CUTTING UP MY CARBON CHINESE GRAVEL FRAME

inb4 people miss my sarcasm safety jacket.
Link to hi-res photos: www.andrewgrab...
New stuff coming...
Hambini BB86 removal and a good ol whiffling?
New gravel frame??
DIY bike bags???
Multi day Katy Trail adventure with the posse????
MTB trails on gravel bikes?!!??!

[@kevinedward118]

The only thing that really matters is the fork. That could be catastrophic!

[@user-or9fm8ut4m]

to my eyes, this looks cleaner than a Pinarello dogma 65.1 when comparing the insides.

[@lloydusdavies]

OMG dude. That's carbon dust you are breathing in there. I know you had a basic mask but it was not a good one for this job.

[@WeRideSouth]

I never said I was a smart man... lol. But on a real note, all of the real masks have been sold out here in Texas. I can't even find one at home depot.

[@CYCLELAND]

@@WeRideSouth Hi, you should even use long sleeve shirt to protect your skin. Of course if you do it every now and than you do not pay too much attention but remember, safety first.

[@WeRideSouth]

@@CYCLELAND thank you! It was just a one time deal, but I will definitely do better next time.

[@USMCcharmer]

overkill? I'd have gone with a 3m p100 cartridge mask

[@mikelelvira7764]

after that amazing video i know exactly the same about chinese frames than before , ha ha ha

[@tiago2994me]

Thank you for sharing so much stuff relationated with chinese carbon parts. Hambini search took me to your channel too.

[@WeRideSouth]

Thanks for watching the videos!

[@sc0608023]

Long time Raul viewer here. Judging by my limited experiences bestowed kindly by his videos, this particular frame's interior looks quite decent, which is a bit surprising... I'd hazard a guess that carbon tech indeed has improved a lot in recent years. Frames from big brands 10 years ago have lots of void/resin pooling/heavy reinforcement and now even no name Chinese frames are not too bad.

[@farisbahauddin2341]

Thanks man. I've seen good words about these Chinese carbon frames, but still a bit hesitant to buy one. Seeing one of the brand that I recognize being cut in half, now I'm confidence to buy one. Can you share lightcarbon email that can be contacted for order?

[@WeRideSouth]

Reach out to John Lui at [e-mail]

[@Noonedudu]

Hello and great video! I have a question. Is this the same frame as ICAN GRA02? Looks exactly same.

[@WeRideSouth]

I can't guarantee it's the same frame, but it looks identical.

[@nathantaylor9829]

what carbon gravel bike frame would you suggest?

[@WeRideSouth]

I've had no problems with the LightCarbon LCG-010-D (the bike in the video). I have 3000+ miles on it and it's holding up like a champ. If I would have any other recommendations it would be for the Carbonda 696. There are many builds showcasing this frame and company and everyone seems to be happy. I have one on the way myself.

[@nathantaylor9829]

@@WeRideSouth Thanks for getting back to me so quickly, How much was it?

[@WeRideSouth]

​@@nathantaylor9829 The 696 cost 727 shipped. I went with a higher shipping cost but here is the breakdown: Frame: $480 Headset: $12 F&R Axle: $26 Shipping: $180 Paypal Fee: $31 I didn't buy their headset as I have my own and I ordered 2 extra derailleur hangers for $5 each.

[@nathantaylor9829]

@@WeRideSouth Great thanks

[@WeRideSouth]

@@nathantaylor9829 I'll be doing a video on the Carbonda 696 once it arrives. I'll also include all of this information and thoughts.

[@imrankz7527]

Is the headset included together with the frame?

[@WeRideSouth]

There was no headset included with mine when I purchased it.

[@jim-lightcarbon]

now frame set including frame+ seat post+ fork+ head set+ rear & front thru-axle, and an extra hanger for rear derailleur as gift, UD matt

[@theflyerpr40d]

Hi, What other brand of Chinese frames have you tried? I’m thinking of buying an aero design from Ican or Yoeleo. There also winspace but is more $$. I also saw velobuild have some cheaper frames but not sure of their quality control. Thanks.

[@WeRideSouth]

This is my first experience with a Chinese frame; however, Hambini recommends Hongfu or Dengfu. Stick to Taiwanese frames. I'm personally looking at a CFR696 from Carbonda as my next frame. There are tons of builds with them if you google and they have a good track record.

[@theflyerpr40d]

Andrew Grabbs thanks, Would check if those you mention also have fully internal cable aero frames. But I have seen some KZbin with the Ican and Yoeleo frames and they say is pretty good. I think I missed but how it crack normal usage or jump. Do you think it cracked to easy or you expected it to crack from what happened? Thanks.

[@WeRideSouth]

@@theflyerpr40d the bike didnt crank from riding, the postal carrier broke it in shipping.

[@theflyerpr40d]

Andrew Grabbs O that explain as the frame sound solid when you tap on it. I missed that part that the postal service broke the frame. Did Carbonda gave you a quote for the frame and shipping? I’m looking an they do have a bike that I like the CFR515-D but it only takes a 25mm tires I need a 28mm frame would ask them if there space. Dengfu have the R12 Hongfu have the FM339 Would send them email to get a quote plus shipping to USA. Thanks.

[@WeRideSouth]

@@theflyerpr40d the CFR696 is $480, Axles $26, Shipping (DHL) 180$ and Paypal fee $31. I also bought 2 extra deraileur hangers for $5 each bringing the total to $727.00 shipped (3-10 days to the US). I contacted Carbonda at [e-mail]. I hope that helps!

[@Tethysmeer]

That mask...

[@WeRideSouth]

top notch aye?

[@manuelburi628]

Why did you do that?

[@WeRideSouth]

To see the craftsmanship?