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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
I am in the process of ordering a frame and I disliked the idea of another possible press-fit dissaster so i asked if BSA 73mm is a posibility and apparently it is! I was curious as to how this was possible because the original shell is 92mm wide, but it looks like they are able to shorten the flanges of the original shell to 73mm with aluminium threaded inserts. I asked about weight differences but he said 'no difference' which i interpret as negligeble. Adam sent me these photos.   Fullsize: https://i.imgur.com/89yycxl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/0IIiMBJ.jpg April 27, 2020, 09:32:30 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Fork offset is a sutble difference and these types are more than likely not designed around a single offset. Its more about preference. I went with a 44mm offset SID fork (build still in progress, so i cant tell you how it rides) and i can see that falls in line with brand name manufacutures. Specialized and Cannondale also spec similar bikes with 44mm. July 28, 2020, 01:30:26 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
   'Finished' mine for now. Had a great first ride. Everythings worked perfectecly as inteded, only had to get used to the geo. Handles great ones you get a hang of it. I made the wheels myself but it took me two attempts regarding spoke lengths for the straight pull hubs.... bummer but they ride great in the end. ca. 1500 grams total. I used Slapper Tape for a chainguide (only mounted in the second picture) and i can really recommend that stuff. Very flexible solution. I use a 165x42,5mm shock and no problems so far. Frame is a L. I might need a 60mm stem - bike feels shorter than expected so im interested as to see what it does to the handling. Im running 170mm cranks with 25% sag and no strikes so far. (4 rides in... ) I have a BSA BB and the window to help route the Dropper cable is very small so it was a mayor pain in ass. Got it in the end though. I did use a foam liner which makes the friction higher i.e more difficult. Haven't weighed the bike yet but frame was to spec. Last pic is clearance of 2,35" tires on i29mm rims and a 32T Oval chainring. Overall it feels like a GREAT purchase.  September 03, 2020, 01:10:42 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Looks SO good!! Congrats!! Have you got a link to the oval rings? What dropper did you go with! Thanks Thank you! I like the look a lot too. Great looking frame. Chainring is indeed Garbaruk - https://r2-bike.com/GARBARUK-Chainring-Round-Direct-Mount-1-speed-narrow-wide-Shimano-M7100-M8100-black-32-Teeth Dropper is a OneUp v2 210mm. Works great and does give that all important confidence on the steeeps. ...only had to get used to the geo. Handles great ones you get a hang of it...What is so different compared to your previous bike ? I come from road cycling and cyclocross so a MTB feels significantly different. Big volume tires, long wheelbase, slack front end and geo that 'changes' in corners is something different.  I have several more rides on it now and it is very confidence inspiring. You have to think a little further ahead because of the wheelbase when you are threading the needle through the trees but it is so smooth and efficient over rooty terrain. Im gonna get a slightly longer stem (40mm now, will probably try a 60mm with a little drop) and slide the seat back 10mm. Should i have gone for the XL?.... maybe. Hard to say since i dont know if the wheelsbase would feel to long. I dont feel awkward on the bike but its probably not far from the limit. Looks like a very light build. Wonder how much you did spend on components. Bike is weighed now - 11.8kg - not that light but OK considering big tires, almost 600g seatpost and non-SL frame. Im happy! I have not calculated the price to the Euro but 3,5k is probably not far off (good guess theirishrider...). Might be a bit over unfortunately... I took an L because my Torso is short compared to my legs AND my local woods are quite tight and twisty. I was a bit worried about the overall length of the XL. I like the low handlebar on my L so an XL would have needed negativ rise stem and flatbar to get the same position. Its all compromises! 
September 08, 2020, 10:33:49 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Is there any problems with bsa73 version of this frame ? Creacking sounds or something? Zero creaking on mine after 400+ km January 24, 2021, 02:53:29 PM |
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Re: Yishun R014/ Light Carbon LCR015 Vs. Velobuild VB-R-079
Lovely bike! Looks like a great fit too. Congrats!
February 12, 2021, 01:19:30 AM |
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Re: Carbonda FM936 Sizing
I would say it depends a bit on your type of riding. Can you describe the terrain you intend to use it on?
April 21, 2021, 01:57:49 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
You got it. I shoved the battery and wireless transmitter both in the seatpost without issue. The cockpit is so clean that my junction box sticks out like a sore thumb now. In retrospect I would have spend the extra money for an internal handlebar junction A. Lovely build! I like the personalization you did! What size tires have you fitted? May 17, 2021, 05:19:18 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
I've asked for Rival to local retailers and no stock till 2022. It's crazy... I bought Rival Etap online not to long ago - it seems like delivery times are between 2-3 months. So not 2022. More like August-September. May 26, 2021, 12:54:17 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Where did you buy it? I live in Denmark and bought from r2-bike based in Germany. https://r2-bike.com/sram-rival-axs-road-bike-group__Groupsets May 26, 2021, 05:24:36 AM |
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