Its a Canyon Grail copy. The Grail's max tyre is 42mm (announced).Yeah, geometry seems to be an exact match
Why not make the tire clearance 50mm or more? That is what a lot of people want. Please!
The lack of in-frame storage and the choice of an adventure style fork with a bunch of bolt holes are both big turnoffs.
The hunt continues.....
Yes, there is no storage space designed into the downtube. For forks, we will provide 2 versions. without bolt holes version fork is available.
I agree on a need for 50mm tires. This frame looks like it could be used for bikepacking/touring with the placement of all the threaded bosses. I wonder if someone will make a gravel geometry hybrid frame that can fit boost/148 rear wheels, and 110 front hubs. (I suppose the rear frame geometry is too short to accommodate a 148 wide rear triangle and either a 73 or 83mm wide bottom bracket.)
Anybody get response from David, I wrote him a mail last week, no answer...?!
I got an answer concerning weight:
Thank you for following and contacting us.
SP-G068 has currently completed sample manufacturing. The sample size is size M, the frame weight is 1120g, and the fork weight is 445g, excluding metal accessories. The downtube of the G068 is very large and thick, so it’s difficult to make it very light.
We are considering using full T1000 carbon to make this frame. It is expected that the mass production version will be size L and weigh 1100g.
best regards
David
He didn't answer my question regarding price. But I would imagine it is similar to the other gravel frames. That would be quite ok :-).
Will you have special versions of the integrated cockpit handlebar with a reach less than 80mm?
What technology will be used to make the frame, will it be EPS Latex or something ordinary?
When will it be possible to order/receive the XS frame?
Yes, there is no storage space designed into the downtube. For forks, we will provide 2 versions. without bolt holes version fork is available.I see that it's up on the website, how do you get the fork without bolt holes? Is it also possible to get the frame with fewer holes?
I see that it's up on the website, how do you get the fork without bolt holes? Is it also possible to get the frame with fewer holes?
Any pictures of this built up as a bike?
I love the looks of non dropped stays, udh, and huge down tube but seeing it built with wheels would certainty help me make a decision considering how long it is.
Size M
With spcycles handlebar.
You’ll have to tell us about the ride quality, and how you liked it.
What kind of terrain do you ride with it?
I am 179/83 and got the frame in size S. Personally, I find their sizing recommendations somewhat on the large side. I am pretty happy with my size, very sporty ride, while still being stable in the front (I only tried the 55mm trail setting). I live in Switzerland and have ridden 600km so far, about 60% gravel/CX-light and 40% road. The 45mm tires in combination with the 25mm inner width Elite Gravel wheels are great - very capable off-road. Frame clearance is about 8mm on the side with true to size 45mm tires. With the Conti RS tires its about 2kmh slower than my Venge - while being 20mm higher and 20mm shorter in front. On the downhill with 70kmh its rock solid (with balanced wheels).
I have not tried the 50mm for 2 reasons:
1. My lack of power makes me slow on the uphill and I appreciate the added stability when crawling uphill
2. I want to have the 180mm Disk in front, which only works with the 55mm offset.
If you live in the flat (or have a good FTP
I am 179/83 and got the frame in size S. Personally, I find their sizing recommendations somewhat on the large side. I am pretty happy with my size, very sporty ride, while still being stable in the front (I only tried the 55mm trail setting). I live in Switzerland and have ridden 600km so far, about 60% gravel/CX-light and 40% road. The 45mm tires in combination with the 25mm inner width Elite Gravel wheels are great - very capable off-road. Frame clearance is about 8mm on the side with true to size 45mm tires. With the Conti RS tires its about 2kmh slower than my Venge - while being 20mm higher and 20mm shorter in front. On the downhill with 70kmh its rock solid (with balanced wheels).
The handlebar from SPcycles was only okay, as the rivets for the Garmin mount were glued in crooked - so i had to file them flat. The screw sits still not flush.... Otherwise, no complaints for the price of 120USD. Middle of the road with respect to flex. Bought it in 80/450 to match the progressive frame geo.
In conclusion: I can only recommend the frame, paint is great (except around the bottle cages and overspray on the brake mounts) and rides very well so far. Looked very clean on the inside. I am now thinking about selling the Venge. ;) Its a pretty good do-it-all bike when paired with wide, fast rolling tires.
I hope that helps.
Thank you dearly for the review and photos!
I currently have a fast road bike (Factor Ostro 32mm tires) and big tire gravel bike (Epic HT clone with drop bars, 2.2 Racekings). As much as I love the drop bar hardtail, the ability to run suspension and big volume tires is just not really necessary for my riding 90% of the time.
I was on a (Carbonda 696) gravel bike with a 72 degree HTA and 45mm (measured) Pathfinder S-Works tires. That was great, but wasn't really excelling in any 1 category, and usually stopping me from riding the road bike. I am seeking something to better serve my gravel needs, as you described your usage matches my needs, without reaching for the full suspension MTB. Maybe the Racekings will make it on the full suspension bike :)
My requirements to make a switch were:
-UDH
-50mm tire clearance (I live in a dry desert so mud clearance isn't an issue)
-<72 HTA, with a larger tire in the front I could probably achieve like a 71 or so. It seems to fit the 54mm raceking.
-full internal routing
-Not super heavy
This is a thread about G068, not about what u ride and what you look for.
Sheesh - the guy is interested in the bike, has a set of requirements and this frame fits that requirement. Harsh crowd.
Sheesh - the guy is interested in the bike, has a set of requirements and this frame fits that requirement. Harsh crowd.
This is a size small frame in the blue chameleon color. I'm very pleased with the paintwork - it's flawless almost everywhere, just some tiny deformation around mounts and holes that will be covered up by bolts anyway. The color itself is exactly what I'd hoped for, a blue/purple shift with teal sparkles. There is some overspray around brake mounts and some of the bolt bosses, but nothing that can't be fixed with some careful use of a sharp utility knife.
I think we got the same exact color. I got it on the GR201, so totally different bike and company, but on the same day. Hysterical.
Just received my 068 about 2 hours ago; this post is first impressions + some remarks about features that aren't listed on the SPCycle site. Before starting, I want to give props to David at SPCycle for being very responsive to my (many, annoying) emails and providing accurate tire clearance measurements. Thanks!
FULL ALBUM HERE: https://imgur.com/a/H2liWld
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Overall, it looks like this frame will do exactly what I wanted - to serve as a road and gravel bike with 2 wheelsets, without compromising too much on either front. I'll make at least one more post, probably 2, detailing any build notes and ride impressions I have.
Check out the album - it's got all the pictures thus far!
Thanks a bunch for this post - I had exactly this frame and colour (even size!) sitting in my AliExpress cart and I've just gone ahead with the order thanks to this info.
I'd be keen to hear how you get on with other tyre sizes - I've got some 700x48 Tufo Thunderos ready to go in mine. Looks like from the earlier posts though there's at least room for a 50mm in the rear, so I assume the fork is similar.
Would a pair of race kings fit this frame?
Also, i can't find a proper BB if i want to use sram dub? They don't have T47 with 86,5mm?
Sweet! I think 48 is about the max I would comfortably run in this frame for 700c, though 50 would fit with not a ton of room for tire knobs or mud or anything. The fork is not a problem, there's lots of room.
Where did you end up sourcing the Token headset from? I've had a look online and they don't seem to be particularly easy to find. Is it the TK1556SP model?
In conclusion: I can only recommend the frame, paint is great (except around the bottle cages and overspray on the brake mounts) and rides very well so far. Looked very clean on the inside. I am now thinking about selling the Venge. ;) Its a pretty good do-it-all bike when paired with wide, fast rolling tires.
I hope that helps.
| Component | Selection | Link |
| Frame | SPCycles G068 | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007032577233.html |
| Fork | G068 frameset | |
| Seat post | G068 frameset | |
| Seat post clamp | G068 frameset | |
| Saddle | Elita One Carbon Saddle (3155) | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005257755453.html |
| Handlebars | G068 frameset | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003118296860.html |
| Grips | ||
| Stem | G068 frameset | |
| Headset | G068 frameset | |
| Top cap | G068 frameset | |
| Spacers | G068 frameset | |
| Groupset | LTWOO GRT12-Disc 1x12s | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256804861982533.html |
| Front brake lever | GRT12 Groupset | |
| Rear brake lever | GRT12 Groupset | |
| Rear shifter | GRT12 Groupset | |
| Front calliper | GRT12 Groupset | |
| Rear calliper | GRT12 Groupset | |
| Front pads | GRT12 Groupset | |
| Rear pads | GRT12 Groupset | |
| Front rotor | Galfer wave 160 | https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08D3Z1BJD |
| Rear rotor | Galfer wave 160 | https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08D3Z1BJD |
| Front brake cable | GRT12 Groupset | |
| Rear brake cable | GRT12 Groupset | |
| Front brake housing | GRT12 Groupset | |
| Rear brake housing | GRT12 Groupset | |
| Rear derailleur | GRT12 Groupset | |
| Rear derailleur cable | GRT12 Groupset | |
| Crankset | SENICX PR2 Gravel Crankset 42T 170mm | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005817385849.html |
| Bottom bracket | T47 Bicycle Bottom Bracket 86.5 - CW Bike | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005402928942.html |
| Cassette and freewheel | ZTTO ULT Pro 12 speed - 9-50T | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006380414988.html |
| Chain | Shimano XT 12-Speed | https://www.amazon.de/Shimano-Kette-Fahrrad-Unisex-Erwachsene/dp/B07SVMGP4C |
| Front wheel | Elite Wheels 700c, 38d 25w | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004574763198.html |
| Rear wheel | Elite Wheels 700c, 38d 25w | |
| Front tyre | Schwalbe G-One Overland | |
| Rear tyre | Schwalbe G-One Overland | |
| Front axel | G068 frameset | |
| Rear axel | G068 frameset | |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-EH500 | |
| Front tube | ||
| Rear tube | ||
| Tubeless (front) | ||
| Tubeless (rear) | ||
| Cassette spacers | ? | |
| Cable housing | Shift cable housing | https://www.amazon.de/-/en/CTRICALVER-Universal-Bicycle-Replacement-Mountain/dp/B08HGLHHTH |
SP-G068 has completed development and mass production. Now available in Size XS S M L XL.
Hi all,
I am new here but been reading for a while trying to orientate myself. I would like to build a Gravel bike that tries to replicate something close to the Canyon Grizl. From my research it looks like the SPCycles G068 might be close to that from what I see but open to feedback. I have some generic questions and specific... I haven't built a bike for many years so lots of things have changed.
Here goes...
- How do I know if I need cassette or crank spacers?
- Anything I am missing here or putting together that is stupid?
- Any suggestions over and above the G068 in terms of "Grizl like" nature? I looked at plenty but with so many choices its hard to know if I missed something.
Apologies if I should have started a new thread specific to this set of questions. Thanks in advance and below is the pick list I came up with so far (and thanks to those who published their build lists to give me a starting point to narrow things down).
Component Selection Link Frame SPCycles G068 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007032577233.html Fork G068 frameset Seat post G068 frameset Seat post clamp G068 frameset Saddle Elita One Carbon Saddle (3155) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005257755453.html Handlebars G068 frameset https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003118296860.html Grips Stem G068 frameset Headset G068 frameset Top cap G068 frameset Spacers G068 frameset Groupset LTWOO GRT12-Disc 1x12s https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256804861982533.html Front brake lever GRT12 Groupset Rear brake lever GRT12 Groupset Rear shifter GRT12 Groupset Front calliper GRT12 Groupset Rear calliper GRT12 Groupset Front pads GRT12 Groupset Rear pads GRT12 Groupset Front rotor Galfer wave 160 https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08D3Z1BJD Rear rotor Galfer wave 160 https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08D3Z1BJD Front brake cable GRT12 Groupset Rear brake cable GRT12 Groupset Front brake housing GRT12 Groupset Rear brake housing GRT12 Groupset Rear derailleur GRT12 Groupset Rear derailleur cable GRT12 Groupset Crankset SENICX PR2 Gravel Crankset 42T 170mm https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005817385849.html Bottom bracket T47 Bicycle Bottom Bracket 86.5 - CW Bike https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005402928942.html Cassette and freewheel ZTTO ULT Pro 12 speed - 9-50T https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006380414988.html Chain Shimano XT 12-Speed https://www.amazon.de/Shimano-Kette-Fahrrad-Unisex-Erwachsene/dp/B07SVMGP4C Front wheel Elite Wheels 700c, 38d 25w https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004574763198.html Rear wheel Elite Wheels 700c, 38d 25w Front tyre Schwalbe G-One Overland Rear tyre Schwalbe G-One Overland Front axel G068 frameset Rear axel G068 frameset Pedals Shimano PD-EH500 Front tube Rear tube Tubeless (front) Tubeless (rear) Cassette spacers ? Cable housing Shift cable housing https://www.amazon.de/-/en/CTRICALVER-Universal-Bicycle-Replacement-Mountain/dp/B08HGLHHTH
Ordered this frame recently on the Ali-sales...
And now i simply wonder - is it necessary to mount a crown race on the fork? Or will it work direct against the bearing? (What decides when this is necessary or not?)
This is my first bike i build from scratch, so hence the question. :)
Will build it with GRX822-SGS and Elitewheels Gravel Edge. Deciding on handlebars right now, looking for either 3T Aeroghiaia or Enve Gravel Handlebars.
I'm using the SRAM T47 BB and even though it's nominally for 85.5 shells, I can confirm it works perfectly fine in the 86.5 mm hubshell of this frame. With RED cranks, the fit is absolutely perfect with a 2.5mm driveside spacer and the preload adjuster turned all the way out. My subcompact chainrings sit a little closer to the frame than stock chainrings would, so with a 2 mm driveside spacer you could get some preload adjustment.
Hi new here and looking to build out a gravel bike and this frame has me interested as I'd like UDH. I'm stumped on size as this my first gravel bike, I'm about 178cm and sounds like from the posts here the small size is the way to go. It would be odd as I mountain bike and am on a large there so was expecting to be a medium road/gravel bike. Anyone sized one and recommendations?
Thanks to both of you, this frame is looking good and is going for a decent price. I'm stuck on UDH as I don't want to order something with a hangar I can't replace, granted it's on a MTB but I've totaled a hangar or two in the past. Not many gravel bikes with UDH.
Every carbon frame has a replaceable hangar. UDH is just the SRAM developed one for their direct mount derailleurs. Just replaced the one on my G056
...Its a pretty good do-it-all bike when paired with wide, fast rolling tires...
@frnchy How do you like riding quality of the frame? Is the power transfer ok? In other word is it stiff enough to build a fast bike?
If it does have the same geometry as the Canyon Grail, on Canyon's size estimator, I'd have to ride an XS on the G068. I didn't think I was that short! I do like the adjustable fork offset and use of UDH for the hanger, but the geometry does lean towards bigger cyclists.I don't know who at canyon I accountable for the sizing but for me (180cm) is the suggestion s or if I like it a little bit longer m. I'm normally m or l in size
G068 has completed sample manufacturing and testing. Size S M L will be released in early June. size XS XL will be released in late June.
the XL is in line with canyon's XL sizing. I ordered it and I'm 6'5/195cm I was riding a 61cm diverge which has a shorter stack and reach. I think it'd be hard for them to justify having that mold for the few people that can fit 2XL.
Thank you for helping! I am quickly finding out I am definitive not a bike mechanic (first bike build..).from what i can see this is a direct mount frame on the back so without the spacer everything should work fine.
Got the crankset on, but now when mounting the back wheel I see the disc brake is too far from the rotor (160mm).
I have used the zrace XG rotor with a spacer for 160mm rotor like i used on the fork. Anyone had similar issue?
Guys, have you seen a new iteration of G068 frame? Namely G069. It seems to have different fork:
Anyone have fitted a Magene P505 crank to this frame?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005506880823.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.e403186aVBEHMV&algo_pvid=54bf5c07-0423-474e-97b6-f4b328dc7353&algo_exp_id=54bf5c07-0423-474e-97b6-f4b328dc7353-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21NOK%213527.57%212680.93%21%21%21313.95%21238.60%21%40211b813c17303174858873417e5b2a%2112000033438014563%21sea%21NO%216107118458%21X&curPageLogUid=DOPECF8vwn2J&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A
I see here they specifically say "Not Support T47-86.5mm and BB386 bottom bracket ！" - anyone know why?
Example this one I assume will fit into the G068 and then a Magene P505 stock should fit?
https://www.hambini.com/product/t47-86mm-threadfit-shimano-racing-bottom-bracket/
i actually mailed them yesterday just to confirm. The only difference is the fork as mdp3 already discussed above.
I assume the new fork is still 31.8 mm in diameter? I was thinking about mounting a Canyon gear groove cockpit. But I guess thats not possible.
??
New fork should have a standard 1 1/8" steerer, like the other fork option; Canyon is the one with weird standards but even they went with a 1 1/8" steerer on the new Grail, so their cockpit should work just fine.
Guys, have you seen a new iteration of G068 frame? Namely G069. It seems to have different fork:
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S490c13a9b206493dbb3ee500015d8751M.jpg)
Part Item Weight (g) Notes
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Frame SP Cycle G068 size S (Grail 2023 clone) 2000 Weight includes frame, uncut fork, headset, all bolts, 1x blanking plate, seatpost clamp, thru-axles, UDH
Fork SP Cycle G068 size S (Grail 2023 clone)
Headset SP Cycle G068
Seatpost Elita One 27.2mm 0 offset 141
Bars Kalloy FL12 40cm 299
Stem Kalloy non-uno 70mm 127
Saddle China carbon 160
Groupset SRAM Red mullet
Shifters SRAM Red AXS 467
Brakes SRAM Red AXS + IIIPro 160mm rotors 520
Crank Sram Force D2 DUB wide + Magene P505 + SRAM 40t700
BB DUB Road wide T47 100
FD 1x 0
RD Sram GX Eagle AXS 430
Chain Sram GX 12 speed 250
Cassette SRAM XG-1295 10-50 354
Wheels XM Carbon Speed 50mm deep / 28/36mm wide 1430 Front = 670g, Rear = 760g
Tubes Tubeless sealant + valves 120 Valves = 12g
Tyres Tufo Thundera HD 48mm 1090
Skewers Thru axle Weight in frame
Pedals Shimano XT M8100 330
Bar Tape AliX Supacaz 100
Cages Carbon 50
Cables Battery 25
Other AliX integrated Garmin mount 40
Total 8733 8.7 weighed
Finally got this built and out for a shakedown ride - haven't had it on the gravel yet but first impressions are excellent. Geometry feels dialed. Paint looks fantastic. SRAM mullet is fantastic for a gravel build. Size S and a 70mm stem (same as Canyon supply on stock builds) is ideal for my 174cm height. XMCarbonSpeed wheels were easy to set up and seal, and even the own brand tubeless valves seemed nicely made.
Downsides in building:
- BB and brake mounts needed facing
- Grommets on the frame are a poor fit once you run a hose through them (if I had my time again I probably would've ordered the fully internally routed one).
- Headset/UDH/axles are pretty chunky - suspect that a fair bit of weight could be shaved off these.
(https://i.imgur.com/Qn0FdDi.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/MLL4qkO.png)Code: [Select]Part Item Weight (g) Notes
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Frame SP Cycle G068 size S (Grail 2023 clone) 2000 Weight includes frame, uncut fork, headset, all bolts, 1x blanking plate, seatpost clamp, thru-axles, UDH
Fork SP Cycle G068 size S (Grail 2023 clone)
Headset SP Cycle G068
Seatpost Elita One 27.2mm 0 offset 141
Bars Kalloy FL12 40cm 299
Stem Kalloy non-uno 70mm 127
Saddle China carbon 160
Groupset SRAM Red mullet
Shifters SRAM Red AXS 467
Brakes SRAM Red AXS + IIIPro 160mm rotors 520
Crank Sram Force D2 DUB wide + Magene P505 + SRAM 40t700
BB DUB Road wide T47 100
FD 1x 0
RD Sram GX Eagle AXS 430
Chain Sram GX 12 speed 250
Cassette SRAM XG-1295 10-50 354
Wheels XM Carbon Speed 50mm deep / 28/36mm wide 1430 Front = 670g, Rear = 760g
Tubes Tubeless sealant + valves 120 Valves = 12g
Tyres Tufo Thundera HD 48mm 1090
Skewers Thru axle Weight in frame
Pedals Shimano XT M8100 330
Bar Tape AliX Supacaz 100
Cages Carbon 50
Cables Battery 25
Other AliX integrated Garmin mount 40
Total 8733 8.7 weighed
Finally got this built and out for a shakedown ride - haven't had it on the gravel yet but first impressions are excellent. Geometry feels dialed. Paint looks fantastic. SRAM mullet is fantastic for a gravel build. Size S and a 70mm stem (same as Canyon supply on stock builds) is ideal for my 174cm height. XMCarbonSpeed wheels were easy to set up and seal, and even the own brand tubeless valves seemed nicely made.
Downsides in building:
- BB and brake mounts needed facing
- Grommets on the frame are a poor fit once you run a hose through them (if I had my time again I probably would've ordered the fully internally routed one).
- Headset/UDH/axles are pretty chunky - suspect that a fair bit of weight could be shaved off these.
(https://i.imgur.com/Qn0FdDi.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/MLL4qkO.png)Code: [Select]Part Item Weight (g) Notes
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Frame SP Cycle G068 size S (Grail 2023 clone) 2000 Weight includes frame, uncut fork, headset, all bolts, 1x blanking plate, seatpost clamp, thru-axles, UDH
Fork SP Cycle G068 size S (Grail 2023 clone)
Headset SP Cycle G068
Seatpost Elita One 27.2mm 0 offset 141
Bars Kalloy FL12 40cm 299
Stem Kalloy non-uno 70mm 127
Saddle China carbon 160
Groupset SRAM Red mullet
Shifters SRAM Red AXS 467
Brakes SRAM Red AXS + IIIPro 160mm rotors 520
Crank Sram Force D2 DUB wide + Magene P505 + SRAM 40t700
BB DUB Road wide T47 100
FD 1x 0
RD Sram GX Eagle AXS 430
Chain Sram GX 12 speed 250
Cassette SRAM XG-1295 10-50 354
Wheels XM Carbon Speed 50mm deep / 28/36mm wide 1430 Front = 670g, Rear = 760g
Tubes Tubeless sealant + valves 120 Valves = 12g
Tyres Tufo Thundera HD 48mm 1090
Skewers Thru axle Weight in frame
Pedals Shimano XT M8100 330
Bar Tape AliX Supacaz 100
Cages Carbon 50
Cables Battery 25
Other AliX integrated Garmin mount 40
Total 8733 8.7 weighed
Looking great.. would it be possible to fit mudguards with the 48mm thunderos? I'm still waiting for my frame, and i ordered 55mm wide mudguards, and would hope they will work all the way up to around that size..
I was thinking of running 40mm tyres for commuting, and 45-50mm for riding harsher terrain. The bigger that fits, the better.
How is the clearance for p505? Heard that it may have issues with T47 BB. Is everything working normally?
Good point in dub wide. It does have more clearance than the pes version.
I have pes on the way, will update here if it fits with T47 BB
Hey all what the heck is up with the sizing difference between the G068 and the G058? Is bikeinsights accurate? If so the G068 is stretched out to Taiwan and the G058 is a beach cruiser.
Good point in dub wide. It does have more clearance than the pes version.
I have pes on the way, will update here if it fits with T47 BB
Frame just arrived. I've tried putting in the BB and fitted the PES Magene onto it. Everything seems to be working fine. Crank was rotating freely.
Do note that I only did a quick test fit, seems adding a bit extra spacer on the drive side will help add clearance in case of mud or dirt.
Btw, anyone know what's the strange part in the bag for? It has the word DS068 labeled on it. Seems like a bending tool for hoses?
I'm also tempted to replace the headset Clamp. Anyone had issues with the default one?
Frame just arrived. I've tried putting in the BB and fitted the PES Magene onto it. Everything seems to be working fine. Crank was rotating freely.nice to hear, that it is likely to fit. Could you give some feedback after your final installation? Especially on the alignment from the middle to the left and right crankarm. not that it fits, but then is outside the middle position because of added spacers and eventually doesn't fit anymore after fitting some spacers on the left side for compensation.
Do note that I only did a quick test fit, seems adding a bit extra spacer on the drive side will help add clearance in case of mud or dirt.
Stupid question, but what's the story with integrated cable routing with traditional stem and bar? Is this possible with the parts that are shipped with the frame? In the same way it's done on Tarmac SL8 or Scott bikes essentially, which means cables enter the top cap of the headset.
Edit: they have this headset cover which seems suitable for that, is this shipped with the frame? https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005004709209450.html
as I planned on using the same headset cap would be interested to see how bad it looks? Any pictures? And what headset from Ritchey did you order?
That is a -17° stem though, isn't it? Looks like you won't need as many spacers with a standard -6° stem. I have a Scott Speedster with a somewhat similar cable routing method, and while it may look bad for the cables, I really didn't have any problems with that over the course of 15000 kms and two years.
Edit: OK, looking closer at this, the Speedster setup is pretty much like the Ritchey Switch system, and yes, it has provisions for larger bending angle compared to the cap with holes... so it's really not the same.
Kocevlo seems to have a suitable integrated stem too:
https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005007902192667.html
I wonder if that one is any good.
I have tried the Ritchey comp switch headset and stem, and it works - but you'll have to live with a ~2mm spacing between the frame and headset cover, if you don't fix your own gasket there inbetween.
Tried different bearings to get it closer, but still at least 1.6mm with the best bearing so far... so i dont know what to do about that one. Doesn't look nice, and i just see lots of dirt going in there.
The Ritchey headset got a small rubber gasket below the cover - i emailed ritchey asking if they were thinking about making that rubber gasket i different heights - which would fix the problem.
For now i ordered the Bontrager / Trek headset cover which was shown above in picture. Will try that one and wait for ritcheys answer before i decide what to do.
Can you send a picture of the headset with the Ritchey
Hey, I have another question for G068 owners: what's the height of the chainstay on the NDS? I want to make sure that I have the correct caliper bolt length.
Hey, I have another question for G068 owners: what's the height of the chainstay on the NDS? I want to make sure that I have the correct caliper bolt length.
First of all i ordered the Ritchey WCS headset bearing - which is a IS52-bearing that doesnt add as much height as the is52-one that followed with the headset/cover kit. They are physicalle both 8mm thick
I got this frame with the semi-integrated cabel option. And the frame rides amazing, but when I see how old school the bike looks with the cables "outside", I regret my decision. But if I am not mistaken the only thing I need to change is the fork, right? I see spcyle sells new forks standalone.When I think about it, I am not so happy with my color choice either, so I placed a order for a new frame. Hope it is as good as then one I already got.
Has anyone installed a rear bike rack on this bike? And if so have any recommendations for racks that fit well?Be careful with all types of rear racks that are mounted on the rear triangle tubes, it's a risk that frame will fail. The best choice would be the Tailfin with Aerorack and all its additional accessories, but the prices are the highest on the market for such a complete solution. Another option is to adapt the Ortlieb QuickRack with a thru-axle adapter.