Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame

[Dr J]

I am finally building up this bike. I have had this frame lying around for a long time now. So far the build has been super straight forward. No problems at all so far. *knocks on wood*
I was pretty scared by the gcn vid but it seems like they did something wrong with the headset/ C-ring I think. I decided against integrated handlebars on mine and I am awaiting my avec aer bar. Still debating which stem to go for lightweight or deda superbox? But it might just be the easiest to not go internal routing and just buy a normal stem. Havent decided on a crank yet. I still have a riro 170 carbon crank lying around. Or the 105 to avoid any problems. Are there any good carbon crank 24mm around?

R088 frame
Elite 50mm edge wheels
105 Di2

[alfiomotrambo]

Great build! Very similar to mine, I prefer your frame with just the clear coat, unlike my all-black one.

I've been using it for almost a year now and I have to say zero problems. Don't let GCN influence you.

As for the crankset, depending on whether you want a powermeter, I recommend this one from thinkrider https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005011573778804.html , or if you want to go straight to Magene, the P515 (not carbon, though) is definitely a wise choice.

Or if you just want the crankset without the powermeter, I recommend these Bigrocks https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005009175039163.html

[jonathanf2]

I was the first one to buy and post about the R088 on this thread. My frame is still running strong. Either GCN are idiots when it comes to building bikes or they're purposely making the R088 look bad (including the whole direct-to-customer Chinese bike market). I've pretty much given up on the western bike market. There's really nothing that interest me unless I was sponsored and getting stuff for free.

Last weekend I was visiting my bike mechanic buddy at the high end bike shop he works at. The sale rack bikes started at around $5-8k USD and the regular priced bikes were selling between $10-16k USD! Even with their employee discount, they don't even buy at their store! At most if old inventory is sitting around they buy it, part it out and use the leftover components for their own bike builds.

[Bonus79]

Hi, I've just ridden the R088 for 70km in two rides, and I have a question for you.

This is my first time using disc brakes on a racing bike....do you think it's normal if the front wheel "jumps" slightly when I brake "hard"?

Since the mechanic replaced the 70mm Deda expander I had installed (there are currently 29mm of spacers/top spacer) with the shorter one that came standard with the frame (don't ask me why), and he used a C-ring for the headset instead of the crown ring that came with the handlebars, could this also be the cause of the "jumping"?

While riding, even on rough roads, I don't seem to notice any play in the headset.

[Bonus79]

I will probably need a 0 offset seatpost for my R088.

Can anyone who uses the 0 offset Spcycle seatpost tell me how it goes?

On another bicycle I had a seat post with a similar tightening/clamp system and every time it was a nightmare to adjust the saddle because the lower "shell" got stuck and to be able to move it I had to hit it with a hammer.

The alternative could be a model with a different fixing system like this:

https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005010110922128.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.425bZXhvZXhvl4&algo_pvid=67ef2d5e-5fd2-4c39-abff-09d147af5e30&algo_exp_id=67ef2d5e-5fd2-4c39-abff-09d147af5e30-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%2222%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22search%22%7D&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21EUR%21171.38%2185.69%21%21%21193.54%2196.77%21%402103919917750550124788109e6f68%2112000051181630935%21sea%21IT%214842187332%21X%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29919%3Bd%3Acbbf3ae7%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895&curPageLogUid=lSG1MsAQZT05&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A1005010110922128%7C_p_origin_prod%3A&tblci=GiCC4m7NjPqiKcqZte9zc6nQwymmLm1_jCpQPCF6yretFSCnqXUogey87_rbk6idATC062M

Which one do you recommend?

Thank you!

[jonathanf2]

I will probably need a 0 offset seatpost for my R088.

Can anyone who uses the 0 offset Spcycle seatpost tell me how it goes?

On another bicycle I had a seat post with a similar tightening/clamp system and every time it was a nightmare to adjust the saddle because the lower "shell" got stuck and to be able to move it I had to hit it with a hammer.

The 0 offset seat post on the R088 really makes it ride near perfect for me. Unfortunately you might need to whack it with a rubber mallet if you decide to adjust it later on. I had to do that recently to loosen it up even after fully unscrewing the bolt. Just make sure to apply ample carbon paste inside the clamping area.

[Pistonbroke]

I'm in the club, just ordered one
Naked with zero seatpost.
Thanks to everyone who's posted here, it's been really helpful!

Hoping it'll turn up in time for the summer season

[jonathanf2]

I'd rather have to nudge the seat post with a mallet versus a slipping clamp. I've had zero issues with slipping or seat post movement with my R088 seat post. It's been a very solid frameset that's survived everything I've thrown at it.

[Bonus79]

The 0 offset seat post on the R088 really makes it ride near perfect for me. Unfortunately you might need to whack it with a rubber mallet if you decide to adjust it later on. I had to do that recently to loosen it up even after fully unscrewing the bolt. Just make sure to apply ample carbon paste inside the clamping area.

Unfortunately you confirm my fears....at this point I think I will evaluate other models.

I'm someone who likes to experiment with saddles/positions and I sometimes have to make adjustments during rides....so a clamp that gets stuck isn't ideal for me.  :'(

[Bonus79]

Hi, I've just ridden the R088 for 70km in two rides, and I have a question for you.

This is my first time using disc brakes on a racing bike....do you think it's normal if the front wheel "jumps" slightly when I brake "hard"?

Since the mechanic replaced the 70mm Deda expander I had installed (there are currently 29mm of spacers/top spacer) with the shorter one that came standard with the frame (don't ask me why), and he used a C-ring for the headset instead of the crown ring that came with the handlebars, could this also be the cause of the "jumping"?

While riding, even on rough roads, I don't seem to notice any play in the headset.

Sorry if I ask for your feedback again.

Yesterday I had the mechanic check the headset and according to him it is fine and has no play....as regards the "jumping" of the front wheel, in his opinion it is normal given that the brake discs and pads are new....with use it should stop doing this, could it be true?

[k0M_hUnter]

Unfortunately you confirm my fears....at this point I think I will evaluate other models.

I'm someone who likes to experiment with saddles/positions and I sometimes have to make adjustments during rides....so a clamp that gets stuck isn't ideal for me.  :'(

I had the same issue with the Canyon seatpost clamp and solved it after applying assembly paste (Dynamic Assembly Paste Pro). It's not carbon paste, but has a consistency of thick cream.

[Bonus79]

I had the same issue with the Canyon seatpost clamp and solved it after applying assembly paste (Dynamic Assembly Paste Pro). It's not carbon paste, but has a consistency of thick cream.

This?

https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/it/dynamic-bike-care-grasso-carbon-assembly-80g/139933445/p?utm_source=google_products&utm_medium=merchant&id_producte=139736460&country=it&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23555151563&gbraid=0AAAAADvzHL95APoYAnVMHkk265p1GvJMv&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3p_h5e7OkwMVPkxBAh1wUC6REAQYBiABEgKSYfD_BwE

Where exactly should it be applied?

Thank you!

[jonathanf2]

Unfortunately you confirm my fears....at this point I think I will evaluate other models.

I'm someone who likes to experiment with saddles/positions and I sometimes have to make adjustments during rides....so a clamp that gets stuck isn't ideal for me.  :'(

I think if you're doing micro adjustments between rides, the saddle can still be nudged without much force. In my case I hadn't adjusted the saddle in a few months and decided to change the positioning. The clamps had already settled in-place and just needed a slight whack to loosen it. Not a dealbreaker in my opinion since the clamp and seat post stay in-place once firmly tightened.

Hi, I've just ridden the R088 for 70km in two rides, and I have a question for you.

This is my first time using disc brakes on a racing bike....do you think it's normal if the front wheel "jumps" slightly when I brake "hard"?

If you stand the bike on the rear wheel while holding the front brake lever and bounce the bike, you can check if there's play in the fork steerer. If there isn't any wobble in the headset, it should be properly compressed. The slight movement in the front is typically just the brake pads. While both wheels are on the ground, if you hold both brake levers down while trying to move the bike, you shouldn't feel any movement at all.

[Pistonbroke]

Hi guys
Was planning to fit some 34mm external width wheels in, does anyone know if they'll fit?
TIA 

[Bonus79]

I think if you're doing micro adjustments between rides, the saddle can still be nudged without much force. In my case I hadn't adjusted the saddle in a few months and decided to change the positioning. The clamps had already settled in-place and just needed a slight whack to loosen it. Not a dealbreaker in my opinion since the clamp and seat post stay in-place once firmly tightened.

I will first try with the Spcycle seatpost and apply Dynamic Assembly Paste Pro....then if I have locking problems, I will consider another model with a lateral screw.

If you stand the bike on the rear wheel while holding the front brake lever and bounce the bike, you can check if there's play in the fork steerer. If there isn't any wobble in the headset, it should be properly compressed. The slight movement in the front is typically just the brake pads. While both wheels are on the ground, if you hold both brake levers down while trying to move the bike, you shouldn't feel any movement at all.

I confirm that there is no play in the headset....but I will also do the brake test that you suggested, even if I don't expect any movement.

It is probably the pads or discs that still need to be run in well.

Thank you