Carbonda fm936 Thoughts

[steveP]

I'd suggest a medium. I'm 6'1" on a large and this bike runs long. I think you'll be fine with a medium. It will be a major change from your Proflex which was my dream bike back in 95.

Thanks! Haha it was my dream bike too, and still ride it. Bought it as a 1 season-used demo at SundayRiver in Maine. In 1997. I have recently sold all my Girvin Link forks and misc proflex stuff I have accumulated to fund this project. People are paying crazy money for the Crosslink forks!

[TedS123]

Sizing Question
I am 179 CM (5'10.5") and fall right on the line for a M/L. What would you guys suggest? I am coming off a 1995  26' Proflex 855 size large- so zero experience  with the modern GEO.

I'm the same exact height and have always ridden larges. (I used to be more like 5'11.5", but apparently I've shrunk.)

Anyway, I went with a large with a short stem (45 mm) and wide bar (780 mm).  A medium would have been too small for me. I find myself almost wanting a little longer stem or a setback post.  Even though the reach is much longer, the slack head angle and steep seat angle actually makes the saddle-to-bar distance a little less than my 2015 CS-041 hardtail. That bike has old standard geometry.

[ilyamaksimov]

Sizing Question
I am 179 CM (5'10.5") and fall right on the line for a M/L. What would you guys suggest? I am coming off a 1995  26' Proflex 855 size large- so zero experience  with the modern GEO.

Large

my height is 180 cm, I ride a big size, it fits perfectly, here is a photo of my carbonda

[carbonazza]

My frame came with a Hex 6 Axle. Definitely no Torx.
In case you need it, marking is: 180 mm M12 * P1.5 * L16.5
Nope, no movement on my derailleur hanger.

Thanks for the info. Why on earth I've got a T30?

[Zrider]

Are you all having a Torx 30 axle at the rear ?

They sent me a T30 rear axle and a 6mm front for my 1056. I just asked for a replacement for the rear to be 6mm. Not very helpful for your situation, but it does seem like Carbonda is sending both options out.

[steveP]

Need some guidance on the rear shock, please.
Looking to stay around 250ish and am having a hard time finding 165*42.5 shocks.
Fox Performance 165 x 42.5 Shock Trunnion Dps Float, does that fit? This frame needs trunnion mount right?

Any other suggestions? I was looking for the rs from the giant trance people were buying but the only rs options I can find are over 400 bucks.

[reddi]

Yes, 165*40 (42.5) is not a very common size. While 250 $/€ also is not a large budget if you want a new one.
That Fox you mentioned will fit. Carbonda says that you need 165x40, but reading this thread you'll see many people using Fox 165x42.5 without problems.

[d3xophen]

I read this thread all posts and I discovered that M size frame are roughly 1900g+ without rear axle and seat binder. But carbonda claim SL version is 1850g.
Who got SL M size with 1850g weight?

[wfl3]

My medium SL was right at 1855g w/o shock & shock hardware (no axle or seat clamp either).

Just a bit under 2100 grams with shock mounted up.

[d3xophen]

I am also considering this fm936 and FM 909.
FM 936 frame are very reliable and this frame used by NS bikes , victus etc..
But FM 909 is 100 gram lighter.
I dont know which one to choose.

[theirishrider]

I am also considering this fm936 and FM 909.
FM 936 frame are very reliable and this frame used by NS bikes , victus etc..
But FM 909 is 100 gram lighter.
I dont know which one to choose.

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If you're only consideration is weight I think go with the FM936 - It's solid. You will vary more than 100g just in water weight, it's 100ml of water...

[mtbluvr68]

Unless you are a XC marathon  or xc pro,  nobody is going to notice 100,200 or 300 grams difference when you're out bombing the trails. 

[d3xophen]

Carbonda reply me SL version is 820 usd. Is it the right price?

[Arno Knell]

One week ownership
450 Kilometer
6600 Meter altitude differnce
I love this "machine"

[carbonazza]

Carbonda reply me SL version is 820 usd. Is it the right price?

Same price as last year, yes.