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Build Log - Carbonda hard tail for daughter's birthday.
Well, my wonderful child has just turned 12, and having 2 parents over 6' - she has been growing like a weed. She currently rides a Polygon Cleo 2 in XS that she got for her 8th birthday which has rapidly become too small for her. After joining this forum, lurking and looking at AliExpress I thought it would be a good opportunity to use the collective knowledge of the forums and build my daughter a lightweight Chinese carbon bike! My goal is pretty simple - I want to build a 29er bike that will last a good few years, and I want to to be as light (or lighter) than her current bike (XS frame, 27.5" wheels), I want it to be comfortable and capable on suburban streets, but I also want her to be able to to come riding with me on the MTB trails. So I have started making purchases, and should hopefully have it ready to ride in a month or so. Frame I have gone with the Carbonda FM1306a. I had sent an email to Wing last year enquiring about one of these frames for myself - but heard nothing back - that is when I found out that the emails had most likely ended up in my junk mail! Wing has been an absolute dream to deal with, super quick with replies, very detailed and helpful. The frame ended up costing a bit more than I had hoped (US$230 shipping is a hard pill to swallow), and I also paid extra for the chameleon paint scheme as my daughter had requested it. Fork I was lucky to snap up a second hand RockShox SID off Facebook marketplace for AU$450. It was un-used, and taken off a 2024 Giant Anthem Advanced 29 3. Wheels I bought some EliteWheels off AliExpress - I will add more details later. Brakes ZTTO MTB Team Brakes in Silver and Gold. I will update this post over the coming days with more information - been stuck busy at work... May 02, 2024, 02:30:15 AM |
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Re: Build Log - Carbonda hard tail for daughter's birthday.
I may have started the thread a bit too early - it's not as exciting talking about new toys when they still haven't left mainland China... BUT in other news, the forks arrived today - Rock Shox SID 110mm travel with remote lockout. $450AUD ($297.30USD). Now all I need - and any help would be appreciated: Drivetrain - 12 speed shimano preferred - any deals on Ali worth looking at? BB, Cranks, shifter, derailleur.. Seat post - Rigid to begin with, probably eventually move to a dropper post when she gets a bit taller. Seat post clamp? Saddle - something comfortable and light would be best! FM-160PM adapter for the back brake Stem and handlebar. And I think that would be everything! May 07, 2024, 12:42:12 AM |
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Re: Build Log - Carbonda hard tail for daughter's birthday.
This morning I ordered pretty much the rest of the gear needed to get up and running: Shimano Deore M6100 12 speed groupset. Elita One Carbon Seat Post Toseek ST006 MTB stem Toseek MTB Carbon Handlebar Lexon Ultralight Bicycle Seat post clamp Kocevlo SM-MA-F160 flat mount to post mount brake adapter 160mm Ryet 3d Ptinted bicycle saddle Still to get: Tires, pedals + grips. And any incidental things that I may have forgotten... In other news - the brakes arrived today! Packaging was OK, the brakes themselves look fine. May 07, 2024, 11:52:57 PM |
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Re: Build Log - Carbonda hard tail for daughter's birthday.
I was using those brakes before swapping them with the Lewis LV4. Pretty good brakes but I think they work better with 2.3mm thick rotors Nice - I hadn't seen those braided cables before! I am a little concerned that my daughters smaller hands won't have a good grip on the lever... I will have to see what they are like on the bike. How are the Lewis LV4? I was looking at getting them, but they were just a bit too pricey for something that doesn't have a strong warranty here in Australia. May 08, 2024, 12:56:43 AM |
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Re: Build Log - Carbonda hard tail for daughter's birthday.
Wing has just emailed through a image of the frame, the paint job looks fantastic and I can't wait to see it in the flesh! For an idea of the timeline: First email to Wing - 26/04 Payment made - 27/04 A couple of technical questions in emails between then. Photos of frame sent - 11/05 I will let you all know when the frame arrives with me and ready to build! May 10, 2024, 11:04:47 PM |
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. I paired mine with Godridge braided hoses just for looks back then 
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