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Messages - Marcello Casati

#1
I could buy a Santa Cruz Stigmata with a crashed fork and I am searching for a new fork
Axle-to-crown: 430 mm
Offset: 45 mm
Does anybody know a stiff carbon fork with this spec?
#2
I would also suggest the BXT SL-115.

Round seatpost, option for 0 mm setback
No pressfit BB
Nice paintjobs
Nice price

I had one, but the frame was too small for me and I will order a new one in size L.

I have also a frame from SPCycle - M05 and the quality is fair for the price.
#3
I don't know about Balugoe MTB bars, but I use a Dodici bar, which was also cheap and works perfect on my hardtail.
#4
Very nice build and I thick you hit the sweet spot.

Do you know if they sell on request also handlebars with longer stems than 100 mm?
#5
I use carbon handlebars and saddles from Balugoe on different road bikes since 6 years.
Very cheap, rather light and absolutely no issues.

I would buy again
#6
29er / Re: Build thread Spcycle M05
May 29, 2026, 02:55:13 PM
The tire clearance is about 7 mm with a Maxxis Rekon Race 29 x 2.35"
I could fix the issue with the headset. I had to put washers of 2 mm under the cap. Now anything is fine.
#7
29er / Re: Build thread Spcycle M05
May 28, 2026, 07:43:02 AM
Thanks for the heads-up.
Next try
#8
29er / Re: Build thread Spcycle M05
May 27, 2026, 01:27:33 PM
I finished the build and today was the first ride.
Anything was fine and the build was straight forward, but today I remarked, that the handlebar doesn't turn smooth. I made a mistake at the installation of the headset bearing and it doesn't work how it should. But I think this is my mistake. If anyone knows how to - help is appreciated.
I am happy with the frame. The quality of the paint is fine.
#9
29er / Re: lightweight xc hardtail from
April 15, 2026, 04:09:58 AM
I have started a build thread about the spcycle M05, but I am waiting for some tools.
Until now, the frame looks very well done and the weight in size M is about 1'000 gr including the screws for the bottle cages.
#10
29er / Build thread Spcycle M05
April 01, 2026, 12:12:02 PM
I have learnt a lot in this forum, so I decided to write a build thread for my new build, because there is little information about this frame. Please excuse my poor English
I was hesitating, if I should build a gravel bike or a hardtail; then I decided to build a hardtail. I already own a fully (Scott Genius) and different road bikes (e.g. BXT SL 115).

My checklist was:

less than CHF 2'000.- (appr. € 1'800.-)
around 10 kg
threaded bb
no cables through the headset
compatible for dropper post
modern geometry
mixture of used an new parts

I bought second hand, but in very good condition:
Shimano XTR groupset (1x12)
Crankbrothers highline 11 dropper post
Rockshox Reba RL solo air 100 mm travel

The wheeels are new from Carl'Z: XC Master. Carbon Rim, DT Swiss 350 hubs
Most other parts (saddle, handlebar, stem) are from AliX.
I will post a full list of parts incl weight and costs

The frame is a Spcycle M05 in transparent orange, size M.

Today the frame arrived after about 4 weeks since order.

First impressions:
Really light (1'0004 gr incl. screws for bottle holder)
Clean (bb-area, steerer tube)
Rather good paint quality except of the left dropout (last photo)

I have some questions:
Do I need rubber plugs at the hole, where the cables are led into the frame?
Where should I place the cable for the dropper post? Above or below of the bottom bracket?

Thanks for your help.
To be continued  ;)
#11
29er / Re: best value 29er carbon wheels
March 07, 2026, 01:06:11 PM
This recommondation is only useful for Europeen citizens :)

I was looking for wheels for my new hardtail SPcycle M05.
My rough specification was: Boost, carbon, centerlock, DT Swiss ratchet style hubs, < 1'400 gr., < € 600.-, inner width 30 mm. XC-style...
I checked Elitewheels, but the Edge has a maximum inner width of 27 mm.
I didn't trust Serenade wheels, because  they are just a reseller and I found not enough good reviews for MTB wheels

Then I found these wheels on a German website:
https://www.carl-z.de/produkt/xc-master/
I chose DT Swiss 350 hubs and then I get  very good wheels  for a nice price (€ 599.-).

I know the reviews for carl-z on the internet. The shop is not fast and communication was difficult.
But I have wheels from this shop on my Scott Genius since 7 years and on one of my race bikes since 3 years. Without any problem.

Stefan - the owner of the shop - will be astonished about the trafic on his website 8)
#12
Good day everybody
I am reading in this forum since a few months and have learnt a lot - thanks to the friendly culture
I did road racing when I was younger. Now I am 62 years old and still going strong  ;). Living in Switzerland, please excuse my English

Nowadays I own different bikes
Road bike for winter training, which I bought used: full carbon, Ultegra 11-sp, Di2
Road bike for sunny days: Felt FR1. I built this up myself. Also full carbon, Ultegra 11-sp. Di2
MTB: Scott Genius 910 with Sram GX AXS

Inspired by Chinertown, building myself:
Road bike BXT SL-115 full carbon, Ultegra 11-sp, Di2. Elite ENT, many parts from Ali. I was sharing this build on Chinertown
I try to sell BXT custom built road bikes on different platforms (similiar to ebay) in Switzerland, but until now, there is no interest at all
Hardtail MTB: I recently bought an SPcycle M05 which I will build with Shimano XT. I will share my experience about that.
#13
29er / Re: XC hardtail for 2026
March 05, 2026, 09:23:31 AM
I ordered on Aliexpress at "official SPcycle store". This was cheaper than at the online store of SPcycle
The delivery to Switzerland was CHF 94 
The frame was CHF 254 (€ 230.-). I found some coupon codes  ;D
The headset and the expander are included
#14
29er / Re: XC hardtail for 2026
March 05, 2026, 12:56:00 AM
Thanks a lot for the recommondations.
I have ordered yesterday an M05 and paid CHF 350.- (approx. € 320.-) including headset.
I observed the Elite wheels have no special discount now. It's hard to get some transparency over all types of wheels. Maybe I go with Serenade this time.
From Ali I will buy Balugoe saddle, Kalloy Uno, Dodici stem.
For the rest, I buy used parts in the next weeks (Shimano XT, dropper post Crankbrothers Highline). Most difficult is finding a good fork for a nice price
#15
29er / Re: XC hardtail for 2026
March 03, 2026, 09:53:00 AM
Thanks a lot. That's what I was looking for!