Author Topic: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame  (Read 118685 times)

Freda

Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« Reply #150 on: October 05, 2021, 12:11:00 AM »
Setup as a mullet, I got these angles. Not exact of course but correspond more or less to the geo chart.

endo.alley

Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« Reply #151 on: October 05, 2021, 09:51:05 AM »
Setup as a mullet, I got these angles. Not exact of course but correspond more or less to the geo chart.

How does it ride as a mullet setup?

Freda

Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« Reply #152 on: October 05, 2021, 11:18:04 PM »
It is not ready yet so cannot say, but it seems quite slack for trail riding. I will ride it in the next few days.
I think I will try a 29” rear at some point, that seems more logical, better angles and better rollover.

endo.alley

Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« Reply #153 on: October 09, 2021, 11:37:56 AM »
Hi I had to use 8x25.9mm + 2 washers to make it fits, but this way it fits perfect!

Are people still saying the geometry chart for this bike is not correct? What is the correct head tube angle and reach (medium)?

Wahl

Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« Reply #154 on: October 16, 2021, 01:43:16 PM »
Here is my bike-build. Made my own logo and painted myself.  :D
Running NX drivetrain, Fox 34, Fox DPX2 and SLX brakes. Very happy with the bike so far.


Schumo

Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« Reply #155 on: October 16, 2021, 03:13:37 PM »
Nice, have you weighed it by any chance?

Wahl

Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« Reply #156 on: October 17, 2021, 08:54:34 AM »
Nice, have you weighed it by any chance?

14.3 kg as in picture. It is a XL-frame. Next project is a set of carbon-wheels to get of some weight. The ones I have are very heavy...

ilyamaksimov

Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« Reply #157 on: October 17, 2021, 11:25:43 AM »
14.3 kg as in picture. It is a XL-frame. Next project is a set of carbon-wheels to get of some weight. The ones I have are very heavy...

can you take a profile photo of the bike?

Wahl

Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« Reply #158 on: October 19, 2021, 09:03:34 AM »
can you take a profile photo of the bike?

Yesterday I took my first longer ride. The bike feels really good. Climbs so much better than my 2012 Specialized epic  ;) ;D :)

carbonazza

Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« Reply #159 on: October 19, 2021, 09:50:53 AM »
Yesterday I took my first longer ride. The bike feels really good. Climbs so much better than my 2012 Specialized epic  ;) ;D :)

Not sure, is it a picture of your bike or your car  ;D
Have fun with it !  8)

jonnybearback

Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« Reply #160 on: October 19, 2021, 06:44:23 PM »
This is the perfect Porsche for this forum :)

(Just jesting though and yanking your chain, I'd rather drive your 928 than my mazda5)

FlaMtnBkr

Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« Reply #161 on: October 21, 2021, 01:17:48 AM »
For anyone that is riding this frame, does there feel like much flex or does it feel stiff?

Also, is there much pedal bob? Can you run the shock open or do you ever feel the need to flip lever to medium/pedal position, assuming it's there?

ilyamaksimov

Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« Reply #162 on: October 22, 2021, 03:59:42 AM »
Setup as a mullet, I got these angles. Not exact of course but correspond more or less to the geo chart.

is it XL size? what is your height?

Freda

Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« Reply #163 on: October 22, 2021, 08:20:56 AM »
is it XL size? what is your height?

It is L size, I am 179cm and inseam around 83-84cm. Fits me very good with a 50mm stem. It seems sizing is very small, normally I am between M and L size but with this I was thinking L or XL.

Freda

Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« Reply #164 on: October 22, 2021, 08:30:25 AM »
For anyone that is riding this frame, does there feel like much flex or does it feel stiff?

Also, is there much pedal bob? Can you run the shock open or do you ever feel the need to flip lever to medium/pedal position, assuming it's there?

Not much flex at all. There is some pedal bob but not so much, mostly when standing. I probably would use the lockout on transfers, but since the shock is upside down it is hard to reach and the bike is efficient enough anyway. Having the shock upside down is a really stupid idea, no benefits, hard to reach lockout and rebound adjustments are hard to do depending on the shock used.
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