Author Topic: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame  (Read 119260 times)

MarMirZ990

Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« Reply #510 on: May 23, 2025, 11:49:23 AM »
Guys, did you buy the frame on aliexpress or on the website? what is the best way?
And did someone buy the frame with the handlebar? is the handlebar good or should we chose a third party handlebar/cockpit?

I bought the frame set on the SPcycle website. The communication was sparse, but they answered to my mails. Shipping was quite fast and I had an error in my address, which was corrected immediately after I told them via Mail.

I also have the handlebar, but I am still waiting for my groupset to arrive, so I can’t give any feedback yet. My first impression (this is my first carbon handlebar though) is good. No optical imperfections, clear coat is nice and even. The flex is higher compared to my Aluminium bar.

lidation

Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« Reply #511 on: May 23, 2025, 03:51:02 PM »
My frame arrived today! I ordered on 25th of April, shipping started on 7th of May and it arrived today on the 21st of May. My first impression is really good, the paint job is flawless. I opted for a frame in size 56 in metallic matte 3 (purple) including the handlebar.

I hope I can finish the build next week, still waiting for a Elilee X310 with XCadey and a 105 group. The current weight seems ridiculous, coming from a aluminium gravel bike  ;D

Is there anything specific to keep in mind, like the Di2 battery „issue“, or anything I should check on the frame?

Nice! did you get any tariffs? considering it's such a big box, the customs might not let it slip through right?

jonathanf2

Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« Reply #512 on: May 23, 2025, 10:23:41 PM »
Today I took my bike on a spin on a nice sunny day and it rode perfectly. I'm using 30c tires right now, but my other wheelset is on my favorite 25c tires. I'm trying to get used to larger tires, but for the way I ride I really do prefer narrow slicks!

Also I seriously need to try a real Specialized SL8 and compare it to the R088. I know a guy who's a mechanic at the LBS, so maybe I'll ask if I can take one on a spin in order to compare the two!


MarMirZ990

Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« Reply #513 on: May 24, 2025, 03:51:21 AM »
Nice! did you get any tariffs? considering it's such a big box, the customs might not let it slip through right?

No taxes, duties or tariffs on any of my stuff from China to me (Central Europe) so far.
I have no idea how they are doing it, I important one MTB frame from the US back in the days and I had to pay VAT + bicycle specific tax (even depending on the actual type of part, e.g different tax rate for forks, frames, cranks, …). I just payed 140 USD shipping + import duties to SP, independent from the actual frame value. Same with the wheelset, 120 USD ea. for two different valued wheel sets.

Sdfrt

Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« Reply #514 on: May 25, 2025, 05:49:30 PM »
I encountered this problem. The bolt won't tighten any further, I don't want to damage the already bad thread even more. No idea what to do now. I don't have any thread cutting tools.

Bonus79

Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« Reply #515 on: May 26, 2025, 03:35:00 AM »
Also I seriously need to try a real Specialized SL8 and compare it to the R088. I know a guy who's a mechanic at the LBS, so maybe I'll ask if I can take one on a spin in order to compare the two!
It would be very interesting to have a comparison with SL8....keep us updated!  ;)

Bonus79

Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« Reply #516 on: May 26, 2025, 03:43:46 AM »
I encountered this problem. The bolt won't tighten any further, I don't want to damage the already bad thread even more. No idea what to do now. I don't have any thread cutting tools.
I took the frame to be painted and so I can't help you....what I noticed instead is that the front thru axle is a bit hard to screw in: has anyone noticed the same thing?
It will probably be enough to apply a bit of grease to solve the problem, but before risking ruining the thread I'll ask you too, thanks!

About grease: since this is my first experience in frame assembly, what type of grease do you recommend for the headset, bottom bracket, thru axles, seatpost clamp?
Many have suggested white lithium grease, in some video tutorials instead I saw that they use pink/red or green grease...which one do you suggest?
Thanks

fhold

Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« Reply #517 on: May 26, 2025, 04:46:11 AM »
I encountered this problem. The bolt won't tighten any further, I don't want to damage the already bad thread even more. No idea what to do now. I don't have any thread cutting tools.

I'm by no means an expert but I had similar issues with my G056/RF25. I used a wing screw to chase the thread an i also used better screws than the ones that came with the calipers, in order to minimize the risk of stripping the screws.

Bonus79

Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« Reply #518 on: May 26, 2025, 05:06:58 AM »
I'd also double check if the rotor isn't true. I have a truing disc rotor tool that does wonders! In fact I have 3 different wheelsets, on 2 bikes that all run true! My disc alignment game is rock solid!
What tool is this? Do you have a link?
Thanks

fhold

Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« Reply #519 on: May 26, 2025, 05:50:01 AM »
What tool is this? Do you have a link?
Thanks
something like that https://www.parktool.com/en-int/product/rotor-truing-fork-dt-2 there are plenty of similar version on aliexpress

Ultramic

Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« Reply #520 on: May 26, 2025, 06:07:46 AM »
I encountered this problem. The bolt won't tighten any further, I don't want to damage the already bad thread even more. No idea what to do now. I don't have any thread cutting tools.

It's most likely paint over spray on the threads. Back out the bolt, clean the bolt threads, apply plenty of grease to the thread and screw in again. Repeat the steps but each time you are turning the bolt that little bit more (maybe quarter to half turn) until it's all the way in. It shouldnt take long to do.


alfiomotrambo

Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« Reply #522 on: June 03, 2025, 03:55:27 AM »
Any advice on seatpost creaking? Torque it down to 6.2nm as seen on previous post and use carbon paste on seatpost and clap. Should i use some tape around the seatpost?

Thanks! 

laneweaver

Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« Reply #523 on: June 03, 2025, 01:16:47 PM »
After a month and a half since my original order on AliExpress was placed, then automatically cancelled because of tariffs, then reordered via the company's website a week after that, my frame finally arrived to me on the east coast of the US.

My order journey started when I had mistakenly ordered a size 54 frame on AliExpress but realized half a day later that it was too small, and requested to size up to a size 56 instead. To David's credit, he was pretty quick to confirm the size change. However, I was worried that this was a casual confirmation and would just send me a size 54 anyway. Once the order was auto-cancelled on AliExpress, then re-ordered through their website, I wanted to reconfirm the sizing was a 56 before shipping -- but it turned out the frame had already been shipped.

After a month of reading about various issues about SP's supposed poor paint quality, damaged frames, other various issues that have popped up on this thread, I had maximum anxiety that my possibly undersized frame wouldn't survive the trip from overseas. This trip included a 10-day long ocean journey, clearing customs without incurring additional costs (David assured me it would be delivered DDP), and finally a 5 day trip across the US via FedEx ground.

To add to my worries, when the box arrived, there was a small dent in the side of the box... I was filled with dread already. I have to say that although the communication between customer support was sparse, my worries about any potential packing issues, frame sizing, and paint quality were finally put to rest once I unboxed the frame. Even though the packaging probably could have used a couple foam blocks to prevent the frame from bouncing side to side in the box, the mummy foam wrapping around the frame was certainly enough to protect it in the long trip here.

I measured the frame, and it matches exactly what sp-cycle lists on their chart for a 56 frame.

The paint is absolutely stunning to me. I got it in the blue chameleon color scheme and I couldn't see anything wrong with the paint quality. I love the blue-purple shift and I can't wait to see it assembled, in the sun. The only issue is the typical paint overspray onto the BB shell and the caliper mounting points, which I expected. I took the frame to a shop literally hours after receiving it to get the BB shell faced and will file down the brake mounts myself. On the way to the shop, I got a few compliments by other bikers and the shop workers on the paint job. ;D

Looking forward to building this frame up, couldn't be happier with the condition it arrived in.


jonathanf2

Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« Reply #524 on: June 03, 2025, 01:31:27 PM »
Looking forward to building this frame up, couldn't be happier with the condition it arrived in.

The color looks great! I'd definitely put some clear protective decal tape on the frame to preserve the paint. What groupset/parts are you planning to use?