Carbonda fm936 Thoughts

[wfl3]

6801 in trunnion mount, 6901 in main pivot and 6900 in link.

Thank you very much !

I reached out to RWC and asked them to put together an upgrade package for this frame. I'll let you know what they say...

[carbonazza]

I reached out to RWC and asked them to put together an upgrade package for this frame. I'll let you know what they say...

Did you get any news from RWC ?

[adroitrider]

I reached out to RWC and asked them to put together an upgrade package for this frame. I'll let you know what they say...

Did you get any news from RWC ?

Nope.

My frame shipped.

Need to order:
Shock - leaning toward the new RS SIDLuxe
Crank - leaning toward the GXP X01
Dropper - will build with a Thompson standard post, no rush on this. Want light, but durable and also maybe to match the shock and fork. So a Reverb or something from RS.

[carbonazza]

Shock - leaning toward the new RS SIDLuxe

Like everyone 
However it is not available yet for non OEM, or do you have some connections ?

Dropper - will build with a Thompson standard post, no rush on this. Want light, but durable and also maybe to match the shock and fork. So a Reverb or something from RS.

I'm torn between a simple and light Elita One from Aliexpress or the shiny AXS Reverb.
But this is 500g and 500€ more 

[adroitrider]

Shock - leaning toward the new RS SIDLuxe

Like everyone 
However it is not available yet for non OEM, or do you have some connections ?

The site I ordered through said available 2 July. It could be an error, I placed the order yesterday and will let you know if/when it ships.

[Zdrenka89]

I think I saw a 165x42,5 Sidluxe Ultimate listed on r2bike the other day - but i dont know If they started shipping.

[theirishrider]

So I'm going to pull the trigger! Size L normal carbon.

I think I'll try for this paint job:

• Base colour SantaCruz highball purple colour https://www.dyedbro.com/collections/frame-protection/products/stay-free-t-colour
• Clear coat mild glitter effect: https://spray.bike/collections/keirin-collection/products/keirin-flake-kirakira-multi-200ml

I'm still unsure of the base colour. If anyone has any suggestions I'd love some ideas!

My only concern is, how robust are these paint jobs? Does anyone have any experience with the resilience to chips and such? Thanks!

[adroitrider]

I think I saw a 165x42,5 Sidluxe Ultimate listed on r2bike the other day - but i dont know If they started shipping.

ProBikeSupply accepted my order and said the blue will ship in two weeks and the black will ship mid August.

I ordered the blue...

[Stoney]

I think I saw a 165x42,5 Sidluxe Ultimate listed on r2bike the other day - but i dont know If they started shipping.

Yes, it's there, says it'll ship in July. No remote though.

[Stoney]

So, is there a general consensus? Remote needed or not? Is there a lot of pedal bob?

My frame should be about ready to be shipped. Going for the SID ultimate and SIDluxe combo. Nice to save a few € on the remote if it's not needed + the SIDluxe is soon available without the remote.

[Colt__Seavers]

Why SID Ultimate instead of Fox 32 Factory SC?

[Stoney]

Why SID Ultimate instead of Fox 32 Factory SC?

I Want the 35mm stanchions for less flex. I have a 32 mm SID on a previous bike, and already at 100 mm it's a bit of a noodle. So when going for 120mm the Ulitmate seems perfect. Light and sturdy.

*Edit - If I would go for the Fox SC it would be the 34 version. But I believe that is both heavier and more expensive than the Ultimate?

[carbonazza]

So, is there a general consensus? Remote needed or not? Is there a lot of pedal bob?

We'll start without remote, hopefully it is not needed.
I'm no anti-squat expert, but the ring you will use, and the cassette and usual sprockets when climbing will impact the bobbling. Right ?

[carbonazza]

Why SID Ultimate instead of Fox 32 Factory SC?

For me it was lighter and surprisingly cheaper(for once !). Hard to beat.

[Stoney]

So, is there a general consensus? Remote needed or not? Is there a lot of pedal bob?

We'll start without remote, hopefully it is not needed.
I'm no anti-squat expert, but the ring you will use, and the cassette and usual sprockets when climbing will impact the bobbling. Right ?

Only downside to that is that it's really expensive to switch to a remote system.