Is it me or does that frame look to be 1x only (no FD mount on the frme from what it appears)? I'm picking up either this one or the discounted CFR696 version but I need 2x for sure. Not too worried baout orice or finish betwen these two.

I read elsewhere that the geo between the GF-002 and CFR696 is identical. Can someone confirm this?

Do you know of any Ali sellers that can supply an extra derailleur hanger for the CFR696 frame?

While I'm sure I could fab a workaround to use a clamp mount FD, the seatpost tube doesnt have a round profile in the this area.

Also, if anyone knows what the untapped third hole below and inline with the two tapped direct mount frames holes is for I'd like to know too.

Hi, I was getting ready to post the same question for my Basswood. I'm glad I searched first.

If one wanted to run full length outer housing then I think there is enough material in the cable stop/guide to drill it out . The center hole for the brake cable/hose is obviously large enough to pass an outer housing through. Since I just learned that both are an option I haven't decided what I'd prefer.

My main concern was if segmented is an option. Segmented requires a straight shot (or a guide as in the case of the BB) and I couldn't quite tell the internal routing points allowed for that or not.

I bought these photochromatic glasses on a whim. I thought they would be junk, but they're surprisingly clear and the photochromatic feature works decently for sub $5 USD. I now use them exclusively when I know I'll be riding into the night. Though I still use tradition tinted glasses for daytime.

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