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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
Quote from: gf on March 07, 2024, 07:12:19 AM
Thanks again.
Just to have an idea and compare different frames, around which value of reach/top tube I should stay in order to obtain neutral/comfortable position (not race or aggressive)?
I'm 174, my gravel is a gra02 size 54(medium), saddle height 72.5, 100mm stem and 2,5 cm of headset cover +spacer.
I think 390 reach on the medium 707 is too much for you, you will feel overstreched with more than 70-80 mm stem. With short stem on a dropbar i feel the steering becomes very direct and a bit twitchy.
For fast gravel roads, S sounds better for lower stack (more aero position) longer stem (more planted)  and more seatpost equal more flex and more confort.
But M can do the job too, it will behave more like MTB.
March 08, 2024, 03:47:23 AM 		1
Re: New frame: Longteng RD301-D The frame in the video is clearly not the frame in the brochure. Or are they doing like LC and the LCR017-D, with final product different than pictures on website.

What's the real RD301-D looks like? ::)
March 08, 2024, 07:32:16 AM 		1
Re: XC Marathon Fully with... Drops? Advice? I have briefly tested a fully mtb with a drop bar.
For me the drop bar doesn't allow to use the full potential of the bike and i always felt frustrated not to have a flat bar for more control. I lost the fun of the gravel and the ability of the MTB...
It wasn't a fun machine.

If i was to build a suspended gravel, i will go with max 50mm travel, big rolling tyres and road/gravel geometry.
April 04, 2024, 08:33:20 AM 		2
Re: Recommendations for integrated handlebar? I recently bought a roval sl8 handlebar copy on aliexpress. I get it for 100$ with all accessories included.

Quality is here, i just found the marks for hood position are not aligned but who really cares, screw for computer mount is to change if you want to have a good tightening without destroying it and interface between bar and mount is probably better made on the original too but it works.

About weight, it's light, mine is 325g for 400x100.
Rigidity is here on tops, i found hoods flex more than a alloy bar.

If you want to buy it, have in mind that exit hole is really small for 4 cables, i think like the original, it's made for electronic shifting.
Beware of the shape that is flat and wide on the top if you like this hand position.

I bought it on"hyyd sporting goods Store" which seems to have the lowest price with plenty of dimensions available.
April 27, 2024, 06:25:54 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts I made a quick comparative test with the 120mm rocker versus the original one.

I use a 42,5 shock and a 120mm fork. I just changed the rocker, same pressure in shock, SAG is nearly the same anyway, no adjustement on the bike settings.

The impressions you can expect by geometry changes are confirmed. You are more on the bike than in the bike, position for pedaling is in my case better, and bike feels more lively. Around the sag i feel it's a bit more supportive without losing comfort.
About driving what was predictable due to higher BB and steeper HA is confirmed, cornering is more lively, you lean and it turns faster.

If you ride mainly flat and prefer a XC feeling, i would recommend the 120mm rocker+120fork. 100mm fork+classic rocker gives probably equivalent sensation with more stability thanks the overall lower bike.

If your terrain is made of steep descents or fast corners (for example bike park)where you want stability i would go with 120fork+classic rocker.
May 12, 2024, 01:10:51 AM 		3