Another Carbonda write up for those interested.
Carbonda 707
Reddit was a great resource for my build.
So was Chinertown and RidingGravel + the video on YouTube of Daryl Pace building one up.
Size medium, I’m 178cm (5ft 10” in freedom units)
Fits perfect.
Usually I’d ride a large 56cm. Carbonda sizes are weird in the 707. So look at the geo charts.
Consider downsizing from your usual?
Went with the Carbonda intergrated bars.
Running external routing frame but with the Carbonda headset spacers for a clean look. Took me sometime to explain to Wing (the Carbonda rep) that I wanted an external routing frame with ‘internal’ routing headset spacers.
Can’t be arsed dealing with cables running through headset bearings.
Light Bicycle WR45 laced to Hope Pro4 hubs
Shimano GRX 12 Speed
Flite Saddle
XTR pedals
AliExpress computer mount
Aliexpress Arundel Mandible copy bottle cages
Specialized Pathfinder Pro 47c front, 42c rear.
Can’t find anymore stock of 47’s in New Zealand.
Frame came well package, numerous spare UDH hangers. You’ll need to grease all the hardware.
Fibre grip on seatpost.
Seatpost clamp works well on both.
Overall I was surprised at how good the quality was of everything. Frame, fork and bars were super good.
Carbon to a high standard.
Bearings might be average quality but I’ve covered in grease and I live in a dry climate area so they should last well.
Really simple easy build process.
Internal routing was straight forward
(Used an AliExpress internal routing kit and the frame comes with guides)
Spent quite a lot of time researching Carbondas and you don’t often see any bad reviews. Sure you might spend a bit more than other open mould brands. But you get the peace of mind of a reputable brand + someone who understands English to a high level.
Seen a few issues in my research about seatposts not staying in place and headsets coming loose.
Haven’t had these issues.
Feel this is user error.
Frame took about 5-6 weeks to get.
Got mine painted as well. So relatively quick.
Think that’s about it.
Any questions I’ll try answer but don’t go on reddit too much
by ollyman123