Hi @Colt__Seavers - Earlier you mentioned that this Carbonda CFR707 is the same as Flybike FM1186. I found http://www.flybike-asia.com/product/156.html and while it looks very similar I note that the way the rear triangle joins to the seat tube is different. In fact, I think the Flybike FM1186 looks a little nicer. So I wonder if they really are different or the same? The other differences in the pictures on the Flybike page seem to be the unfinalized bottle cage mounts.
Carbonda CFR707 still not for sale at this time yet...
Interesting to see the new frame. Not my type (I am more in the 505 direction, have 2 in the household).
A missed opportunity, in my opinion, is that there is still no internal routing option for a dynamo cable from the front hub. These bikes can be quite good for bike packing, where it could be really useful.
harry wrote:aint feeling this one, 505 design was top notch, so good i had a chance to grab one in june.
Completely on your side. missing the "racier" side of gravel here....
this looks rather like a mellow machine. my biggest tire size is 700*40 this would look super skinny. not to think of them aero road wheels with 70*25 😃
had hopes for a rather aero gravel race frame to kick even more asses 🙂
Anyone seen a review of this frameset? Or have experience with it in the flesh? I've had my eye on it for a few weeks, but haven't found much info on forums.
I am also in the boat many of you who prefer the 505 over 696 and 707. As a smaller rider, the 48cm 505 was perfer geometry for me. The smallest size in the 696 is too big and the 707 is even bigger and longer.
Sadly my 505 got stolen and I didnt get a replacement in time before they were discontinued. I understand they have licensed to Thesis, but do you think its still possible to have them build and sell me a 505? Hoping that although they cant advertise to sell one, they can still make an extra lol.
iliew wrote:Hi @Colt__Seavers - Earlier you mentioned that this Carbonda CFR707 is the same as Flybike FM1186. I found http://www.flybike-asia.com/product/156.html and while it looks very similar I note that the way the rear triangle joins to the seat tube is different. In fact, I think the Flybike FM1186 looks a little nicer. So I wonder if they really are different or the same? The other differences in the pictures on the Flybike page seem to be the unfinalized bottle cage mounts.
Carbonda CFR707 still not for sale at this time yet...
The FM1186 from flybike will be names CFR707 by Carbonda, that's at least what I heard. The FM1186 is the some kind of development name. Also I know that some things get changed before its final release. The link you posted I never saw before. So maybe that thing is the reworked final product?! It looks more sleek where the seat stays get connected to the seat tube. Also it has BB86 where the 707 is said to have BSA. I'll ask Wing for it.
Colt__Seavers wrote:look which frame is in the background of that video from Carbonda, which was about an other painted frame. Looks like a 707 derivate
Seems the front brake caliper mount also go changed a bit.
I wonder how many options they will offer with regards to handle bar width and especially stem angle, the one in the photos almost seems to be pointed upwards?
Are there mounts in front of the bb on the downtube? And on the top tube? If not, is a bit of a step backwards imo compared to the 696 for mounting options.
What kind of handle bar is this in the shop? Does anyon know? It seems integrated with flare, but does not look like this one (which does not have flare..) http://www.carbonda.com/accessory/handlebar/109.html
