Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame

[TidyDinosaur]

I also looked on Aliexpress, and it actually seems to be the best offer on R088 at the moment (even better than Alibaba).
However, I don't understand the adjustment of the shipping/duty costs (I selected Seller's Shipping Method):

"Price Adjustment - Orders shipped from outside of EU with a goods value above EUR150 will be subject to VAT upon importation into the EU. The price of your order has been adjusted to reflect a later collection of VAT at the customs. You are encouraged to confirm the logistics and tax payment arrangement (for VAT, duties, agent fees, etc.) with the seller."

So there will be some duty/tax to pay, or not?

It's like this: You pay for the shipping + prepaid tax (usually about 150-200EUR). When you check-out the VAT will be deducted. You will not have to pay extra tax or VAT (if all goes well).

Can you share the link so we can check?

[Benbenben]

So it seems that a SL8 handlebar won't do on the frame since they come with shaped headset cover. We absolutely need round headset cover with our frames (like the one that comes with kocevlo). Is that correct?

[fhill]

So it seems that a SL8 handlebar won't do on the frame since they come with shaped headset cover. We absolutely need round headset cover with our frames (like the one that comes with kocevlo). Is that correct?

The Ritchey Comp Switch headset cover should work.

[Bonus79]

It's like this: You pay for the shipping + prepaid tax (usually about 150-200EUR). When you check-out the VAT will be deducted. You will not have to pay extra tax or VAT (if all goes well).

Can you share the link so we can check?

I attach a screenshot.

I tried asking David (Spcycle) about it, and his response was:

"If you choose the seller shipping method, we will use DPD shipping to deliver the frame to your address. You do not need to clear customs and pay any customs fees".

[Bonus79]

So it seems that a SL8 handlebar won't do on the frame since they come with shaped headset cover. We absolutely need round headset cover with our frames (like the one that comes with kocevlo). Is that correct?

I don't want to be wrong, but in my opinion you can mount any handlebar on R088, even the SL8 one....but probably not the original headset cover.

[Bonus79]

I attach a screenshot.

I tried asking David (Spcycle) about it, and his response was:

"If you choose the seller shipping method, we will use DPD shipping to deliver the frame to your address. You do not need to clear customs and pay any customs fees".

Sorry to ask....do you think I can proceed without the risk of finding myself paying something?

I'm not very familiar with shopping on Aliexpress, and it would be the first time I've bought items over €150.

Thanks

[gf]

Sorry to ask....do you think I can proceed without the risk of finding myself paying something?

I'm not very familiar with shopping on Aliexpress, and it would be the first time I've bought items over €150.

Thanks

I am in Italy and I have bought G058 gravel frameset last year; choosing seller shipping method (about 140 euro) I have received frameset without paying extra cost

[alfiomotrambo]

I am in Italy and I have bought G058 gravel frameset last year; choosing seller shipping method (about 140 euro) I have received frameset without paying extra cost

Ciao!
Visto che sei italiano posso scriverti per chiederti alcune info sul telaio?

[Bonus79]

I am in Italy and I have bought G058 gravel frameset last year; choosing seller shipping method (about 140 euro) I have received frameset without paying extra cost

The doubt came to me because with the Aliexpress "price adjustment" the DPD shipment would cost the same as a standard shipment (without prepaid duties)....from what they wrote (see attachment), I understand that they "adjusted" the shipping cost and the VAT will have to be collected at customs, so in the end the final cost will be higher than the price of the order.

[Benbenben]

I don't want to be wrong, but in my opinion you can mount any handlebar on R088, even the SL8 one....but probably not the original headset cover.

I am pretty sure that the headset cover that comes with the handlebar needs to be round. It's also the part that attaches to the stem spacers

The elita one sl8 on Ali seems to be coming with 2 different covers. I am waiting for better pictures from the seller.

[fhill]

The doubt came to me because with the Aliexpress "price adjustment" the DPD shipment would cost the same as a standard shipment (without prepaid duties)....from what they wrote (see attachment), I understand that they "adjusted" the shipping cost and the VAT will have to be collected at customs, so in the end the final cost will be higher than the price of the order.

The price adjustment is due to EU forcing Ali etc to pay VAT for products below 150€. Above 150€ VAT is displayed in the offer, but will be deducted later ("price adjustment"). For the products above 150€ customs and VAT would have to be paid by customer.

With sellers shipping method the seller takes care of customs and VAT. Hence the higher price for the shipment

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

I have a question to all other buyers of this frame: Did yours come with a crown race? Mine didn't come with one. So i asked spcycle on aliexpress and they told me the fork doesn't require a crown race and i installed the bearing directly on to the fork. Did you have the same experience?

[Bonus79]

The price adjustment is due to EU forcing Ali etc to pay VAT for products below 150€. Above 150€ VAT is displayed in the offer, but will be deducted later ("price adjustment"). For the products above 150€ customs and VAT would have to be paid by customer.

With sellers shipping method the seller takes care of customs and VAT. Hence the higher price for the shipment

Thanks for the reply, this is the answer I received on an Italian forum that cleared up all my doubts: "by choosing shipping with prepaid duties, the Aliexpress price is the final price, you will not pay anything else. The package does not pass through Italian customs, but is cleared abroad (Belgium, Holland or even in other countries) and delivered to the courier who transports it to the final destination. The courier who transports from China to Europe takes care of customs clearance.
If the price on Aliexpress is higher than 150 euros (in reality it reaches about 170/180 euros) and the shipping is the standard Aliexpress, the package is cleared in Italy and, in this case, VAT is applied together with duties and postal charges."

At this point I have no choice but to take advantage of the Aliexpress discounts and order the frame.

[Bonus79]

I clicked the button...

What do you think of this handlebar?

https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005006453962015.html?sourceType=1&spm=a2g0o.wish-manage-home.0.0&gatewayAdapt=glo2ita

[jonathanf2]

I clicked the button...

Congrats! We look forward to your build in the next 1-2 months!