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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
    
April 17, 2022, 11:23:18 PM |
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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
Just a 200 mile update. So far I've done some mixed adventure rides, 30 mile gravel race, and a fast road ride with others on true road bikes. I'm still very pleased with the 707! During the gravel race, I hit plenty of serious potholes, stuck with the lead pack for the first 8 miles so it was about 8 people wide and no way to avoid them. I hit some hard enough to break my bottle cage on the seat tube and the down tube bottle fell out. Frame, fork, seatpost, and bars are still solid. Averaged 21mph, this bike is probably 2mph faster than my old Monstercross bike. This isn't my video, just showing the course, it even went through an actual gravel pit! https://www.facebook.com/joe.miles.9484/videos/1424082484697432 Luckily fit is perfect. I tend to ride smaller drop bikes (but larger MTB's). I'm 5'10" with ~31" inseam and long arms, yet opted for a medium with 400/80mm bars. It fits like a 54cm bike, exactly like I wanted. I think my only two nitpicks have been the levers being mounted just above the sticky paste on the handlebars, so I had them slide down during the race. Seems to be fixed with some carbon paste and higher torque. Also, shifter cable friction may be an issue with the tight bends through the headset. I first built with Shimano SP41 housing and cheap Amazon cable with no lubrication, sometimes the front derailleur would get hung up going down to the small ring, and the rear would sometimes need 2 shifts one direction, and one the other to make a single gear change. I replaced both cables with Jagwire cables and used Tri-flow in the housings, the front seems perfect now, and I think the rear just needs dialing in cable tension, only have 1 ride since the change. If I did it again, I would've just saved up for electronic if I wanted to stick with full internal. May 12, 2022, 12:05:19 PM |
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Lightcarbon LCG071-D Build
Recently upgraded my primary gravel bike (CruX) to AXS components so I had this perfectly good sram force1 mechanical group just sitting around. Decided to purchase a Lightcarbon “monster” gravel frame with integrated bars. First off, all communications with Wendy at Lightcarbon were detailed, prompt, and informative. Took about 3 weeks from order date to having the frame at my doorstep in Michigan. Built the bike up completely with spare parts around my little bike mechanic area (had to buy bottom bracket and the 700x50c tires) The bike currently has red cannondale stickers on it as I had those laying around my shop and wanted to get an idea of how the red/black theme would look. New custom red Lightcarbon decals are ordered and expected any day. Have about 400 miles on the bike so far and absolutely love it. Crisp handling, stiff and responsive yet quite compliant on rough and loose/rocky gravel. My CruX is notably faster at similar watts, however, the Lightcarbon would be my choice for a ride lasting longer than 3-3.5 hours. Excited to get the bike on some single track soon. July 11, 2022, 06:41:12 PM |
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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
Finally I was able to build the two chameleon colored 707, mainly for parts availability, and... lack of time. Here is the first one with: Rival AXS shifters, Force crank, GX AXS rear derailleur. With a CGB01 handlebar with FSA ACR stem. And Lightbicycle wheels. There wasn't any problem to report for the build. Carbonda's quality at its best. I didn't weight it, but it just feels heavier than I thought it would be. September 29, 2022, 03:37:05 PM |
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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
Good morning everyone. I'm in the process of ordering the CFR707 but I'm still not sure what size to order. I am 178 cm tall and my leg length is 84 cm. Previously I rode a Spec Venge 54 and currently a Trek Speedconcept in size M. CFR707 will be my first gravel bike and I don't know whether to choose size M or maybe L. The next thing to consider is the choice of steering wheel. Is it included with the integrated steering wheel or the bridge and the steering wheel separately, because I do not see the possibility of mounting a counter / computer, e.g. Garmin, on the integrated one. Thanks in advance for all hints and suggestions April 19, 2023, 08:38:30 AM |
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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
...The rear shifting is poor as I had to run a fully covered cable to the rear which has made the shifting very inaccurate (sometimes you have to shift down two gears then back up one to shift down, and vice versa). Your issues look solvable. The poor rear shifting probably comes from the hose being chewed somewhere(if both cable and hose are new). The headset not being tight, comes from either a nut not compressing the tube enough, or a star-nut not placed adequately and move when tightening. Or there is not enough room for the steerer tube to go up when you tighten the top cap. From the two above I bet your Yoeleo issues can be fixed too 
May 02, 2023, 04:23:49 AM |
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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
How is the toe overlap with the 707? It's horrible on my 696. Size 54 frame, size 44 shoes and even after giving up my beloved midfoot cleat position the toe overlap is ridiculous. Can't really steer at low speeds
May 02, 2023, 04:37:51 AM |
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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
Just to update. I showed my frameset to a Carbon repair specialist and they've confirmed there is a crack under the paint.  The repair itself is not that expensive, but it does mean stripping the bike down and then having it repainted when it's repaired. Wing has been in touch to ask for more details so let's see if they stand by their customer service. Gutted this has happened, as I really like the bike and the colour and I really hope I don't have to scrap the frame as there aren't many frames out there that I like (that are priced reasonably). May 05, 2023, 03:58:08 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon LCG071-D Build
I also decided to pick this frame after seeing posts here and videos on Youtube. I just finished painting it yesterday and hopefully get it built up tomorrow after the clearcoat cures some more. Excited to ride it! First time buying and building with a Chinese frame. May 26, 2023, 02:01:28 PM |
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