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Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
What makes you think the r088 is any better? And please don't get me wrong, it's not meant as criticism. I have r088 on my way...It uses a different fork May 03, 2025, 03:53:32 PM |
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Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
What makes you think the r088 is any better? And please don't get me wrong, it's not meant as criticism. I have r088 on my way... As mentioned, different fork, different head tube design, bigger headset bearings, etc. It's not trying to be a 1:1 SL8 copy in exchange for a more standardized and less proprietary design. May 03, 2025, 04:28:13 PM |
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Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
UPDATE: They will send me a new frame, Kudos to the customer service, they are quick to respond and very kind. I only have to wait another month before I can continue building but that's okay May 09, 2025, 05:17:14 AM |
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Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
My R088 is almost ready - took it out for a short test ride and it feels amazing Weighs 7.2kgs Size 56 chameleon green Ultegra 8170 11-34t with 56/32 passquest chainring (Ultegra 160/140 rotors) Ryet 3d printed carbon saddle Lexon thin line integrated handlebar Carbon speed D60CU-31 T1100 rims with 5.0mm carbon spokes Pirelli p-zero tlr rs 32c tyres Still need to sort out some headset play, bleed the brakes, index gears properly and add handlebar tape, cages and install computer mount (and install rubber grommets in the di2 wire holes). Hopefully get this all done tonight to test ride to work tomorrow then make any final adjustments for a long first ride Saturday Build was fairly smooth (was aware of the battery issue seat tube issue so was prepared with a long file) - routing cables was no problem. Tubeless set up was a lot easier than I was anticipating! (Buying a proper sealer injector so much easier than trying to mount the tyres after pouring in sealant) Photo is quite dark so as it was late when i took it out so doesn’t do justice to the paint colour - my partner has taken absolutely zero interest in any of the conversations i have tried to have with her about the build, but when she saw the paintwork in the sunshine she was all “ooooh it’s an amazing colour, so sparky!” Will get some better photos in the sunlight this weekend May 14, 2025, 03:05:52 AM |
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Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
I got the frameset only. Where can I get the rubber gaskets? Are they necessary? The rubber gaskets can be found on AliExpress: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807934994017.html If you plan on running electronic, they're not really needed. If you run mechanical, you'll have to run full cable housing, so also not really necessary. I did use one grommet for the RD hole though, but that was just to hold my eR9 battery cable in-place. Front thru axle should be fine. Rear thru axle might have play when the rear wheel is mounted. You might need the extra washers to keep the rear wheel tight. May 16, 2025, 09:27:12 AM |
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Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
Took the bike out for a 130km hillly ride (1800m of climbing) out in the lanes of south east England. Other than the gears having a few teething problems everything ran perfectly It is super quick and nimble compared to the old one and seems to be easy once up to speed. On the hills I did a real effort up a 3km drag (average 4% and a couple of 10% bits) last weekend on the old bike and I was 45 seconds quicker today for what felt like less effort (that could just be then psychological boost) and there were lots of other pbs on lots of other hills A mixture of frames, wheels (with tubeless 32c tyres) and hydraulic discs meant it was one of the most fun rides I’ve done in a long time. Roll on next weekend! May 17, 2025, 09:14:13 AM |
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Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
So I ran into the first issue. I am having problem with disc caliper alignment with the rear rotor. Front was no issue. It seems to unalign when I apply torque when mounting. There is some excess paint in the area. Have any of you had any luck fixing this issue?that is a very common problem. Carefully sand down the paint May 19, 2025, 02:08:50 AM |
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