Hongfu - FM058 Custom - 9,380kg

[bxcc]

Amazing pictures Tom! Looks like it was a great ride.

[Tom]

some pics from yesterday's mud fest in N/E France.

[carbonazza]

Nice pictures... as usual 
Are you happy of the XC11 TR tires, do you get a good grip in the mud ?
How would you compare them to Maxxis or Schwalbe tires, like Ikon or Rocket Ron/Racing Ralph ?

[cbenj42]

How is the frame holding up now that you've put some miles on it? Have the pivots or pivot bearings developed any play?
I'm seriously considering ordering an FM058, but want to be sure that the frame won't wear out after a few months, as is the case with my Ican S8.

[Tom]

Are you happy of the XC11 TR tires, do you get a good grip in the mud ?
How would you compare them to Maxxis or Schwalbe tires, like Ikon or Rocket Ron/Racing Ralph ?

I love those tires, efficient on dry soil, and better than Rocket Ron in muddy conditions. Well, ok... RORO ain't the best mud tires.
despite their lower knobs, the XC11 are better in the mud than my Ardents.
But do not get me wrong, these are not mud specific tires.

How is the frame holding up now that you've put some miles on it? Have the pivots or pivot bearings developed any play?

So far so good, I changed the pivot axles to titanium onces & had to secure them with appropriate torque after 200km, but since then, nothing to declare.

I'm seriously considering ordering an FM058, but want to be sure that the frame won't wear out after a few months, as is the case with my Ican S8.

Wear out, what do you mean ?

[cbenj42]

Wear out, what do you mean ?

The "cups" around the pivot at the rear of the chainstay began to enlarge after about a month and cause the rear wheel to flex laterally under hard cornering and sprinting. I had to place a .5mm plastic spacer on each side to take up the space, but the frame is still wearing out and I'm sure I'll have to add another soon.
Fortunately, none of the other linkage pivots have this issue-- yet.

[Tom]

The "cups" around the pivot at the rear of the chainstay began to enlarge after about a month and cause the rear wheel to flex laterally under hard cornering and sprinting. I had to place a .5mm plastic spacer on each side to take up the space, but the frame is still wearing out and I'm sure I'll have to add another soon.
Fortunately, none of the other linkage pivots have this issue-- yet.

I do not have this kind of issue so far.

[sissypants]

My frame is on the way!  I'll post up with a detailed report once it all comes through. Everything is waiting to get built up, targeting 20 pounds. The bike in this thread really inspired me to pull the trigger on this frame for my personal ride, although I was in touch with Pro-Mance before this frame was first produced.

I got the ultralight frame (T800), which took a while to manufacture, then made the mistake of ordering a complicated paint design, so I've been waiting 3 months now.

[samroy92]

My frame is on the way!  I'll post up with a detailed report once it all comes through. Everything is waiting to get built up, targeting 20 pounds. The bike in this thread really inspired me to pull the trigger on this frame for my personal ride, although I was in touch with Pro-Mance before this frame was first produced.

I got the ultralight frame (T800), which took a while to manufacture, then made the mistake of ordering a complicated paint design, so I've been waiting 3 months now.

This is also an FM058, or is it the FM258?

[sclyde2]

Front triangle looks 058, while the rear end looks 258.

[carbonazza]

...I got the ultralight frame (T800)...

Did they make the full frame in T800 on your request ?
What weight difference do you expect ?

Isn't a mix of T700 and T800 used on some rims and bikes, depending on where you want some more rigidity or more flex/strength ?

[sissypants]

...I got the ultralight frame (T800)...

Did they make the full frame in T800 on your request ?
What weight difference do you expect ?

Isn't a mix of T700 and T800 used on some rims and bikes, depending on where you want some more rigidity or more flex/strength ?

I ordered the 19" boost T800 M9007 frame from Pro-Mance on request (see http://www.pro-mance.com/product-390-16797-46557.html). Neither Hongfu or TanTan were willing to do an ultralight version, and Pro-Mance was both willing to special-order a T800 version and work out a much better price.

I'm expecting about 150g lighter, but I did have it painted so probably around 1850g for the frame.  I'm building with the goal of staying under 20 pounds, so this little bit might make that possible.

You can probably negotiate with Pro-Mance any day for in-stock T700 frames to match the quote Hongfu is giving on their "special" pricing with a 3-month wait. In retrospect, I would get an in-stock frame, as I was not happy waiting for three months without any bike. I had to sell my other bike to afford this one.

[samroy92]

...I got the ultralight frame (T800)...

Did they make the full frame in T800 on your request ?
What weight difference do you expect ?

Isn't a mix of T700 and T800 used on some rims and bikes, depending on where you want some more rigidity or more flex/strength ?

I ordered the 19" boost T800 M9007 frame from Pro-Mance on request (see http://www.pro-mance.com/product-390-16797-46557.html). Neither Hongfu or TanTan were willing to do an ultralight version, and Pro-Mance was both willing to special-order a T800 version and work out a much better price.

I'm expecting about 150g lighter, but I did have it painted so probably around 1850g for the frame.  I'm building with the goal of staying under 20 pounds, so this little bit might make that possible.

You can probably negotiate with Pro-Mance any day for in-stock T700 frames to match the quote Hongfu is giving on their "special" pricing with a 3-month wait. In retrospect, I would get an in-stock frame, as I was not happy waiting for three months without any bike. I had to sell my other bike to afford this one.

Looks like about the same geo as the 058 right? Definitely let us know when you get it!

[charlesrg]

I ordered the 19" boost T800 M9007 frame from Pro-Mance on request (see http://www.pro-mance.com/product-390-16797-46557.html). Neither Hongfu or TanTan were willing to do an ultralight version, and Pro-Mance was both willing to special-order a T800 version and work out a much better price.

I'm expecting about 150g lighter, but I did have it painted so probably around 1850g for the frame.  I'm building with the goal of staying under 20 pounds, so this little bit might make that possible.

You can probably negotiate with Pro-Mance any day for in-stock T700 frames to match the quote Hongfu is giving on their "special" pricing with a 3-month wait. In retrospect, I would get an in-stock frame, as I was not happy waiting for three months without any bike. I had to sell my other bike to afford this one.

Have you received your frame yet ? Trying to get a size 15.5 for my wife with the brake caliper mounted in the chainstay.

[charlesrg]

About to pull the trigger on the same frame with the Boost specs from pro-mance. I could only find pro-mance and Yishun making this in Boost with the brake mounted in the chainstay.