Author Topic: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame  (Read 36511 times)

Ultramic

Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
« Reply #135 on: September 24, 2024, 02:21:03 AM »
Just finished up building on this frame as well. It will be mainly used for commuting so it has a r7100 12 speed mechanical groupset on it but can be used for gravel with a change of tyres and maybe a GRX RD.

lantz

Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
« Reply #136 on: October 02, 2024, 12:42:42 AM »
Some better photos of the "final build" - although I'm planning to overhaul the drivetrain a bit - adopting a 38t oval offset chainring and a 11-50 cassette - both in transit.

kubackje

Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
« Reply #137 on: October 02, 2024, 02:51:33 AM »
Just finished up building on this frame as well. It will be mainly used for commuting so it has a r7100 12 speed mechanical groupset on it but can be used for gravel with a change of tyres and maybe a GRX RD.

Great build! No need for changing Rd imo. I was using r7000 for gravel for 4 years and it was rock solid. On 2x and 1x with 11-42 in the back (no mods needed)

fhold

Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
« Reply #138 on: October 04, 2024, 03:40:16 AM »
Another question about sizing. I'm 177cm 73kg and would choose size M of this frame.

Looking at bike-stats this gives me a similar sizing as my current commuter a Trek Domane AL2.

https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=632176549533910022b2d19f,6492e3b89cb6b70021b823ec,

Any thoughts/ comments/ objections?

Thanks in advance, I'll plan to pull the trigger on the frame on the weekend  ;D


Ludo

Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
« Reply #139 on: October 04, 2024, 07:08:13 AM »
183-74, I went with the M too based on recommendations here as I have no road bike/gravel experience…

hsaus

Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
« Reply #140 on: October 04, 2024, 09:06:23 AM »
I'm 175cm and went with size S, as it enabled me to very closely match the touch points on my previous endurance bike. I run it with a 110mm stem and an offset seatpost.

jonathanf2

Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
« Reply #141 on: October 08, 2024, 09:14:30 AM »
I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on this frame for the upcoming 11.11 sale. I'm about 173-174cm and the geometry chart seems like the small should fit. My only concern is the 556mm stack height on the frame. My other frames are between the 530-540mm mark. The stack of the XS seems more in-line with my other bikes, but the S seems to fit all my other measurements. Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks!

hsaus

Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
« Reply #142 on: October 08, 2024, 10:54:05 AM »
I'm 175cm and chose size S as the touch points were supposed to be a close match to my VeloBuild 066 size S endurance frame, with identical stack: https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=65d910dc257cb4001beb4fe2,632176549533910022b2d19e,

I run it with the headset cover (10mm high) and one 10mm spacer below the stem. The stem is a 110mm -7 degree Uno stem, and I have compact short reach handlebars.

Curiously, a quick measurement I took before travelling had the saddle to bar distance a bit longer than my VB066, which surprised me, as they are set up very similarly. I'll take some additional measurements when I return to see if I just made a mistake, or if the geometry chart is perhaps slightly off.

In any case, the setup so far works well for me as an "all-road" bike for rough paved roads, but it's by no means aggressive. I don't race, and the lowest stack bike I have is 545mm.

jonathanf2

Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
« Reply #143 on: October 08, 2024, 11:42:34 AM »
I'm 175cm and chose size S as the touch points were supposed to be a close match to my VeloBuild 066 size S endurance frame, with identical stack: https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=65d910dc257cb4001beb4fe2,632176549533910022b2d19e,

I run it with the headset cover (10mm high) and one 10mm spacer below the stem. The stem is a 110mm -7 degree Uno stem, and I have compact short reach handlebars.

Curiously, a quick measurement I took before travelling had the saddle to bar distance a bit longer than my VB066, which surprised me, as they are set up very similarly. I'll take some additional measurements when I return to see if I just made a mistake, or if the geometry chart is perhaps slightly off.

In any case, the setup so far works well for me as an "all-road" bike for rough paved roads, but it's by no means aggressive. I don't race, and the lowest stack bike I have is 545mm.

From the photos the top tube looks quite slack, so at 175cm tall standover isn't an issue? One thing I notice is the BB to fork distance is quite wide at 600mm, even the XS is at 587. I'm guessing toe overlap is less an issue with this frame geometry?

I'm looking to update my current gravel bike. It's a bit older with outer rear cabling and I've noticed very minor hairline cracks near the head tube/down tube area. It could just be matte paint cracking and I haven't noticed any problems while riding. Though I'm thinking it might be time to retire this frame with something that has progressive gravel geometry.

Hermannjoh

Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
« Reply #144 on: October 08, 2024, 01:16:02 PM »
Some better photos of the "final build" - although I'm planning to overhaul the drivetrain a bit - adopting a 38t oval offset chainring and a 11-50 cassette - both in transit.

What rotors are that?

fhold

Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
« Reply #145 on: October 08, 2024, 01:41:06 PM »
What rotors are that?

should be the Kactus ultralight rotors

lantz

Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
« Reply #146 on: October 08, 2024, 04:19:22 PM »
should be the Kactus ultralight rotors

Yep!

kubackje

Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
« Reply #147 on: October 08, 2024, 05:21:05 PM »
I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on this frame for the upcoming 11.11 sale. I'm about 173-174cm and the geometry chart seems like the small should fit. My only concern is the 556mm stack height on the frame. My other frames are between the 530-540mm mark. The stack of the XS seems more in-line with my other bikes, but the S seems to fit all my other measurements. Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks!

That's the reason I went with 110 -17 stem on my large size. I am 187cm

hsaus

Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
« Reply #148 on: October 10, 2024, 05:58:46 PM »
From the photos the top tube looks quite slack, so at 175cm tall standover isn't an issue? One thing I notice is the BB to fork distance is quite wide at 600mm, even the XS is at 587. I'm guessing toe overlap is less an issue with this frame geometry?

I'll admit I didn't give standover height much thought, but it hasn't been a problem. I'm sure I would've noticed if it was!

And definitely no toe overlap. Though I'm using 34mm slick tyres (measured width, haven't measured the height). Maybe 47c knobbly tyres could cause rub?

Though I'm thinking it might be time to retire this frame with something that has progressive gravel geometry.

I'm definitely no gravel bike geometry guru, but I think "progressive gravel geometry" essentially means "race-oriented gravel geometry"? The G056 is no slouch, but there are definitely racier gravel frames out there. Maybe the Spcycle G068 that has been mentioned in another thread, though I find that frame's geometry baffling.

hsaus

Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
« Reply #149 on: October 10, 2024, 06:10:09 PM »
On the topic of G056 vs G068 geometry, here's a comparison of G056 size S vs G068 size XS:

https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=632176549533910022b2d19e,666fda799d2f8b001bc280ae,

Because the G068 is so long, toe overlap would be even less of an issue compared to G056.

But 385mm reach and 551mm effective top tube of the G068 in size XS??? Shorter riders need not apply I suppose?