Spect Strada

[bsharp77]

Hi all,

Just found out about this frame that was shown at the recent Chinese Bike Show.

Spect Strada.
Looks like a really great all rounder, weight is superb so would make a great climber and the branding is really on point.
There’s a lot of crossover for me as I already have the LCR018-D, but I can’t stop looking at this, especially at the price. $599 for the frameset. $260 for the integrated bar.
The only snag is there’s no zero offset seatpost available at launch, but it is in the works.

Interested in everyone’s opinion on the bike and overall geometry.

They also have a more radical aero frameset called the Mira, but for an aero frame I’m definitely holding out for the LCR020!

Link to the Spect brochure for anyone interested:
https://cdn.fbsbx.com/v/t59.2708-21/698387223_1588976878872519_4883554693508260777_n.pdf/Spect.pdf?_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=2b0e22&_nc_ohc=TG8aml2DS-4Q7kNvwFAJoab&_nc_oc=AdqfqVtS8ZhurXY0Kga4FPCfTxLvcf6K1sktTKxgqhMBaX6RX47JIpnxo_xI0IFZS7Q&_nc_zt=7&_nc_ht=cdn.fbsbx.com&_nc_gid=zTFMlkakUtGGIbrhjEb-aw&_nc_ss=7a3ba&oh=03_Q7cD5QH34SEnBTNyxgPgdpM9KUPwKyqUg_XEQlpq3BHGxa9D_g&oe=6A068C9F&dl=1

[Merry]

Hi all,

Just found out about this frame that was shown at the recent Chinese Bike Show.

Spect Strada.
Looks like a really great all rounder, weight is superb so would make a great climber and the branding is really on point.
There’s a lot of crossover for me as I already have the LCR018-D, but I can’t stop looking at this, especially at the price. $599 for the frameset. $260 for the integrated bar.
The only snag is there’s no zero offset seatpost available at launch, but it is in the works.

Interested in everyone’s opinion on the bike and overall geometry.

They also have a more radical aero frameset called the Mira, but for an aero frame I’m definitely holding out for the LCR020!

Link to the Spect brochure for anyone interested:
https://cdn.fbsbx.com/v/t59.2708-21/698387223_1588976878872519_4883554693508260777_n.pdf/Spect.pdf?_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=2b0e22&_nc_ohc=TG8aml2DS-4Q7kNvwFAJoab&_nc_oc=AdqfqVtS8ZhurXY0Kga4FPCfTxLvcf6K1sktTKxgqhMBaX6RX47JIpnxo_xI0IFZS7Q&_nc_zt=7&_nc_ht=cdn.fbsbx.com&_nc_gid=zTFMlkakUtGGIbrhjEb-aw&_nc_ss=7a3ba&oh=03_Q7cD5QH34SEnBTNyxgPgdpM9KUPwKyqUg_XEQlpq3BHGxa9D_g&oe=6A068C9F&dl=1

Looks like a fantastic frameset. They've nailed the branding for me - it's uncluttered and lets the paint job do the talking while having a brand name visible on the bike. And the name doesn't sound stupid. From what I'm seeing so far, this frameset is what I'm looking for. I'll probably buy this if there aren't any other better options by next year.

Edit: Admittedly, I'm a little bit wary about the company. Not because I suspect them of doing anything suspicious, but that I've never heard of this company ever before - so I've got no idea what to expect in regards with orders, warranty, quality etc. Plus, it checks ALL of my boxes, so it feels a little too good to be true. But hey... I recently started a part time job. Maybe I'll be the guinea pig LOL.

[PiotrKlepaczewski]

I also am interested in their bikes, but for me mira does it. Really decent branding too, bike looks stunning, the price (1100$ + shipping) is also very nice considering that it doesn't weigh a ton, while being an aero bike. I chatted with the guy behind their instagram account, he has been very helpful. But I also have the same concerns that you have about their legit-ness. But yeah, that offer is very temting

[Serge_K]

I like their pdf, although it screams of AI, and actually says very little. But i do applaud that they bothered making one, and Claude did a good job at it.
We dont know who they are, where they are, if they actually make anything, almost any of the frame specs, no CFD / wind tunnel info of any kind (i like the  Mira a lot), you dont even know what comes in the box (spacers?).

Essentially, it looks like a mix a gross human incompetence and beautiful AI slop. And yet, I like it

[Dan S.]

... considering that it doesn't weigh a ton

Anyone knows what the weight of that frame is? Maybe I am just blind but I couldn’t find it under the Weight section 

[RobinRolling]

I am also very interested in this Aero Frame. Talked a bit with the guy from insta and also got a few pictures.
They also do custom paint.
Weight from their insta reply

Size 48 with paint 900 Gramm frame
420 fork
320 handlebar 380/100

Will check out the geometry chart and think of a design for a custom paint job.

They were on the Shanghai Bike Show, otherwise I can’t find a lot of information

[bsharp77]

Thats interesting - I was chatting on instagram and was told there is no custom paint option

[RobinRolling]

Well, that is weird. I chatted this morning, so maybe the decision is quite new. But i always add to my question for custom paint, that i will pay also some dollars extra, maybe this helped...

[voidptr]

Mira looks insane. Such a shame it has a slack 73° STA.

[CycOps]

Please can you guys chatting with Spect ask them if 32mm tires really is the limit? Both frames?

[PowerWadln87]

I have also been in contact via Instagram, and I, too, was assured that custom paint jobs are possible. I am interested in the Strada.

[Rolle2k]

Mira looks insane. Such a shame it has a slack 73° STA.

Exactly my thought... supernice aerobike, and failing with that one.. i think with a more aero-focused frame it should have steeper STA.
74 or 74.5 even for 540 frame.

[bsharp77]

I like their pdf, although it screams of AI, and actually says very little. But i do applaud that they bothered making one, and Claude did a good job at it.
We dont know who they are, where they are, if they actually make anything, almost any of the frame specs, no CFD / wind tunnel info of any kind (i like the  Mira a lot), you dont even know what comes in the box (spacers?).

Essentially, it looks like a mix a gross human incompetence and beautiful AI slop. And yet, I like it

 

Add to the fact my LCR018-D is performing great, but yet......here we are. I can't stop looking at the Strada.

It doesn't even "look" as aero as the LCR018 and its use case more or less overlaps it (it is a bit more aggressive at the front end)....but it looks so damn good - and the weight also catches the eye.
If they are going to offer custom painting on it too, im in big trouble. The only snag is no inline seatpost for a while, but they have said one is coming.

[PiotrKlepaczewski]

I like their pdf, although it screams of AI, and actually says very little. But i do applaud that they bothered making one, and Claude did a good job at it.
We dont know who they are, where they are, if they actually make anything, almost any of the frame specs, no CFD / wind tunnel info of any kind (i like the  Mira a lot), you dont even know what comes in the box (spacers?).

Essentially, it looks like a mix a gross human incompetence and beautiful AI slop. And yet, I like it

I mean... I heard somewhere that they are known for their wheels but I'm not so sure about that. Apparently they did CFD when designing it, or so I'm told. I also realized that the spec sheet says nothing about the spec, but the images look nice at least lol. And the mira model looks so sexy, its really tempting

[patliean1]

Super thrilled the MIRA has a 73° STA. I won’t have to jam my saddle all the way backwards 

Would love to see a 140mm stem option though.