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The recent SPCycle G028.

Edit:  Many that use their gravel bikes for bike camping or competitive bikepacking  rides, still use large seat post bags.  I use dropper posts on most of my bikes, so I prefer rear racks. I favor using rear thru axles like "Old Man Mountain rack" thru axles.  For rough difficult bike packing trips, I use my SPCyle M05 hardtail.  It is much more comfortable on the rough stuff than a gravel bike geometry.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: new iGS800 Bike GPS Computer
« on: September 06, 2026, 09:51:29 AM »
Geeze. Talk about side bar discussions...    After posting my problem, I wrote to IGSports.  No answer yet.  I figure it is the weekend there.   In the mean time,  2 things.   1. I searched my problem and the AI response stated to try a hard reset, (which I tried many times.),  or let the battery run down and try to start it again. 
For grins this morning, I held the power on button down, and after 6 seconds, the unit turned on.   -like nothing had happened.  The battery shows about 80%. +, there was no hard reset, and all my history and routes are still there

The AI response stated that this is a common problem that has been reported. 

Now you guys can go back to discussing your problems with the 630s model.

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- Could you purchase a new fork?
- There are fork tube extenders , but they add weight and likely don't work with new cable routing systems.

A new fork might be easiest in the long run, versus hoping to find a one-off integrated handlebar.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: new iGS800 Bike GPS Computer
« on: September 04, 2026, 03:56:10 PM »
I have a problem with my IGS800.  After my latest multi day bike packing ride, my the battery was at 35 %.  On my drive home,  I plugged the bike computer into a regular 2 Amp charger.  When it was charged to 100% I unplugged it.   After 10 minutes, I noticed that the charge screen had not disappeared.  I pushed the power button and the computer wouldn't turn on.  Then I tried all buttons. NOTHING!The battery charge screen has been on for hours now showing 100%.   Thoughts? Anyone else have a similar problem?

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Race Face carbon crank's design are based on using different length spindles to be compatible with different width BB shell widths.   There are so many BB standards and frame shell widths that different length spindles are needed.

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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / Re: Light Cycling
« on: August 30, 2026, 07:43:23 AM »
I made contact with Jack from Mondince just to double check Light Cycling legitimacy and he advised me that it is their sister company, so I went to order one of their frames.

I have just received the frame I ordered (image on a previous post and see below) from Daniel at light Cycling and I have had a very good experience!

Pro's:
1. Good, regular clear contact - honestly, he replied much quicker than I could even reply back sometimes!
2. Custom paint job - see the photo, looks incredible!
3. Quick delivery (~approx 2 weeks) and no additional hidden import taxes/fees - was all included in the price Daniel quoted me. Packaging all very solid as well from the photos...



Welcome to the forum. When you get a chance, please introduce yourself.   These days, when I see an image posted of a beautiful, perfect frame, with numerous names dropped,  I am often skeptical when it is a first post. 
Perhaps, it is just me being paranoid.  Apologies in advance that I am skeptical.


https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,2.msg49338.html#msg49338

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In theory, they could work.  The problem area could be with the spindle's  splines that mate with the crank arms. Are the machined splines, aka. (Wave taper interface) machined exactly to the SRAM standard?  It is possible that visually they look similar, but due to SRAM patents, they have made slight changes, and might not properly fit in a true DUB or GRX based crank am.   Crank arms could come lose, or get stuck on.
Specifically ask the seller if their spindle is 100% interchangeable with SRAM DUB or GRX

Also confirm if the axle lengths of 121, 125, and 129 are measured end-to-end, or outside-to-outside of the bearing surfaces.

I have been looking for 30mm diameter spindles that fit Race Face Cinch cranks since their prices doubled this year for OEM Race Face Spindles.



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29+ & 27+ / Re: 32” MTB frames or wheelsets yet?
« on: August 12, 2026, 02:04:50 PM »
I discovered today that Waltly has entered the 32er market.  They state they have developed their own 32er carbon fork, and offer 32er wheelsets.

I made an inquiry, and hopefully they will quickly get back to me.

Here is the link.

https://www.waltlyti.com/product/61.html

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29+ & 27+ / Re: Custom 32er steel frame build
« on: August 12, 2026, 01:39:01 PM »
I have a question.  Have any of you thought about having Waltley fabricate a custom 32er TI frame?  Once someone gets a frame geometry they like, this might be a cost effective approach for a mid weight frame.  I have contacted Waltly about their 32er TI frame and its price.   (They have designed and fabricated a carbon fork.)   The attached link shows their 32er frame geometry.

https://www.waltlyti.com/product/61.html

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29er / Re: Meinier XC hardtail Frame Boost 148x 12 T47 BB
« on: August 09, 2026, 05:02:34 PM »
Hi guys,

Anyone found a frame bag that can fit? Or has someone got a custom frame bag made to fit in the upper space around the bottles or the entire triangle?

I  gave up on trying to find a frame bag that fit my Spcycle M05 frame and didn't want to pay $$$ for a custom bag.

I looked at a few MYOG sites and watched a few videos on sewing up my own frame bag.  If you have average sewing skills, sewing one up on your own is a piece of cake. (4 hour job + study time) I have successfully sewn up 3 different frame bags for my Bikepacking rigs over the past few years.   

You will end up with a very small frame bag if you leave space for water bottles.   Instead, migrate to soft insulated stem side water bottle bags to hold your main water bottles.  For bike camping, you will find that having a top tube bag, (Bento-box) will become your primary storage to access items that you want quick access to, then your frame bag will become your second level quick access.   

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how much weight do you save on the er one using these axles?
You too can save about 30 grams/1 oz by spending $200 for these axles...

That's about $6.66 USD per gram in weight savings.   It would be far less expensive to stop drinking a beer now and again, and lose the weight off of your body.
OTOH,  if your body mass index is already optimized and you have less than 5% body fat, then spending $200 to save an ounce is a great deal...

Just saying...

Edit:  Looking at TI axles for sale on Aliexpress, one reasonable priced listing for TI through axles, the TI axles they are selling weigh more than stock Aluminum axles.   https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808530370099.html

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I've been using a PNW Coastal dropper on my Gravel bike for over 4 years.   I am so glad I let myself suffer the "over 1lb." bike weight increase.    I can descend so much faster than my fixed post riding buddies on the rough gravel roads and trails we frequent.    I have droppers on all of my 29ers: hardtail, bikepacker, and FS bike.

I just ordered this dropper for my pending SPCycle G028 build.   https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256812033342849.html  It sure is a heavy sucker, but I want to see how a wireless dropper works.

I would never purchase a gravel frame that doesn't have a round seat post.

OTOH,  one has to consider that the majority of "Gravel bike" riders do not get to enjoy long steep climbs, and sketchy 8+ mile steep descents one experiences in the Pacific North West states, when you are lucky enough to live in rural places, versus riders that live in the Asphalt jungles.

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29er / Re: Spcycle Super Light 29er Hardtail MTB Frame M038
« on: August 06, 2026, 12:51:02 PM »
I asked for the price with tax free shipping to Europe and that was the figure they told me. Also, according to their website, all their frame (+fork where it applies) prices include tax free shipping to Europe and USA…

Lucky for buyers in Europe!  These days... Like our gov'ment, our corporations, our shipping companies, our businesses, everyone is trying to suck every last penny they can from consumers.

PS, since the price you quoted was in USD, I figured you were a US based customer.

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  • I paid 40euros for costumes, 30 for taxes and 10 for processing fee, this was a bit anoyying but OK


Yeah, here in the states, Halloween costumes are already for sale in the stores.  Great to see that you thought ahead and purchased your costumes so early.    ;D

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29er / Re: Spcycle Super Light 29er Hardtail MTB Frame M038
« on: August 06, 2026, 08:14:53 AM »
To the US,  I have never purchased, or seen listed, a SPcycle frame listed that doesn't charge $170+- in shipping charges.   Frames with fork, typically have been priced  between $500 and $600, and frames without forks priced between $400 and $500. 

Just saying...

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