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September 15, 2020, 02:05:14 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda CWRD44C Rim I have them, purchased in 2020.  Nothing special- Does its job.  I have 44mm WTB raddlers on them.  What would you like to know? Carbonda ships them separately so separate shipping charge.   I got them with Novatecs and pillar 1423 to keep the cost down.  Came up to $395 usd before shipping.  They had dtswiss hubs 240 and 350, spokes pillar wing 20 and sapim cx-ray options.
April 16, 2023, 07:32:53 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
Quote from: Opadeira on April 19, 2023, 07:34:13 AM
Could any of the CFR707 owners check the frame clearance for a Stages Power Meter on their bike for me?


Looks like you should be good. I didn't have a 10 mm hex wrench, but this pen measures 10 mm in diameter. There was plenty of room between the chainstay and my GRX crank for nearly the full length of the crank. Only the end by the pedal was tight.
April 19, 2023, 08:29:29 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707 I ran full housing for the rear derailleur past the bottom bracket and out the chainstay. For the front derailleur, I ran the housing to the stopper in that little rectangular plastic piece under the bottom bracket and then just the inner to the derailleur. I  used a bit of the plastic guide that came with the frame to line the last little bit of the cable and hopefully keep dirt off.

Shifting has been good after getting it dialed in. The tension in the front derailleur cable holds that plastic part in, so I couldn't pull it out for the picture without having to loosen the cable at the derailleur.

I'm glad I opened it up for the picture. It looks like once of the inserts for the cover bolts is corroding so I will have to grease it really good.
September 13, 2023, 10:33:53 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707 My CFR707 is completed, and here are some photos of the new bike.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oeXM3WUUDXkVLBxz9

For the paint finish, I chose RAL5004 with added pearl sparkle. Its effect under sunlight is absolutely perfect, shining and dazzling. However, the paint finish details are not particularly perfect, with slightly sloppy transitions, and the overall paint quality is passable, probably at a 7.5/10 level.

The frame is a semi-internal routing version, and I opted for the UDH hanger, which allows for maximum upgrade potential in the future without sacrificing support for standard derailleurs. The frame craftsmanship is flawless, with smooth inner walls. The only issue is that the cable guide cannot be fully inserted into the frame, which is related to my assembly sequence, and I can't solely blame Carbonda for the problem.

For the drivetrain, I chose the L-twoo GR9 hydraulic groupset. So far, it has been working well with precise shifting. I paired it with Shimano UR300 calipers and 180mm rotors for strong braking power. I also used the mineral brake fluid from EZmtb. They claim that this mineral brake fluid, labeled as #6, offers a lighter feel and can handle higher working temperatures compared to Shimano's original brake fluid. I will continue using this combination until any significant issues arise.

The complete configuration is listed in the last image, with all prices in Chinese Yuan and excluding shipping costs.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/EyXH5r7nxEqRB6zd7
October 05, 2023, 12:51:07 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
Quote from: jannmayer on October 05, 2023, 12:55:22 AM

It's beautiful! Good to know that the 2.0 Race Kings will fit. What is the internal width of your rims? I have Maxxis Ramblers in 700x50 mm on 24 mm rims (internal width) and there's a bit of clearance but I wouldn't go too much bigger.

My wheel rim has an internal width of 22mm. However, the tire tread rubs against the rear chainstay of the frame. To resolve this, I applied a layer of transparent TPU protective film to the frame. The front fork does not need to worry about the same problem
I also have 50c Rambler tires, but I haven't installed them on the CFR707 yet. When I previously mounted the Rambler tires on the same wheelset, their actual width measured 47mm, slightly narrower than the current Rac King's 49mm. Additionally, the tread was less pronounced and easier to manage. Therefore, I don't think you need to worry about the width issue.
October 05, 2023, 01:12:07 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707
Quote from: Opadeira on October 11, 2023, 02:12:49 PM
can anyone else report on the tire clearance? I was planning to buy Continental Race Kings 2.0 but am hesistant now after reading this. Carbonda lists the tire clearance at 50mm, so theoretically they should fit.
I have 50mm Maxxis Ramblers on 24mm rims, and they measure right about 2" / 51 mm wide. There is about 5 or 6 mm clearance on the sides of the tires on the frame, and maybe a hair more on the fork. I wouldn't go any wider unless you know you will never see mud (2.1" is probably the absolute max with little extra clearance and perfectly true wheels.). I replaced the fender bold at the chainstay/BB junction with a flat head bolt to make it a little easier to get the wheel on and off.
October 12, 2023, 12:36:11 AM 		1