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Re: TopCarbon TCGF066 gravel frame Just wanted to share the difference in quality between the fork from the Lexon GFX and Carbonda CFR707.
April 17, 2022, 11:00:07 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707 Got my medium frame in this weekend, custom paint with RAL5007 and 9016.  The quality is really nice, I'm impressed with the carbon work!

1452g - Medium frame with seat post wedge and cage/mount bolts
566g - Bare fork
115g - Headset, including upper and lower bearing, top cap, compression ring, and ~10mm off additional split spacers
379g - 400x80mm handlebar
172g - Seatpost

Rival 2x11 groupset with GX 2x10 derailleur for clutch (cable routing isn't ideal, but I used an inline adjuster then OT-RS900 cable for more flexibility)
Shimano R7000 11-32 cassette (may go 11-36, had the 32 laying around)
Zrace RX crankset with Sigeyi PM and 46/34 chainrings
SpeedSafe 45mm deep, 29mm outer, 24mm inner wheelset with Pillar Wing 20 spokes and Novatec D411/412 hubs
Vittoria Terreno Dry 700x38c
Bontrager SPD's
Total weight is 19.2 lbs with pedals but no cage

Overall I'm very happy with the bike, but haven't put many miles on it yet.  I think the frame cable routing is really well done, tube-in-tube for the brake hose, plastic tubes prerouted for derailleur cable (I just yanked them and used a magnetic kit), nice routing for front derailleur cable.  I'm a little torn on internal handlebar routing.  I really wasn't too bad to do, the handlebar was much much easier to get cables through than the Lexon GFX handlebar.  I basically loaded up the handlebar with levers and cables/hoses first, and left the derailleur cables long.  Then I put that on the bike, pushed all the cables through, and used a magnetic cable routing kit to help.  Then trim shifter cable at both ends, and brake hose at the caliper end.  The problem is that you can't pull the handlebar more than 40mm upwards or so, because the front brake hose nut wouldn't go through the internal routing, so if you needed to replace a shifter housing, there's a good chance you'd have to cut both brake hoses, pull the handlebar all the way off, replace housing, then reinstall and rebleed everything.  However, I'm just hoping nothing needs maintenance for a long time, the lack of cables is super clean and cool looking.  Also didn't consider that with a SRAM front derailleur and full internal routing, there's no where to put a barrel adjuster, so cable tension is just done by pulling tight.
April 17, 2022, 11:21:19 PM 		1
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April 17, 2022, 11:23:18 PM 		1
LCFS947 Build (Risky Business) Finished building and preliminary testing the LightCarbon LCFS947 (medium) purchased second hand from user Riding_Truckee. It has been respectfully named "Risky Business" LightCarbon was so kind to allow the warranty to carry over to me as the new owner so +1 to them for doing that. Now that I have over 100 miles on the frame I am posting up my build list as well as feedback.

So far the frame has been great to ride. It climbs better than I imagined such a long travel bike would. Descending is very confidence inspiring as the 170/153 eats up everything I've thrown at it so far. I do currently have an open warranty claim for a creak that has developed and LightCarbon are being diligent in helping me solve it. I'll update once I get that cleared up and more miles on the frame.

Build
Rockshox Yari ('18) @ 170mm travel - 51mm offset - 2 Volume Tokens
Fox Float DPS ('20) Evol LV 185x52.5 @ 153mm travel - 0.6 Volume Token
SRAM NX Eagle Mech upgraded XX1 B-Bolt kit / GX Eagle Shifter / NX Eagle Cassette 11-50t / NX Eagle Cranks 170mm - 30t
SRAM Guide T (front) w/ 203mm Centerline - Ceramic Pads
SRAM G2 RS (rear) w/ 180mm Centerline - Ceramic Pads
Raceface AR30 /DT 370 rear hub (HG)
Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.6 / DHF DD 29x2.5
Cane Creek Forty ZS 44/56
Nukeproof Neutron V2 Handlebars 31.6 clamp / 800mm wide / 25mm rise
ONE UP V2 Dropper 150mm / shimmed to 140mm
Ergon SMC saddle

A few shots through the process. Full gallery can be seen at https://imgur.com/a/m2l1cZV
April 19, 2022, 10:33:16 AM 		1
Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame Here are a few pics of my recent build.  I'm really enjoying the ride - both up and down.  Very solid bike.  Suspension is great coming from a hardtail.  I'm ~6'2" or 188 cm and went with the XL which is the correct size for me.  It weighs in at 13,610 grams or 30.0 pounds as shown. 

Build includes:
Salsa carbon handlebar
Pike 140mm fork
XT brakes
Thompson stem
Roval Traverse carbon wheels
Maxxis Rekon 29x2.6 tires (with plenty of clearance)
XX1 cranks
One Up 150mm dropper
MTB Rocket saddle
Fox DPS Performance shock
SRAM 10-50 1x12 drivetrain
One Up composite flat pedals
April 19, 2022, 09:48:17 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts  Size Large built with entirely spare parts. Full GX mechanical, SRAM Rise 60 wheels, 120mm RS-1 & 100mm Deluxe Nude, Reverb, Guide Ultimate brakes, and a few other bits I had kicking around. Haven't weighed it yet, but "ye olde heft-o-meter" feels that it's light enough for a marathon/all-day-ride build. Oh, downtube & chainstay protector were from AliExpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002548747061.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.21ef1802k0WVmN
April 21, 2022, 05:26:59 PM 		1
Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame More or less final build - love this frame  :)
April 22, 2022, 12:58:27 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-177 Hello everyone,
Herewith my contribution with my new Velobuild VB-R-177. This has been my first bike build ever and it was a fun experience.
I made my choice buying from Velobuild. Couldn't decide between the VB-R-166 and the VB-R-177 but I finally decided to go with the VB-R-177.

My objective was to build a budget road bike. Therefore, I took my time and looked for used / discounted parts from the internet. I was very happy with most purchases (especially the group set). But it didn't always work out great. One of the disks appeared to be not completely round, so that needs replacement. Also buying second hand, means sometimes that some small parts are not included. Especially in my case as an inexperienced DIY bike mechanic, that appeared to be a challenge since most of the time you notice the absence of parts only while you are in the building process. It took me a lot of extra time, but I already calculated that in before starting the project.

Furthermore; Youtube appeared to be my friend in this project, since there are tons of instructional movies around to get information from. I was also lucky with my local bike shop to help me out with missing parts and giving good advice when I got stuck.

I did have play in the headset that made me worried, since I’ve seen some excellent Video’s from Patrick Lino (also known as patlien1 on this forum I believe) on Youtube. But in the end, it appeared a replacement of the inner lock end better montage. All in all, the integrated head set makes it trickier.
I did bring the bike in with my local bike shop once it was built for a good checkup and to micro adjust the shifters and to give myself some peace of mind about safety.

In conclusion; I learned a lot, will do many things differently in a new project. But it was very educational and a lot of fun, I think everybody can do it.
I did my first longer rides and I'm super happy with the end result. But I must say my only comparison of the ride quality is with my ancient aluminum road bike only on 23mm tires.
April 22, 2022, 03:58:13 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM909 finally finished my build. just in time

10.5 kg (including pedals and sealant)
April 24, 2022, 05:52:47 AM 		1
Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame I build up my FM1001 but couldnt really ride it. It looks more like a Mini Enduro to me  8)
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April 24, 2022, 08:10:46 AM 		1