New Sp Cycle R098 frame

[Ultramic]

Just a light nudge from the lawyers

Yeah join the dots, the x68 got removed from the tantan website aswell.

[EricL]

Seems like the frame is no longer available on their website 

They were supposed to list the frame on AE on April but after a small conversation, they told me that would not list it on AE and won't sell the frame.

[Takiyaki]

Those companies would do better just making original stuff anyway.

[Merry]

I liked the look of this frame. Something about thin, high seatstays that aren't quite connected to the top tube does it for me. Like the Canyon Ultimate CF SLX look. Anyone know other frames that look like that? Even better if it uses a 27.2mm seatpost.

[adam900710]

To be honest, I'm super happy that some Chinese OEM is finally getting rid of the stupid mechanical FD exit.
It makes no sense as integrated cable routing almost kills mechanical shifting.

Unfortunately they really copied everything from V5RS. They can definitely change the BB to T47 86.5 (although a lot of people will hate that), which gives a wider base and enlarge tire clearance to 35mm (it can be done with BSA, but easier with wider BB).

Or better, get rid of the stupid water drop seatpost and go traditional 27.2mm round one, and Colnago will definitely find no way to sue them.

[adam900710]

I liked the look of this frame. Something about thin, high seatstays that aren't quite connected to the top tube does it for me. Like the Canyon Ultimate CF SLX look. Anyone know other frames that look like that? Even better if it uses a 27.2mm seatpost.

What about VOOK V8? https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=911243962217

Cheap, 27.2mm round seatpost, BSA, 32mm tire clearance, as light as V5RS, just uncommon 49mm upper headset bearing.
And you can be the first to post the review here.

But I guess VOOK won't go bankrupt anytime soon, so I guess you should still be able to get replacement bearings for a while.

[hillclimber]

I reached out to SPCycle to ask whether it was possible to order this frame. Maybe they can't list it publicly but are still offering it privately? I thought it was worth a try... But this was their response: "The R098 frame mold has been bought out. We will be listing new models soon." Let's wait and see what this new frame is.

[ricchirock]

bought by Colnago 

[BeR]

I reached out to SPCycle to ask whether it was possible to order this frame. Maybe they can't list it publicly but are still offering it privately? I thought it was worth a try... But this was their response: "The R098 frame mold has been bought out. We will be listing new models soon." Let's wait and see what this new frame is.

It is a SL9 looks like frame. Pictures attached.

[Kar25]

It is a SL9 looks like frame. Pictures attached.

This is Rf 10 from Light Cycling...or very similar 

[hillclimber]

It is a SL9 looks like frame. Pictures attached.

Man I must say the bottom bracket area on that does not look properly reinforced. I'd be hesitant to buy it just off of this observation. Not sure if it would be stiff enough...