Quote from: Kolo on October 11, 2026, 03:11:09 AM
Is there a similar frame without this weird door storage? I need to be able to use 2 bottles together with a frame bag.

I have two bottles, frame bag and storage on mine (size L).

I will post here as well, since I received a question about my size choice, and the messaging reply does not seem to work.
I am 181, with saddle set to 760 mm top of the saddle center measured to CC BB.
I had a Carbonda 696 size 56 before and usually ride 56 frames.

I went with large due to a few reasons:
- correaponds with Canyons geo for a size M which Canyon recomnends for me
- I runt a 0 setback post and 0 spacers with a narrow handlebar to have a more relaxed aero position. So I am quite forward oriented which puts me more in the center of the bike (higher stack but narrow position with hips rolled forward)
- I will use it for bikepacking as well and wanted to try the larger wheelbase for more stability.

Currently running a 90 mm stem and 36 cm bars CC across the hoods. Will switch to a 38 eventually once it comes back into stock.

Standover is no issue, but yes bike definitely feels longer than my previous bike but I think I will get used to it rather quickly. (only done three rides and not final setup yet.)

Quote from: eins4eins on September 29, 2026, 04:29:26 AM
On my frame, i had to use the split ring between the frame and lower bearing. Otherwise the bearing sits to deep in the frame and the fork crown rubs the frame.

I think you placed the bearing intended for the lower cup in the upper.and vice versa. The lower bearing is the thicker one.

620 camelbak podium w. sideloader cage and large frame bag
750 is a squeeze with bottle cage offset bracket.

I have a Kocvelo gravel handlebar, it has cable groves underneath which makes for a pretty clean cockpit also with s regular stem.

Yeah UD glossy.
Will test with a large Restrap frame bag within short.

Specs
large frame, ud gloss
Force D2 shifters and brakes
X0 derailleur
Spedao cassette
Geoid cranks/ powermeter
xtr pedals
Pro Stealth curved saddle
csrbon wheels around 1300 g, id 25 (don't know the brand)
Thunder Burt 2.1"
Bar - waiting for the Pro Discover 12 to come back into stock in width 38

Right now about 9,2 kg including top tube bag, garmin outfront mount, pedals, bottle cages, spare tpu tube and tyre lever, Oneup edc mount

It is pretty simple starting from the bottom:

- red ring bearing just shy of 8 mm in thickness goes in the lower headset cup of the frame.

- the metal compression ring (with a slit in i it) goes into the upper bearing cup of the frame
- upper bearing next
- followed by thin shim with a small protrusion (with the protrusion upwards)
- next is another shim with a split section and three protrusions, two on one side and one on the other
this is placed on top of previous shim with the protrusion of the previous one sitting in the split section of the next shim.
Finally upper headset part with the holes for the cables. This has again matching cutouts so that the three protrusions from the previous shim can align into the cutouts.

The rubber plugs included are to blank of any holes not needed depending on your setup. For example I run Sram AxS so only need to run the front and rear brake hoses, the other two holes are plugged.

Straight forward build. Handlebar is just a placeholder waiting for the final one to get back in stock.
Size L (I am 181, usually ride 56 frames).
Heavier than my previous Carbonda 696 but doubt I will notice it riding.
Hope to get a shake down right in later today.

Quote from: crazyravr on September 14, 2026, 01:54:36 PM
False.

About as much false as my statement. Sure sizing is more than just how tall a person is, but I know what I would get and for someone significantly taller who experiences toe overlap, based on the limited info available, a size 56 seems small, in particular if you try to have a "modern" fit

Hopefully will post some pics soon too. Supposedly frame has shipped, but I am yet to see the tracking number.

At your height you should be on a 58 frame.

Quote from: pavlo.k on September 09, 2026, 06:46:31 AM
there are some 13 speed hg cassettes on ali https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005009369286201.html however I don't think it's going to work with sram xplr. 13 speed sram is t-type mounted directly to the frame and their 13 speed cassette is slightly wider and i suspect have a different spacing. Those HG cassettes should work with a wheeltop groupset though.
I also don't fully understand the argument about wheelset interchangeability. You can just swap the freehub body in 5 seconds without removing the cassette. I have 4 chinese wheelsets 2 HG, 1 XDR and 1 microspline and each with their own dt ripoff freehub and they are all compatible with each other. I constantly shuffle the wheels around but each bike has its own freehub with cassette.

Well I have 4 different wheel sets for road and gravel, plus three mtb wheelsets. They sre all of different brands, sonit would require a lot of different new freehubs, if even possible to find the right one dor some of the older wheels.

I would love to build up my new gravel frame using something like a 13 speed Rival XPLR derailleur.
But all my wheelsets are HG body and I would like to keep it that way for interchangeability between bikes.

Is there any alternative 13 speed cassette with hg fitting out there which has been proven to be reliable?

Otherwise might just go mullet using none transmission eagle and 12 speed cassette of choice as in the past, but it would be fun to try the full mount solution

Size large frame ordered yesterday. Supposedly "in stock".
Let's see how quickly it arrives

Quote from: Plagymus on August 19, 2026, 11:19:47 AM
Hello,

Bit of a noob question.

I do not want to use the HBR17 integrated handlebars on my build. But rather a 3rd party 2 piece bar+stem combo, if possible with full integration.

1- Anyone has done that? What stem would you recommend for that?
2-Should I:
    A) Ask for the HBR17 top covers and spacers and then find a stem that fits on top
or B) Get a stem with a top cover that will work with the lcr018D frame.

I was looking at the deda superbox V2 for example, it ships with 46mm and 56mm top covers.
Would that work as option B (preferably) or A? (I tired to attach a picture)

Thank you

Given that Lambda Tuning in Germany sell the LCR018 frame under their own brand and offer it with the Superbox stem, it should work