Carbonda Cfr 1056

[NorthboundRick]

That is correct.  The spacers are the FSA ones.  I found that the FSA spacers were much easier to install than the carbonda supplied ones.  The locking mechanism is really solid and you can adjust the headset spacers while the handlebars and cables are still installed.

Thanks Zrider, I tried to find those spacers on FSA's website but failed. I wonder if these are still available?
I also wonder what weight your set up it? I can't get a weight from Carbonda for size 58, I am kind of guessing 1200 considering 54 is stated as 1050 on their website. Fork appears to be on the heavy side, is 480+/-15 about right?

[Zrider]

Contact them directly. I emailed back and forth a few times to order headset spacers and the headset.

I'll try to weigh the bike tomorrow.

Frame weight with cable guides and front hanger was 1161 with a two tone fade paint.

I think fork was in the 400 range but I didn't take a pic of the scale. It is not the lightest frame but with disc and integrated options it was never going to be a super light build .

[Zdrenka89]

Seems like the CHB handlebar is also used on Elia Vivianis bike from last year 


https://cyclingtips.com/2020/01/pro-bikes-of-the-2020-worldtour-part-three/

[svanimpe]

I just finished my build of this frame with the integrated handlebars.

Can you measure the reach of those handlebars? Carbonda's numbers aren't clear, as they seem to include part of the stem.

[Zdrenka89]

Stumbled on this...

[vince_73]

Hi Zdrenka89, the picture you've shared is from me. I ride that bike for nearly 4000km since last december. I received the LB wheels in January. The bike with those carbon wheels is very good to my opinion. I am not a "light" rider, so I need a strong setup for long rides (oftenly >200km), and so far, I am very happy with that bike.

[Zdrenka89]

Hi Zdrenka89, the picture you've shared is from me. I ride that bike for nearly 4000km since last december. I received the LB wheels in January. The bike with those carbon wheels is very good to my opinion. I am not a "light" rider, so I need a strong setup for long rides (oftenly >200km), and so far, I am very happy with that bike.

Thats a lot of kilometers! Well done

The bike looks great! It looks very well suited for those long endurance rides. Is that 32c tires you have mounted on the picture?

[vince_73]

The bike looks great! It looks very well suited for those long endurance rides. Is that 32c tires you have mounted on the picture?

No, the bike is now equipped with 28mm width LB wheels with 28mm GP5000 in tubeless version. It rides fast, light, safely, and really comfortably.

[svanimpe]

Do you mean Light Bicycle wheels? If so, did you get them hookless, and how was the fit of the GP5000 tubeless tires? I ask because some bike brands claim these tires do not yet conform to the ETRTO standard for hookless rims, and thus are not compatible with their wheels.

[vince_73]

Do you mean Light Bicycle wheels? If so, did you get them hookless, and how was the fit of the GP5000 tubeless tires? I ask because some bike brands claim these tires do not yet conform to the ETRTO standard for hookless rims, and thus are not compatible with their wheels.

Hi,
Yes it is Light bicycle Falcon wheels with 36mm depth and 25-28 width. I choose the hook version as regarding the pressure chart on their website and my weight, hookless was not compatible. The 28mm GP5000 fitted quite easily (far more than the 25 on my old alu mavic) with a little help of a plastic lever at the end. Pressure is very stable with few liquid in it.
perhaps 30 or 32 mm tyres could fit on hookless with less pressure. LB has also a 32mm width range of rims that is perfect if you want to ride wider tyres than me. I feel the 2 very comfortable, even on rough roads in French countryside and mountain passes.

[FHS]

Do you mean Light Bicycle wheels? If so, did you get them hookless, and how was the fit of the GP5000 tubeless tires? I ask because some bike brands claim these tires do not yet conform to the ETRTO standard for hookless rims, and thus are not compatible with their wheels.

I currently run Light Bicycle AR 46 hooked wheels with 25mm Conti 5000 TLs. Before that, I ran the 28mm Conti 5000 tubed tires. Continental itself warns against using it's 5000 TLs on hookless rims, not sure why. They are tough to mount, though. I struggled trying to mount the tubed version and had to take them to my LBS. When I switched to the 25mm tubeless, I was better prepared and I was able to mount them myself with a Crank Bros lever. I feel like not having to deal with a tube made it a bit easier. Once mounted, they seated pretty easily with just a floor pump. Great tires and if I could get them mounted and sealed on Light Bicycle rims, I have to believe anybody can.

[svanimpe]

Good to hear that you have good experiences with Light Bicycle. They now also stock the AR46 in Europe (albeit only one configuration), which lowers the price a bit compared to ordering from China with tax-free shipping. I've reserved mine already 

[FHS]

Yeah, I have nothing but good things to say about Light Bicycle's service. I ordered mine through the North American Wherehouse. I just wish they had a wider selection of their road Falcon Pros. If they offered 30mm wide deep section road rims, I'd order a set.

[carbonazza]

Yeah, I have nothing but good things to say about Light Bicycle's service. I ordered mine through the North American Wherehouse. I just wish they had a wider selection of their road Falcon Pros. If they offered 30mm wide deep section road rims, I'd order a set.

Me too, it has been about 5-6 years of happy service with dozens of wheelsets for me and others.
Excellent products, and service and if things go wrong(just once), they stand behind their product and warranty.

[FHS]

Hmm,

Seems I was mistaken about the width of the Falcon Pros. I would prefer at least a 60 deep rim, but the width is good.