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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
Took the bike out on one of my favorite loops. Feels awesome! Great traction on steep climbs with loose dirt. Really zippy and comfy. Some more frame specs: Headset: IS52/28.6 | IS52/40 (I'm using a Ritchey comp cartridge headset: https://www.bike24.com/p2106612.html, https://www.bike24.com/p2510554.html) Rear axle: 173mm M12*P1.5*L15 (carbonda's weighs 40g) Front axle: 120mm M12*P1.5*L14 (carbonda's weighs 29g) Seatpost wedge: 36g (I torqued to 5Nm + carbon paste around the part of the seatpost that contacts the round section of the seattube). The seatpost head is a nice design, but definitely torque those bolts well (I went up to 8Nm with some loctite. They are mounted upside down. On my first ride I probably didn't tighten them enough and they came loose, but everything staid in place.) October 17, 2021, 11:29:07 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
Thanks for everyone's feedback, there is definitely a crack. I am in contact with Wendy from LC. I will keep you updated with how this goes. April 19, 2024, 05:36:56 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
Looks very nice Thank you. The complete process of ordering with specifying paint, parts, and building has been a no issue (and pleasant) adventure so far. Some really minor things are; Tracking of the frame, a notice of a booked parcel and then nothing for 20days, and the last 1-2 days were packed with updates. Not a product quality issue. Next minor notice, and im being quite picky now, is that the rear axle threads in place somewhat with resistance. Hunch is that derallieur hanger and axle thread tolerances are not the same as the carbon parts. To be honest, those are just small farts in a storm as comparison. Did a initial 60min ride and pushed it a bit. Im about 82-84kgs, Pmax of 1300w roughly on a super light frame, size 56 and my reaction is undisputed happiness. Frame feels stiff and as per geometry of frame, right on target. For a safety check of handlebar + stem check, I hanged my whole body wheight on the drops and jumped/rocked up and down. Solid as can be. To summorize so far, _really_ satisfied. May 08, 2024, 01:45:27 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
You will drive at more than 40km/h with this frame without any problem and maintain this speed. Concerning the wall, I confirm the thinness under the pressure of the hand. It reminds me of my Hyper wheels (Winspace), very thin too. While I don't really understand the squared design of the downtube, I can not imagine that an average rider would feel any difference. Especially because I guess the front wheel will make the bigger difference in that area and It should kinda shield parts of the downtube from the air flow. I think the rider position, clothing, ... will make the biggest difference in aerodynamics. May 15, 2024, 03:49:47 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
we know for a fact that rider & clothing matter more than the bike itself, it's about 80% rider and 20% bike, afaik. As long as we all know what we are getting/building/taking, get support and are all happy that's all it matters Opinions will always be opinions Being it Hambini and all other (pseudo) specialists. People spend more time online reading all the details and micro-details than actually riding the bike and enjoying the fresh air . May 15, 2024, 08:43:14 AM |
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