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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707 Firstly I apologize for my approximative English.
I finally finished the buildup of my new gravel bike.
If it may help, as I found plenty of useful information on this forum, here is my contribution.

The configuration of the bike is as follow:
•   Bike frame: Carbonda CFR 707 size L paint color RAL 7001
•   Frame protection: clearprotect all over the frame and fork
•   Bottom bracket: Shimano ultegra SM-BBR60
•   Thru axles: Carbonda
•   Front & rear shifters and brakes: Shimano GRX ST-RX600 and BR-RX400
•   Rear derailleur: Shimano RD-RX810
•   Front derailleur : shimano FD-RX810
•   Crankset : Shimano FC-RX810-2 31-48, length 172.5mm
•   Cassette: Shimano SLX CS-M7000 11-42
•   Chain : KMC X11EL
•   Shift cabling : cable housing Shimano SIS SP41, shift cables BBB speedwire BCB-36 and internal housing damper
•   Handlebar: Ritchey comp butano 44cm
•   Handlebar tape: Lizard skins DSP V2 3.2mm
•   Stem: Deda superbox 80 mm
•   Headset: Carbonda plus compression ring Deda DCR 45x45
•   Saddle : Selle italia flite boost gravel Ti 316 superflow
•   Wheels :
o   Rims : Mavic A1022
o   Hub : ZTTO R2
o   Spokes : sapim Race
o   Tires : Hutchinson Touareg reinforced tubeless 700x45
o   Disc brake: Shimano RT-MT800 160mm (x2)

For the assembly I had no specific issue except the difficulty to find the appropriate stem in order not to have a huge gap just above the frame. I finally went with Deda superbox, which associated with the handlebar Ritchey Butano does permit to run the brake hoses fully internally in the stem and the handlebar, whereas the shift cable are semi integrated.
I run the rear derailleur cable fully protected in its hosing from lever to the rear derailleur.
I also protected the cable housing (shift and brake) with rubber damper to prevent any noise during ride.
I just have a little issue concerning the difficulty to adjust the brake caliper, as I still have very little disc brake chafing. I will see if after a little use I manage to adjust it properly otherwise I will have to grind the brake caliper mounting surface for the frame and the fork.

In the here above presented configuration and without pedals the bike weight is 9.325kg.
October 20, 2024, 01:51:03 PM 		1
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc! Let me report my experience with aliexpress floating rotor and ceramic pads.
I experienced a couple of intense ride with my gravel bike (70+70km)  (dry condition but steep downhill...) and few easy training (less than 100km...) with the annex rotor + brake pads (ceramic)
Braking was quite nice and constant but after less than 250km
Rotor 160mm brand new 1.8mm to 1.6mm
Brake pads: brand new 4mm, now 2.9mm

The "investment" was less than 20euros....but the duration was really bad
The descent was kinda XC/downhill but I'm 73kg and not "hanging" to the brake, I'm experienced motocross and enduro so I can let the bike flow.

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March 03, 2025, 02:46:52 AM 		1
Re: Any thoughts on the 145% Chinese tariff on purchases?
Quote from: PLA on April 28, 2025, 02:05:30 PM
Strong advocate for the tariffs. Hopefully our companies make more of an effort to manufacture goods locally now. Sucks we can't get our frames as cheap anymore, but it's a price we have to pay to Make America Great Again. Z.

You're an idiot. No one is going to start manufacturing in the US. Even brands that started in the US and recently moved manufacturing to Asia said they are not coming back. This will only lead to higher prices and small brands closing.
April 28, 2025, 08:03:16 PM 		1