Spcycle New Mold G068 Carbon Gravel Frame

[noodleshop]

Very nice builds guys!

Unless I'm mistaken, is there any info on pricing in the thread?

[denisv]

Does somebody tried to mount aliexpress version of scott creston ic sl x stem ? "partial" metal ring from spcycle kit doesn't work ...

[kubabike]

@frnchy How do you like riding quality of the frame? Is the power transfer ok? In other word is it stiff enough to build a fast bike?

[frnchy]

@frnchy How do you like riding quality of the frame? Is the power transfer ok? In other word is it stiff enough to build a fast bike?

I'd say it's definitely stiff enough for whatever fast build you'd want to do. No BB or other frame deflection that I could feel or see evidence of when I did some sprints on my first few rides to test it out. My handlebars are pretty flexible though so muscling around the front end gets a little squishy, but that's build dependent, if you put on a super stiff handlebar I think the front end would keep up. Stiffness aside, the frame rides fine, there's nothing remarkable about it either positively or negatively in that regard. Ride quality is so much more dependent on contact points, wheels, and above all tires, and it's definitely more comfy with the 50 mm tire 650b setup than with my 30 mm 700c wheels. If you want more detailed and better-written analysis, seek out reviews of the newest Canyon Grail, the geometry is the same and that has a lot more impact on ride feel and handling than frame stiffness.

[kubabike]

Thank you Frnchy,

I already have G056 frame for over 2 years - no complaints, but I would like to try something new. I tried a friend's grail slx in size M (I'm 180 5'11") and suprisingly it was good size for me, but what I noticed most was the exceptionally good power transfer - way better than my G056. The real grail has a major flaw to me - max tire size is 42 mm in the rear. That's why I think G068 is better construction as I ride mostly on 45c tires

[jonathanf2]

If it does have the same geometry as the Canyon Grail, on Canyon's size estimator, I'd have to ride an XS on the G068. I didn't think I was that short! I do like the adjustable fork offset and use of UDH for the hanger, but the geometry does lean towards bigger cyclists.

[SirBikealot]

If it does have the same geometry as the Canyon Grail, on Canyon's size estimator, I'd have to ride an XS on the G068. I didn't think I was that short! I do like the adjustable fork offset and use of UDH for the hanger, but the geometry does lean towards bigger cyclists.

I don't know who at canyon I accountable for the sizing but for me (180cm) is the suggestion s or if I like it a little bit longer m. I'm normally m or l in size

[raisinberry777]

For anyone interested in tyre clearance, I mounted my new XMCarbonspeed 28mm int / 36 ext wheels into the frame with Tufo Thundero HD 48mm tyres. Don't have actual width measurements as I don't have a caliper.

There's about 6mm of clearance all around in the fork and about 4mm at the chainstays. You could go slightly wider on the fork if you wanted (probably 50mm max) but I'd say it's just about on the limit at the rear for general gravel use (that is, only go wider in super dry conditions).

EDIT: update - measured width on the tyres is 48.5mm.

[highwind]

G068 has completed sample manufacturing and testing. Size S M L will be released in early June. size XS XL will be released in late June.

Will you do XXL/2XL at any point?

[klindsey00]

the XL is in line with canyon's XL sizing. I ordered it and I'm 6'5/195cm I was riding a 61cm diverge which has a shorter stack and reach. I think it'd be hard for them to justify having that mold for the few people that can fit 2XL.

How long did it take for you guys to get your frames? My tracking number hasn't shown any updates and it has been about a week since it was marked as shipped.

[highwind]

the XL is in line with canyon's XL sizing. I ordered it and I'm 6'5/195cm I was riding a 61cm diverge which has a shorter stack and reach. I think it'd be hard for them to justify having that mold for the few people that can fit 2XL.

Well, regarding the fact that there are basically zero halfway current chinese frames in that size, I think offering one could actually fill a gap and might just sell better than initially expected.
I am 197cm with 95cm inseam and probaly could do with the XL aswell, but having the choice would be nice. 

[klindsey00]

Probably true, I haven't been riding real bikes for long and should probably get a bike fit to know what truly fits me I think my inseam is about 90cm so I'm fairly proportional between torso and legs.  I settled on the G068 because it was the biggest I have found and I felt like the reach was a bit short on my diverge. I think the DTC Chinese carbon frame market is lacking in the large sizes for sure and it would be nice to see more available frames in the 60cm+ sizes. Maybe there is a market for it and they don't realize it. Or the fact that the market in china is a lot of smaller sizes drives that as well. (it seems that way from china cycling's youtube videos)

[Dunder]

I am almost complete with my build, but I was now installing the crankset.

I have this crankset: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006733493958.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.10.f62e1802jlS1ER

EVOSID Road Bike Crank 165 /170/175mm Chainring 40/42/44/46/48T Gravel Bicycle Integrated Fire Crankset 11/12 Speed Folding Bike 44T

But there seem to be a gap on both sides so did I order too wide crankset? Also I had to hammer it through the bottom bracket with a rubber hammer, is that normal?

[Ludo]

You have two spacer that should have come with the crankset and the preload ring to make up that gap.

[Dunder]

Thank you, yes. What side do I use the thick one and the thin one?