Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame

[Bonus79]

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.

Yes, the base of the headset cover must be round, but the spacers can also be shaped, and (if it matches well) you can fit any handlebar.

[Bonus79]

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

Exactly! Estimated delivery date: May 26, 2025!

That's fine...I'm in no hurry, and then I'll also have to have it painted! 

However, It's also your feedback's fault! 

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

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

I don't know anything about these bars but i would highly recommend to only buy an integrated cockpit when you figured out your fit 100%. Alloy stem and bars (UNO for the win) on Aliexpress are very affordable and you can easily change them when you aren't happy with your fit. Once you are happy you can still upgrade.

[Gus]

I am very tempted by this frame during the current Aliexpress sale. Been following this thread and the TanTan X68 with interest.

What is the primary difference between the 2 frames? Are they identical except this frame has UDH? TanTan also comes with handlebar. Are there any other differences at all? Is the build quality comparable? Thanks

[WWcyclist]

I am very tempted by this frame during the current Aliexpress sale. Been following this thread and the TanTan X68 with interest.

What is the primary difference between the 2 frames? Are they identical except this frame has UDH? TanTan also comes with handlebar. Are there any other differences at all? Is the build quality comparable? Thanks

This one has UDH and is supposedly EPS molded in one piece versus having the front and rear frames being bonded later

This one doesn't have the head tube "sniffer" that the X68 does.

You can get this one with a handlebar but you don't have to

[glepore]

This one has UDH and is supposedly EPS molded in one piece versus having the front and rear frames being bonded later

What's your source as to the nature of the x68 build?

[WWcyclist]

What's your source as to the nature of the x68 build?

I asked Tantan/seraph if it was one piece molded and they said no.

The two halves are EPS molded and then bonded together

[Gus]

I asked Tantan/seraph if it was one piece molded and they said no.

The two halves are EPS molded and then bonded together

Do we know for sure that the R088 is one piece EPS molded? Also, pardon my ignorance but is there a drawback to the way TanTan does it?

[WWcyclist]

Do we know for sure that the R088 is one piece EPS molded? Also, pardon my ignorance but is there a drawback to the way TanTan does it?

I asked SPCycle to clarify if it's one piece again, I'll report back when they answer.

There is nothing inherently wrong with how Tantan does it.  They do it the same way specialized does it on the tarmac

[jonathanf2]

I rebuilt my older aero'ish SPCycle R027D framesets from storage and while it's heavier built up (7.5kg vs 6.84kg), it's definitely a much faster bike. Unless steep climbing is a factor in daily riding, I wouldn't be so caught up in bike weights and modern layup techniques. Some of these older non-EPS carbon bikes are built tough and stiff.

[BeR]

I rebuilt my older aero'ish SPCycle R027D framesets from storage and while it's heavier built up (7.5kg vs 6.84kg), it's definitely a much faster bike. Unless steep climbing is a factor in daily riding, I wouldn't be so caught up in bike weights and modern layup techniques. Some of these older non-EPS carbon bikes are built tough and stiff.

Have you compared with the same equipments ans watts ?

[jonathanf2]

Have you compared with the same equipments ans watts ?

I can't really compare the two, since I built them differently. My SPCycle R027D is geared higher and slammed, while my R088 is built with shallow depth wheels, more relaxed fit and lower gearing. I can maintain faster speeds with R027D on the flats, while on the R088 I can climb more effortlessly. 

[Bonus79]

I don't know anything about these bars but i would highly recommend to only buy an integrated cockpit when you figured out your fit 100%. Alloy stem and bars (UNO for the win) on Aliexpress are very affordable and you can easily change them when you aren't happy with your fit. Once you are happy you can still upgrade.

On an Italian forum I found a couple of reviews where they speak really well of it.
The geometry and ergonomics of the curve are the same/very similar to those of the Deda Superleggera handlebar that I mount on my Cervél R3 rim brake....so (theoretically) I should be fine.
Let's say that the only doubt I have is about the length of the stem....my biomechanic recommends a 100mm size because the Sram Force AXS controls are deeper than those of the Force22 that I use now....but I'm not entirely convinced, I would perhaps stay with the 110mm size that I have always used.
However, if I were to do some tests, I would already have a Deda handlebar and stem (110mm) at home....I could eventually temporarily mount those, or a cheaper integrated stem....we'll see.

[Bonus79]

Thank you for the reply.So I guess the below bar would fit?

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtl3kyJ

This handlebar looks the same as the Kocevlo you posted....

https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005006840212282.html?sourceType=1&spm=a2g0o.wish-manage-home.0.0&gatewayAdapt=glo2ita

[Bonus79]

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

I received notification that the frame has already been shipped.....it should arrive April 8th!