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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Carbonda Cfr 1056
« on: August 26, 2021, 09:18:21 PM »Have any of you used the carbonda wheelsets or ican?
Also very interested to learn about anyone's experience with Carbonda wheels!
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Also very interested to learn about anyone's experience with Carbonda wheels!
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Carbonda Cfr 1056
« on: August 05, 2021, 05:11:42 PM »
I just checked back here after many months and I'm so glad to see this thread and frame have gotten some traction. Thanks to all who have led the way in showing what this frame can do and become. I'll be building this frame up with Rival AXS group when I can get my hands on one. Until then, I'll be figuring out the paint job and sorting out a Unicorn Ti build with all Chinese components. Cheers all!
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Metal Frames / Re: Tiorays (eBay)
« on: October 01, 2020, 02:06:07 AM »I browsed some of their products and realized they are also Tito Titanium.
I see that now as well. I don't find any reviews of their products in a the first couple pages of a Duck Duck Go search though unfortunately. I'm super curious to learn how your parts come out!
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Carbonda Cfr 1056
« on: September 27, 2020, 02:11:03 AM »Hello, my name is Vincent and I am from France. I have just ordered this frame size 58.
The plan is to make a light endurance road bike. I'll give you update soon.
I will be very interested to learn more from your experience. Which fork did you order with it?
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Relax Geometry Frame
« on: August 03, 2020, 12:10:22 AM »Did you both, check the CFR505? From Carbonda too?
It is a versatile frame, less typed gravel than the 696.
Put a road wheelset and you have an endurance road bike.
I ride an Ultimate CF-SLX for the road, and the 505 for both gravel or very long rides.
The Carbonda 505 has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.53. This is very similar to my 2016 Raleigh RXC disc, which is too aggressive for me on long rides. I'm hoping to find something closer to 1.6. My current leading candidate is a Lynskey Backroad, although it's price prohibitive. I may end up asking one of the Chinese titanium manufacturers to replicate the geometry as a cheaper option.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Relax Geometry Frame
« on: August 02, 2020, 05:16:05 PM »
I'm looking for the same thing. Seemingly, the best option I've found so far is either the Carbonda 696 or 1056. The 1056 geometry is actually slightly more relaxed from a stack/reach perspective, however Adam told me that it was made to be a "faster" bike than the 696. Usually, "faster" means "more aggressive", so I'm not sure how to interpret that.
In any case, I'm also very much looking for a relaxed geometry frame. The best option may be to have a custom frame made from one of the metal manufacturers, though that is a bigger project than simply buying a carbon frame.
In any case, I'm also very much looking for a relaxed geometry frame. The best option may be to have a custom frame made from one of the metal manufacturers, though that is a bigger project than simply buying a carbon frame.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Carbonda Cfr 1056
« on: July 31, 2020, 03:30:11 AM »
I've been looking into Carbonda due to the popularity of the 505 and 696 frames. So far, the 696 appears to be the leading contender for my next bike, however the 1056 looks very interesting. Has anyone in the community here got experience with the 1056?
It appears to be a road frame with just a bit more relaxed geometry than the 696. If it's a solid frame, that could suit me perfectly as I would be using it as an endurance frame and I don't have any plans to load up racks and fenders which the 696 accommodates. .
It appears to be a road frame with just a bit more relaxed geometry than the 696. If it's a solid frame, that could suit me perfectly as I would be using it as an endurance frame and I don't have any plans to load up racks and fenders which the 696 accommodates. .
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Metal Frames / Re: Chinese Titanium Frames...
« on: July 21, 2020, 02:38:00 AM »
@tripleDot, I sent an email via their website a couple weeks ago but haven't received a response. Is there a particular person that you are dealing with at Waltly that I could reach out to?
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Metal Frames / Re: Chinese Titanium Frames...
« on: July 09, 2020, 01:42:12 PM »
Thank you both for the quick responses and info about the forum. My apologies for assuming the forum was US based; I'll be more mindful in the future.
I have been checking out a variety of Ti builders in China over the past few days as I'm looking for an endurance road bike or frame. The geometry specs that I'm seeking are quite upright (positive bar height over saddle), and pretty rare it seems. The only US builder's ready-made frame that I've found which I think would work is Lynskey's Backroad by virtue of a massive 220mm headtube. However, even as a cheaper option in the US by comparison to the likes of Moots. Seven, Firefly, etc, it's still pricey, and it is only available with external cable routing and a carbon fork. I'm hoping for internal routing and a titanium fork.
One Chinese builder that appears to have it all (ti forks, multiple types of engraving, etching, anodizing, etc.) is Hi-Light (tibicycle.com). Does anyone here have experience working with them?
Many thanks all!
I have been checking out a variety of Ti builders in China over the past few days as I'm looking for an endurance road bike or frame. The geometry specs that I'm seeking are quite upright (positive bar height over saddle), and pretty rare it seems. The only US builder's ready-made frame that I've found which I think would work is Lynskey's Backroad by virtue of a massive 220mm headtube. However, even as a cheaper option in the US by comparison to the likes of Moots. Seven, Firefly, etc, it's still pricey, and it is only available with external cable routing and a carbon fork. I'm hoping for internal routing and a titanium fork.
One Chinese builder that appears to have it all (ti forks, multiple types of engraving, etching, anodizing, etc.) is Hi-Light (tibicycle.com). Does anyone here have experience working with them?
Many thanks all!
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Metal Frames / Re: Chinese Titanium Frames...
« on: July 09, 2020, 12:48:16 PM »I too had my Ti gravel bike done by Walty, although, I went indirectly via Carbon Speed. Reason for this was I've no experience with designing a bike frame, and CS helped me with that. There was an extra added cost but it was worth it. The frame was very well made and after a year (3k km) it is still a wonderful ride.
As for other Chinese Ti frame manufacturer, I am only aware of a representative Lily Liu (see screen shot). I don't know what company she represents but it's definitely not Walty. I'm guessing it's Hi-Light Titanium Bikes (see ss). Both have Ti frames, fork, stems, handle bars and seat posts. Honestly, I don't know much about either. I did inquire with Hi-Light once regarding a custom gravel fork and the price was just to high (US$800 iirc). That's actually more than what I paid Carbon Speed (includes shipping fee but less local tax/duties) 2 years ago for a whole gravel bike frame.
Btw, the screen shots are their FaceBook account. Both had joined a local Ti bike group I'm a member of. You might want to check them out. Again, I've no experience dealing with either and I don't know much about them too.
Edit: Was reading some of the post made by Lily Liu, she mentioned price is around US$750. Not sure if that's for a custom built or pre-built model.
@tripleDot, what is the website URL for Carbon Speed? A quick Google search leads me to two: carbonspeedcycle.com and xmcarbonspeed.com. Both of these websites are for companies based in China. However, I got the impression from your post that the Carbon Speed you used was domestic and thereby provided better/quicker/easier customer service. Did I misunderstand? Did you use one of the above companies? Or, is there a third Carbon Speed that I haven't found yet?
Thanks!
Chad
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