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Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
Dear All: Have a nice day. In November 2024, we released SP-R088. This is a light weight disc brake road frame. This frame is made of EPS technology and we provide 6 sizes: 44/49/52/54/56/58. Now share some picture and information to this forum members. Any interesting of this frame, feel free to contact us at any time. info@lc2000.com.cn For SP-R088 some inforamtion listed: Frame available sizes: 44*49/52/54/56/58 Headset Size: Upper 52mm, Lower 52mm Bottom bracket: BSA thread, BB shell width 68mm Rear derailleur hanger: UDH Seatpost: Special, length 380mm Brake: Flat Mount Disc Brake, 140/160mm Rotor Maximum tire clearance: 700*32C Cable: Full Hidden Internal Cable Routing Axle Spec: Rear 142*12mm and front 100*12mm Suitable Derailleur: Di2 And Mechanical Both Weight: Size 52 Matt Black, Frame 780g(excluding metal accessories), Fork 390g , Seatpost 190g Many thanks. David December 20, 2024, 03:45:49 AM |
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Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
I’m definitely intrigued by this frameset but unable to find reviews anywhere. Anyone on here purchased this yet?
December 20, 2024, 10:44:50 AM |
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Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
I’m definitely intrigued by this frameset but unable to find reviews anywhere. Anyone on here purchased this yet? My R088 just got painted and they sent pictures already. I went with a simple UD gloss finish over bare carbon. Frame was weighed without metal hardware (the UDH and FD hanger) and my size 52cm frameset came in at 760g. I'll report back once my frame arrives hopefully within the next few weeks. December 20, 2024, 11:03:00 AM |
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Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
I was assembling the frameset last night and hit my first issue. The seat post provided is about 350-380mm, if running Di2 or (ER9 in my case), the seat post will most likely need to be cut and drilled in order to accommodate the battery+holder depending on your height. Since the seat post is too skinny, the battery is attached at the bottom of the seat post. Unfortunately the seat post will not go all the way down with the battery attached. I'm pretty sure it's the same shape as an SL8 seat post and Specialized sells a shorter 300mm seat post but for more money. I just messaged SPcycle to see if they provide a shorter seat post. The second issue if running ER9/X, is that the external case for the battery holder is too thick to fit into the seat tube of the R088. I found the work-around is to remove the battery holder external casing and then swaddle the battery holder with plastic wrap for protection. I then attached the battery to the Di2 battery seat post clip and taped them together to prevent the battery from falling in. My current dilemma now is if I should cut the seat post myself a few centimeters and drill new holes for the Di2 battery clip? If not I'll have to wait if SPcycle will provide me the shorter seat post. Last option would be to buy a shorter 300mm seat post from another AliEx vendor. I found a vendor selling a 300mm SL8 seat post: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807245692808.html? If you are planning to run either SRAM AXS or Wheeltop, feel free to ignore this whole post!  January 04, 2025, 09:39:31 AM |
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Re: Yishun R1088-D Aero Road
Reviving this thread as I finally managed to build my bike xD My first di2 build with 105 di2, wheelset are Vel RSL2 60/85mm [I bought them for 800 USD with DT Swiss 240 new]. 320mm wide handlebar (360mm at the drop UCI legal), magene power meter, geodid 600 head unit. Total cost around 2500 USD. Frame is obviously Yishun 1088 January 30, 2025, 01:31:27 PM |
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Re: Is an Chinertown build really worth it?
For me choosing parts, reading reviews and researching stuff is part of the fun. Plus building your own bike makes you better at working on bikes. So far i've been able to fix any issue on my bike and know every little detail about it. My Velobuild with Shimano 105, carbon wheels and powermeter crank cost me 2200€. Hard to get a name brand bike with similar stats for this price. But if you want no hassle, no figuring out stuff, no facing issues and perfect after sales support this is not for you. Then i would recommend buying a pre built bike from a reputable seller. February 07, 2025, 03:20:30 PM |
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Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
I went for a really short first test ride yesterday. It was around 25 minutes just flat and zero intensity but the bike felt good so far. There are some really annoying bumps on the path i've ridden and the bike absorbed them pretty well even at 72 psi tire pressure. No rattling, no weird noise, no headset play, no slipping seatpost. Absolutely no issues. The only modification i did after the ride was cutting the fork steerer tube to run a more reasonable amount of spacers and get rid of that chimney. Of course that's just a first impression and doesn't guarantee that there won't be any issues down the line. I have another information regarding the seatpost situation. So i checked the product description again and size 44/49/52 get shipped with a 300mm seatpost and the larger sizes with 380mm seatpost. So theoretically you could just ask them to ship your e.g. 54 frame with a 300mm seatpost and depending on your saddle height you should be able to fit a di2 battery without cutting anything. This obviously has it's limits since running a 58 with a 300mm seatpost might not be safe to use but on a 58 frame the battery probably fits even with the 380mm seatpost. Just wanted to point out that there are two sizes of seatpost available and in your individual situation it might be worth it to ask them to ship a larger frame with a 300mm seatpost. March 02, 2025, 01:52:27 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
I now have put a few hours of riding into the LCR018-D so just want to give everyone the final specs of the bike and a quick initial impression. Specification: Size 54 frameset Raw carbon, gloss finish, laser silver decals (absolutely superb - despite my love of hyper chameleon finishes, this raw carbon is by far my favourite finish). 380/80 Handlebar Inline Seatpost Ultegra 8170 Groupset with titanium bolt upgrades on the groupset and throughout the bike Frames & Gear UDH Direct Mount Hanger CeramicSpeed T47 BB Go-Zone 45mm Carbon Wheelset, 24mm internal, CX Ray Spokes, brass rainbow nipples, GP5000 30mm Tyres, Ridenow TPU tubes Galfer Wave Rotors, Swissstop 34RS brake pads YBN S12 TIC rainbow chain, waxed with Dynamic Wander Wax (soon to be moving to UFO Ultra Endurance Wax) Lightcarbon 3D print saddle and carbon bottle cages Lightcarbon titanium garmin mount Assembly: Putting the bike together was a pleasure - has to go down as the easiest bike I have ever built - and this is my first disc brake bike so that is saying something! Everything is finished to a very high standard, no problem routing any cables - handlebars are easy to route through as well - everything just works. Di2 battery holder in the seatpost is custom made to fit and is a really nice finishing touch. Another feature not really mentioned is the little GoPro mount which attaches to the Garmin mount in where the mount meets the bar - not out front at the actual Garmin faceplate. This is such a great little addition - it allows me to add a light to the bike but keep it nicely tucked in close to the frame - so compact and neat and not something ive seen before, so kudos to LightCarbon for this! Initial Impressions: If there is one word I would use to describe this bike, it would be smooth. It's exactly as I hoped for, and exactly the bike I wanted. Is it as responsive as a TCR? No. Is it as fast as an Aeroad? No. Dont get me wrong, its fun and a pleasure to ride, but im trying to give an objective feel of the actual ride compared to some other bikes. BUT - its smoother than anything else ive ridden, and im willing to bet I might actually be faster over 4-5 hours on this bike than the other 2 listed, because this bike does not beat me up at all. It is so easy on the body that after 2 hours I find myself physically in far better shape than I would be on any of my other race bikes - and thats the key. I bought this bike for endurance, and it's ticking all the boxes - and then some. I went for Ultegra 8170 Di2 and ive never been as blown away by a groupset. I've been using 9150 Di2 on my Cervelo S3 which is very, very good - but this 8170 is ridiculous. Absolutely silent and shifts faster than any groupset ive ever used - even the front shifts feel like a rear shift - so smooth, fast and quiet. I wasn't expecting that much of a difference - but it is a big difference to any groupset ive used and I couldn't recommend highly enough. Ive added the little button "exaggerators" that slip in under the hoods to make the hidden buttons more pronounced (I got them off Aliexpress) - what a difference they make! I can press even with winter gloves and feel the clicks so clearly - a small but massive improvement. Another big motivator for this bike was the shift to disc brakes - I have hand and wrist problems at the minute and needed something to ease the pressure and force going through my hands - especially on wet winter roads. Overall, I am delighted with disc braking. Bleeding the 8170 was so simple as to be a joke - took 5 minutes to do both front and back. Aligning the rotors did keep me busy for half an hour as I wrapped my head around it, but now all set and silent. I was surprised by the gradual nature of the braking - to me it feels much like a very well setup rim brake bike, but the key difference being that it feels the same even in the wet! So this is a huge improvement. Im using Swissstop 34RS pads, so maybe other pads would give a different feel, but I am very happy with how these perform. Another interesting bonus is the lack of external cables. The bike looks so sleek and clean - and to that point, no cables makes cleaning down the bike SO much easier! It is such a well rounded package overall, so smooth, confidence inspiring in its stability, still agile and absolutely silent, which always brings a smile to my face when riding. One point to mention is the handlebars. I love the look of the design, and the sloping shape gives an extra few mm of height to the shifters. However that sloping shape is not great for riding on the tops as it angles your shoulders in towards each other and feels rather cramped. As someone who loves to climb, I can see this being a slight point of annoyance in the future, so I may revisit the bars after a while and think about changing them out. Its a small point, but something worth mentioning. It will be interesting to see when the good weather comes around again what I think of taking my Cervleo S3 out again - the LCR018-D is such a well rounded bike that covers every scenario so well, that I can see it becoming my go-to bike for most rides. Future Plans: There's not much more to do to the bike, but I have a couple of things i'd like to try. 1. A "best" wheel upgrade for the good days. A 50/55 ish deep set of wheels around 1200g to really make the bike shine. The Go Zones are great, and the brass nipples give me all year round confidence, but at 1380g they are a do it all workhorse. Id love a set of all out performance wheels for big days out. I'm trying to decide between DFS Carbon custom build, Serenade 50mm, Aero Raptor 50mm, XM Carbon custom build, or 9Velo - any thoughts here much appreciated! 2. A second fork. I have my current fork cut with a couple of extra spacers for maximum comfort, I'd love to get another one and cut it slammed for better aero performance on fast days. Its not that big a deal to switch the fork out, so currently debating the cost if an extra fork and an extra caliper. Sorry for the rambling, hope this is of some use to users on the forum. Anything else you'd like to know about the bike, just reach out and I'd be glad to help. 
November 14, 2025, 03:28:54 AM |
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Re: LightCarbon Frames and Wheels
Welcome to the forum. There's actually a 76 page dedicated thread here regarding LCR017-D. You can find a lot of reviews there, from issues to ride reports. You may use the search function at the upper right of this website. Enjoy your stay! November 29, 2025, 01:11:53 PM |
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Re: LightCarbon Frames and Wheels
Hello & Welcome  There is plenty of info about LC right below your posting. You can do better  In German we have this saying: Since when does the bone come to the dog? If there is anything you can’t find in the respective threads, ask for it and people will help you. November 29, 2025, 01:13:40 PM |
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