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Re: Spcycle R065 700C Full Carbon AERO Road Disc Brake Frameset
Anybody take a chance on this frameset? Might order one and see how it goes. Wondering if they offer a direct mount derailleur hanger and custom paint to make it more enticing. @spcycleDear All: March 21, 2024, 07:09:48 AM |
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Re: Spcycle R065 700C Full Carbon AERO Road Disc Brake Frameset
Ordered a frameset with handlebar, size M in a darkblue metallic paint which I'm eagerly awaiting delivery on. Will build it up with Elite Wheels Drive 50mm, Dura Ace 12sp and Favero Assiomas Duo. Fingers crossed it will come in around 7.6-7.8 kg with pedals, bottle cages and garmin mount. Was contemplating going deeper on the wheels just for the aeeeeeeero look  but settled on the 50mm as I have on most of my bikes. Live in a windy area with rolling terrain but no major climbs in terms of length. May 18, 2024, 04:14:50 AM |
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Re: Spcycle R065 700C Full Carbon AERO Road Disc Brake Frameset
I'm sooo close to pulling the trigger and getting this ordered. Any idea on the wait time with the custom paint option?? Ordered 27th of April and got the notification that it was shipped on the 8th of May. May 19, 2024, 01:46:07 PM |
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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 |
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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 |
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Re: the new Van Rysel RCR-F
Sure, I guess Decathlon are now just harvesting the fruits of their labor. But as far as I'm concerned, there's now nothing distinguishing them anymore from the likes of Specialized and Trek. It's just another 10k bike now. Arguably from a less "desirable" brand. Not that I care. But even with all the pro peloton credibility they got now, I don't think they're quite up there with the big boys from a brand image point of view. What set them apart were interesting and competitive bikes at a good price point. Those are still there. I just don't quite see the point of a Van Rysel at the SWORKS price point. But maybe there are people willing to buy this.
March 31, 2025, 02:30:51 AM |
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Re: Tagoola wheel
We have taken note of the wheel issue discussed in the forum and have confirmed a structural defect in the product. To resolve this issue, we have officially recalled the original equipment wheelset through our European distributor. Simultaneously, we have directly contacted the user Superudy and offered him a carbon fiber spoked wheelset as an alternative, which Superudy has accepted. The replacement will be completed soon. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Product safety and customer satisfaction are always Tagoola's top priorities. We are committed to continuously improving our products and services. Thank you for your trust and understanding. January 27, 2026, 08:52:50 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
So, I'm finally done 😄 And yes, I've gone in a completely different direction than everyone else I've seen so far 😉 -LightCarbon LCR-018 frame, size 50, raw carbon matte finish -LightCarbon HBR17 handlebars, 380/90mm -XMCS 50/36/28 wheelset with Sapim CX-Ray spokes and In-House hubs -Schwalbe G-One R Pro tires, 45mm front and 40mm rear, tubeless mounted with Orange Seal Endurance Sealant -SRAM Rival XPLR derailleur, brakes, grips, cassette, and chain -SRAM bottom bracket DUB Wide T47 / 85.5 -SRAM Red Dub Wide crankset, 165mm, with Raketa Components 46t chainring -Chaser Ultra Light brake rotors, 160mm/140mm, with Absolute Black Center Lock rings -Ryet Ultimate Carbon saddle -Wolf Tooth LoneWolf Aero Chainguide from Rose BACKROAD FF -Wolf Tooth del Gravel Pedals -Elite Leggero Carbon Bottle Cage -SYNCROS Handlebar Tape RC Dark Grey The bike weighs 7.83 kg as pictured, complete with pedals, bottle cages, and tubeless sealant 😎 February 01, 2026, 01:36:45 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
Since somebody was asking how rainbow colored white would like. Today i got the pictures
April 07, 2026, 12:58:27 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
After a bit more than 3 months, I received my new LCR018-D today. Order Process 26.01.26 - Order placed, size 50 with 380x100 handlebar (estimated shipping mid-March) 04.03.26 - Asked for an update → Frame still waiting for painting 19.03.26 - Asked again for an update → Was told there would be a 25-day delay because of my "special" paint job, which can only be done by one team 14.04.26 - Asked again for an update → Received pictures of the finished frame 15.04.26 - Frame was shipped 22.04.26 - Received my DPD tracking number (after asking again) 04.05.26 - Delivered to me (Germany)
All in all, the process was an okay experience—not good, not bad. There is definitely room for improvement, especially since the communicated lead times seem unrealistic. Packaging & Delivery Packaging was amazing—I've never received a bike so well protected! Delivery took about 2.5 weeks, which is within the estimated range for shipping to Germany. However, it was a surprise, as my DPD tracking still shows the package in transit. It seems it got a new tracking number once it arrived in Europe (although even the new tracking number doesn't show that it was delivered today)  I'm not sure if LC could have done anything about this (not sure if they were informed about the new tracking number), but I think it's worth mentioning. Frame Impression The frame feels and looks excellent. The visible carbon surfaces inside seem very smooth. The storage lid feels premium and not as bad as you might expect from reading this thread (however, I cannot confirm or deny how it behaves on the road yet). The lever has a satisfying click when you close it completely (maybe some people didn’t fully close it?). Paintjob I decided to go for deep ocean blue with glittering gold decals. This combination had the potential to look amazing, but if done wrong or if the colors were off, it could also look bad. I was positively surprised when I first saw the frame. The combination looks perfect—the glittering gold is slightly on the yellow side with very fine glitter (see my attached pictures). You can only see the glitter when looking closely; it's not "too much" in my opinion (feared it could be). Very happy with my decision. The quality of the paint job looks very good as well. There is some minor overspray at the fork caliper mounts, but nothing to worry about. What's coming next Today I coated the frame and fork with ceramic coating (Dynamic Secret Surface) and will build it the next day (main specs: Shimano 105 Di2, Elitewheels Edge 3.0, Continental GP5000 STR 32mm, Magene P515 power meter). As this is my first road bike (after MTB and gravel), I'm really excited to test it as soon as possible
May 04, 2026, 01:09:58 PM |
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