SPCycle G028 new gravel frame with 57mm tires clearance

[FlorianS]

If anyone doesn't feel comfortable ordering from SPCycle, Mondince now have the exact same frame (without the rear bolts on the seat stays it seems): FM 346. They updated it and it looks identical to the SPCycle G028 now.

https://www.mondincecycle.com/product/latest-design-57mm-max-tire-with-chainstay-and-downtube-protector-carbon-gravel-bike-frame--fm346

[emilioea]

Hi,

Quick question: what brake rotors are supported in the fork? Is it 140/160 or 160/180? Is it the same for SPcycle and Meinier?

Thanks in advance!

[pavlo.k]

Hi,

Quick question: what brake rotors are supported in the fork? Is it 140/160 or 160/180? Is it the same for SPcycle and Meinier?

Thanks in advance!

It's 140/160 on Meinier. not sure about the sp cycle

[emilioea]

Thanks for replying. It's a pity, I'm very happy with the 180 rotor in my SPcycle G026.

I guess the SPcycle G028 will have the same 140/160 as the Meinier.

[pavlo.k]

My meinier build is nearly finished.
overall quality is ok considering the price. It's probably the best t47 BB i've seen so far. very clean. The frame looks much better in person. I chose it over the sp cycle because of those horrific steering tube images and I also like the profile of the frame better with meinier seatpost clamp design.
There's a couple of quirks though.
1) Provided headset doesn't really work with the frame. The compression ring is way too tall leaving the gap of about 5mm when installed so I had to look for a different ring/cover combination.
2) I picked a raw frame and there are some visible "problems". I ordered no rivets on the fork but it looks like the holes were there and they were just covered and painted over with black paint. Also there are some splashes of black paint here and there under the clear coat. some on the joints which is expected but some are just in random places like on top of the top tube. Not a dealbreaker, just a minor complaint.
3) Chainstay is super tight so I barely managed to route the eGR cable. Can't imagine building it with mechanical shifting.
4) storage door didn't fit the frame. It was about 1-1.5mm too long so I had to sand down the edges. Even after that it does not sit flush with the frame but it's acceptable. I will probably have to add some thin adhesive rubber around the edges to make it weather proof.

[kubackje]

Damn this bike is ugly. That headtube looks horrific

[pavlo.k]

Damn this bike is ugly. That headtube looks horrific

[gbtidi]

Finished my build, pleased with the result!

Frame: SPCycle G028 size large, in metallic green
Wheels: CSC 5.0 50mm deep, 40mm external, 32mm internal
Tyres: Thunder Burt 2.1 tyres (which measure up at 55mm on these rims)
Shifters: SRAM Force E1
Derailleur: SRAM Rival XPLR 13-speed UDH
Cranks: SRAM Force D2 road cranks with Quark spindle power meter
Seatpost, bars, and stem from AliExpress.

Weight is 8.47kg with pedals, but without bottle cages, Garmin mount, or rear light.

[Ghandy]

Looks great!

[alncalvo]

I placed the order on September 1st. I received it today. The box was dented, but the frame is well protected. At first glance, I don't see any defects. Very happy so far.

[hubba]

Finished my build, pleased with the result!

Frame: SPCycle G028 size large, in metallic green
Wheels: CSC 5.0 50mm deep, 40mm external, 32mm internal
Tyres: Thunder Burt 2.1 tyres (which measure up at 55mm on these rims)
Shifters: SRAM Force E1
Derailleur: SRAM Rival XPLR 13-speed UDH
Cranks: SRAM Force D2 road cranks with Quark spindle power meter
Seatpost, bars, and stem from AliExpress.

Weight is 8.47kg with pedals, but without bottle cages, Garmin mount, or rear light.

Looks great, what seatpost is that?

[Limone185]

I placed the order on September 1st. I received it today. The box was dented, but the frame is well protected. At first glance, I don't see any defects. Very happy so far.

So it looks as though SP Cycle can apparently also supply frames that appear to be of good quality. I hope it stays that way.

[gbtidi]

Looks great, what seatpost is that?

Lexon Carbon Seatpost 27.2mm, 5mm offset, 350mm length
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006955238530.html

I chose it hoping that it would be more compliant than my other carbon seat posts, but it's actually one of the stiffest seat posts I've got!
It's very nicely finished, and I only paid £39 including delivery.

[tedzik3]

Hello again.

. Unfortunately, I'm still having a problem with the seatpost wedge bolt. I applied carbon paste to the inside of the frame where the seatpost fits and the seatpost clamp mounting point, and I applied a generous amount of threadlocker to the wedge bolt threads. I tightened the bolt with a torque wrench to 8nm. After a ride, the bolt loosened, but not enough to cause the seatpost to drop. I did have to retighten it because the seatpost might drop on the next ride. How can I solve this problem?

[ncf]

Did you possibly strip the bolt?

Or if you attempt to retorque a bolt already at 8nm it may tighten more to show 8nm. If you seatpost didn't slip , I would leave it alone.

If it did slip, it sounds weird for the bolt to loose after one ride and with locktite in it. (Unless it's stripped). Otherwise folks have wrapped plastic or tape around the seatpost to help with slipping.