Carbonda 505SL Integrated Stem

[jules_wake]

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]

Has anyone routed dynamo cables in to this frame?

[jules_wake]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[lolocava]

Hello,

I plan to order a Carbonda 505, I would order a separate headset bearing set.
According to this picture I d'ont understand if I need SHIS IS52/28.6 IS52/39.8 or IS52/28.6 IS52/40 ?

Thank you,

[trailgazer]

Headset bearings need to be 40 x 52 x 7 mm/45º
I ordered a set of these as spare https://www.kugellager-shop.net/mh-p16-ss-45-45-edelstahl-lenkkopf-kugellager-52x40x7mm.html

[lolocava]

Headset bearings need to be 40 x 52 x 7 mm/45º
I ordered a set of these as spare https://www.kugellager-shop.net/mh-p16-ss-45-45-edelstahl-lenkkopf-kugellager-52x40x7mm.html

Thank you but if I change the whole headset, this 2 parts will work ?

• bottom : https://www.bike-components.de/en/Hope/IS52-40-J-Headset-Bottom-Assembly-p64919/
• upper : https://www.bike-discount.de/en/ritchey-comp-logic-e-cartridge-drop-in-1.5-headset-upper

[trailgazer]

I'm not sure about the top/dust cap and cable guide. I know both bearings are the same, upper and lower, 52 x 40 x7, 45/45 degrees
Didn't you get a complete bearing-spacers-set with your frame?

[ElRey]

You might struggle with the upper as it appears to be designed around a 51.8 OD and a bearing height of 8mm not 7mm.

See my post on page 4 re bearing types too, and my experience with the Ritchey ACS headset compatibility.

Why do you need a new headset? Could just replace the bearings?

B

Thank you but if I change the whole headset, this 2 parts will work ?

• bottom : https://www.bike-components.de/en/Hope/IS52-40-J-Headset-Bottom-Assembly-p64919/
• upper : https://www.bike-discount.de/en/ritchey-comp-logic-e-cartridge-drop-in-1.5-headset-upper

[lolocava]

You might struggle with the upper as it appears to be designed around a 51.8 OD and a bearing height of 8mm not 7mm.

See my post on page 4 re bearing types too, and my experience with the Ritchey ACS headset compatibility.

Why do you need a new headset? Could just replace the bearings?

B

Yes you are right !
I wanted to change the cups too because I find the carbonda ugly but ok I'll keep them and just change the bearings

[ElRey]

Agree they are ugly. You can get around it by doing what I did which is using a different dust cap (as you can see I used the FSA ACR 55R  one) but with the carbonda compression ring etc but it’s quite an expensive way of doing it if you have to buy a whole new headset upper! Does look better though



 

Yes you are right !
I wanted to change the cups too because I find the carbonda ugly but ok I'll keep them and just change the bearings

[lolocava]

For T47 bottom bracket, everyone use ZTTO version or there is something else ?

[ElRey]

Ztto for me and has been faultless.

Ps I meant FSA ACR 55R headset dustcap not Ritchey in post above - edited.