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Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
In case anyone is wondering about current prices... CFR707 w/ Bar - $650 headset - $15 axles - $26 spacers $5 hangar - $8 shipping to US $190 paint $95 + transaction fees on payment are approx 5% All-in will be over $1k. Not bad but definitely more than I was expecting for an off-brand china frameset. March 21, 2024, 11:42:14 AM |
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
Daer all, I've recently ordered Senicx crankset for a low budget gravel project; from the description or user's reviews I can't understand if the 3 screws for gxp chainring are included or I need to do a dedicated order. Someone with similar crankset found the screws in the box?They should be included. Most of my crankset have this interface and they had all included bolts. March 22, 2024, 08:46:56 AM |
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
Daer all, I've recently ordered Senicx crankset for a low budget gravel project; from the description or user's reviews I can't understand if the 3 screws for gxp chainring are included or I need to do a dedicated order. Someone with similar crankset found the screws in the box? They are included but even if they are not, it's less than 50c at hardware shop. The size is M5x8mm. I bought a GXP to 5 bolt adapter and it didn't come with those screws and had to get them myself. March 22, 2024, 10:00:40 AM |
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
Daer all, I've recently ordered Senicx crankset for a low budget gravel project; from the description or user's reviews I can't understand if the 3 screws for gxp chainring are included or I need to do a dedicated order. Someone with similar crankset found the screws in the box? If you ordered the crankset or chainring separately they're bound to come with them. I have so many of those screws laying around from random chainrings I've purchased. March 22, 2024, 10:59:32 AM |
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Re: TanTan Seraph GR048 build
What I meas is if with small chainring the chain is close to the lower chainstay in the front of rear triangle, just near the chainring. Don't quite get how it could be too close there 
March 22, 2024, 12:05:24 PM |
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Re: First gravel frame (and first chinese frame)
I can't remember seeing BSA BB gravel bikes. The most recent ones are on T47, which is the same idea. I dont think i've seen anyone complain about spcycle, quite the opposite. I wouldn't spend extra on a carbonda, but i think quite a few people are happy with their carbonda as well. On geometry, bro science dictates that more reach and less stack is more aggressive indeed. Make sure you dont buy a bike that's too long, because you can use a longer stem, but you can't chop a frame. If you like the pinarello grevil, let me know, i can put you in contact with someone who's cloned it. i'm testing it now. It's literally a clone, with more mounting points for bike packing. March 25, 2024, 11:46:12 AM |
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Re: First gravel frame (and first chinese frame)
I purchased a Seraph GR029 gravel frame over 4 years ago. It has been a work horse. I have around 10,000 miles on this frame/bike. To date I love this build. I also like Spcycle frames. I purchased one of their 29er hardtail frames a few years ago. It is my back-up gravel machine. Since it is a 29er frame, I swap between a 100mm travel Suspension fork and a rigid carbon fork and either run flat bars or put on carbon "H" bars. This bike configured as a gravel bike with the suspension fork is actually faster on a lot of the rougher gravel roads and trails I use it for. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800631693777.html https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802796251755.html March 26, 2024, 01:44:12 PM |
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Re: First gravel frame (and first chinese frame)
I’m on my third Carbonda build — a CFR 707 arriving in the next few weeks — and I’d be far from alone in steering you that direction. They’re worth the modest premium, which I should note is still way less than their branded equivalents. Personally I get all my frames in matte black and add red parts/decals so I don’t pay for painting, but they do a decent job at that too. My FM1002 and FM1003 feel great, have elevated my riding, and hold up under absolutely legendary levels of punishment. I expect the same from my 707 when it’s built. March 27, 2024, 01:38:58 AM |
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Re: First gravel frame (and first chinese frame)
Thanks a lot for your feedback; at the end I think i will go with Spcycle g058, for geometry (I tetsed a cannondale Topstone of a friend in size m and was quite ok, but if the future gravel should be little shorter I think is better for me) and design. I am considering solid or metallic paint; do their paint job worth the extra money? Just a note about Carbonda. $200 over the life of your bike is nothing, just maybe waiting a few months to save that extra amount if cash is tight. I'm a fan of Carbonda because of the service that comes with it in case of trouble. I ordered dozens of frames from them and never one failed, which is already something, but got some shipping loss... and they took care of everything. And their new 505 model tick many good boxes for me. March 27, 2024, 04:31:56 AM |
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Re: First gravel frame (and first chinese frame)
Same here, out of the 4 framesets I ordered from china the past few years the Carbonda 696 was my first and the whole process went the smoothest. I also think you have the best chance at warranty if something goes wrong. With most Ali sellers the chance on getting warranty is very slim...
March 27, 2024, 06:02:15 AM |
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