Carbonda fm936 Thoughts

[Lukesjr]

Are you tuning your shock yourself ?

The other thing most people don't know, is that if you turn that high speed compression knob you disable the low speed compression tune.  So you should be riding with your HSC wide open and set the shock for your normal trail.  Then if you happen to do something like extreme downhllls, that is where you use HSC for that specific section then open it back up.

[mailman]

Hi Chinertown-ers.

I'm very new here, but have very much enjoyed reading through the plethora of information about these carbon frames and some of the awesome builds.

I'm very keen on the idea of a Carbonda FM909 or 936, or ICAN S3.

I've seen the great posts regarding anti squat and leverage ratios for these bikes, and I'm wondering whether it's possible to compare to current bikes out there (specifically a 2021 Spark 910)? In appearance the 936 and ICAN frames are very similar to the Spark, and they both use 165mm trunnion shocks. I'd really love to know how they feel as a pedaling platform compared to what I'd potentially be coming from.

Thanks heaps.

[mailman]

Further to my previous post.

Does the 909 or "super light" 936 have a weight limit? I asked Wing, but he might not have understood as he didn't answer it.

And, does the 100mm (standard) version of the 936 have a more "supportive" or "firmer" leverage ratio with it's shorter linkage?

[carbonazza]

The Vitus Rapide FS CRX seems to come second(after the Epic Pro) in:
Best cross-country mountain bikes 2023 - https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-cross-country-bikes/ 

[adroitrider]

The Vitus Rapide FS CRX seems to come second(after the Epic Pro) in:
Best cross-country mountain bikes 2023 - https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-cross-country-bikes/ 

I saw that but also feel BR is a partner with Chain Reaction Cycles and aren’t 100% isolated in their reviews.

Anyone ask about a rear triangle with UDH so we can run the new Sram stuff?

[carbonazza]

Anyone ask about a rear triangle with UDH so we can run the new Sram stuff?

I was going to ask the same question

[adroitrider]

I was going to ask the same question

I just tried to order one.

How unique is the frame spacing to work with the UDH? Is there a chance the 936 is already compatible?

[adroitrider]

I just tried to order one.

How unique is the frame spacing to work with the UDH? Is there a chance the 936 is already compatible?

Here is a picture of the 936 hanger slot and a picture from the design variants from Sram. It looks like variant 5 or something there could work with a custom machined shim.

[carbonazza]

I asked Carbonda about UDH and the new SRAM derailleur for the FM936 and FM909, let's see what they say.

[Eneen]

AFAIK 909 is UDH already...

[adroitrider]

AFAIK 909 is UDH already...

Yes it is. Says it right on the spec page.

[carbonazza]

As expected the FM 909 is UDH already.
The FM 936 is left in the dust 
Maybe we could come up with a 3D printed part as @adroitrider pointed out.

[ENEP]

Does anybody know which hanger fits for a FM936 and maybe if they are available from any seller within EU?
(Like bike24, bike-components, bike discount, wiggle etc..)

Thanks

[impmonkey]

Does anybody know which hanger fits for a FM936 and maybe if they are available from any seller within EU?
(Like bike24, bike-components, bike discount, wiggle etc..)

Thanks

https://www.wiggle.com/vitus-hanger-48-rapide-fs-2021

Pretty sure that will fit.
The Vitus Rapide FS is the same frame

[adroitrider]

As expected the FM 909 is UDH already.
The FM 936 is left in the dust 
Maybe we could come up with a 3D printed part as @adroitrider pointed out.

Did you hear back from them? I haven’t.