CS-041

[dudleik]

Good to hear that your frame is holding up. I just got mine - of the frames I've bought from far east this is the nicest one by far in terms of finish. Can't wait to build it up, will probably post some pictures once it's finished.
A couple things so far.
a) I noticed the same as you with the cable stop for the front derailleur. The rivets are too big, this is with Shimano SP41 housing with standard plastic end caps. Not a big deal for me as I'll build it as 1x, probably not a problem 2x either with some sand paper and patience. This would be an easy fix at the factory though.
b) Cool that the frame comes with inserts for 1x or full length housing.

c) There is a large-ish hole right above the right side bottom bracket - anyone know what that's for? A rubber cap that fits snugly into the hole comes with the frame.

[Carbon_Dude]

Nice write up.  Thanks for sharing Ted.

[maui400]

Any news one the 041? How does it ride and how comfortable is it?
I'm considering to give it a shot, although there are a few other nice frames around like the CS-MB01 or WCB-M-062 which are considerably less expensive. But every frame has its weak point. So it hard to decide. I would like to use a side swing front derailleur since it's supposed to be superior to the classic ones. Unfortunately few frames are designed for side swing. The 041 has a hole close to the BB as TedS123 has shown in post #48. What is it for? For a side swing opening it seems too close to the seat stay. Maybe someone of you has the answer...

[carbonazza]

I think the hole on the BB could be for a DI2 electric cable. Not for something mechanical.
The cable stop for the front derailleur is half way on the seat tube, coming on top of it.

[maui400]

DI2. That makes sense. But there should be also an inlet for the electric cable, right? Couldn't I use the inlet for a side swing cable and drill a hole at the right place as outlet?

Btw. has anyone experience with a side swing? Is it really that much better than classic derailleurs?

[TedS123]

Hi all,

Here's an overdue update, which is pretty uneventful. I've been riding my CS-041 on and off in rotation with my Devinci Atlas.  I'm up to about 300 miles and have nothing to report. I've ridden rocky, rooty singletrack, gravel and asphalt, and it's done fine. I still appreciate the light weight, stiffness, handling, etc.

[cmh]

Unless something goes wrong, I'll be able to give secondhand reports on the 041 vs. the Scott Scale - ordered up one for my wife!