Okay so I weighed my frame and fork again last night. According to my scale, the frame (with all the bits and even the internal cable routing placeholders) was 1180 grams. The fork was 482 grams uncut. I will be cutting off a huge chunk off the steerer tube.
I'm dropping it off at the bike shop today so it'll be getting built up shortly. I'm looking forward to this build.
Just a quick rundown of some of the parts it will be built up with:
SRAM Red 11 sp shifters with hydro disc brakes SRAM Force 22 crankset 46/34 SRAM Force 22 11-36 cassette SRAM Force 22 FD SRAM Force 22 RD Long cage Zipp SL70 Aero bars 38cm Zipp stem 110cm (wheelset #1)Williams Cycling System 45 700c carbon disc wheels (1512 grams) tires unknown so far (wheelset #2)American Classic 27.5 MTB Race (1435 grams) with WTB Horizon 47mm tires
oh yeah, the frame size is 45cm. the smallest available. I don't think frame size will make much difference between sizes though. maybe 50-100 grams at the most.
How did you pick the colour? I've been emailing Adam, asked about colour choice, he sent me a pic of 2 BillFish frames (I assume this is their own brand) in red and black.
Hey everyone, just wanted to say that I love my carbonda (the original celeste blue bike). I haven't had a chance to get offroad much due to massive amounts of rain in Cali, but on the road it's excellent - lightweight, responsive, stiff, but comfortable. I have changed the headset because the one from Carbonda fell apart, but otherwise no issues. I would consider changing the rims to ones with a tubeless bump so I can go tubeless without a compressor.
I sent Adam my color request and this link - http://colors.findthedata.com/l/20/Celeste Turned out perfect!
Does anyone have this frame? http://www.ebay.com/itm/700C-Carbon-Gravel-Bike-Frame-12-142-Disc-Brake-Flat-Mount-for-700C-40C-/152424772780?hash=item237d3974ac:gJsAAOSwo4pYM-Di
Geometry looks almost identical to the Open Up. This frame can take a wider tire, up to 2.1 inch versus the Carbonda which takes 1.85 (47mm). I would have considered this frame, but their smallest size would still be big for me.
illskittlz wrote:Does anyone have this frame? http://www.ebay.com/itm/700C-Carbon-Gravel-Bike-Frame-12-142-Disc-Brake-Flat-Mount-for-700C-40C-/152424772780?hash=item237d3974ac:gJsAAOSwo4pYM-Di
Geometry looks almost identical to the Open Up. This frame can take a wider tire, up to 2.1 inch versus the Carbonda which takes 1.85 (47mm). I would have considered this frame, but their smallest size would still be big for me.
I'd be interested in more information too. And, yes, almost identical geometry to the Open U.P. I found another on eBay asking $1,050. The above seller has 0 feedback as of now. I wonder what offer would be accepted. The only negative re geometry for me on the 50cm is the headtube angle of 69.5.
I've been looking for another frame for a bunch of parts I have after converting my Ridley to Di2 and upgrading some of the other components to carbon. I also have some extra wheelsets too so have almost all the parts needed for a new build except a frameset. So I've been looking for an inexpensive thru axle frame. I was thinking steel - like the Twin 6 - but most are QR. So either of these two bikes look like an option.
illskittlz wrote:Does anyone have this frame? http://www.ebay.com/itm/700C-Carbon-Gravel-Bike-Frame-12-142-Disc-Brake-Flat-Mount-for-700C-40C-/152424772780?hash=item237d3974ac:gJsAAOSwo4pYM-Di
Geometry looks almost identical to the Open Up. This frame can take a wider tire, up to 2.1 inch versus the Carbonda which takes 1.85 (47mm). I would have considered this frame, but their smallest size would still be big for me.
yes same size of open up, but looks like 3t exploro also ( both bikes has the same engineer)
\ni m going to buy a carbonda gravel , my road bike size is 48 and maybe the small size of the open up is too big for me also , can you tell me your height so i can have one more paramether , i m 162 cm tall , 76 horse
\nthanks
I am 5'3". wasn't sure if that was directed towards me. But hope that helps.
Go with the Carbonda. It is a really nice frame. I'm glad I did. It's being worked on currently still so I hope to have an update for you guys when complete.
He's been pretty responsive to me. The price I got for this frame is $647 shipped.
I sent an email to Adam yesterday evening. He was very responsive and gave me a quote similar to this one. I also have a similar quote from Workswell on the WCB-R-125.
I wish I could meld the two as there are aspects of each I prefer. The Workswell has the same geometry as the Open U.P. - a bike I like a lot. I like it's ability to run large 650b tires but am concerned about the head tube angle, 69.5, on the size S which seems to have a lot of trail. The Carbonda has, I think, slightly better geometry for me though both the top tube and head tube are a bit long for me as well as maximum tire size a bit smaller. Never easy. But I think I'll end up with one or the other. I have almost all the other parts necessary to build it up including Shimano hydro/mechanical levers and derailleurs, wheels and cockpit. I will need a pair of calipers and will likely look for and use an XT/XTR RD w/Tanpan.
platypus wrote:I seem to be having trouble submitting my text along with the picture I have posted above. I have ordered my frame last week in size M. Adam has been very responsive throughout the ordering process and accomodating of my wishes (e.g. extra bottle cage mount on the outside of the downtube). You see the colour scheme I have chosen (withouth the labels). I went with the BB86 bottom bracket as an alternative would have meant a few more weeks waiting time. I will have to lend press somewhere. I hope it will turn out all right. I shall let you know.
I like the paint job. I'm ordering mine unpainted as I plan to plastidip some areas white. How much did they charge for the extra bottle mounts? I want BSA threaded BB, how long did he say it would take to change the BB ?
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