Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame

[x7zise]

Short update from my side. Today I could do the first longer ride (68km), all in all I have done 145km on the bike so far and I would like to summarize my first impressions. The bike is agile and responsive and accellerates very well. It is definitively stiffer than my other bikes (I sense that in my bum area after the ride today…) with the seat post being the most flexible part. This was expected, I guess this is a feature of a bike with such a short seat tube. And my seatpost sticks out particularly far from the seat tube since I I have a small frame given my body height.

By the way, I had redone the complete installation of bottom bracket, cranks and pedals by the book (I love Sram‘s video instructions). I turned out that I had forgotten the washers for the pedals. The creaking is gone now. But, the seat post started moving again. I removed the tape and got myself an (insanely priced) original SL8 seatpost clamp, which is a liitle bit wider in diameter and when tightened really tight. The Spcycle clamp was always a bit loose also when fully tightened.

To sum it up: I like the bike very much an am looking forward to the next rides.

Edit: Garmins‘s original Varia mount for seatposte like this does not work well on this bike. I need definitively another one.

[Lord_Herbert]

Nice color!
What handlebars and saddle did you choose?

They are Lexon thin line 380 x120 - these saddle is a ryet 3d printed one

[laneweaver]

Anybody have experience ordering directly from SP Cycle either through the site or via email? My order on Aliexpress got cancelled after a week presumably because SP/Ali pulled their products from US delivery. I guess my order was in limbo with May 2 coming..

[x7zise]

Anybody have experience ordering directly from SP Cycle either through the site or via email? My order on Aliexpress got cancelled after a week presumably because SP/Ali pulled their products from US delivery. I guess my order was in limbo with May 2 coming..

I ordered through the website and had no problems. I received some automatic emails but not a ton like on Aliexpress. The whole process went smoothly.

[laneweaver]

I ordered through the website and had no problems. I received some automatic emails but not a ton like on Aliexpress. The whole process went smoothly.

Good to hear they're still reputable through the site. Thanks a lot.

[alfiomotrambo]

Hi guys!
The frame just arrived after 20 days of shipment. It looks immaculate on the exterior, just a little polish needed to remove some minor scratches.
My build will be the following:

• Frame: R088
• Groupset: Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed R7100
• Wheels: Elitewheels Edge 50
• Handlebar: Standard Uno alloy (will switch to a one-piece carbon handlebar after the bike fitting)
• Saddle: Ryet carbon saddle
• Pedal: Keo Blade carbon

I’ll keep you guys updated once I start the build!

In the meantime, if you have any tips, advice, or suggestions, feel free to share, I'd really appreciate it!

[Fb0389]

Hello everyone,

I'm considering swapping my UDH hanger for a direct mount because I use a Shimano Ultegra rear derailleur.
I came across this article:

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005008156382117.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller.1.27a76isD6isDuf&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40196.436742.0&scm_id=1007.40196.436742.0&scm-url=1007.40196.436742.0&pvid=0feef4ec-d347-498a-bcbf-be2d4a7f3750&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40196.436742.0,pvid:0feef4ec-d347-498a-bcbf-be2d4a7f3750,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238107%231934&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%2215%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%2230050%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%2159.98%2125.59%21%21%21483.71%21206.37%21%40210390b817460145471342656e383a%2112000044030914583%21rec%21DE%21%21ABX&utparam-url=scene%3ApcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller%7Cquery_from%3A3126076865e1a9b%2112000044030914583%21rec%21DE%21%21ABX&utparam-url=scene%3ApcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller%7Cquery_from%3A

Does anyone know if it would actually fit the frame?

[alfiomotrambo]

Just found out this minor issue on the frame what do you guy think's? it's safe to use? it's on the low rear triangle

[jonathanf2]

Just found out this minor issue on the frame what do you guy think's? it's safe to use? it's on the low rear triangle

Was it there when you unpacked the frame? I always video record my box openings for issues like this. I'd check the box if it was impacted during shipping. If it's scratched I might not worry too much, you can cover it up with some black gloss touch up paint. If it's cracked with obvious flex, I definitely would contact SPCycle.

[alfiomotrambo]

Was it there when you unpacked the frame? I always video record my box openings for issues like this. I'd check the box if it was impacted during shipping. If it's scratched I might not worry too much, you can cover it up with some black gloss touch up paint. If it's cracked with obvious flex, I definitely would contact SPCycle.

I think is a minor like impact, no flex at all and the coin test it's fine no sound difference, i think it's safe to rid and in the meanwhile i send a mail to spcycle, i will continue the build anyway

[Benbenben]

coming back on the thru axle spacers saga. For the ones that did not receive the flat surface axle. Did SP cycle ever sent a new axle or you had to buy it and they reimbursed? I noticed the play today in the rear wheel after my first ride and it seems it even damaged the udh. I wrote to SPcycle on aliex, will see what they reply, but I wanted to check what was their solution for others with the same problem.

[jonathanf2]

coming back on the thru axle spacers saga. For the ones that did not receive the flat surface axle. Did SP cycle ever sent a new axle or you had to buy it and they reimbursed? I noticed the play today in the rear wheel after my first ride and it seems it even damaged the udh. I wrote to SPcycle on aliex, will see what they reply, but I wanted to check what was their solution for others with the same problem.

SPCycle sent me additional washers when I told them my thru axle wasn't secure. Before I received the washers, I was using a 12x168mm 1mm * 19 L threaded thru axle with quick release which secured the rear wheel. After I received the washers, I opted to just keep using the quick release TA which comes with a washer that  fits perfect in the concave chain stay hole opening. Either ask for additional washers or source your own concave washer.

[j0lsrud]

coming back on the thru axle spacers saga. For the ones that did not receive the flat surface axle. Did SP cycle ever sent a new axle or you had to buy it and they reimbursed? I noticed the play today in the rear wheel after my first ride and it seems it even damaged the udh. I wrote to SPcycle on aliex, will see what they reply, but I wanted to check what was their solution for others with the same problem.

Is this a problem that the manufacturer has fixed on later frames, or does it still apply?

[x7zise]

Is this a problem that the manufacturer has fixed on later frames, or does it still apply?

I do not have the problem (ordered in March, delivered in April).

[Jouke]

I cannot proceed with my build since my cranks are in customs. Somehow Aliexpress shipped 2 different Items from different sellers in 1 package upping the value above the duty free limit of 150 euros. I have never had this and I am really pissed about this. Would have ordered on different days if I had known this..

On the positive side: my frame looks great, some minor paint/ clearcoat imperfections, but nothing major. I was a little afraid that my seatpost would be sticking out too much; but there still is about 12cm left. (min insert was 8,5 cm according to SL8 manual)

edit: on the thru axle; i recieved 2 golden washers with the frame; one seems pressed into the frame; the other one is on the thru axle itself.