21/28 mm or 23/30mm (internal/external), 50mm deep, 54t ratchet, disc, + ceramic upgrade for $32.

Total rn is $382 or $424 (USD) for ceramic, free shipping: here

I purchased the mid-tier wheelset (from what I could identify, there appear to be three versions on AliExpress: the lightest at roughly 15xx g, the mid-tier version I chose, and a top-tier model with carbon spokes). (Advertised with the base of 1280g.)
Through CSC's website, the mid-tier option can be ordered with ceramic bearings for an additional $40. It also includes the slightly more refined Pillar Aero PSR Wing20 spokes, rather than the standard PSR Triple spokes typically listed on AliExpress, and the overall price appears to be lower through CSC.

I completed a group ride today, and the wheels performed very well from my perspective. My experience with higher-end wheelsets is limited (primarily Mavic Ksyrium SL SSC), but compared to those, these feel noticeably faster. The thin spokes show a small amount of flex under braking, yet aside from that they remain impressively true and structurally solid.

I made the mistake of buying the 21/28mm (internal external) variant, if I were you, I would go for the 23/30mm to future proof any wider tyre setup. Currently using 28mm gp5k str (made the mistake of buying tubeless tires lmfao) with TPUs, and they measure to be 1.5ish mm wider than the wheel at 75 psi. Not geekin out over the specific psi/tyre/wheel setup for optimal aero, but its honestly pretty flush

The wheelset weighs 1350 g bare, with roughly another 20 g added for the rim tape I installed. Overall, that is a respectable result for a $400 wheelset. (Possibly the best value that money can buy atm)

Looks like Christmas came early!! Just a few problems left to sort, aber der Fahrrad ist zu schnell!! Damn this is just a completely different animal

Quote from: jonathanf2 on March 02, 2026, 12:31:24 PM
This is the vendor you bought from correct?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256810347349950.html

I'm wondering if they applied additional sheeting to achieve that CF weave pattern under the gloss coating? There's some mention of a sheet winding method in the description. That could account for additional weight over the base unpainted frameset.

Yes, that is the listing. Could be the case, but the internals reflect the same weave pattern

Quote from: HarryFunmaker on March 03, 2026, 09:35:25 AM
How much of the hardware did you leave on? Your picture shows the FD hanger and some bottle cage bolts, which they would not have included in the claimed weight. But either way, even if you left on the seatpost clamp, UDH, and everything, that paint job does seem to have added quite a bit of extra weight.

Took everything off (including front derailleur hanger) weight came to 940gs

Quote from: jonathanf2 on February 23, 2026, 03:13:47 PM
Was it 1044g frameset only with alloy hardware? That's more than 250g more than my glossy 52cm raw carbon frame! Your paint job looks way cool though! 

Yeah, a tragic day for me lmao. Not sure how this identical product varied so much! Avoid this seller for now...

Quote from: Lotnik on February 23, 2026, 04:23:40 AM
How did you oreder this type of paint? I can't see options like yours on the page o Ali.

I personally had to contact the seller through WhatsApp and subsequently explain to him the color profile I wanted.

Quote from: carbonMad on February 23, 2026, 03:20:33 AM
The holo paintjob on the seatpost and handebar is a genius idea

Thanks, wanted to go for something different! Its truly mesmerizing to look at considering it such an unconventional look

Update - Frame arrived after ordering in December 13. Took long because of paint job and payment etc. Here is the initial frame (Seller - Syrak) Stay posted for a full length build video!!

My frame did not come with the rubber grommet that sits over the seat post clamp, as well as the di2 battery mount. The chain stay seems to be relatively straight in comparison to other posts, but has a slight deviation as pictured below.
Also the 52cm frame weighs in at a hefty frickin 1044gs or something, which is unfortunate :/ But at least I got the paint job!! (I reckon for the best weight just order matte on spcycle)

Hello old heads and uncs,

Finally pulled the trigger since eyeing this frame back at launch. Here is a sneak peak of the frame from the manufacturer, bought it on ali from a seller called "Syrak" after finding it to be the most competitive price for what seems to be the exact frame as the r088.

Paid $710 in total for everything, and even negotiated for the custom glitter coloured paint job.
I figured I would post in this thread since scrolling on Ali, I found 2 other listings for the exact same frame (different retailer) - though, this one seems marginally heavier than the spycycle listing at 825g (52cm)

hopefully we will see it arrive in a week, and I plan to build it in ultegra di2 with some kore wheelsets (ali)

im a d1 hater and I wll discriminate those who don't throw their money at sram or shimano... if ur not on team red/blue ur a brokie hahaha lmao >

you mention this OEM supplier for dirt cheap, but where is the contact?? where do I go to buy it

Never mind that is just misleading- the image of the fork does not reveal any holes where the cable comes out of. Praying to god I can fit an integrated handlebar..