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696 Owners, question on gearing and chainline: I am currently running an FSA 46/30 crankset (PF30 BB) with an 11-42 XT cassette and XT shifter with Jones bars. Wondering if anyone has installed a 2x MTB crank (I was…
Great pic and setup SteveK! What frame bag are you running?
Steel Wheels has to add the political dig in a bike forum? I am sure you won't be taking that SOCIAL SECURITY or MEDICARE right Steel? Go ride your bike on a private non government graded gravel road.
I think you probably know that there is a virus outbreak that is bordering on a pandemic in China that could be affecting supply chains and shipping as well...
Yes, running an FSA 46/30 crank. No problems with clearance. Earlier posts said there are clearance issues with the Absolute Black oval rings.
Definitely a Fazua motor (at least on the pics now) You can see their logo.
I was an early adopter and got the Workswell 146. Shipping, frame condition and build were all positive. No complaints. That said, I would likely order from Carbonda after reading the mostly positive posts here. The…
I used this front hub for the 696: https://www.coloradocyclist.com/hope-rs4-road-cl-disc-front-hub-12mm
Does anyone know if the 696 would take 46/30 front chainrings? I was looking at the Absolute Black for Ultegra cranks but I think there were issues with the chainline? Just wondering what the lowest sub compact gearing…
696 is ~$600 delivered to US. I never saw it for $500, but maybe it was. Workswell 146 is the same frame. There is a ton of info on the frame in the forums.
The Bombtrack is not the EXACT same frame. Note that the top tube on the Hook has a slight angle. Also the downtube is a little different, but yeah it's close. Workswell has had the same 696 frame available for over a…
I just built up a Workswell Version of the CFR696. The ride is smooth. Very responsive and my only complaint so far is some cable rattling in the downtube that I think I can fix. Built with XT group, Jones bars and…
OK, just posted some pics of my build. There is a little dust on the frame (a good thing!) I LOVE the ride! super smooth. I did not have any issues with the frame quality, maybe I just got lucky... XT Brakes and…
Same price for me. $595 Shipped to US. Note, I worked with Coco, she was pretty good on getting back to me. her email is sales10@workswellbikes.com.cn Also note, they do not confirm shipment! mine took about 3 weeks,…
What hub would you recommend for the front? Does it have to be 12 x 100? I had wanted to use XTR, but that is 15 x 100. I guess I could use https://r2-bike.com/HOPE-hub-front-RS4-for-12x100-mm-Thru-Axle Any suggestions…
welfkajsodif wrote: Wheels arrived. Far Sports sent me 6 bolt hubs instead of centerlock which I'm not too pleased about but I accept there are going to be compromises when dealing with chinese bike equipment…
Wondering if you can run a 160 Rotor on the front and back?
Rhadooo wrote: My WCB-R-146, still in progress, waiting for the flat mount trp spyre to arrive
Thanks for starting the thread! I'll be lurking as well. Planning on doing a build with 2x XT, 11-42 cassette, Jones Bars, 650B and rear racks for ultralight touring/commuting.