Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame

[jonathanf2]

Tend to agree.  I am 100kg and that just seems like a risk.

Some guys on here are using the Ceccotti/SPCycle RF25/G056 gravel frame more as an endurance road bike. That's what I'm using for gravel, but lately I've been using it as an all-arounder with 32 semi-slicks. It actually makes for a sturdy road setup. It's a bit heavier, but that 1-2kg over my R088 won't make a difference trying to sprint up a hill for a cyclist who weighs over 100kg!

[Benbenben]

Hi, let me know when you have the handlebars in your hands, I need to ask you some questions.
Thanks

Well the seller cancelled the order. I ordered the balugoe one

[Bonus79]

Well the seller cancelled the order. I ordered the balugoe one

Was the seller Elita One? Why did they cancel the order?

Is this the handlebar you ordered?

https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005008269422916.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.27.23a9DkPHDkPHv0&algo_pvid=3844c90f-388b-4dce-965b-17bbd7b41872&algo_exp_id=3844c90f-388b-4dce-965b-17bbd7b41872-13&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%229%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%21118.59%2193.69%21%21%21125.03%2198.78%21%40211b813f17433406006452891ed619%2112000044430962099%21sea%21IT%214842187332%21X&curPageLogUid=028AF35F8pTS&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

[Benbenben]

Was the seller Elita One? Why did they cancel the order?

Is this the handlebar you ordered?

https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005008269422916.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.27.23a9DkPHDkPHv0&algo_pvid=3844c90f-388b-4dce-965b-17bbd7b41872&algo_exp_id=3844c90f-388b-4dce-965b-17bbd7b41872-13&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%229%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%21118.59%2193.69%21%21%21125.03%2198.78%21%40211b813f17433406006452891ed619%2112000044430962099%21sea%21IT%214842187332%21X&curPageLogUid=028AF35F8pTS&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

Yes, that's the one. The seller mentioned shipping size restrictions to Canada and he could not find a way around.

[alfiomotrambo]

Just an information, after how many days did they ship the frame purchased from aliexpress?

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

Just an information, after how many days did they ship the frame purchased from aliexpress?

I ordered on january 27th and it was shipped (via dpd to germany) on february 15th. Arrived on february 27th. There was chinese new year between ordering and shipping so i'm not sure if that slowed things down or not but in my opinion everything went pretty fast. I didn't choose a complicated paintjob though. Just glossy clearcoat.

[user757]

Anyone else find that the fork has a gap with the headtube with the lower race installed?
Without the bottom race the fork seems to rotate smoothly. Not sure if long term it would rub off the paint at the interface and becomes rougher, the paint being possibly the only thing making it a smooth turn.
Third photo is without the metal race. The steerer tube is definitely sloped at the fork--perhaps this is meant as an integrated crown race and they just included the separate metal race anyway?

[Zaratrix]

Anyone else find that the fork has a gap with the headtube with the lower race installed?

I have no experience with this frame, but from your photos it seems that a spacer ring is not needed for this fork, since the fork already has the necessary bearing support.

[jonathanf2]

The crown race isn't needed on the R088. I have a few frame forks like this, so it's not a big issue.

[user757]

Having problems getting seatpost+LTWOO battery with holder inserted into seat tube. It's too tight, I think because of the extra bulk of the plastic holder.
Also using tape to keep it all together. Not sure why LTWOO doesn't use lock-by-turn plugs so that they don't fall out when pulling out. Also the SPcycle holder is too small for the LTWOO battery at least--bulges and barely stays in on its own, thus the tape.
May have to eventually just drop the battery down, maybe put a hook on it so I can fish it out later when needed.
SP's is same design as this, but perhaps smaller inner diameter: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806263308565.html?srcSns=sns_Copy&spreadType=socialShare&bizType=ProductDetail&social_params=61037813780&aff_fcid=4350288e93874124bdb22eeb346858b1-1743382845315-08905-_EIdKITI&tt=MG&aff_fsk=_EIdKITI&aff_platform=default&sk=_EIdKITI&aff_trace_key=4350288e93874124bdb22eeb346858b1-1743382845315-08905-_EIdKITI&shareId=61037813780&businessType=ProductDetail&platform=AE&terminal_id=aa57a25db6e94e51a95f1e5c026e8ccb&afSmartRedirect=y&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

[jonathanf2]

Having problems getting seatpost+LTWOO battery with holder inserted into seat tube. It's too tight, I think because of the extra bulk of the plastic holder.
Also using tape to keep it all together. Not sure why LTWOO doesn't use lock-by-turn plugs so that they don't fall out when pulling out. Also the SPcycle holder is too small for the LTWOO battery at least--bulges and barely stays in on its own, thus the tape.
May have to eventually just drop the battery down, maybe put a hook on it so I can fish it out later when needed.
SP's is same design as this, but perhaps smaller inner diameter: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806263308565.html?srcSns=sns_Copy&spreadType=socialShare&bizType=ProductDetail&social_params=61037813780&aff_fcid=4350288e93874124bdb22eeb346858b1-1743382845315-08905-_EIdKITI&tt=MG&aff_fsk=_EIdKITI&aff_platform=default&sk=_EIdKITI&aff_trace_key=4350288e93874124bdb22eeb346858b1-1743382845315-08905-_EIdKITI&shareId=61037813780&businessType=ProductDetail&platform=AE&terminal_id=aa57a25db6e94e51a95f1e5c026e8ccb&afSmartRedirect=y&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

Feel free to read some of my earlier posts on this thread in regards to using the ER9 and fitting the battery holder in the R088. My solution was tying 2 long pieces of ribbon string on each end of the ER9 battery holder. Using ribbon string works the best because it stays buoyant with the string sliding straight into the seat post when set in place. I also used the mechanical hole for the FD battery cable since it was easier to position the cables towards the bottom bracket making it easier to fish out the battery from the seat tube for any maintenance issues. It was also necessary to trim the seat post a few centimeters to fit both the seat post and ER9 battery at least for my size 52cm frame. The seat tube is snug enough that the battery doesn't move, my seat post is at the right height and the battery can be pulled out easily with no problems.

Private message me if you need any help! 

FYI - This is the message I wrote for the DEFINITIVE way to fit an ER9 battery into the R088 frameset!

https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,5562.msg72347.html#msg72347

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

Anyone else find that the fork has a gap with the headtube with the lower race installed?
Without the bottom race the fork seems to rotate smoothly. Not sure if long term it would rub off the paint at the interface and becomes rougher, the paint being possibly the only thing making it a smooth turn.
Third photo is without the metal race. The steerer tube is definitely sloped at the fork--perhaps this is meant as an integrated crown race and they just included the separate metal race anyway?

I have confirmed with spcycle that you don't need a crown race on this fork. Mine didn't even come with one. Mentioned it somewhere earlier in the thread.

[Dr J]

Have been eying this frame and just ordered it. Pearl White in 58. Still debating about the other parts. Might opt for DI2 105. Or mechanical Ultegra.
I hope I won't regret it. My last China build was over 15 years ago and the frame gave me a lot of problems..

[jonathanf2]

Have been eying this frame and just ordered it. Pearl White in 58. Still debating about the other parts. Might opt for DI2 105. Or mechanical Ultegra.
I hope I won't regret it. My last China build was over 15 years ago and the frame gave me a lot of problems..

I'd go 105 Di2. While it can accommodate mechanical, I just don't think it'd be fun to route all the cables and hoses. Besides cable routing, the frame itself was easy to work with. I think Chinese carbon frames have gone a long way even in the last 5 years.

[Dr J]

Thanks . Both you and Tilman were great inspirations to buy this frame. Although my Cube agree 2022 serves me well I was very much drawn to this frame. As you have said before; at this price it is probably a no brainer. Thinking of going with an integrated handlebar/stem combination. looking at the elita one Roval combination with elita branding.
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