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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: Divot on September 22, 2023, 11:23:14 AM

Title: 29” lightweight single speed gravel/xc build flat bar
Post by: Divot on September 22, 2023, 11:23:14 AM: Seems like most the singlespeed threads are old on here. I’m trying to put together an mtb I can run single speed or geared (once my knees start hurting
Title: Re: 29” lightweight single speed gravel/xc build flat bar
Post by: Divot on September 22, 2023, 11:27:15 AM: Additionally, I’ve seen a lot of recommendations for Carbonda, but they don’t have a Hardtail listed?
Title: Re: 29” lightweight single speed gravel/xc build flat bar
Post by: Ludo on September 22, 2023, 11:30:04 AM: they do have some if you email directly. SP cycle also have a super light HT frame at 780g I think
Title: Re: 29” lightweight single speed gravel/xc build flat bar
Post by: Divot on September 22, 2023, 01:27:28 PM: The SP Cycle one looks cool and I was ready to pull the trigger except for one review where someone cracked it in the first month of riding. I will email Carbonda. Is there a better email than the general sales email? Thought I saw one…
Title: Re: 29” lightweight single speed gravel/xc build flat bar
Post by: Ludo on September 22, 2023, 01:33:51 PM: sales1@car.....a.com worked for me, check your spam though
Title: Re: 29” lightweight single speed gravel/xc build flat bar
Post by: jefflinde on January 17, 2024, 12:36:47 PM: I am using the light carbon 914 frame with a 2 idler style chain tensioner. Seems to work really and is super light. Xt brakes and crank put it at 17.7lbs. Rigid fork and some lightweight wheels help a lot.
Title: Re: 29” lightweight single speed gravel/xc build flat bar
Post by: Pedaldancer on January 18, 2024, 04:35:57 AM: Quote from: Divot on September 22, 2023, 11:27:15 AM
Additionally, I’ve seen a lot of recommendations for Carbonda, but they don’t have a Hardtail listed?
They have one. It's just not on their website. Don't ask me why.. but I bought it last year. ;D