TanTan FM10 29/27.5+

[arrkaye]

I pulled the trigger on the frame in size L (19"), I think the measurements will still work for me even though I'd prefer an XL. I have no idea when the frame will get here, but hey, that's the fun of it!

I will prob start a build thread but with the momentum here, just wanted to let you know you have a partner in crime.

Thanks! I've pulled the trigger too on a 17.5.

Question I have is around the rear shock mounting hardware. Can't see anywhere what size I would need. Do you know?

[northup]

For 150mm rear travel they want a 200x57 shock. The frame accepts a trunnion shock, I got a crazy deal on a 205x57.5 so I’m going to run that with a 160mm fork and see what happens. If you google ‘seraph fm10’ the ali express link (first I think) has good and a list of the other shock options for 132-135mm rear travel with the flip chip flipped short

[arrkaye]

I'm going for a 150mm front fork, and looking at a 200x57 shock.

I'm having trouble finding out what kind of hardware is required. Does the frame take regular mounted shocks or does it have to be trunnion?

For regular, I can't seem to find any Rockshox mounting hardware with 54mm width.

What kind of deal did you get on your shock?

[northup]

It's made to take a trunnion shock, I'm not sure if you can mount a regular shock or not, but if you do, I think the hardware would need to be a bit custom.

I got a new 2018 rockshox deluxe rt3 debonair 205x57.5 for $90. I couldn't say no.

[arrkaye]

That's a crazy deal!

Looking at the geo chart for the frame, it looks like it'll take a 200x57. One of the pictures also suggests that the widths are 54mm and 40mm for the mounts. Should be able to find some hardware in those widths.

Wonder if @GuitsBoy can help here given their frame has arrived?

[GuitsBoy]

I'm still waiting for the frame to arrive.  Its somewhere between the container ship and UPS depot somewhere in Canada's Pacific NorthWest. 

[northup]

That's some beautiful country, I hope it doesn't decide to stay.

[GuitsBoy]

That's some beautiful country, I hope it doesn't decide to stay.

LOL!  When you put it that way, how could I be upset with the frame taking it's sweet time to get here...

[emu26]

Any update on frame delivery?

Itching to pull the trigger

[emu26]

If you have it can you give pictures of underside of bb so we can see entry / exit holes for brake and shifter lines and also tell us what you can work out with the shock mounting hardware?

Also what rear axle did you get?

Thanks heaps.

[GuitsBoy]

.... Still Waiting .....

UPS showed a status of *Held in Warehouse* for a few days, most likely stuck in customs and clearance.  There's movement again now.  Maybe it will arrive today.  Maybe it will arrive July 4.  Nobody knows.  Frame was ordered Feb 10.  Its been a long wait.

[emu26]

Sorry mate, us badgering you must only make it feel longer.

[GuitsBoy]

Sorry mate, us badgering you must only make it feel longer.

No, no worries at all.  Its arrived at the local UPS warehouse.  Hopefully being loaded onto a truck right now.  Ill post pics the moment the frame arrives.  Usually around 5pm EST if its gonna make it here today.

[GuitsBoy]

UPS says it's out for delivery.   Counting down the hours.   Who wants to place bets on whether I open up a tattered box of carbon splinters or not?

[northup]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯  I'll guess you get the frame in good shape, but the box is going to be absolutely trashed.