Carbonda fm936 Thoughts

[Denis]

Which size would you recommend for 170cm, size small or Medium?

I will use as trailbike 120/120mm...

Medium + short stem.

[victorike]

Today I cut the axle to 80.5mm and the problem has been solved, there is no more play.

[Bjw]

Just finished my build. Target weight was under 11kg and landed on 10,8 total with pedals.
I hope I can come out on a suspension tuning ride tomorrow.

[theirishrider]

Just finished my build. Target weight was under 11kg and landed on 10,8 total with pedals.
I hope I can come out on a suspension tuning ride tomorrow.

Looks amazing! Wow, fantastic weight. Are you using carbon bars?

[Bjw]

Looks amazing! Wow, fantastic weight. Are you using carbon bars?

Thank you! Yes I’m using a New Ultimate carbon bar.

[mtbluvr68]

Your jeffsey, needed headset bearing cups.  The chinese frame has built in integrated cups,  the bearing sits direct in the frame. 

[FlaMtnBkr]

Thank you! Yes I’m using a New Ultimate carbon bar.

Any chance you could give us a component list? 

[Bjw]

Standard frame, size M
Complete GX eagle drivetrain
with alu crank with garbuk 34T.
Fork: RS Sid select 120
Shock: sidluxe ultimate 165x42.5
Brakes: SLX 7100
Rotors: Kncn Razor 160/180
Bar: Newultimate evo flat bar 700mm
Stem: Ritchey trail 45mm
Seatpost: Reverse carbon
Seat: Fizik tundra m2
Pedals: XTR
Tires: Schwalbe racing Ralph/Ray 2.25
Wheels: some cheap no name 1550g

[emu26]

Standard frame, size M

Wheels: some cheap no name 1550g

Cheap and light? Come on man you've got to provide links.

[Bjw]

Cheap and light? Come on man you've got to provide links.

I payed 350€ for them on sale half a year ago. It’s non boost carbon wheel set that I drive with problem solvers adapters. Can’t find a link sorry.

[emu26]

6 months old, so they are cheap, light and (somewhat) durable. Nice work.

[KonaMooseman]

Hey guys,
anyone checked the rear travel when using a 165x42.5 instead of 165x40mm?
Also the tyre clearance when fully compressed with 29x2.35 or 29x2.4 tyres?

[Pharaohollie]

Hey guys,
anyone checked the rear travel when using a 165x42.5 instead of 165x40mm?
Also the tyre clearance when fully compressed with 29x2.35 or 29x2.4 tyres?

Yes. This topic has been discussed over and over in this 100+ page thread. 165x42.5 works fine, but 165x40 is the maximum official spec from Carbonda. I am currently running 165x42.5 Fox DPS with a Maxxis Aggressor 2.4 rear, and there are no clerance issues.

[RobertRinAustin]

Hey guys,
anyone checked the rear travel when using a 165x42.5 instead of 165x40mm?
Also the tyre clearance when fully compressed with 29x2.35 or 29x2.4 tyres?

Running 42.5 with a Maxxis Ardent 2.4 and no issues.

[bmarty8]

Hey guys I just saw that Vitus is using this frame for their new Cross Country bike. https://vitusbikes.com/collections/rapide-fs