Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

Can you post the Aliexpress link?
Thank you

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005008125947180.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.40.73775c5f9LKVMy&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu

[glepore]

More than devoted to the crankset, I would like to reuse the Quarq power meter without having to buy a new one....

So find a used gxp set of crankarms and sell your bb30 after swapping over the spider.

[jonathanf2]

I think you are mixing BB86 and BSA. In BB86 the bearings are inside the frame, so the outer diameter is limited by the frame and you would indeed have to use tiny bearings for a 29-30mm axle.

Since BSA bearings are outside the frame, you could just make the cups bigger to accommodate bigger bearings...

... Or so I think... 

Okay I think you're right. I believe the complaints are in regards to SRAM DUB threaded BBs according to this WW post:
https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=165166

[jonathanf2]

I know just wanted to make sure what to choose while ordering to get the same look. Btw. just ordered the frame in size 54 UD glossy haha.

Around 570 dollars including tax free shipping to europe after aliexpress coupons (cheaper than ordering on the website right now). They told me it will take 35 days to arrive.

@jonathanf2 two more questions:

1. can you tell me the name of those handlebars? I'm also planning to go with a bar and stem combo and those handlebars look really good
2. in a previous post you said you applied protective decals to your frame. do you have a link for those or did you just use generic adhesive wrap?

Drop bars:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807962551527.html

Just a heads up, unless you're using a stem that hides the cables routing (using the bar center cable exit hole), the other exit holes on this bar come out from the bottom of the aero section as opposed to the center/rear compared to traditional aero shaped bars. I found it a bit harder to get precise hose length with the bottom exit holes and it's not as clean looking. Also the computer mount is placed above on top of the bars, so it becomes less streamlined. This vendor also has traditional aero bars in small sizes, so I might consider those as well, while using a stem computer mount.

Protection tape:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806808805802.html

4-5 sheets should protect most of the critical areas. Apply the decals prior to the frame build. Use a heat gun or blow dryer to make it as clean looking as possible. I prefer this over the helicopter tape everyone seems to like, mainly because it looks cleaner and it's easier to remove. Helicopter tape leaves a sticky/gummy residue that takes forever to remove and looks ugly no matter how carefully you apply it.

[Bonus79]

Dear All:

Have a nice day.

In November 2024, we released SP-R088. This is a light weight disc brake road frame. This frame is made of EPS technology and we provide 6 sizes: 44/49/52/54/56/58.

Now share some picture and information to this forum members.

Any interesting of this frame, feel free to contact us at any time.

[email protected]

For SP-R088 some inforamtion listed:

Frame available sizes: 44*49/52/54/56/58
Headset Size: Upper 52mm, Lower 52mm
Bottom bracket: BSA thread, BB shell width 68mm
Rear derailleur hanger:  UDH
Seatpost: Special, length 380mm
Brake: Flat Mount Disc Brake, 140/160mm Rotor
Maximum tire clearance: 700*32C
Cable: Full Hidden Internal Cable Routing
Axle Spec: Rear 142*12mm and front 100*12mm
Suitable Derailleur: Di2 And Mechanical Both
Weight: Size 52 Matt Black, Frame 780g(excluding metal accessories), Fork 390g , Seatpost 190g


Many thanks.

David

Hi David, is the R088 frame made by Spcycle?
Is it possible to know which test tests have been carried out and/or which ISO standards the R088 frame complies with?
I couldn't find anything about it on the Spcycle website...not even about the EPS technology used for the construction of the frame.
Is it possible to have photos of the frame in the "chameleon blue" color or other metallic colors if available?
Thank you

[zett]

Just curious, what is the price of a UD glossy finish? Same as black?

[jonathanf2]

Just curious, what is the price of a UD glossy finish? Same as black?

No price difference between painted glossy and UD coating.

[Bonus79]

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005008125947180.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.40.73775c5f9LKVMy&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu

Good price.
I simulated the purchase by metallic color and seller's shipping method (for EU deliveries)....with the application of the €30 coupon (this morning there was a €60 coupon but it wasn't applicable, now he offers me the €30 one ) comes at a total cost of €650.
I also wrote directly to Spcycle to find out how much I would spend, but I'm still waiting for their response.

[Bonus79]

So find a used gxp set of crankarms and sell your bb30 after swapping over the spider.

I'll see...I still have to study everything carefully

[raisinberry777]

Okay I think you're right. I believe the complaints are in regards to SRAM DUB threaded BBs according to this WW post:
https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=165166

Thanks for that - every day's a school day - looks like SRAM do use smaller bearings on their BSA DUB bottom brackets (but not all brands do).

[Bonus79]

It depends on the crankset - pretty sure all the SRAM 8-bolt cranks that are labelled as BB30 are actually BB386 (so will work with a BSA30 bottom bracket).

From the information collected, I confirm that it is possible to use my Quarq crankset with DZero power meter on frames with a BSA bottom bracket shell (68mm) as it is actually BB386 (the axle is 86mm long)....it should be sufficient to fit the bottom bracket BSA30 with external caps.
At this point the possibility of ordering the Spcycle R088 frame becomes concrete.
I'm still waiting for Spcycle's response to my email....the Chinese New Year should end tomorrow and so perhaps the answers to my questions will finally arrive.

[Bonus79]

@jonathanf2 could you post a photo of your R88 from the same perspective as the attached image (refers to the Seraph X68 frame)?
It seems like the seatstays are narrower than on the X68 and the original SL8...

[jonathanf2]

@jonathanf2 could you post a photo of your R88 from the same perspective as the attached image (refers to the Seraph X68 frame)?
It seems like the seatstays are narrower than on the X68 and the original SL8...

They look similar to me. Here's a shot from over the weekend. 

[Bonus79]

They look similar to me. Here's a shot from over the weekend. 

It's probably the perspective that is deceiving, but the fixing point of the seatstays of the SL8 seems further apart.
Thank you

[Bonus79]

I know just wanted to make sure what to choose while ordering to get the same look. Btw. just ordered the frame in size 54 UD glossy haha.

Around 570 dollars including tax free shipping to europe after aliexpress coupons (cheaper than ordering on the website right now). They told me it will take 35 days to arrive.

@jonathanf2 two more questions:

1. can you tell me the name of those handlebars? I'm also planning to go with a bar and stem combo and those handlebars look really good
2. in a previous post you said you applied protective decals to your frame. do you have a link for those or did you just use generic adhesive wrap?

Unfortunately I missed the moment....currently on Aliexpress there are no coupons and discounts on shipping costs, so it is better to buy directly from Spcycle....even if the price is not so advantageous and (so they told me) there is no possibility of paying with Paypal in 3 installments.
While waiting to get all the components  and choose the paint (I am very undecided on the color), I hope that some other interesting offer pops up....otherwise I could re-evaluate the Seraph TT-X68, even if it is a 1:1 copy of the SL8 and I would prefer a frame that is more different in shape.