Hi everyone,
I am currently sourcing the materials for my first bike build. Now I need a little bit of input, about some of the parts, especially on the frame and handlebar I am planning on using. My current list looks like this:
Gravel Bike PartsI am more or less locked on the Carbonda 505 SL framset and the LightBicycle AR46 wheels, I am not 100% sure about anything else yet, some parts more some parts less.
My current bike is a Rose Backroad AL Randonneur (2020 edition, size 59). Now I am looking for a slightly more sportiv bike. According to the Rose employee, who sold me the bike back in 2020, I am between a 57 and 59 ( My height is 188cm with ~88-89cm inside leg length. ) and since I was looking for a relaxed commuter bike, he suggested the 59.
Here is a comparison of the Rose in 59 and the Carbonda in XL (60 according to their website).
Now my questions are as follows:
- Is the Carbonda XL is the right size for what I am looking for or if I should go with the 57? I know too little about frame geometry to make more than an educated guess here.
- I like the aesthetics of a fully integrated handlebar/stem combo like the one Carbonda offers. But I think being able to change the stem separately has some benefits too. Should I just go for the Carbonda Handblebar/stem, or are there better (budget friendly) alternatives? My initial Budget was 3000-3500€ but I didnt account for the shipping cost of the frame and wheels, which is around ~350€ (for both together, already inlcuded in my list). That's why I currently lean towards the Carbonda Handlebar, because it seems to be the best to stay somewhat in my budget (would 440/100 be a good choice, given that I am happy with the handlebar on my current bike?)
- Am I missing anything very obvious in that list? (Other than the entire cockpit)
- Are there any all black, compatible casettes? (10-36 12 speed, the all black cassettes I found so far are mostly 10-50 or similar)
[EDIT]
Edited the bike part list. Getting closer