Build thread Spcycle M05

[Marcello Casati]

I have learnt a lot in this forum, so I decided to write a build thread for my new build, because there is little information about this frame. Please excuse my poor English
I was hesitating, if I should build a gravel bike or a hardtail; then I decided to build a hardtail. I already own a fully (Scott Genius) and different road bikes (e.g. BXT SL 115).

My checklist was:

less than CHF 2'000.- (appr. € 1'800.-)
around 10 kg
threaded bb
no cables through the headset
compatible for dropper post
modern geometry
mixture of used an new parts

I bought second hand, but in very good condition:
Shimano XTR groupset (1x12)
Crankbrothers highline 11 dropper post
Rockshox Reba RL solo air 100 mm travel

The wheeels are new from Carl'Z: XC Master. Carbon Rim, DT Swiss 350 hubs
Most other parts (saddle, handlebar, stem) are from AliX.
I will post a full list of parts incl weight and costs

The frame is a Spcycle M05 in transparent orange, size M.

Today the frame arrived after about 4 weeks since order.

First impressions:
Really light (1'0004 gr incl. screws for bottle holder)
Clean (bb-area, steerer tube)
Rather good paint quality except of the left dropout (last photo)

I have some questions:
Do I need rubber plugs at the hole, where the cables are led into the frame?
Where should I place the cable for the dropper post? Above or below of the bottom bracket?

Thanks for your help.
To be continued 

[Marcello Casati]

I finished the build and today was the first ride.
Anything was fine and the build was straight forward, but today I remarked, that the handlebar doesn't turn smooth. I made a mistake at the installation of the headset bearing and it doesn't work how it should. But I think this is my mistake. If anyone knows how to - help is appreciated.
I am happy with the frame. The quality of the paint is fine.

[Lotnik]

Photos don't work.

[Marcello Casati]

Thanks for the heads-up.
Next try

[Lotnik]

Nice one. It is on my shortlist for next season.

[carbonMad]

Nice build! How's the tire clearance? I've been looking at this frame but ended up going with M06 since at the time SP-Cycle claimed it had better tire clearance.

[Marcello Casati]

The tire clearance is about 7 mm with a Maxxis Rekon Race 29 x 2.35"
I could fix the issue with the headset. I had to put washers of 2 mm under the cap. Now anything is fine.

[frewster]

Great build. Love the color. Let us know how it rides.