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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
Quote from: jannmayer on September 24, 2023, 06:29:27 PM
I didn't ask for any modifications to my frame. What is your concern with the mounting locations? I can fit two full size bottles easily with the standard mount locations, although I do have an XL frame.
As mentioned by @Pedaldancer, if you are planning to use a frame bag with two bottles, it might not fit. I have a Carbonda 696 (size 54), which has a little more space in the frame, but I still needed to use a bottle cage adapter to accommodate the Apidura Racing Frame bag. In the photo, I'm using a 950ml bottle with the adapter lowered as much as possible, but without the adapter, it wouldn't even fit a standard bottle. I'm considering the 707 in size L, which has a seat tube 3cm shorter, leaving even less space. Of course, it's not critical, but I'm just wondering why they place those mounting points in those locations in the first place. Many other manufacturers have already addressed this issue for gravel bikes by placing mounts as low as possible. As for reaching the bottles from the lowest position during rides, I've never had any issues with it—perhaps I have very long arms.
September 25, 2023, 04:25:53 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
Quote from: kbernstein on September 25, 2023, 05:34:54 AM
696 owners, is it just me or is the toe overlap awful?
I think I'm well within the margin, size 54 frame, 44 shoes, 170mm cranks, 45mm tires on a 700c rim... Yet the toe overlap makes it practically unusable. I gave up on my beloved midcleat position but it's still not enough. Does nobody else have that problem?? I'm considering selling it for a new bike just because of this reason

Yes, can confirm that issue. I'm ~180cm (5′ 11″) and have 43 shoes, 172.5 cranks and 47mm tires. Frame size is 54. The toe overlap is bad, but I got used to it. I've been riding 696 for 3 years now, and apart from that problem I'm quite happy with the bike.
September 25, 2023, 06:22:26 AM 		1