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29er / Re: Spcycle 2024 New M868 Downcountry Full Suspension Frame
« on: March 23, 2026, 12:53:08 PM »
Quote from: alfiomotrambo on March 23, 2026, 04:31:17 AM
Sorry, I'm a bit of a noob. What do you think of these front forks https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005005121945934.html? Are they good for this frame?

Sorry, don't have any info or thoughts on that specific fork.
But I think I would rather go for an used one from a known brand if I was on a budget.

And make sure you buy a fork with the proper axle for the wheels you are going to use.
The link refers to a fork with the older quick release axle. Not thru axle that are more common nowadays. If you buy a wheelset with the boost rear axle you usually get a thru axle for the front as well. And the fork you link to will not fit that type of wheels/hubs.

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29er / Re: Spcycle 2024 New M868 Downcountry Full Suspension Frame
« on: March 23, 2026, 04:44:12 AM »
Quote from: niklass on March 23, 2026, 03:23:36 AM
Not yet changed, but yesterday I replaced the rear brake hose (nothing to do with the frame) so i pulled the lower linkage apart. And realized that the bearings is totally stuck. So no movement at all. So these needs to be replaced. Will change all others bearings when i am on it.

do anyoine now the specs of the beraings?

I got my answer iin under an hour from SPcycle :)
24*15*5mm 2pcs
21*12*5mm 6pcs

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29er / Re: Spcycle 2024 New M868 Downcountry Full Suspension Frame
« on: March 23, 2026, 03:23:36 AM »
Quote from: Panczo on March 23, 2026, 02:08:41 AM
Hello.
Have you replaced the suspension bearings on your bikes, or are you still using the original ones?

Not yet changed, but yesterday I replaced the rear brake hose (nothing to do with the frame) so i pulled the lower linkage apart. And realized that the bearings is totally stuck. So no movement at all. So these needs to be replaced. Will change all others bearings when i am on it.

do anyoine now the specs of the beraings?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Meroca wireless dropper post
« on: March 20, 2026, 02:49:28 AM »
With some workouts under the belt yhis dropper feels really nice so far. Quick action and no play. It has been ridden i really wet and muddy conditions only and has handled that and the clenaning as well.
Only thing i did was to unscrew the "topcap" on the lower part and grease it up a bit. Felt a bit dry out of the box.

Will give a longterm review after summer


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Component Deals & Selection / Meroca wireless dropper post
« on: March 06, 2026, 12:42:12 PM »
I have just recieved my new dropper post from Meroca. It's their wireless version for 31,6mm with 125mm travel for a XC bike.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005010614841619.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.1a131b750ZmnwK&algo_pvid=81d2e7c9-7254-4ce7-bb0c-1401db534da0&algo_exp_id=81d2e7c9-7254-4ce7-bb0c-1401db534da0-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%221%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22search%22%7D&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21SEK%213934.01%213029.18%21%21%212874.90%212213.67%21%40211b876717728222133855384eeded%2112000052978162765%21sea%21SE%21904799209%21X%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29919%3Bd%3Aa558cc60%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895&curPageLogUid=MWn0xy7Wmib8&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A1005010614841619%7C_p_origin_prod%3A

It weighs in at 646g (604g for a Reverb AXS with the same spec) which feels ok. Having a bike with internal cable routing thru the headset made the choiche to try out a wireless dropper easy :)
It took about 2 minutes to install and seems to be working fine out of the box. Will give a more detailed review later on when I have some more mileage on it.

Anybody else with any experience from this post?

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29er / Re: Spcycle 2024 New M868 Downcountry Full Suspension Frame
« on: February 19, 2026, 11:58:19 AM »
Quote from: easyriderZO6 on February 15, 2026, 09:53:24 AM
looking good these last few white builds!i am considering this frame with the epic evo clone. As this one looks more reliable.

Any long term reviews?  I wonder how this frame will do in the tech stuff trail , not just XC

I have only ridden about 400km during the fall before the snow and the cold came. But so far so good. I am really happy with how it performs on the rough stuff. I haven't dialed the rear shock settings fully yet. And it has not even been ridden in the correct geo, since I had a 100mm travelk fork from start.
I am coming from the DH and Enduro side so I ride the bike fairly hard on descents. There are no really big descents where I live at the moment but I think it feels pretty solid on the tech. The leverage ratio on a bike like this with pedal effecieny in mind (I hope) will of course be a bit more "bumpy" than a more trail oriented bike. I think I will get an even better feel for the bike once the dropper post is in place. Always weird to ride fast downhill with that high seatpost :)



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29er / Re: Spcycle 2024 New M868 Downcountry Full Suspension Frame
« on: February 19, 2026, 11:44:25 AM »
Quote from: nallen on February 17, 2026, 10:03:45 AM
I removed everything I could to get a "just frame" weight, that might account for the difference.

Which handlebar is that?  The spcycle one or something different?


Ah, get it. I weighed mine with the Axle and hanger and shock hardware. Makes sense.

The handlebar is a Syncros bar/stem combo 70mm/ -10 degrees. I am pretty happy with that. The C- clip is also Syncros and made for that stem so I have "holes on both sides instead of only in the front. But I only have the brake hose going thru the frame. I don't have any cable for the lockout of the shock.
And I have ordered a wireless dropper so I won't have to pull everything apart again. Weight penalty yes,  but I am ok with that. The Dropper weighs 688g with 150mm of travel.

According to my spreadsheet the bike is 11,52 kg with this setup which I think is ok for a XL bike. The fork is a bit heavy since it a regular 34 and not a Stepcast, but I bought it at a to good to pass price :)
I can save some weight by changing tires when these wear out. The ones on the bike are clincher tires weighing almost 900g each. So should drop the weight by atleast 200-300 with lightweight tires.






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29er / Re: Spcycle 2024 New M868 Downcountry Full Suspension Frame
« on: February 05, 2026, 06:02:55 AM »
Quote from: nallen on January 13, 2026, 01:37:00 PM

Everything appears in order, after removing the plastic spacer for the rear shock I weighed it at 1785 g.
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Interesting to see that the same frame differs alomost 200g in weight :) My XL weighed 1950g or something close to that.

It recently got a small upgrade. New fork, a Fox Factory 34 in 120mm travel instead of the super weird setup with the SID Ultimate SL in 100mm i used at first :) Feels a bit more balanced now, haha.

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29er / Re: Spcycle 2024 New M868 Downcountry Full Suspension Frame
« on: November 27, 2025, 11:11:11 AM »
Quote from: Panczo on November 21, 2025, 04:45:40 AM
Hey, tell me what headset and handlebars you have on your bike. I bought the frame and should receive it in December, and I'm gathering the remaining parts.

I use a standard 52mm headset with the Syncros onepice bar/stem combo. Works really well for me:) I have about 400km on the bike now and i am very happy so far

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29er / Re: Spcycle 2024 New M868 Downcountry Full Suspension Frame
« on: October 20, 2025, 08:40:04 AM »
Quote from: basy on October 14, 2025, 01:58:10 AM
Nice bike.
I have some wuestions regarding the geometry. What is your saddle height? And do you also know your reach as we can see it on the pictures?

Thanks

Thanks!

My saddle height is 79cm. And the reach with this (not correct travel of 100mm) fork is around 505mm. With the correct travel fork it is 496mm. Or are you reffering to the saddle-bar measurement?

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29er / Re: What is the OEM of this frame?
« on: October 06, 2025, 11:22:33 AM »
Quote from: epifas87 on October 06, 2025, 09:38:51 AM
https://tswbike.com/p/959/full-quest-red-devil-deore-200  (sorry for manufacter pictures, the ones I have on my phone are a lot worse in showing the details)
I have this frame and I'm curious to find who actually makes it!
From the topics I've been reading, it looks like a lot of frames, but none have all the design/features this TSW has.. So I'm hoping to use some of your knowledge to solve this doubt!

Looks a lot like a Hongfu FM138. Check the Geocharts and you will know :)

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29er / Re: Spcycle 2024 New M868 Downcountry Full Suspension Frame
« on: October 05, 2025, 11:06:09 AM »
Maiden voyage done today on wet slippery autumn trails. First impression is really good. Snappy feel and way faster over rocks and roots than the hardtail.
Suspension tuning needs some work thou. And looking forward to changing fork. Feels a bit weird to ride 120mm rear and 100mm front :)

My XL frame painted weighed 1950g without Axle but with mounting hardware. Easy buildup. Only crux is getting the Rear brake hose from swingarm to frame. But sorted pretty easily without removing swingarm.
The paintjob is okay at best. I (for some unclear reason) order a matte white which is pretty stupid. But an hour later and some polish compound and a polisher the finish is now gloss white. So cleaning was easy :)

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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: October 05, 2025, 10:55:49 AM »
Quote from: gas0fa on October 05, 2025, 10:40:30 AM
Hello Niklass. You should speak to the sales representative so they can send you the correct pins. They don't look as aesthetically pleasing, but I haven't had any problems with the shock absorber looseness since.

Sorry, not my pictures :) I think this message should go too Specialf right?
I don´t own this frame:)

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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: October 02, 2025, 01:17:12 PM »
Quote from: Specialf. on October 02, 2025, 05:38:42 AM
Good morning, regarding the frame mounting pin, I'm still having issues with play in the shock absorber bushing. Tantan supplied me with two pins, but they measure 7.85mm, whereas the bushing's internal diameter is precisely 8mm. I can't find a pin with a precise 8mm diameter, so there's still the play issue. I'm currently experimenting with this solution. I weighed some 0.10mm thick brass foil and inserted it between the pin and the bushing. Since it's a frictionless material, it should work; the play seems to be gone when I move it by hand. I'll let you know when I mount it on the frame.





We used to use pieces of an empty aluminumcan on our downhillbikes back in the days when i was younger to remedy the play in the bushings.
Worked surprisingly well :) Brass seems like a better idea

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29er / Re: Spcycle 2024 New M868 Downcountry Full Suspension Frame
« on: September 30, 2025, 02:31:22 PM »
Now its built. Missing some bits but atleast you get a rough idea on what I am planning :)

Will be changing the fork during winter but i wanted to just get it built up. Hopefully, maiden voyage can come this weekend

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