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jff
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by jff on Mon Jan 29, 2024 9:39 am

TidyDinosaur wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 28, 2024 12:10 pm
Terrapin wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:32 am
 Hello everyone,

I am 1.90 m tall and have a inseam of about 93 cm. I ride a Carbonda 696 in 61 and a Sworks Tarmac Sl6 in 61, but I would like to convert my 696 into a commuter bike and build a cyclocross bike as a replacement. So what I want is a high stack (min. 615 mm), short reach, short wheelbase.

Do any of you have a tip on a suitable frameset for me? (Reliable/well-known manufacturers preferred)
You're probably better off asking this question on chinertown.com. There are some real open mold frame specialists there :D
I'm a bit taller, have long legs as well and rode the Lightcarbon LCG071-D last two years. It suited perfect for any type of gravel riding since 50c tires fitted. Now I bought the new carbonda 505sl frame since even the lightcarbon had a bit too much stack (626mm) for me. This frame has 42mm tire clearance and is a tod closer to my road bike geometry.
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MrRolandos
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by MrRolandos on Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:10 pm

jever98 wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 28, 2024 11:53 pm
 I'm 2m with 98cn inseam and am happy on the carbonda 505. It's a bit more races than the 696, could work for cx in a pinch.
Got pics of that setup? I'm similar dimensions and looking to expand into a gravel bike! Building a chinese open old up seems perfect.

Anyone that has a carbonda CFR707 with 400 or 450mm saddle post and can tell me the max saddle height on XL or XXL frame?
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joss
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by joss on Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:48 pm

What headset would be suitable for a Carbonda 696?
They offer one for $12 but I can imagine this would be crap?!
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emotive
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by emotive on Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:48 am

joss wrote:What headset would be suitable for a Carbonda 696?
They offer one for $12 but I can imagine this would be crap?!
I have 15000km on the provided headset. My LBS said it was reasonable quality when he built it up n
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maurice1
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by maurice1 on Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:54 am

joss wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:48 pm
 What headset would be suitable for a Carbonda 696?
They offer one for $12 but I can imagine this would be crap?!
Also running the stock one, it's good. The stock axles aren't great however. But i still hate toe overlap on this bike
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trickytree1984
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by trickytree1984 on Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:14 pm

Does anyone know where I could get the seatpost wedge for a FM1186 or CFR707 frames. I'm actually after a vitus venon 2023 one but wiggle are gone so need to source one elsewhere. The frame looks the same as those bikes
Thanks
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Twowheeler
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by Twowheeler on Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:26 am

Frisco wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 23, 2018 2:45 am
 Tantan GR030 acquired

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@Frisco still have your GR030 Frame?
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