Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame

[Ultramic]

Just finished up building on this frame as well. It will be mainly used for commuting so it has a r7100 12 speed mechanical groupset on it but can be used for gravel with a change of tyres and maybe a GRX RD.

[lantz]

Some better photos of the "final build" - although I'm planning to overhaul the drivetrain a bit - adopting a 38t oval offset chainring and a 11-50 cassette - both in transit.

[kubackje]

Just finished up building on this frame as well. It will be mainly used for commuting so it has a r7100 12 speed mechanical groupset on it but can be used for gravel with a change of tyres and maybe a GRX RD.

Great build! No need for changing Rd imo. I was using r7000 for gravel for 4 years and it was rock solid. On 2x and 1x with 11-42 in the back (no mods needed)

[fhold]

Another question about sizing. I'm 177cm 73kg and would choose size M of this frame.

Looking at bike-stats this gives me a similar sizing as my current commuter a Trek Domane AL2.

https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=632176549533910022b2d19f,6492e3b89cb6b70021b823ec,

Any thoughts/ comments/ objections?

Thanks in advance, I'll plan to pull the trigger on the frame on the weekend 

[Ludo]

183-74, I went with the M too based on recommendations here as I have no road bike/gravel experience…

[hsaus]

I'm 175cm and went with size S, as it enabled me to very closely match the touch points on my previous endurance bike. I run it with a 110mm stem and an offset seatpost.

[jonathanf2]

I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on this frame for the upcoming 11.11 sale. I'm about 173-174cm and the geometry chart seems like the small should fit. My only concern is the 556mm stack height on the frame. My other frames are between the 530-540mm mark. The stack of the XS seems more in-line with my other bikes, but the S seems to fit all my other measurements. Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks!

[hsaus]

I'm 175cm and chose size S as the touch points were supposed to be a close match to my VeloBuild 066 size S endurance frame, with identical stack: https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=65d910dc257cb4001beb4fe2,632176549533910022b2d19e,

I run it with the headset cover (10mm high) and one 10mm spacer below the stem. The stem is a 110mm -7 degree Uno stem, and I have compact short reach handlebars.

Curiously, a quick measurement I took before travelling had the saddle to bar distance a bit longer than my VB066, which surprised me, as they are set up very similarly. I'll take some additional measurements when I return to see if I just made a mistake, or if the geometry chart is perhaps slightly off.

In any case, the setup so far works well for me as an "all-road" bike for rough paved roads, but it's by no means aggressive. I don't race, and the lowest stack bike I have is 545mm.

[jonathanf2]

I'm 175cm and chose size S as the touch points were supposed to be a close match to my VeloBuild 066 size S endurance frame, with identical stack: https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=65d910dc257cb4001beb4fe2,632176549533910022b2d19e,

I run it with the headset cover (10mm high) and one 10mm spacer below the stem. The stem is a 110mm -7 degree Uno stem, and I have compact short reach handlebars.

Curiously, a quick measurement I took before travelling had the saddle to bar distance a bit longer than my VB066, which surprised me, as they are set up very similarly. I'll take some additional measurements when I return to see if I just made a mistake, or if the geometry chart is perhaps slightly off.

In any case, the setup so far works well for me as an "all-road" bike for rough paved roads, but it's by no means aggressive. I don't race, and the lowest stack bike I have is 545mm.

From the photos the top tube looks quite slack, so at 175cm tall standover isn't an issue? One thing I notice is the BB to fork distance is quite wide at 600mm, even the XS is at 587. I'm guessing toe overlap is less an issue with this frame geometry?

I'm looking to update my current gravel bike. It's a bit older with outer rear cabling and I've noticed very minor hairline cracks near the head tube/down tube area. It could just be matte paint cracking and I haven't noticed any problems while riding. Though I'm thinking it might be time to retire this frame with something that has progressive gravel geometry.

[Hermannjoh]

Some better photos of the "final build" - although I'm planning to overhaul the drivetrain a bit - adopting a 38t oval offset chainring and a 11-50 cassette - both in transit.

What rotors are that?

[fhold]

What rotors are that?

should be the Kactus ultralight rotors

[lantz]

should be the Kactus ultralight rotors

Yep!

[kubackje]

I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on this frame for the upcoming 11.11 sale. I'm about 173-174cm and the geometry chart seems like the small should fit. My only concern is the 556mm stack height on the frame. My other frames are between the 530-540mm mark. The stack of the XS seems more in-line with my other bikes, but the S seems to fit all my other measurements. Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks!

That's the reason I went with 110 -17 stem on my large size. I am 187cm

[hsaus]

From the photos the top tube looks quite slack, so at 175cm tall standover isn't an issue? One thing I notice is the BB to fork distance is quite wide at 600mm, even the XS is at 587. I'm guessing toe overlap is less an issue with this frame geometry?

I'll admit I didn't give standover height much thought, but it hasn't been a problem. I'm sure I would've noticed if it was!

And definitely no toe overlap. Though I'm using 34mm slick tyres (measured width, haven't measured the height). Maybe 47c knobbly tyres could cause rub?

Though I'm thinking it might be time to retire this frame with something that has progressive gravel geometry.

I'm definitely no gravel bike geometry guru, but I think "progressive gravel geometry" essentially means "race-oriented gravel geometry"? The G056 is no slouch, but there are definitely racier gravel frames out there. Maybe the Spcycle G068 that has been mentioned in another thread, though I find that frame's geometry baffling.

[hsaus]

On the topic of G056 vs G068 geometry, here's a comparison of G056 size S vs G068 size XS:

https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=632176549533910022b2d19e,666fda799d2f8b001bc280ae,

Because the G068 is so long, toe overlap would be even less of an issue compared to G056.

But 385mm reach and 551mm effective top tube of the G068 in size XS??? Shorter riders need not apply I suppose?