faith in SPCycle's paint work and went with UD glossy since it's easy to touch up, but I prefer it over painted black.

In a lot of ways it's just a more refined version of the TFSA SL6 clone I'm planning to replace. I don't have those wire cameras, but from what I could peak from the BB shell and head tube, the EPS molding does look smooth. Also it looks similar to the SL8 knock-offs minus the ass sniffer head tube. I'm curious to see how stiff this frame will be, it almost looks anorexic. If I was a big boy, I might be scared of riding this. Overall, I think this will be a quick parts swap from my older frame. I'll see if I can finish the build this this week. 

[Dan S.]

Added photos of the R088 frameset. A few quick observations. The chain stays and seat stays are really thin. The bottom bracket shell is tiny. The fork spacing is wide. The tire clearance for this frame is spec'ed for 32c, but the rear triangle area looks small, so it'll probably be a tight fit. I forgot to take photos of the head tube, but I put bearings on each end, and the fit is snug with no play. I didn't have much faith in SPCycle's paint work and went with UD glossy since it's easy to touch up, but I prefer it over painted black.

In a lot of ways it's just a more refined version of the TFSA SL6 clone I'm planning to replace. I don't have those wire cameras, but from what I could peak from the BB shell and head tube, the EPS molding does look smooth. Also it looks similar to the SL8 knock-offs minus the ass sniffer head tube. I'm curious to see how stiff this frame will be, it almost looks anorexic. If I was a big boy, I might be scared of riding this. Overall, I think this will be a quick parts swap from my older frame. I'll see if I can finish the build this this week. 

Looks amazing. Looking forward the build and the further review. Very keen to get one for myself as well.

[joegal]

Added photos of the R088 frameset. A few quick observations. The chain stays and seat stays are really thin. The bottom bracket shell is tiny. The fork spacing is wide. The tire clearance for this frame is spec'ed for 32c, but the rear triangle area looks small, so it'll probably be a tight fit. I forgot to take photos of the head tube, but I put bearings on each end, and the fit is snug with no play. I didn't have much faith in SPCycle's paint work and went with UD glossy since it's easy to touch up, but I prefer it over painted black.

In a lot of ways it's just a more refined version of the TFSA SL6 clone I'm planning to replace. I don't have those wire cameras, but from what I could peak from the BB shell and head tube, the EPS molding does look smooth. Also it looks similar to the SL8 knock-offs minus the ass sniffer head tube. I'm curious to see how stiff this frame will be, it almost looks anorexic. If I was a big boy, I might be scared of riding this. Overall, I think this will be a quick parts swap from my older frame. I'll see if I can finish the build this this week. 

Looks great!
What about the supplied hardware, e.g. Headset, c-ring? Is it using the same plastic c-ring as the original SL8/sl8 Fakes?
And is the seatpost as thin as the sl8, so that the di2 battery cannot be mounted inside the post?

[jonathanf2]

Looks great!
What about the supplied hardware, e.g. Headset, c-ring? Is it using the same plastic c-ring as the original SL8/sl8 Fakes?
And is the seatpost as thin as the sl8, so that the di2 battery cannot be mounted inside the post?

It comes with very basic hardware. headset expander plug, 2 headset bearings, alloy c-ring, fork crown race, Di2 battery holder clip, seatpost clamp and headset cover with rubber cable plug. Yes the seat post is thin, I haven't seen the SL8 seat post to compare, but the battery has to be connected via the clamp. I'm a bit disappointed SPcycle didn't even bother to provide a seatpost rubber gasket cover.

Anyways, my new thing now is to prep the frame with clear protection decals before putting it together. I find doing that first makes it easier before assembling the bike! 

[jonathanf2]

Also I'm really surprised this frame uses a P1.0 thread pitch. I happen to have the lever style thru-axles for P1.0 in 124mm and 168mm on my TFSA SL6 clone. There won't be a need for me to get new thru axles with levers. I thought for sure it'd use P1.5 thread pitch TAs which all my other frames use.

[WWcyclist]

Also I'm really surprised this frame uses a P1.0 thread pitch. I happen to have the lever style thru-axles for P1.0 in 124mm and 168mm on my TFSA SL6 clone. There won't be a need for me to get new thru axles with levers. I thought for sure it'd use P1.5 thread pitch TAs which all my other frames use.

I looked through your pictures and the frame finish looks pretty good, any real complaints with the frame so far? I'm thinking about doing the same thing and just getting a UD gloss frame

[jonathanf2]

I looked through your pictures and the frame finish looks pretty good, any real complaints with the frame so far? I'm thinking about doing the same thing and just getting a UD gloss frame

On the frame I haven't found any issues. I just need to find time to finish the parts swap from my old frame. I just hope there's no fitment issues with the Di2 clamp when installing my ER9 battery. The seat post is too thin to fit the battery internally. That's the only foreseeable issue. Everything else should be straight forward, especially on an electronic groupset build. Plus I'm planning to just use a regular stem and bar, so I won't be dealing with an integrated stem/bar setup (aero be damned).

My only minor complaint is that SPcycle aren't the most responsive when communicating. They were a bit slow getting the frame out, but I'm guessing they probably had a huge volume of orders for the holidays. Though once shipped, it arrived within a few days. Based on my previous order from them, fast shipping time (once the frame is complete) is their strong suit. Also my recently built gravel frame is painted white, I now somewhat wish I got the R088 frame painted white as well. Though my last frame from them easily scratched. UD raw glossy was picked mostly for durability. For those who have access to a quality paint shop, I might consider just ordering the frame raw and do the paint yourself.

[pandinoyoung]

It comes with very basic hardware. headset expander plug, 2 headset bearings, alloy c-ring, fork crown race, Di2 battery holder clip, seatpost clamp and headset cover with rubber cable plug. Yes the seat post is thin, I haven't seen the SL8 seat post to compare, but the battery has to be connected via the clamp. I'm a bit disappointed SPcycle didn't even bother to provide a seatpost rubber gasket cover.

I think that if you need to insert an integrated handlebar of another brand with its spacers, the ring that I see in the photo above, the one with the 4 holes for cable passage, should not be used. but use the one supplied with the handlebar. correct?

[jonathanf2]

I think that if you need to insert an integrated handlebar of another brand with its spacers, the ring that I see in the photo above, the one with the 4 holes for cable passage, should not be used. but use the one supplied with the handlebar. correct?

Yes, I think most integrated bars come with their own spacer hardware and c-ring, not all but most.

They also sell stems with internal cable routing that come supplied with their own bearings and c-ring, but I find the total package quite heavy.

[WWcyclist]

Yes, I think most integrated bars come with their own spacer hardware and c-ring, not all but most.

They also sell stems with internal cable routing that come supplied with their own bearings and c-ring, but I find the total package quite heavy.

Thanks! Now I have to decide between this and a X68.... Hmm decisions decisions