Author Topic: Carbonda 505SL Integrated Stem  (Read 21955 times)

jules_wake

Re: Carbonda 505SL Integrated Stem
« Reply #75 on: November 22, 2024, 08:55:28 AM »
Ben, thanks for the reply…so semi integrated better.    Im not fussed about aero but a clean look is preferable, at least if i can undo the bars there will enough slack for packing it away.
 
im also thinking about getting a suspension stem like redshock for longer rides where in the past I've suffered. 

 i will sort out the stem and bars once ive got it here.

 Is it worth buying the bearings and spacers or do these limit my choices?

demeaux

Re: Carbonda 505SL Integrated Stem
« Reply #76 on: February 14, 2025, 05:16:00 AM »
Has anyone routed dynamo cables in to this frame?

jules_wake

Re: Carbonda 505SL Integrated Stem
« Reply #77 on: February 14, 2025, 10:24:14 AM »
I've just built my Carbonda, are you wanting front wheel dynamo or rear?  I found the rear hydraulic exit was quite tight but the front I think would be able to squeeze in some cables.  Could easily widen the hole if not

jules_wake

Re: Carbonda 505SL Integrated Stem
« Reply #78 on: February 15, 2025, 02:40:39 PM »
Gravel build with SRAM Eagle GX,  Force 40t. Light carbon wheels with 45mm tyres.   The first frame arrived damaged and Wing immediately built a replacement.  Very happy with the result.

masajeqo

Re: Carbonda 505SL Integrated Stem
« Reply #79 on: February 17, 2025, 10:14:01 AM »
Here's a new build with a mulet with the new SRAM Red shfiters/brakes - GX Transmission derailleur - X0 Transmission cassette and chain
And the Lexon gravel bar https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004788375665.html which is very nice and stiff

To have a better chainline (49mm instead of the road limited to 47.5mm) I did put a non boost MTB crankset.
So there was no more rubbing of the chain.

The setup app is limited to 38T, so with this 44T I did add 6 links(inner+outer) to the 118 advised.
But had to remove one after testing.

From two other builds, for better shifting, the setup key had to be set on B even if the app was saying A.
But not on this one. So the setup app is not really accurate for mullet builds.

Edit: I forgot the wheels, these are the WR40 from lightbicycle with their carbon aero spokes + ceramic hub v2.0

Great build! What components did you use for mounting the lexon bar? Did you use the original carbonda dust cover or the one provided with the lexon gravel bar?

demeaux

Re: Carbonda 505SL Integrated Stem
« Reply #80 on: February 18, 2025, 04:13:47 AM »
I've just built my Carbonda, are you wanting front wheel dynamo or rear?  I found the rear hydraulic exit was quite tight but the front I think would be able to squeeze in some cables.  Could easily widen the hole if not
Probably the front - but it's not going to be a definite deal breaker. I'm not even sure I'd use dynamo tbh.