FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost

[danK]

Nothing in search results. Anyone know?
http://www.hongfu-bikes.com/html_Products/Mountain_Frame/29ER_Mountain_Frame/2016/1026/html_products/2013-29ER-Axle-MTB-Frame-H.html

[jfcb]

Maybe you mail to hongfu and ask them about it?

[chetosmachine]

Hi,

I asked them a few weeks ago.
It's a rigid frame, 29", with very up to date design.

[Freeflyer82]

Hi

Any geo and weight infos? When will it be released?

[samroy92]

Any update for this FM289?

[Freeflyer82]

I sent them an email as well. They told me the frame will not be out for sale before the end of 2018...
Apparently they have another 29er frame with boost which is on stock. It is called FM199-B. It seems to have the geometry of the workswell 062 with a 31.6 seat tube, interated rear axle as well as the boost Standard. So if you like that geometry maybe it would be worth looking at. Speaking about it. Has anyone experience on the FM199?

[samroy92]

Freeflyer, they have an active purchase link on aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2018-NEW-Carbon-Fiber-29er-Full-Suspension-Boost-148MM-MTB-Bicycle-Frame-FM258-UD-Matte/32854379761.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.263.owRw2U

[Freeflyer82]

The link you posted is for the FM258 not the FM289. 

[samroy92]

Damnnnnnit, thanks

[RS VR6]

Freeflyer, they have an active purchase link on aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2018-NEW-Carbon-Fiber-29er-Full-Suspension-Boost-148MM-MTB-Bicycle-Frame-FM258-UD-Matte/32854379761.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.263.owRw2U

The reach on the medium is 432mm. That's longer than my trail bike which I run a 40mm stem, but the wheelbase is shorter at 1124 vs the 1166 on my trail bike.

[samroy92]

If anyone was wondering if the FM289 was FS or HT it is hardtail, got this email from HongFu:

FM289 :hard tail bike
FM258:Full suspension bike
Currenly price:
fm289:$380
fm258:$650
 
Best Regards,
Robert

[simmerdown]

Hello,
Have been seeking an alternative to a 2018 Santa Cruz Highball CC Frame.
Well, I found this 289 listed on aliexpress just now. 71.5 degree HTA for the 19" version - WTH are they thinking?
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/29ER-BOOST-Carbon-Frame-Carbon-MTB-Frame-Mountain-Bike-148-12mm-T800-UAM-Official-Store-FM289/2993019_32904433624.html

By that measure, the FM-199B / Pro-Mance M9009-B give a 71 degree HTA with a slightly shorter a-c
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Full-Carbon-Fiber-MTB-Frame-29er-Bicycle-Frame-FM199-B-BOOST-UD-Matte-BB92-148-12MM/32822540260.html

I was all set to wait for the FM289, but nothing makes sense anymore. I also want BSA BB, and 27.2 Seatpost. I may pay an extra $1300 to escape this madness.

[numberzero]

Check this one https://fr.lightcarbon.com/lightweight-new-boost-carbon-mtb-bike-frameset_p42.html#parentHorizontalTab022
Geometry is given for 490 fork. With fully extended fork HTA comes to 69° and you probably lose 0,5cm of reach.
I think it's pretty close to the santacruz except RC which is a bit too long.

[carbonazza]

...I may pay an extra $1300 to escape this madness.

To put it in perspective... $1300 is worth an Eagle groupset with some fine brakes. Or a good light wheelset.
Or even for many people a crazy expensive new bike 

[simmerdown]

Check out the geometry of the new FM199
69.5 degree HTA, 425mm chainstays.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2019-carbon-Mountain-Bicycle-Frame-29er-Boost-with-BB92-with-29er-2-35-tire-fm199-Frame/32907997171.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10068_10130_10547_10546_10059_10548_10545_10696_100031_10084_10083_10103_451_452_10618_10307,searchweb201603_55,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=de33e44b-9ecb-4554-98a4-d8f75927f861-44&algo_pvid=de33e44b-9ecb-4554-98a4-d8f75927f861&transAbTest=ae803_1&priceBeautifyAB=0

https://tantansports.en.alibaba.com/product/60793716308-803082304/2019_carbon_Mountain_Bicycle_Frame_29er_Boost_with_BB92_with_29er_2_35_tire_FM199_frame.html

There's this bizarre one also, same company SERAPH, super slack seat tube 70.5 degrees, 68.5 HTA: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2018-new-27-5er-BOOST-MTB-frame-EPS-whole-shaped-technology-Chinese-bike-frame-hard-tail/32873013891.html?gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.99734.0&scm_id=1007.13339.99734.0&scm-url=1007.13339.99734.0&pvid=97a7bb7e-8277-4c9b-a96c-856aa22c7041

Much better geometry than FM199-B listed here:

http://www.hongfu-bikes.com/html_Products/Mountain_Frame/29ER_Mountain_Frame/2016/1113/2017%20New%20Full%20carbon%2029ER%20MTB%20Frame%20HF-FM.html

Haven't seen anyone post about this yet. But what is the seat tube size?