Hi FirstCFbike:
Nice frame man! I like it. I am trying to do the same, I mean to build my own bike and I would like to ask you some questions. How long did it take? Where in eBay did you get it? Is there any reason why you did not want to get the frame painted? What's the measure of the rear spacing? and.. what would be the maximum tyre width you can use with the wheels you have? Is the bottom bracket BSA=BB68? Do you think I can go 32-36 in the rear cassette?
Thanks for your feedback and comments, again. nice set up for your bike.
I ordered the frame on April 13. So it took a month to make and deliver. Once it was shipped it was just a few days to get here.
I bought it via eBay, correct. You don't see the listing anymore because it got removed since they were using photos with logos... I can give you their email. Transaction was via PayPal (I wanted that protection since it was my first time buying from them). But they kept great communication and replied quickly every time I asked for an update.
On the paint. Several reasons. Paint was 100.00 additional charge. First frame that I buy from them and wanted to keep my out of pocket risk to the minimum. Also, I did not want any stickers/logos nor paint, as I did not wanted to pass this for something that it is not. And even (as someone told me) if it is so "yesterday/old look" by today's trend, I like the bare carbon fiber look. Now that I see the frame and the quality (still to be completely tested when I finish it and take it for a ride)... anyway, now, if I had to do it again, I would have ordered it painted in some cool colors (but still no logos/stickers). Even a full painted frame in red would have looked amazing... I might just do that (order a second one painted), but need the wallet to heal before I do so
Rear spacing? For tires you mean? I will measure, take some photos, and get back to you. Right now I am running 25 mm tires with good clearance, but have not measured anything.
Correct. Bottom bracket is BSA/BB68. I cleaned the threads (some carbon dust in them). There was also just one spot that had some resin on it... got one of those thread cleaner blades with the 24 tooth spacing
and it cleaned right away. Greased them, and everything bolted smoothly by hand before applying spec torque.
32-26 in the rear cassette - Sorry.
Can't help you there. Do not understand the question. I am a newbie (I mean, I have ridden bicycles since I was a kid... but never gotten as technical as things are today... so I am still learning). I ordered what seemed to me to be a common setup
I hope that helps. Will get you the additional info when I get home from work.