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Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
Quote from: Bonus79 on January 24, 2025, 10:13:31 AM
Hi, how does the Spcycle SP-R088 perform downhill?

I'm seriously considering buying it (I still ride a rim brake frame, and would like to upgrade to something more updated/modern)....although it looks quite a bit like the Tarmac SL8 (excluding head tube and fork), I think that compared to the Seraph TT- X68, this R088 has its own "personality".

Let's say it would have all the features I look for in a frame: frame type, suitable geometries, compatibility of electronic and mechanical groupsets, 32mm wheel clearance.

I took a look at their website and it seems strange to me not to find information on the resistance tests carried out and/or on the EPS technology used for molding the frame... I suspect that the frame is not produced by SpCycle. ...can you tell me something about it?

It also seems strange to me that they don't provide a rubber cover for the seat post block and the possibility of having the frame together with its own integrated handlebar....

Regarding the BSA 68mm bottom bracket, do you think I could be able to mount a Quarq DZero + crankset with 30mm axle that I currently mount on my Cervélo R3 which has a BBRight (79mm) bottom bracket?

Thanks for the information you want to give me!

Downhill it seems to pick up speed fast. Though my setup is a bit sketchy since I prefer 25c tires and 34cm bars. I might slam my stem later on for lower center of gravity + more stability, but I currently have a few spacers installed.

SPcycle seems to be the bare minimum type vendor. I've bought from them before, so I knew what to expect. I only went with the R088 because it matched my specs and price-wise during the 11.11/Black Friday sales it was cheaper than any of the SL8 clones with coupon codes combined.

I have no clue if SPcycle or anyone else is the OEM for the frame. So far though, I've done a few hard rides and it holds up fine. The assembly of this bike was a bit more finicky with all the slim internals. In comparison, my recent Ceccotti RF25 gravel build was a breeze to assemble.

I checked, buying an SL8 rubber cover doesn't seem that expensive, like $7 USD. There's nothing exotic about the R088 head tube design, you can probably use any off-the-shelf integrated bar. I'm guessing that might have been part of the decision to modify the head tube.

Aren't BBRight BBs all pressfit? Not sure I'd use a 30mm axle in a threaded BSA BB, but there's probably threaded 30mm BB options available.
January 24, 2025, 11:21:41 AM 		1
Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
Quote from: Bonus79 on January 24, 2025, 10:13:31 AM

Regarding the BSA 68mm bottom bracket, do you think I could be able to mount a Quarq DZero + crankset with 30mm axle that I currently mount on my Cervélo R3 which has a BBRight (79mm) bottom bracket?

Thanks for the information you want to give me!

As your current crank is most likely a BB30 you can't use that with BSA bottom bracket as the spindle is to short
January 25, 2025, 11:11:57 AM 		1
Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
Quote from: fhill on January 25, 2025, 11:11:57 AM
As your current crank is most likely a BB30 you can't use that with BSA bottom bracket as the spindle is to short

It depends on the crankset - pretty sure all the SRAM 8-bolt cranks that are labelled as BB30 are actually BB386 (so will work with a BSA30 bottom bracket).
January 25, 2025, 04:25:40 PM 		1
Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
Quote from: Bonus79 on January 27, 2025, 03:50:27 AM
Can you post the Aliexpress link?
Thank you

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005008125947180.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.40.73775c5f9LKVMy&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu
January 27, 2025, 07:43:34 AM 		1