Carbonda fm936 Thoughts

[wfl3]

and mine is the SL version.

[TedS123]

OK - I got the stripped bolt out!

Now I just need a replacement.  Anyone know what type of bolt it is or where to get one?

TIA,
Ted

OK - I took the stripped bolt to Lowe's and determined that it is a M6x20 bolt.  I found a reasonable stainless steel replacement.  It has a flat head with the same counter-sink angle (looks like 90 degrees).  Only difference is the head diameter is slightly larger, so it won't sit quite flush.  Otherwise it looks like it should work just fine.

Hope this helps someone else down the road.  Any time we have the suspension apart, it's probably a good idea to look for spare fasteners for the other pivots, too.

Ted

[TedS123]

Picture of the bolt...

[TedS123]

Picture of it installed...

[Zipper85]

does anyone use the dt swiss r 232 one?  how does it look to you?  I was looking for something different from the usual Fox or RS.

[casual_build]

I lost a linkage bolt during a ride. Totally my fault, I forget to put the proper torque back in after maintenance. No damage, to the frame. Any idea where I could find some replacement hardware?

[carbonazza]

I lost a linkage bolt during a ride. Totally my fault, I forget to put the proper torque back in after maintenance. No damage, to the frame. Any idea where I could find some replacement hardware?

A Titanium M5 screw and a washer since July... It will be replaced when I get the hardware from Carbonda.

[casual_build]

Haha, its great to see someone with the same problem. I put the rear shock on before checking the torque on that link, then I was too lazy to take off the shock and check. Paid the price I guess.

A Titanium M5 screw and a washer since July... It will be replaced when I get the hardware from Carbonda.

[Zomb1e]

Can someone tell me what minimum q-factor can I use with 936 frame?

[Bobodaclown]

For the Sidluxe does anyone know which type of remote lockout routing the shock used on this frame?
Or what is specced on the Vitus Rapide?

Thanks

[sync1]

It's the Remote In option.

[Bobodaclown]

Thanks @sync1

[ENEP]

Has anyone tried a Shimano 4pot brake in the rear?
Seems like a tight space and not sure it will fit?

[ilyamaksimov]

Got mine finished

could you share your impressions about the shock absorber dt535 after long-term use. How does it feel to ride? how reliable is it? what problems have you had with it?

[Zomb1e]

So finally I've got my frame ordered in the middle of December. I was really impressed with two things - amount of packaging layers and overall quality of the frame, especially its internal surfaces (compared to my old HT they look much nicer). L-sized frame with all hardware including axle but excluding seatpost clamp and headset weights 2168 grams, which is exactly in specified range of    2150±50g. BSA BB insert seems to be made of anodized aluminum, and this is pretty perfect because there will be no galvanic couple and corrosion that may lead to separating of insert from carbon. Main pivot bolt on my frame is 80,8 mm, so I don't have to shorten it. I also noticed that one of metal dust seals (which are covering main pivot bearings) is anodized but another one is painted (and of course painting was chipped during installation of rear triangle). This seems a bit weird. Anyway I like how the frame looks but I'm still waiting for some parts to start my build.