Carbonda fm936 Thoughts

[Jan505]

http://www.carbonda.com/mountain/full-suspension/98.html

Carbonda just released a metric suspension xc 29er. My only complaint on the frame would be the cable but others may prefer it. I'm guessing the pro mance new frame will be similar. I started this thread to get thoughts on the new frame

[carbonazza]

After looking at some Luescher Teknik videos on youtube about wrinkles etc. I started to look at brands that offer EPS molding.
Carbonda's gravel frame is really neat inside, no wrinkles nor irregularities.
This frame should be about the same quality I guess.

[numberzero]

This frame have a really radical geometry compared to what generic frames offer from now

[carbonazza]

This frame have a really radical geometry compared to what generic frames offer from now

What do you mean by radical ? 

[numberzero]

What do you mean by radical ? 

Medium size : 67° hta with 100mm fork (goes to 66° with 120mm), reach 475mm! (goes to 465 with 120mm fork)
I think it's the most extreme generic trail bike in the long,slack,low trend.

[lRaphl]

What do you mean by radical ? 

Medium size : 67° hta with 100mm fork (goes to 66° with 120mm), reach 475mm! (goes to 465 with 120mm fork)
I think it's the most extreme generic trail bike in the long,slack,low trend.

Yes and you forgot the 77° seat angle. This frame clearly is on the new trend. This is the most interesting frame for me right now in the 100-120mm travel.

[emu26]

Can someone please post a pic or two and the geometry chart?  Malwarebytes doesn't like the Carbonda website because of "riskware"

[carbonazza]

[emu26]

Thanks Carbonazza, appreciated.

[lRaphl]

Anyone with more news/info about this frame? Anyone ordered one?

Thanks!

[Silverado123]

Wow thats crazy progressive! I dont like the look of the rear swing arm but the rest is nice!

[cbenj42]

It looks like German brand Stevens will be selling this frame as their new full-suspension race bike, announced at Sea Otter Girona last week.
Here's a link to its coverage on a Spanish site:
https://esmtb.com/exclusiva-nueva-doble-de-xc-de-stevens-imagenes-de-su-prototipo/

I suppose it makes the "Designed and engineered in Hamburg" decal on the toptube a little misleading

[Silverado123]

Good catch! That bike looks really nice built up. The rider mut be quite tall, with that long stem and reach. In regards to the pix of the rear brake caliper. Is that paint chipping? There are black splotches in the red/orange paint. Think it is ok? Sweet frame otherwise. I want one!

[cbenj42]

Good catch! That bike looks really nice built up. The rider mut be quite tall, with that long stem and reach. In regards to the pix of the rear brake caliper. Is that paint chipping? There are black splotches in the red/orange paint. Think it is ok? Sweet frame otherwise. I want one!

I saw those black splotches, too, but it looks like the bike was just washed before the photos. It's probably wet brake dust.

If I was to guess the frame size, it's maybe a 17"? The reach listed on the geometry charts is so long that riding one frame size smaller would be necessary to achieve the old-school XC position of being farther over the front wheel with a longer stem. Its 500mm reach in size 19" is even longer than the reach of the new Santa Cruz Megatower in size XL. This Carbonda/Stevens might be the most modern XC frame on the market.

[numberzero]

Anyone with more news/info about this frame? Anyone ordered one?

Thanks!

I hope to get one early July if it's not delayed more.
It's reassuring to see some frames already riding as Stevens prototypes.