SPCycle G028 new gravel frame with 57mm tires clearance

[pavlo.k]

How much of a pita is the downtube bottle cage being mounted to the access hatch in practice? Does it rattle annoyingly? Is it likely to get worse with age/use? It does seem like a potential problem on a gravel bike exposed to rough terrain.
Still I guess you could just tape or glue the hatch shut if it is a problem. The whole storage box inside a CF frame seems a gimmick anyway.

Mine does rattle our of the box so im looking for the options to silence it. Will try rubber seal and see if it helps

[FlorianS]

Here's the chainring clearance with a 44mm Wuzei 4.2mm offset chainring with a SRAM Force E1 wide crankset.

It's just shy of 4mm clearance to the chain stay.
46T will fit fine, 48T might just fit into the space made for the chainring, probably with tight clearance.

[Kel-vin]

Which size you guys recommend me?
Im 176/177 long with short legs inseam of 80cm

[Majoeric]

Here's the chainring clearance with a 44mm Wuzei 4.2mm offset chainring with a SRAM Force E1 wide crankset.

It's just shy of 4mm clearance to the chain stay.
46T will fit fine, 48T might just fit into the space made for the chainring, probably with tight clearance.

Thanks Florian. I also assume the BB needed with the wide E1 cranks was just an internal T47?

Cheers

[FlorianS]

Thanks Florian. I also assume the BB needed with the wide E1 cranks was just an internal T47?

Cheers

yes, correct.

[ains]

Good

Hi! Could you tell me, please, what colour is your frame? Is it solid purple? Does it have matt or glossy finish?

[Jbcan]

I did this: I cleaned everything, bought a bolt, and shortened it so that when it's fully threaded into the seatpost wedge, it uses the entire length of the seatpost wedge thread. I lubricated the contacting parts of the seatpost wedge with grease, applied carbon paste to the seatpost and the inside of the frame where the seatpost wedge meets, and tightened it with a torque wrench to 7nm. I went for a ride on a rough, bumpy road and again had to tighten the bolt by about 1/4 turn to 7nm, but the seatpost wouldn't budge. I lubricated the bolt thread with grease, not threadlocker. I did the above according to the instructions for the Specialized Roubaix SL8, which also uses a seatpost wedge. Despite writing to them for several days, Spcycle has been silent and has received no response.

Did you solve your problem ?

I experience the same thing on my frame despite cleaning everything, using fiber grip paste and torquing to specs.

[tedzik3]

Did you solve your problem ?

I experience the same thing on my frame despite cleaning everything, using fiber grip paste and torquing to specs.

After everything I've written above and re-torquing it to 7nm, I went for a bike ride and it was fine when I got back. I didn't need to re-tighten anything because the bolt maintained a torque of 7nm. Importantly, and something I didn't mention earlier, I bought an Allen bolt made of stronger steel, specifically grade 12.9 DIN 912. We'll see what the next rides will tell us.

[Jbcan]

Funny you mentioned replacing the bolt.

I did the same thing and replace it with a bolt I had laying around that has an integrated washer.

I also bought some Silca Holdfast paste. That stuff seems to grip and hold the seatpost much (much) strongly than the Finish Line I had. I really recommend it.

Just need to go test the whole thing again to be sure it doesn't move anymore.

[tedzik3]

I forgot to mention the washer under the bolt. I shortened the bolt so that when screwed fully into the seatpost wedge, it would engage all of its threads, but of course, so it wouldn't stick out. I'm going for a bike ride this weekend and will see what happens after a ride. I'll let you know.