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Re: Buying CFR696 From Flyxii
Personally I would definitely suggest the Carbonda 707 over this, in part because of that infamous toe overlap issue.
March 03, 2024, 12:27:39 PM |
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Re: Experience with Tsunami GR02 Frameset
That’s almost definitely not a crack.
March 05, 2024, 12:21:38 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fork vibration
Carbon plugs are always tricky in my experience. They have to be checked, tightened and even re-settled pretty often. This (plus ease of trimming the steerer tube, higher stack height and 15mm axle compatibility) is a big part of why I’m trying a suspension fork on my initial 707 build rather than the OEM carbon fork. After carbon plug issues cropped up several times with my fat bike when it had a carbon fork I just like the peace of mind of a star nut system. I also use FSA headsets instead of the Carbonda OEM ones because I’ve had some creaking and slight knocking/play develop in the one that came with my FM1002. Swapping out for an FSA no.55R-558 (no cable routing) solved that immediately. At some point if you’re still feeling shudder despite the plug being tight, you may want to consider that upgrade before looking at a different fork. March 06, 2024, 10:52:48 PM |
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Re: Build (problems?): Steerer tupe cutting
If you’re following typical carbon steerer recommendations (clamp the stem 5-10mm below the top of steerer and put a spacer above it), this will probably be okay. The chip shouldn’t matter much if it’s above the stem.
March 21, 2024, 05:48:54 PM |
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Re: First gravel frame (and first chinese frame)
I’m on my third Carbonda build — a CFR 707 arriving in the next few weeks — and I’d be far from alone in steering you that direction. They’re worth the modest premium, which I should note is still way less than their branded equivalents. Personally I get all my frames in matte black and add red parts/decals so I don’t pay for painting, but they do a decent job at that too. My FM1002 and FM1003 feel great, have elevated my riding, and hold up under absolutely legendary levels of punishment. I expect the same from my 707 when it’s built. March 27, 2024, 01:38:58 AM |
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Re: First gravel frame (and first chinese frame)
My second gravel bike build, "elevated" my riding too. It is based on a 29er hardtail, and the bottom bracket is "elevated" about 20mm higher than my other gravel bike. That’s going to be my 707 too…maybe even more “elevated” because I’m making the initial build with a 60mm(!) travel suspension fork, a Suntour GVX. Decent chance I’ll end up dropping it to 50mm if things feel too out of wack, but upright and super-capable for big mountain gravel descents/trail riding is the concept so I’m maxing things out to start and adjusting from there. March 27, 2024, 03:20:44 PM |
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Re: XC Marathon Fully with... Drops? Advice?
Ive been trying to get in touch with dengfu and still waiting for them to get back to me but it doesnt seem like anyone on here has built up one of these? Another thing i sorta dont like is the max tire clearance, i was hoping to fir proper mtb 2.2 inch tires No, I’m not aware of anyone here building one. I would definitely have taken notice. I think I’m about to take the title for most overkill gravel build here and all I’m doing is slapping a very upright cockpit and suspension fork on a CFR707. April 05, 2024, 05:47:52 PM |
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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
Build pics coming soon…I think you guys will find it interesting since this will be one of the most heavy duty, upright 707 builds out there: 60mm suspension fork, 50mm tires, 30mm of headset spacers, a 17 degree rise stem, Ritchey Corralitos bars (12mm rise, super shallow drop), 180mm rotors with Juin F1 brakes, MicroShift Sword, and MTB hubs — i9 Torch front, Hope Pro 4 rear. It’ll drop some weight when I upgrade the suspension fork from the current Suntour GVX and get a carbon post, but is currently about 25lbs. April 11, 2024, 09:54:27 PM |
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