Speeder SC-R48

[Rone69]

So I've finally completed the build of the frame I bought from @trilobites

I'm switching from a Factor o2 2018 RB with 8050 Di2 and so far after a few hundred k's the main difference is the stiffness in between both frame's rear triangle has the o2 was much more lively and felt alive when climbing out of the saddle however it looks like the power delivery is a bit better on the speeder.

I will report back after a month or two on the bike for a clear review.

Speeder SC-R48D 490
Sram AXS Rival RD/Force FD/Rival Shifters
Ali Shimano 12 Speed 11/32 cassette & Chain
Shimano R8000 52/36 crankset
Speeder 45mm wheels with Chosen Hub - 1460G with Tape.
Prologo Dimension NDR Nack / Elita One Seatpost
Fasterway 380mm aero handlebars
Kalloy Uno 100mm
Favero Assioma

I look forward to reading your review.

Please, I'd like to know what is your saddle height? I'm in trouble about the size 490 vs 520. Thank you very much.

[Aesch]

Any further experiences?

[Yunglord]

Any further experiences?

I've had about 1250KM on the bike since then and I'd say my opinion hasn't changed much this is a racing-worthy frame my only knick is the lack of compliance it's a very stiff bike.

[Tines]

I've had about 1250KM on the bike since then and I'd say my opinion hasn't changed much this is a racing-worthy frame my only knick is the lack of compliance it's a very stiff bike.

Yeah it’s quite hard.

Say, have you thought about exchanging the seat post ?

[Yunglord]

Yeah it’s quite hard.

Say, have you thought about exchanging the seat post ?

Currently running an Elita One carbon and I think it's quite flexible already but could try something else.

The quality of the pavement in my area is not that great so it amplifies the lack of compliance.

[OS]

SC-R48V

Size 520 (translates to a normal 54cm)

Gloss UD marble clear coat finish

Almost bought the frame in April last year but I think they had already sprayed up frames for a brand so were not able to provide the clear coat finish. Was very quick to accept the funds without confirming whether the finish was available, so maybe double check lead times etc before purchasing.

Went ahead with purchase in November as clear coat finish was available.

$775 frameset shipped to UK (frame hardware/x1 hanger but no headset)
Used Paypal 23/11/23, shipped 06/12/23, delivered 02/01/24

Very easy to build with cable guides already routed. Didn’t have a hambini approved way of measuring the bb but install was ok, didn’t drop in and didn’t require loads of force.

Headset seems area looked a bit dodgy. Not a lot of material where the headset meets the frame and looked very rough. Similar appearance to the gc performance review of the winspace agile but a lot less material. Front end built up fine though and no play and not requiring any bodges to get the headset to work.

Lots of clearance gp5000 28mm on 19mm internal rim width. Possibly get 32mm on same rims, probably 28 or 30mm if on 28mm external wide rims.

Frame was 850g inc. frame hardware/bolts. Fork 400g uncut, 360-370g cut to size
Built up to 7.2kg. most bits were pretty light. But wheels 1540g, 105 cassette, 200g saddle and powermeter/crank/chainrings 845g all added on the weight.

First ride was still getting the position sorted out and went from 38cm to 34cm bars so getting used to the handling as well. Have come from a Kinesis Aithein with 31.6 alloy post/25mm tyres on UK roads for the past seven years which is a very harsh/stiff setup but had no problems with over the years (raced briefly as cat 2 in UK). The speeder frame did feel nice and stiff, and going to 27.2 carbon post and 28mm tyres is certainly more comfortable. So no complaints regarding stiffness or too harsh a ride, 70kg and 65psi cyclemi tpu tubes was good for UK country roads. Probably could go 10 psi up or down from there.

Ended up sliding out at a roundabout nearing the end of my first ride which was around 60 miles. I think I dropped the bike against a lamp post after crashing and ended up cracking the top tube. Will be getting a quote from a carbon repair place to see if it is worth the repair. I will also get them to have a look at the headset area at the same time.

[Alan Morgan]

Just thought I'd resurrect this old thread and add my experience of dealing with Speeder Cycles. I ordered my frameset (plus headset, thru axles and spare mech hanger) on 27th May and it arrived on 28th June. Communication with Justin was great throughout and Speeder kept to their promised timescales.

The frameset itself is great. It's size 520 (L) in gloss clearcoat. The frame weighs 868g with mech hangers and bottle cage bolts, the uncut fork is 387g and the seatpost 209g.

Would happily deal with Speeder again.

[Serge_K]

Just thought I'd resurrect this old thread and add my experience of dealing with Speeder Cycles. I ordered my frameset (plus headset, thru axles and spare mech hanger) on 27th May and it arrived on 28th June. Communication with Justin was great throughout and Speeder kept to their promised timescales.

The frameset itself is great. It's size 520 (L) in gloss clearcoat. The frame weighs 868g with mech hangers and bottle cage bolts, the uncut fork is 387g and the seatpost 209g.

Would happily deal with Speeder again.

Great to know. Such feedback is always very helpful. Please post pictures!

[Mazdapivot]

SC-48V

Ordered at the end of August last year. Cost about $800 shipped. It did take a while to get here. I received the frameset mid-December.

I did have some minor build issues. There were a few noises after the initial build. One was the seatpost needed shimming. I'm not sure if it was due to the seatpost itself being too small or if the frame's tube is slightly too big. Wasn't hard to fix.

There was a very annoying noise that was difficult to find. It ended up being benign. It was the metal grommet where the brake cable for the rear brake exited the frame. I probably could have quieted it down somehow, but I decided to run housing the entire length of the frame for the rear brake and both shifters. This got rid of all of these grommets. While doing this I discovered the housing inside the frame for the front and rear derailleurs was twisted together for some reason. The shift quality for the rear mech was noticeably improved after running housing all the way to the back. No noticeable difference in feel for the rear brake and front derailleur.

I've probably ridden the bike 1000 miles so far. I don't notice any comfort issues, but maybe I'm just use to stiff frames. My old bike was still running 23cc tires. Overall, I'm happy with what I got. It's a fast bike up the hills and that was what I wanted.

[aeroskiii]

SC-48V

Ordered at the end of August last year. Cost about $800 shipped. It did take a while to get here. I received the frameset mid-December.

I did have some minor build issues. There were a few noises after the initial build. One was the seatpost needed shimming. I'm not sure if it was due to the seatpost itself being too small or if the frame's tube is slightly too big. Wasn't hard to fix.

There was a very annoying noise that was difficult to find. It ended up being benign. It was the metal grommet where the brake cable for the rear brake exited the frame. I probably could have quieted it down somehow, but I decided to run housing the entire length of the frame for the rear brake and both shifters. This got rid of all of these grommets. While doing this I discovered the housing inside the frame for the front and rear derailleurs was twisted together for some reason. The shift quality for the rear mech was noticeably improved after running housing all the way to the back. No noticeable difference in feel for the rear brake and front derailleur.

I've probably ridden the bike 1000 miles so far. I don't notice any comfort issues, but maybe I'm just use to stiff frames. My old bike was still running 23cc tires. Overall, I'm happy with what I got. It's a fast bike up the hills and that was what I wanted.

This guy has fake EE brakes. Hide the money yall there is broke people around!

[aeroskiii]

I have the frame, waiting on the sram red e1 cranks to arrive before I build it but the frame looks to be A1 quality.