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Has anyone set up their 505 with a 46/30 chainset like the FSA or Rotor rings? I'm running a standard compact with my Di2 build but find it too much and don't want to make the jump to 1x just yet. My main concern is can…
canflyboy wrote: Just an update photo on my build with fenders using 35mm Schwalbe G-Ones. Had the bike for over a year and a half and use it for almost all my cycling needs (except the weekly hammerfest - looking at…
What fenders/mudguards are people using, for tyres up to 35mm on the 505? Considering going full length as I'm more interested on staying clean and dry than getting the KOM. How much bodging is required to fit guards,…
Pablo wrote: What are people using for frame protection, especially on the drive side chain stay? I put helicopter tape on the both sides of the chainstays (on the non-driveside to protect against my clumsiness of…
Anyone have issues with water ingress on their Carbonda's? I've just come back from a 20 minute commute in the rain and when getting home, wheeling the bike in a whole load of water came pouring out onto the floor. This…
Pablo wrote: Does anyone know what the max steerer length is on the Carbonda forks? Also, do they supply a star nut or insert? Are you talking about the amount of steerer under the stem? I don't think there is an accept…
I got a BSA in mine, that was a must as I don't like like press fit anything. Takes longer to get the frame as it's not standard but I was happy to wait for long term sanity.
CyclingClyde wrote: Nope, unfortunately not. In 12mm axles alone, different companies use M12x1mm, 1.5mm, and 1.75mm. Shimano ethru standard is 1.5mm thread pitch. This is what carbonda uses from what I have seen. Aye,…
I am using the Hardlite E-thru axles. The E-thru we ones that matches the thread pitch. For reference, my 505 was built in 12*100/12*142 hub spacing.
In road mode
Finally out in gravel mode and absolutely love the bike. Up to now I've been running it as a road/pave bike through London, but last weekend slapped on the 650b WTB Resolutes and was laughing as I rode along the river.…
Quick question. Is anyone running 46/30 on their Carbonda, and if so, any issues setting up the FD low enough and any fouling up with the chainstay?
I just completed a wet and windy 100 miler (all on road) last weekend. FInally got around to washing the bike, and when I had picked up the bars to wheels it the front yard, a whole load of water flushed out from inside…
HOG2001 wrote: Front: https://r2-bike.com/SHIFT-UP-Thru-Axle-QR15-ROAD Rear: https://r2-bike.com/SHIFT-UP-Steckachse-12-x-142-mm-E-Thru-rot-schwarz_6 Thanks, will need to pick the 12mm front axle. Odd that the link to…
HOG2001 wrote: The Carbonda axles do their job well but they're massy ... now i'm running light and clean axles from shift-up (http://www.shift-up.eu). The headset looks well and works ;-) Which axles did you order from…
I think 5'10 puts you slap bang in the middle where you can go either way on the M or L. As you say, it's less about your actual height and more about your inseam and arm length and riding style. For me, my inseam at…
So if I'm reading this right, the original bolt on the seatclamp is shoddy and so causing the post to slip? And replacing said bolt meant the clamp held the post better at the same torque? If so, need to find a spare…
A gangly 5"10 in shoes. Wanted to get a setup as close to my old old bike, which was a 56cm Croix de Fer which was comfortable and suited my riding style. When I bought my second Croix, I went in for a fitting with the…
GoFaster wrote: \n \nI can really support the Gravelking Sk in 38mm! Very nice ride but on street you feel a slightly different compared to slicks. \nWhat length is your stem? Seems pretty short. I am using a 70mm stem!…
And here it is, currently in road form. Not sure what to do about tyres now. Got the 1.5 Gravelking slicks on 650b, but after tasting the joys of big tyres compared the harsh rides of 28mm, I'm wondering do I really…