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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…
bktechflower wrote: I finally got the build complete. I just need my second set of wheels that are on backorder. I have some temporary pedals on the bike but my pedals that I plan to use are still on my road bike. This…
Pablo wrote: The primary difference I see is the geometry. The 696 has a shorter reach and taller stack. Design wise, the seat stays are more traditional on the 696 and I think the 696 has a bit more tire clearance.…
SteeleWheels wrote: Well, I either stick to the box that bike shops tell you and don't ride or I go with my 40+ years of riding, building, repairing and back trouble and set up my bike for my body and continue to ride.…
SteeleWheels wrote: I disagree with the 3cm statement. I'm 6'1" and got the 57. I wish I had gone smaller. I have more than 3cm under the stem and just put on a specialized hover bar (actually makes it too high). It's…
bast.eln wrote: Okay. I thought this would be good for installing pressed parts to ensure they stay in place. For Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LlB-pSIxRg This video shows what I mean - It's not so loose at…
bast.eln wrote: Yes, I did, but the bearing on the top of the headtube is fitting very loose. The bearing at the bottom is very tight (I installed it with carbon paste). Carbon paste isn't really used for headsets. Can…
bast.eln wrote: I finally received my cf696 and it´s amazing! I wanted to install the headset and had to find out that the upper part is extremely loose. Is that normal? Did you put the compression ring between the…
I don't think you've posted your bike here yet - can you post a pic where the design is better visible?
Cool! Is that possible without any adapters?
Nice build! What cassette are you running at the back?
Thanks!
bast.eln wrote: hey guys, would you recommend a BSA or Pressfit Bottom Bracket? I´m not sure how to mount the Pressfit BB86 Bottom Brackets - I know how to use the pressfit tool but im not sure if I need carbonpaste or…
Love the color! Did Carbonda paint this for you? If so, what color is it? Thanks! kowalski wrote:
You could make a hole in the rubber insert that sits under the bottom bracket, so that the water can leak out. I'll do that on my wife's bike.
We provided the design, they executed it
Another 505 build, this one fir my wife. Ultegra di2, Venn carbon rims for road, extralite stem, specialized bars, meld saddle. She likes it :-)
Thanks for the update, Rondigs. Re seat post: are you using the one that Carbonda sells? If so, how did you install it? Are you using carbon paste and how hard are you torquing the clamp? Cheers
Adam indicated that an integrated lock nut is now available
@HOG2001: would you be able to give the shaft length of the rear axle? I am thinking of ordering a hard lite and don't know exactly which model would fit. Thanks