Carbonda CFR696 custom build

Custom build featuring the Carbonda CFR696 gravel frame. Custom paint job also done by them. Overall very very nice bike and well worth the money I saved going with direct from manufacturer.
Full build:
- Carbonda CFR696 frame and fork size 52
- Easton EC90SL stem
- Easton AX70 gravel bars
- Easton EC90SL seat post
- Easton 42T chainring
- Easton EC90SL cranks
- Crank Brothers Candy 7 pedals
- Wolf tooth seat post clamp
- Fizik bar tape
- Fizik Argo R1-150mm - Tempo saddle
- GRX 810 groupset mechanical 1x
- GRX 812 long cage derailleur
- DT Swiss GR 1600 Spline wheelset
- KMC X-11SL Superlight Chain - 11 Speed
- Cane Creek Hellbender 70 BSA 30mm BB 68/73mm
- Cane Creek 40 Is42/Is52 Tapered Headset
- Shimano Centerlock Disc Brake Rotors - SM-RT900S (160mm)
- Shimano Centerlock Disc Brake Rotors - SM-RT900S (140mm)
- Shimano CS-M8000 XT 11sp Cassettes - 11-42t
- Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss tires 700c x 42
With the HUNT 650B Adventure Carbon Disc Wheelset (not pictured in the video) with WTB Sendero tires it weighs 19.2 lbs

[@VeloGrapher]

Paint job is incredible! Love it!!

[@Frankthegravelrider]

Unreal paint job!!

[@jaselikesbikes]

Nice!

[@bikepacking330]

Very good 👍

[@andorgroundful]

Hi laxplaysu91! It's a nice bike and paint! Congats! Can you help me the type of derailleur hanger? I can't find the exact number/name, etc information for this frame. Thanks. Andor

[@laxplaysu91]

This is the same frame as a Ridley Kanzo Adventure or Boltcutter eugenekar.blog/en/posts/how-i-bought-a-chinese-carbon-frameset-carbonda-cfr696/ b2b.luciditybizdev.com/products/haaxtrrid003

[@andorgroundful]

thx!@@laxplaysu91

[@Guzurti1995]

Great looking rig! I am considering buying separately the Carbonda CF606 fork which I think is the same as yours. Do you have any complaints about it? have you loaded the fork for any trips? are the threads from the screws ok? Many thanks!

[@laxplaysu91]

i have not loaded the fork. dont plan on bike packing only racing

[@pablogomez8667]

Awesome build !! Hope you are enjoying the ride. Do you know if you can fit a 160mm rotor at the back ?

[@kawabus]

Yep you can. You need an adapter but it works

[@flyinlo1474]

Have you had some good time in the saddle? Still very pleased with the frame. I got a quote from them a couple of weeks ago and just found your video. How tall are you? Just curious on the sizing. I am 6'2" with about a 33" inseam. Thanks for the video and build list!!

[@laxplaysu91]

Hi! Ive have put about 300 miles so far on the bike and I personally think it performs very well. I ordered a 52 frame being 5’9” and it feels good. I have it set up in a more “race” fit since that’s going to be its primary use. My brother is around your height and he’s looking at 56 frames. Personally I’d get a bike fit prior to buying the frame and bring them the geometry of the frame and see what they say/ do with that geometry and the type of fit your going for whether that be more relaxed or more aero/ race. Glad you like the vid! I’ll probably do a 1,000 mile update video and give more insight there/ what changes I’ve made to the bike.

[@qpwdfgh4939]

Awesome paint job man. I got interested in the same frame because of the price, and I currently have no experience in building a bike. Could you please recommend the cheapest build available for a gravel bike?

[@laxplaysu91]

I’d go with all Carbonda parts if you’re looking for cheap or an aluminum frame/parts. The most expensive thing will be the groupset.

[@bgymr9722]

Get the sensah srx group set

[@tomkirk6508]

How’s the frame feel? Looks pretty pro! Congrats!

[@laxplaysu91]

The frame feels great and sturdy. I run low tire pressure around 30-35psi and the overall ride is a nice plush feeling. For what I paid I dont think I could have found a better frame. There is a pretty active forum if you want to do more research into the company and their frames. www.ridinggravel.com/forum/?p=post%2Fchinese-carbon-gravel-build-carbonda-8254658

[@williammorris4419]

What size frame is this and how tall are you ? thanx! I'm getting this frame later this summer.

[@laxplaysu91]

This was their 52 (Small 535mm) I'm 5'9.5" if i bought another one I would go 54. 52 had very aggressive geo (shorter stack, used a longer stem) I had it set up very racey.

[@centexsucks1]

What was your final cost for this build? Thanks!

[@laxplaysu91]

just under $4200 for the entire build pictured.

[@andrewjerome2157]

Can I ask how much the frame was before the paint charge?

[@laxplaysu91]

I believe it was $400 they are pretty responsive and if you email them they will tell you the break down of prices.

[@premierS3]

Looks great! How much did they charge for custom paint?

[@laxplaysu91]

I believe $240. I couldn't find a cheaper price anywhere locally. I got quoted upwards of $900 for a design like this from places near me.

[@premierS3]

@@laxplaysu91 That sounds like a good deal!

[@vongdong10]

How would you rate their paint job and were they easy to deal with regarding the two tone design? I'm looking to get a fade paint job done.

[@laxplaysu91]

For $200 extra i'd say it is very legit.

[@vongdong10]

@@laxplaysu91 nice. I showed them a picture of the colour I wanted but they said they needed a code since pictures and screens aren't the same for everyone. Do you have the part numbers or links for those thru axles?

[@laxplaysu91]

@@vongdong10 www.dtswiss.com/en/components/hubs-and-rws/rws/12-mm

[@vongdong10]

@@laxplaysu91 can you give me links to the exact axles? Amazon has them but they don't show the right specs to pick them.

[@laxplaysu91]

@@vongdong10 DT SWISS RWS 12 x 100MM Front Thru Axle 125mm Length M12 1.5mm Thread Pitch DT SWISS RWS 12 x 142MM Rear E-Thru Axle 171mm Length M12 x 1.5mm Thread Pitch

[@loyanglionscc]

Did you run full cable housing for the rear derailleur?

[@laxplaysu91]

I’m not sure what that means but yes the cable is fully housed within the frame until the exit port to attach to the RD

[@loyanglionscc]

@@laxplaysu91 Great! That help, thanks!