Carbonda Cfr 1056

[chadrandom]

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. .

[carbonazza]

Thanks for sharing, I didn't see this frame existed !

[benando]

I am also interested in this frame.

Seems like a very good design that ticks lots of the right boxes. 32c tire clearance, stable wheelbase, good bb drop, acceptable trail numbers for all but the smallest size. DI2 slot on the downtube, internal routing (but not fully internal) and BB86.

Let us know if you have any more info on it. Seems like a good frame if you must have 32mm tires.

[adriaanm]

In another thread I saw this:

From what I understand, Carbonda sold the 505 license to someone; (maybe Thesis?) and the 505 is no longer available.

That makes me pretty sad... was hoping to build a new bike around the 505 for my birthday next year :-) If true, hopefully this frame will prove to be a worthy successor...

[vince_73]

 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.

[carbonazza]

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.

Thank you for trying this frame !
I look forward for your feedback, especially the tire clearance, if 32mm is a conservative limit or if it is tight.
For information here is the link http://www.carbonda.com/road-frames/125.html

[adriaanm]

I've actually been getting excited about this frame, also to build an endurance bike. Its geometry (well, and the cfr-505's) is very close to the giant defy (https://geometrygeeks.bike/compare/giant-defy-advanced-pro-2-2020-m,carbonda-cfr505-2017-m-54,carbonda-cfr-1056-2020-m/). If only it could fit a 35mm tire ;-)

[chadrandom]

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?

[vince_73]

Hello,
I finally receive a photo of my painted frame which is nearly leaving China.
I order the frame and fork as they are on the website, as I don't need inserts for rack mount.
Now waiting for the delivery to start mounting and riding.

[carbonazza]

...I finally receive a photo of my painted frame...

Did it take long for them to deliver ?

[vince_73]

Hard to say. I ordered beginning of septembre and just received the photo as Adam just came black from 2wks holyday. Now this is shipment time... let see  and I will tell you my experience for the whole process.
Vincent

[Matt_C]

Nice frame, lovely fade! Looking forward to seeing it fully built up.

[adriaanm]

Nice! Hope it arrives quickly.

What are you planning for the headset/stem/handlebar? I was looking at their specs and it looks like it's compatible with FSA's internal/aero cable routing system(?) (They seem to have a few typos in the headset spec, but I think it's this one: https://www.bike24.com/p2367152.html)

[vince_73]

Cables are not fully integrated on this frame, so the headset is not exactly this one but the same from  FSA with a circular standard top part. It should arrive with one.
For the rest I will install fizik cyrano R1 periph, and Light Bycicle wheels with dt240exp hubs.

[carbonazza]

Cables are not fully integrated on this frame, so the headset is not exactly this one but the same from  FSA with a circular standard top part. It should arrive with one.
For the rest I will install fizik cyrano R1 periph, and Light Bycicle wheels with dt240exp hubs.

Please take as many picture as you can of the integration between the handlebar-stem-frame, the cabling etc.