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NoCoGreg wrote: Purchased a Santa Cruze Stigmata ... Since I do most of my own wrenching, two features I appreciate: 1. T47 threaded bottom bracket. No creaking and will be easy to service. ... I thought it was still…
My bike arrived a while ago, maybe 2 months for me to get time and the parts to finish. I had most things, but a few little bits were needed. 56cm 696 Carbonda 42cm carbon gravel bars (I ride 42cm on the road. I think I…
TwoWheeler wrote: oh yeah, early 2000’s. (I think they may have been re-badged Hopes) I thought the original XT ones (rebranded hopes or formula's or something) were brake fluid and not mineral oil calipers. So they…
On another forum I saw lists of Chinese carbon hard tail frames that are more progressive, like the Specialized Epic Hardtail. I'm contemplating an SP-Cycle M-05, but have yet to actually compare geometry in detail.…
JWK1 wrote: I have contacted Carbonda and have received a response concerning the cfr696. I'm considering building one of these up this spring/summer. In going over the geometry, I see that my size (58) has a lower…
I'm building my 696 (it's painted, and will ship any day now), and have a set of 650b wheels (eBay purchase off a new Santa Cruz Stigmata 650b). I'm doing 1x with GRX810. I'm not in the market for a suspension fork…
TwoWheeler wrote: I’m kinda dumb. 😉 The initial plan was to port parts over from my wounded Cannondale Slate - that has a 12mm 142 thru axle on the rear and a Lefty fork - so I thought I didn’t need them. When I…
TwoWheeler wrote: To anyone considering a different thru axle and reading my trials and tribulations, Tory from the Robert Axle Project was very helpful and very familiar with Carbonda. This is what was recommended:…
TwoWheeler wrote: Stupid me, I thought “142x12” was enough (plus thread pitch) but as I found out the hard way, the “142” only refers to inside dropout dimension and the overalls are all over the map. 🤬 Worse still,…
I have yet to receive my bike, but Wing sent this picture of the axles when I confirmed what style they were. These are apparently the ones coming with my 696.
Gardengate wrote: FWIW - been using a Stages left crank power meter (very similar in form factor to your 4iiii) on my 696 for the last 2 years with absolutely no issues. Thanks, that's great to hear. I figured the wider…
wrecks wrote: ... -Shimano Ultegra RS685 Shifters w/ flat mount calipers -Shimano M8000 Rear derailleur with tanpan ... I am out of date on compatibility of components. I was really up to date back in the 8/9 speed…
Thijsvanderwal wrote: No need to buy into GRX, the 696 has a regular road 68mm BB width so Ultegra cranks and FD + RD will fit fine. The 696 takes any standard IS42/28.6 | IS52/40 1 1/8"-1 1/2" integrated headset,…
I'm at about 10 days since I paid for my 696, and the ETA was 3 weeks for paint + 1-2 weeks for shipping. Outstanding questions: 1) I got the $12 headset, just to have a reference for what the correct headset should be.…
Thanks. The one piece looks like it could work for me, given I want pretty wide. Waiting on the 696 first (1 week into the wait), and if that all goes well, then during the summer I'll get a 936 full-sus. Thanks.…
JorisFRST - are those flat bars from Carbonada? I didnt see flat bars on their site when I was ordering my 696? Ordered a 696 on the weekend. Added in 2 color paint, headset, spare derailleur hanger, carbon drop bars…