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I rode my 696 for a few months before I realized the supplied rear axle was a bit short - I'd hadn't had any issues but I thought for the sake of $25 I would get the proper length. Brand X from Chain Reaction did the…
I've got Shimano R8000 50/34 chain rings fitted - gap between teeth and frame is about 6mm. It's tight but no issues so far - I've put some Effetta Mariposa Shelter Off-Road shock and scratch resistant adhesive tape on…
I use the Easton EA70 AX drop bars - they have a16 degree flare and provide great handling from the drops when the going gets rough
I’m 5’8” and this is my size 54 696 setup
I’m 5’8” with a size 54 696 - happy with the fit
Thanks - yes, I've done a bit more research and have just ordered a slightly longer axle (170mm) - the stock one is marked as 167mm Brand-X Bolt Thru Axle Black - 12mm, 142-170-17-M12-P1.5
I just noticed that the rear axle on my new 696 doesn't go thru all the way - there are three threads visible when the axle is fully tightened. It's the stock 12mm x 142mm axle that came with the frame - I've tried my…
Yes I agree the seatpost doesn't look all that elegant but it sure does help over surfaces
Sorry, wrong format for the photos
My 696 project is finally complete and I’ve just taken the bike on a long ride over a wide variety of surfaces - hard packed gravel, loose gravel, forest tracks and plenty of rough corrugated tacks - and I’m please to…
DAP wrote: I contacted Adam to see if I could get a CFR696 in BSA, and delete the rack mounts. Yes to BSA, but no way to delete the rack mounts. Not a deal breaker. he did offer plugs for them though. Forgive me if this…
DAP wrote: I contacted Adam to see if I could get a CFR696 in BSA, and delete the rack mounts. Yes to BSA, but no way to delete the rack mounts. Not a deal breaker. he did offer plugs for them though. Forgive me if this…
Just received my new 696 frameset - ordered it in late Sept and got it last week. It looks great and I'm very happy with it. I currently have a Jamis Expat gravel bike but now that I'm retired I decided to spoil myself…
Let’s discuss offline- rodm99@bigpond.com
delore wrote: Some pics :-)
Yes I may be interested - I’m in Melbourne - please post some pictures regards
delore wrote: On the off chance that someone is Australia is in the market for a 696 in size 54... I was doing some measurements before starting my build this afternoon, and realised I really need a 56 :-( Message me if…
GOTA wrote: Unless you are racing, and if you were I don't think you be considering these bikes, 105 isn't really that important. The Tiagra series that came out in 2016 is really good. The shifting especially is very…