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Re: SPCycle (R065 T1000) Aero I’m really close to order this frame as well. Right now, it would cost me 500 € plus tax and customs, when I order on AE, since they got a sidewide discount code (80 dollars on 499 dollars of spending). Seems pretty attractive with handlebars and chameleon paint.
The only reason I hesitate is, whether I‘d pioneer on the SP-Cycle or go with one of the well tested options on this forum: Light Carbon LCR017 or Velobuild 268. I‘m uncertain if I would like the more aggressive look of the Canyon Aeroad or the pleasing look of the other two options. SP Cycle R065 all the way in chameleon could be something, which I dislike after a couple of years, too, I‘m afraid.

I‘m also wondering, at which point of the order I get to choose the size of the handlebar/stem combo or if they only allow that option, when ordering on their website.

Besides that: maybe someone could join this topic with the older, existing one below?
June 04, 2024, 04:06:49 AM 		1
Re: SPCycle (R065 T1000) Aero Shipping to Germany. Same for you, I assume.

There has to be some kind of communication after the purchase. At least for the colors, otherwise there wouldn't be an option to choose, which solid oder metallic coloring you'd like.

Coupon should be valid till friday. Maybe I'll figure out the sizing until then, too. Canyon and Spcycle both advise the same size. Canyon named it M, Spcycle L. Seems as if Spcycle just took the chart and size recommendations of the Aeroad.
I'm 1,83 with 88 cm legs and I am at the upper top of that range. So kinda unsure, if a XL with my relatively long upper body and high flexibility isn't an option.
June 04, 2024, 07:00:41 AM 		1
Re: SPCycle (R065 T1000) Aero So in case, somebody else is thinking about this frame.
Right now it's $640, when buying on AE via Seller's shipping method so that no additional fees, customs, taxes etc. should apply.
Regular pricing on the website is $720. All said for chameleon paint and a frame with handlebars.

Anybody else interested in buying the R065, yet?
Any known issues with SP-Cycle or the frame in particular so far?
Any thoughts before buying this over VB268 or LC 017?
June 06, 2024, 01:17:38 AM 		2
Re: SPCycle (R065 T1000) Aero Thanks for those replies and thoughts! I really appreciate it.

In terms of the use-scenario it‘s a mid-thing here in East-Germany. If I drive north its flat, going south I got my 500m ascends. So something of all in a good mix and the R065 should handle that well, if it behaves a bit like an Aeroad. I was definitely looking for something more Aero, so that I will combine the frame with Elite Drive 50mm wheels and a SRAM Force. Since the wheels and the shifters are the last missing parts, I am not in a hurry at all, though. Fast shipping actually would be a problem to me, since 5 wks of vacation are ahead.
I will start building the bike in nov. or dec. earliest. Some ride on my Wahoo Kickr to figure everything out and do the fitting and then head out in march.

I am really curious about the first R065 builds in this forum, I will probably add mine, if I really do one more tiny step and order it till tomorrow.
June 06, 2024, 12:06:07 PM 		1
Re: SPCycle (R065 T1000) Aero There's more than one offer of that frame on AE.
I was given the answer...
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(...) When you place an order, you can note the handlebar size in the order message.
thank you
David

Did you try this offer?
June 07, 2024, 12:08:35 AM 		1
Re: Spcycle R065 700C Full Carbon AERO Road Disc Brake Frameset I finally ordered my R065 frame yesterday. Came down to $620 due to a $80 discount code. I'm curious, how the blue-purplish chameleon color (chameleon 1) will turn out on this frame, especially at the big tubes. Decided to go with a chameleon color die to the reports on this forum that clear coating might be better on those in comparison to any other paint-jobs. Let's see.
Price includes handlebar and shipping (seller's shipping method) so that it should arrive without any further costs, hopefully.
I will share my build starting in August with an SRAM Force D2 and Yuanan wheels. If a hole for Di2 cables is really missing on that frame it shouldn't bother me, at least.
June 09, 2024, 05:04:54 AM 		2
Re: Spcycle R065 700C Full Carbon AERO Road Disc Brake Frameset I am still building mine. I'll try to share some pictures of the bike within the next few days.
August 20, 2024, 03:40:30 AM 		2
Re: Spcycle R065 700C Full Carbon AERO Road Disc Brake Frameset I finally finished my built and I'm quite pleased.
Bought the frame via AliExpress, as a promotion made it a bit cheaper than buying on SP-Cycles website. Turned out to be 650 USD or 590 EUR including handlebar, chameleon paint job and shipping without additional fees. Shipping only took 15 days to Germany. I ordered too early and was on vacation, so that I asked SP Cycle to delay the shipping as long as possible.

Unfortunately, a couple of spacers and one screw to fix the derailleur hanger were missing. Those were send immediately, after a short notice via AliExpress messages. I also had a couple of questions about the built, which where always answered within one day. So I'd really recommend buying via AliExpress. Communication has been flawless

The paint job looks awesome and is close to perfect. I only had one imperfection near the seatpost, but you have to know where to look and use a magnifier to find it. The clear coating seems to be sufficient, too. The blue and purple chameleon paint seems to be forgiving some minor scratches as well, so absolutely recommend it. I was also thinking about getting a silver chameleon, like many of you got on your Velobuilds, which I was offered on demand. Additional cost and pictures of the blue and purple changed my mind, though.

My build features a SRAM Force D2 groupset, which I bought incrementally via eBay, on sale and of private offers. That way, I ended up with 2600 EUR for the complete bike (excluding Favero Assioma). It's 8,0 kg overall including pedals, bottle cages and wahoo mount as well. Pretty satisfied with the weight at size L of the frame. In terms of the mount for Wahoo or Garmin, there only seems to be one option for the handlebar. I tried something else but failed. If anyone is interested, SP Cycle will point out the right part as well.

My fork weighs 430g, handlebar 410g. Unfortunately, I didn't weigh the frame itself, since I was a bit impatient. It's 1685g including seatpost & thru axles.

The inside of the frame didn't look bad at all and I didn't have any sharp edges near the bottom bracket, seatpost hole or headtube. T47 thread.was perfect for me as a novice to building a bike. Used a Ztto bottom bracket as there isn't much of a choice with DUBs 29mm at 86mm.

There are holes for Di2 cables at front and read derailleur, which are useless for me. Whole frame looks well planned. Of course I bought the frame, because it looks a lot like Canyon Aeroad, which I really like. I have no idea, what the two hole near the bottom bracket are used for, though.

No problems with the seatpost. No slipping, no sounds of the frame. Only problem I experienced on the built was the use of a Deda headset expander. I couldn't fit the Deda into the forks tube since it's just one milimeter too narrow, so that I had to stick with the expander, which was delivered with the frame. Used the ahead cap of the Deda at least.

As far as I can tell it's only thumbs up from my perspective. Have to add that it's my first carbon frame, so I am not rating stiffness, since I don't have much of a comparison. Really like the feel overall, though.
August 31, 2024, 05:44:29 PM 		10
Re: Spcycle R065 700C Full Carbon AERO Road Disc Brake Frameset Any thoughts or questions I could try to answer, yet?

One thing I didn't like mich, was the design of the spacers for the headset. The way they are designed, you always have to fully disassemble brake hoses completely. I had to add one spacer and simply cut a tiny bit out in the middle, so that I could add and remove those a bit more easily.

Maybe the handlebar is also interesting to someone. I plan to add a hideout for my Airtag somewhere down there as well.
September 05, 2024, 08:15:49 AM 		1
Re: Bottle cages that actually hold bottles? I use carbon bottle cages..I am not sure if they are real Bontrager or not, but the packaging was indeed perfect like it's a real Bontrager. They hold my bottles well, are a bit more expensive but the weight is awesome.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLEVc1E
September 05, 2024, 04:48:27 PM 		1