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Re: 29er hardtail
Here is an FM386 size XL from Carbonda I've built recently. The bar is from Carbonda The seatpost is an Elita One from Aliexpress XT BR-M8100/BR-M8120 brakes SRAM AXS SID Ultimate 2020 100mm LightBicycle wheels Same good quality as usual, frame and paint. No issue to report and the user is very happy      
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Ordered my frame last week - super excited to receive it. I did decide to size down to a L (I am 188cm tall) to keep a bit quicker handling and climbing. A few questions: 1. What is the max rotor size the rear will accept? hoping to go 203mm up front and 180mm out back. 2. Are most people ditching the headset that they include? I opted for it as it was pretty cheap. Not sure about quality. 3. Does the frame come with hardware bushing required for the upper shock mount (8mmx22.2mm). 4. I've seen people saying you should open up all the bearings on the rear link and grease them. I think I'll be doing that (not a question I guess..) Went with custom paint job too! Will post a pic when I receive it in the next month or so. August 22, 2020, 07:56:51 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Did anyone of you painted the UD carbon black in shiny clear coat? I wonmder if this looks good on a XC race bike or it should be better matt blackIf you look, the top of my frame is a shiny black coat - I don't think it's clear coat, jut black. Looks amazing in my opinion. August 24, 2020, 04:15:01 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Did anyone of you painted the UD carbon black in shiny clear coat? I wonmder if this looks good on a XC race bike or it should be better matt black UD with a gloss clear coat looks really neat. The places on my frame where I applied the paint protection film which is glossy look neat and the top tube, which was matte, has now been polished by my legs after thousands of miles and it looks great as well. Its personal preference (matte or gloss), but I don't think you will be disappointed with gloss. It is subtle until the light hits it. August 24, 2020, 12:00:19 PM |
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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
I've built quite a few 505, as a versatile bike. You can use on road, or gravel, just by swapping wheels. It has very good handling and is looking great on both. There are multiple things that surprise or sadden me here: The BB86, they were offering the 505 in BB386 The chainstay length, compared to the geo drawing, don't you think they did put 650b wheels for the picture? The gap between the seat tube and tire is so huge. The 30,9mm seat tube will be harsher than a 27.2. For more dropper options? Oh my... The headtube is not the usual tapered, but two 52mm holes, is this for full internal routing? And I'm not particularly fond on the moustache look of the seatstays connection. August 27, 2020, 02:56:56 AM |
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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
Chunky joins seem to be increasingly popular on dropped straight (rather than noodley) seatstays, both with the big brands and the Chinese (LightCarbon & TanTan Gravel).... however that one looks bizarre, and very ungainly and ugly. Personally I like the option for fully integrated, though I hope it comes with an option for just stem rather than full integrated 'cockpit', with a few options for angle and reach, and provision for spacers rather than solely zero stack. I'm assuming the frame design is 'native' to BB86 and others will be retrofit. Or maybe it's just the proto. 30.9mm is a bizarre choice. This is hardly the most progressive geometry on a Chinese gravel bike ... so presumably won't really be in the running for dropper builds anyway. I'm still interested in those new Workswell frames, if I ever see any feedback. August 28, 2020, 07:17:03 AM |
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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
I'm still interested in those new Workswell frames, if I ever see any feedback. Which ones ? Do you have some links, pictures ? August 28, 2020, 07:54:47 AM |
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Re: Carbonda Wheelset to go with the Frame
1. Carbonda has a 240S boost wheelset to go along with this, has anyone bought and / or has any feedback on itThey probably make them built by someone else, it is not their specialty. ligthbicycle.com or farsports.com dedicate themselves to wheels and I would go with them instead. 2. Does any one have a spreadsheet with recommended components, some of you had created excel, can you send it over, I can PM my email address.My very high end build spreadsheet Here are some usual parts that may miss, delaying your maiden ride for a few days: A front brake adapter for 180mm/200mm or 160mm/180mm rear disc, if it applies. Shifting hose/cable/cable stops, brake hose/olive/barb may miss from the groupset you buy, so check with the vendor. A bleeding kit and compatible brake oil, in case the reconnect of your rear brakes hose goes bad. If you get a 240S hub with lockring, you may need to buy a ring for 15/20mm axles, as there is no room for the tool to tighten the disc. Tubeless tape at the right width, and tubeless valves at the right height. Having sealant too, Orange Regular is by far the best, efficient, easy to clean, doesn't stink. 3. Should i get additional hangersI never had to use one, but I always order one spare that I take with me when traveling. 4. I see that the recommended bottom bracket is BB92These are two quite contradictory statements  If you plan to use a DUB spindle, BB92 is not a good choice. The reason is a 41mm hole doesn't leave much room for a BB cup and bearings for a 29/30mm spindle. Meaning you will change quite a lot of bearings along the life of your bike. Worse, after a while, changing them so often is tiring, and you end up used to a poorly efficient and grinding drive train. If you plan to use GXP spindles 24/22mm, BB92 will work. Beware GXP has its woes too, as the left bearing is particularly stressed and die prematurely. Carbonda will not install a BB for you, and the tool you need is a Shimano type BB tool you can find everywhere. If you don't have one, the ZTTO one is good. And it is the same tool needed for 15/20mm brake lockrings. August 29, 2020, 12:29:40 PM |
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Re: Carbonda Wheelset to go with the Frame
... wow, just looked at your spreadsheet. Really a high class build! It would have cost around 11000€ if you would buy something at Scott. Yeah, lots of €€€ in the end. I've had my covid/carpe diem moment when ordering some of the parts. Be sure I'll post pictures when we build them ! This is the first time I buy components before receiving the frame, and unfortunately the first time I wait so much for it  They are selling the 936 like hot cakes, and BSA seems strangely in less demand. August 31, 2020, 03:45:10 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
My build is complete and am sharing the weight and build list. In summary, the weight came out to 11.75kgs that includes pedals and one King Cage stainless steel water bottle holder. Take those off and the bike comes in right at 25lbs. I spent just under $2800 and transferred the brakes, fork, wheels, tires, pedals, saddle and bottle cage from old bike. I also went take off 11spd Sram X0 group which was a steal. I have since added the BRAD four and will add pics of the two bottles that fit quite nicely. I've done three rides, still working on the rebound settings and have order new brakes (Sram Level Ultimate) because the rear brake is damaged from an OTB event in June. Tomorrow will be a 20 mile solo ride where i can focus on figuring out how to ride it fast... August 31, 2020, 03:44:41 PM |
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