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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Carbonda Cfr 1056
« on: April 18, 2024, 11:56:13 AM »
You might be right. I'm not sure. I have a 2021 CFR-1056 and have run Schwalbe G-One Allarounds in a 35 on my Farsports wheels and they weren't  close to rubbing. I can't attest that a 38 won't rub.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: new iGS800 Bike GPS Computer
« on: April 14, 2024, 07:52:56 PM »
Very interesting device.



iGPSPORT iGS800: Key specifications
• Case: 99 × 60 x 21mm (Edge 840 is 85.1 x 57.8 x 19.6 mm) Weight: 110g
• Display: 3.5-inch color touch display, 320 x 480 pixels (Edge 840 is 2.6", 246 × 322 pixels)
• 6 buttons (physical buttons)
• Up to 50 hours of usage time (Edge 840 is 26 hours), Supports fast charging: (1.5A)
• Network: BLE 5.1, ANT+, Wi-Fi
• Satellites: Multiple constellations (including Galileo), A-GPS, dual Frequency (L1+L5)
• Navigation: Re-routing supported
• Climb assistant: i-Climb Pro
• Built-in sensors: accelerometer, barometric pressure, temperature, ambient light, magnetic compass
• 3rd party sensors support: Speed, Cadence, speed + cadence, HR, Power meter, Smart trainer, smart radar,
Smart light, electronic drivetrain (Di2, eTap, EPS), E-Bike
• Strava automatic sync and live segment: Yes
• Other: IPX7, Speaker (beep), 32GB storage USB-C
Physiology Features
• Training Status - Based on historic HR/Power load
• Real-time fitness monitoring
• Post Workout Training Effect Analysis
• Health recovery tracking

Dude! You're GP Llama-famous!


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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Carbonda Cfr 1056
« on: March 28, 2024, 06:45:40 AM »
I think tires will have a bigger impact on comfort than the frame. This frame will fit 32c tires so if you need max comfort go that route.

I've had 38mm tires on my 1056 with no issues.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Carbonda Cfr 1056
« on: February 26, 2024, 09:33:30 AM »
You might get your best answers int the CFR-1136 thread:

https://chinertown.com/index.php?topic=4178.0

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The good news is you can still find the alloy version of those bars rebranded as "Control Tech" on Amazon. A few bucks more expensive than the Prime branded version, but the ergonomics are the best in my collection of bars.

Thanks for this tip. I wish they came narrower.

I sense that you have no love for Carbonda, or Flybike frames in general. Why is that?

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: GR029 thru axle warning.
« on: January 24, 2024, 01:30:35 PM »
pretty sure it is this one, but double check -https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800198240324.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_allItems_or_groupList.0.0.e36c589eTeFlaH&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21US%20%2422.00%21US%20%2410.34%21%21%2122.00%2110.34%21%402103010e17060179970608896eb671%2110000001573941337%21sh%21US%212777477%21&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa


On mine, the hanger would rattle loose (could probably use some loctite) and the screw isn't the highest quality. So with a small wrench and retightening, I have had the wrench slip a couple of times.  I bought an extra as backup, a cheap part to have a backup on.

Thanks. This is the one that fits my Carbondas. I'm going to see if it fits the Seraph.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801608118745.html

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: GR029 thru axle warning.
« on: January 22, 2024, 05:30:35 PM »
I agree it is frustrating.   For what its worth,  the yxbikes ebay store offers the frame with axles and headset all together at the lowest price.

While you are at it, I would buy a spare hanger from the flyxii official store accessories.

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1100498203/pages/all-items.html?productGroupId=211587112&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.smartGrouping_645504537.211587112&storeId=1100498203&sortType=bestmatch_sort&SearchText=&filterType=

Which hanger? If it's the one I think it is, it's the same one as on my two Carbondas and I have spares. But if I'm wrong, I don't.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: GR029 thru axle warning.
« on: January 18, 2024, 11:56:58 AM »
...from the photos on Aliex it doesn't look different than regular TA dropouts. Is it reversible 12/15mm threaded insert?

There is no insert. On the right dropout there's just the recess for the bolt that comes with the proprietary axle. Even the tech support people at Robert Axle Project told me they have nothing that will fit.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / GR029 thru axle warning.
« on: January 17, 2024, 04:23:31 PM »
I guess the GR029 is considered more of a CX than a gravel frame so I'm posting this warning here.

You may purchase a GR029 from a seller than includes axles, but if you don't, you need the specific axles, particularly the front, that's made for this frame.

Seraph is clear that the price on their website doesn't include axles. That's fine. They're not clear that there's no chance that any other axle that you already have or might buy, will fit that front fork. That's not fine. I'm out weeks waiting for a second order for the axles because I didn't know that I had to have the axles they sell for this frame.

Come on Seraph, be clear...better still, just include them and raise the price $34. Better STILL, lose the proprietary bolt-on front axle and put a threaded insert into the fork.

If I knew then what I know now, I'd have ordered the axles...or some other frame, more likely.

Don't make the mistake I did and order a GR029 without buying the axles.

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I got the cane creek eesilk stem from the same seller, doesn't look too bad. The switch doesn't have any writing on it to tell you if you're on the soft or hard setting like the genuine. The machining on the inside of the stem is a bit rough but the finish on the exterior looks similar. Because of the questionable nature of the stem, I question if there is a difference between the different elastometers

I noticed the rough interior finish in the video unboxing that went up yesterday, though the youtuber doesn't mention it. As for labeling on the switch, his has it clearly marked. He does indicate that switching elastomers changed the firmness, so apparently, they're different.

Here's a screen capture that shows the  switch marked:

https://stylesdeluxe.com/ss/Screen%20Capture%20%23012.jpg

Here's one that shows the rough interior:

https://stylesdeluxe.com/ss/Screen%20Capture%20%23013.jpg

I'm waiting on his ride report before I decide if I want to try one.

The video is at:




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Check this out:



First look posted today. Ride report to come.

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Yes, that's a 696 with a press fit BB shell.

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For anyone here that uses the GCN app, my 696 is up for consideration in the 'bike vault'. If other 696 riders felt like giving it a "supernice" that would be appreciated. Cheers!

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I understand the point you're making.

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The geometry is ok. Only thing I don't really understand in this frame and many other Chinese gravel bikes is the BB drop - just 67.thats a road bike level. A gravel bike should be at least 75-80. Also heard that this frame is not the most comfortable one.

I think you have road/gravel BB drop backwards. Less drop means a higher BB. My CFR-1056 has 75mm of drop. That's lower, not higher.

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