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Re: Ultralight hardtails
Quote from: edraven on August 13, 2023, 02:27:59 AM
I just came across the Spcycle SP-M038 which claims to be 780g!...
Nice find, and good price!
August 13, 2023, 12:59:02 PM 		1
Re: New xc build 100mm Are you located in Europe?
There are some transporters you can ask the seller that can help for a smooth shipping.
Just ask, they know.

I'm a fan of Carbonda for their quality and service, look for the model FM1306A
But there was just a post recently about an ultralight Spcycle that looks and nice.
Both can be found in the 29er section here
August 13, 2023, 01:28:05 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda Cfr 1056 If you look hard enough you'll find horror stories about any brand.
Carbonda is one of the builder that has high quality products and service.
Sometimes bad luck strikes, but they generally stand behind their products.
August 22, 2023, 06:26:59 AM 		2
Re: Carbonda 505SL Integrated Stem
Quote from: jakonodi on August 29, 2023, 07:16:23 AM
Hello Carbonazza, the photo shows the included headset and what seems to be a dust cover. On top of that I need the Ritchey cover? Sorry for asking again will be my first integrated stem...

Ask them, but this is probably the dust cover that is just designed for their handlebar, not the SL7 stem.
In your case you need a more generic part, such the Ritchey one.
August 30, 2023, 12:55:15 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM909 Here is my bling build !

Finally in the blue I wanted...

With the XX transmission + blip box + multi-click blips, this time without 3D printing needs.
Click right for a harder gear, click left for an easier gear, when both are clicked it's for the seatpost.
Unfortunately the wireless blips(no more expensive blip box needed) do not have yet the option/firmware? for the seatpost action.

The 2024 SID fork 110mm and SIDluxe shock, they have 3 positions now.
I was about to start the build, when the 2024 models arrived in the ... matching color, so I returned both to r2-bike, and ordered these instead.

Lightbicyle XC924 wheels, with aero carbon spokes at 1035g  :o

I took off the Piccola brakes from my FM936(replacing them by ONIRII ones)

One special mention for Fire Spider https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1100268111 for the bar, excellent product and great contact with the seller.
Fire Spider are the higher end products of Toseek.
It has all the holes to pass the cables, hoses with internal routing(I know top bearings rust... but it's so cute  ::))
I'll order a longer front hose to make it internal too, and drill the fork steerer.

I did 2 rides of about 70km so far.
With impossible objectivity  8)... It feels much faster and more nimble than my 120mm FM936
Especially when climbing. Love it !!
September 10, 2023, 11:54:05 AM 		14
Re: Carbonda FM909 Thank you for the nice comments  :)

@pedaldancer, this was years of continuous blue research, the frame, the brakes, and finally the fork 8)
I'm not really a frame decal guy, the sid logo in chrome could be an upgrade.

@Ludo, it is raw carbon, with a blue tinted clear coat, it looks like it has tiny metallic sequins too.

@arno, it is a size M and weigh 9.52kg
September 11, 2023, 04:32:49 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM909 @vipassana Thanks for the kind words!  :D

The blip box and blips were from a build that got cancelled. If you’re considering this setup, you’ll need to figure out the mounting.
On my 936, I used a 3D-printed match maker between the piccola and the blip. But in this case, the included mounts fit perfectly where I needed them.
Then the routing, and figuring out a stable spot for the box. The good news is you can now micro-adjust the rear derailleur using the app. Before, I had to take apart the fork just to access the box.

The bar doesn’t seem to flex. They claim it’s T1000 carbon, and it’s well built, both inside and outside. I’ll push it a bit more on my next ride and see if I notice any special flex.

Regarding the wheels, using the same rims and spokes as yours but with DT 240 hubs would save you over 100g. This time, I chose the XC924, which is slightly lighter than the XC925 but narrower.

Once you get over the sticker shock  :o, the piccola are awesome brakes. A simple design, they feel great to actuate, and never had a bad surprise even on long descents.
I'm not sure what is DT-Swiss doing from them.
It was definitely easier to get some before.
September 13, 2023, 05:02:15 PM 		2
Re: Carbonda FM909 @vipassana, the bar doesn't flex at all... well that I can notice  8)
September 15, 2023, 01:59:16 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM909 It is half a kilo lighter. This can help in that feeling, especially in the climbs.

Yes the wheels seems easier to accelerate, but mostly I feel them much stiffer.
I did an enduro week with my 936 and SID 120mm, not sure why but I guess I wouldn't go with the 110mm.
In my usual trails, which are XC like, I didn't feel I lost anything with the smaller fork.

I didn't investigate more, but the top of the head tube is vertically 25mm lower from the ground.
This may explain why I felt initially being more over the bike with the 909, than in the bike with the 936.

Quote from: numberzero on September 18, 2023, 06:53:34 AM
Are you able to know how this feeling is influenced by the differents components vs your 936, especially the wheels which are probably much more faster?
Can you spot the difference in the suspension behaviour between 909 and 936?
September 21, 2023, 12:11:10 AM 		1
Re: Chinese cycling clothes Based on a recent comment here, I'm just trying these on a bike trip:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ev2fVmF

And they are great. They are summer socks, so very thin.
The shipping to Belgium was very fast.


Quote from: Crash217 on September 27, 2023, 09:06:19 AM
Anyone found some good cycling socks on AliEx with a silicone band around the top to help keep them from sliding down?  Bonus points if they are available in size 39/40.
September 28, 2023, 12:46:44 AM 		2