Carbonda fm936 Thoughts

[qwerty]

I found these which I'll order:

https://www.bearingprotools.com/products/bearing-puller-kit-for-vitus-bikes?variant=39926297526377

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https://www.bearingprotools.com/products/bearing-press-kit-for-vitus-bikes?variant=39926297821289

Main pivot bearing is very rough!

[carbonazza]

I found these which I'll order:

https://www.bearingprotools.com/products/bearing-puller-kit-for-vitus-bikes?variant=39926297526377

&

https://www.bearingprotools.com/products/bearing-press-kit-for-vitus-bikes?variant=39926297821289

Main pivot bearing is very rough!

I have this kind of extraction tools, and a couple of times I got only the inner crown out, starting not so happy next steps.

I was considering these instead: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EuXdRGr
They claim it is ZTTO but they do not look like ZTTO tools though.

[Kactusdog]

Wow… I made it. I completed the 147 pages of this thread, what a journey some of you have gone through! Feels like I just finished a novel.

Currently assembling mine, will report back with the complete build and ride feel! I’m 180cm tall but went with the M in SL. The paint brought it back down to a “normal weight”.

[ivou]

Hey guys!

Been on the fence about buying one of these for the last year or so, but I stumbled upon a good deal and decided to jump in.

After 500 km on the bike, I have to say that I really like the frame. The suspension feels nice, and the position on the bike is comfortable. It climbs really nicely, the suspension is not that active, still need to test it on some better descends. But loving the bike so far. Wasn't sure about the sizing (180cm, somewhat short legs), but decided to go with the M size combined with a 70mm -20deg stem and 120mm of front travel - and so far it fits. Waiting on the race season to see if something needs tweaking.

Here are a few photos of the build.




The specs are:
Carbonda FM936, M size
FOX Float DPS Factory, 165x42.5
SR Suntour Axon Elite 34, 120mm
M8000 groupset
M8020 pedals
DT Swiss M1900 Spline 30 wheels w/ Maxxis Ikon 29x2.35
TranzX 150mm dropper post
Is somewhat heavy at 13ish kgs, but I wanted a "stronger" bike that can take abuse (and also I'm 90ish kg) so that fits the bill.

Will get back to you with a more detailed review after a few more kilometers. Greetings from Croatia!

[ASt]

Hey guys!

Been on the fence about buying one of these for the last year or so, but I stumbled upon a good deal and decided to jump in.

After 500 km on the bike, I have to say that I really like the frame. The suspension feels nice, and the position on the bike is comfortable. It climbs really nicely, the suspension is not that active, still need to test it on some better descends. But loving the bike so far. Wasn't sure about the sizing (180cm, somewhat short legs), but decided to go with the M size combined with a 70mm -20deg stem and 120mm of front travel - and so far it fits. Waiting on the race season to see if something needs tweaking.

Hi ivou, nice bike!
This saddle looks not to be set for shorter legs. What is the distance from bb centrr to the saddle top?

[ivou]

Hi ivou, nice bike!
This saddle looks not to be set for shorter legs. What is the distance from bb centrr to the saddle top?

Maybe my legs aren't that short 

[Arno Knell]

New 120mm linkage installed.
The old linkage is on the left hand side of the pictures.

[dan_cx]

New 120mm linkage installed.
The old linkage is on the left side of the pictures.

Did you get the 120 linkage as a separate piece? I've been waiting for it to become available so I can bump up to 120.

[Arno Knell]

Did you get the 120 linkage as a separate piece? I've been waiting for it to become available so I can bump up to 120.

Yes, michael and me ordered the 120mm linkage as piece parts.
Price was 95 USD per linkage plus 60 USD for shipping.

[dan_cx]

Yes, we (michael and me) ordered the 120mm linkage as piece parts.
Price was 95 USD per linkage lus 69 USD for shipping.

Who was your point of contact @ Carbonda? I've dealt with Win in the past, but it's been a while since I've reached out to him.

[Arno Knell]

Who was your point of contact @ Carbonda? I've dealt with Win in the past, but it's been a while since I've reached out to him.

I placed the order via Alibaba.com.
Our contact person was Wing Lee.

[Zomb1e]

New 120mm linkage installed.
The old linkage is on the left side of the pictures.

Thanks for sharing this! Have you measured the distance between seatstay bridge and seat tube at full stroke?

[carbonazza]

New 120mm linkage installed.
The old linkage is on the left side of the pictures.

You didn't give us the most important information.
How many grams shaved ? 

[Arno Knell]

Thanks for sharing this! Have you measured the distance between seatstay bridge and seat tube at full stroke?

I have not measured.
Only visual checked.
See picture

[Arno Knell]

You didn't give us the most important information.
How many grams shaved ? 

Maybe 1 or 2 grams 
Due to the removal of the blue spacer out of the rock shox ultimate deluxe rct 
The linkage weight is equal. 
HA = 65,5 ° (measured with digital pitch gauge)
The last picture shows the new cheap areo wheelset