FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame

[Jotegr]

Generally the paint is going to be OK. Not Trek quality but certainly better than most people are going to be capable of doing on their own.

[emu26]

That $70 - $150 is generally over the cost of a matt or gloss black frame. Prices you see on Allie etc are generally for matt or gloss black.

[bossman302]

Hi everyone,
Glad I found this forum! I was searching Ebay one night for used frames and found that you could buy carbon frames from China. After doing some more searching I found this forum! Long story short I found the FM1001 to have have the specs I was looking for. In the process now of purchasing the frame. Hopefully in the next couple of months I will have the frame and start the build. For those who want to know I'm 179cm tall and my ideal reach is about 447/448 so I opted for a medium. Stay tuned!

[Flo7]

Hi everyone,
Glad I found this forum! I was searching Ebay one night for used frames and found that you could buy carbon frames from China. After doing some more searching I found this forum! Long story short I found the FM1001 to have have the specs I was looking for. In the process now of purchasing the frame. Hopefully in the next couple of months I will have the frame and start the build. For those who want to know I'm 179cm tall and my ideal reach is about 447/448 so I opted for a medium. Stay tuned!

Sorry but i think the Bike is tooo small for you with 179cm and Size Medium!

[bossman302]

Sorry but i think the Bike is tooo small for you with 179cm and Size Medium!

I'm not locked in yet so I can change it. Can you tell me why you think this would be to small?

If I go off what bike manufacture suggest they put me at a large based on my height. My concern with getting a larger size is I don't want to feel stretched out or hunched over the front of the bike while in the seat position. I prefer to me more in a neutral position. While my current bike is a one size fits most it would fall on the large size. Event though I've slackened the front by 2 degrees, shorter stem, and installed bars with more back sweep I still feel hunched over and baring to much weight on my hands. I know guys my height prefer the medium over the large. I also know guys that are way taller than me that fall into the XL but prefer the large.

Like everyone we want to make sure we get the right size so we don't get stuck with something that doesn't fit and not enjoyably to ride. I've been researching sizing the best I can so if I'm missing something please let me know. I really want to make sure I get the correct size that fits me best.

[Jorgebiker]

Got my frame. Hopefully will have it built by next week.
Mines a Medium.

[emu26]

Got my frame. Hopefully will have it built by next week.
Mines a Medium.

Have you ridden the Auron yet? Am about to pull the trigger on an EQ but can't find any rider reviews yet.

[jonnybearback]

Got my frame. Hopefully will have it built by next week.
Mines a Medium.

Mullet?

[Freda]

These frames are small. I also believe that size M is too small for you. I have ordered this as well and went with L.  I am 179cm, inseam 83cm and decided between L and XL. Since the seat tube is quiet steep the top tube becomes short. So with your preferred reach the seating position will be very small.

My current size L bike is in between this L and XL and that is spot on.

I hope this helps your decision!

I'm not locked in yet so I can change it. Can you tell me why you think this would be to small?

If I go off what bike manufacture suggest they put me at a large based on my height. My concern with getting a larger size is I don't want to feel stretched out or hunched over the front of the bike while in the seat position. I prefer to me more in a neutral position. While my current bike is a one size fits most it would fall on the large size. Event though I've slackened the front by 2 degrees, shorter stem, and installed bars with more back sweep I still feel hunched over and baring to much weight on my hands. I know guys my height prefer the medium over the large. I also know guys that are way taller than me that fall into the XL but prefer the large.

Like everyone we want to make sure we get the right size so we don't get stuck with something that doesn't fit and not enjoyably to ride. I've been researching sizing the best I can so if I'm missing something please let me know. I really want to make sure I get the correct size that fits me best.

[Jorgebiker]

Have you ridden the Auron yet? Am about to pull the trigger on an EQ but can't find any rider reviews yet.

I have ridden the non eq version of the Auron back in 2018 or so, and it was smooooth. Then I went on and used a durolux 170mm for 2 years now, with great success, those things are beasts. Yes my build is a Mullet right now....we'll see how that goes. Stupid shipping delays...I only need a brake hose for my rear disc brake.

[emu26]

I have ridden the non eq version of the Auron back in 2018 or so, and it was smooooth. Then I went on and used a durolux 170mm for 2 years now, with great success, those things are beasts.

Thanks for the feedback, it is appreciated.  I've been looking for ages for a 29er boost 150mm fork to replace the 27.5 Rhythm on my FM10 (am using a crown race spacer) . Everything has become so expensive and people are asking ridiculous prices for 2nd hand.  A mate recommended the Durolux but there are so few user reviews, particularly for the EQ versions. Anyway, have just ordered the last Auron35 RC2 PCS EQ because I am more likely to want to reuse it shorter than longer. Went from Pre-order to 1 left and price went up about $40 so I had to stop procrastinating. Again, thanks.

[endo.alley]

Would this frame be ok with a 200mm x 57mm rear shock? Or would that way be too much shock for this bike?

[FlaMtnBkr]

Would this frame be ok with a 200mm x 57mm rear shock? Or would that way be too much shock for this bike?

The 57mm stroke is probably ok but not sure what the extra 15mm would do and I think I would be pretty hesitant. I believe the frame also requires a trunnion mount and not sure if that's available with a 200x57?

If it's not a supply issue and you're looking for some more travel then check out the other frame linked on first page (FM1166) that is similar but 150mm rear travel. Could also use a 205x55mm shock (I think) and get closer to 137ish mm travel.

After looking at them both i originally was interested in this one but now thinking the other might be better for me. Well wait until my AM831 arrives before I make any decisions...

[jonnybearback]

Yes my build is a Mullet right now

I'm looking at building an FM1001 and FM1002 with parts I have but as 27.5 builds for 11/12yo's. I'm thinking with the smaller wheels and a longer stroke shock and It'll be good. Would prefer 10mm shorter chain stays though

[Neb]

I'm really interested in an FM1001, it seems that lots of people have experience of this frame and I've a couple of questions before I buy...

- What type of headset is needed?
- The spec says the derailleur hanger is universal. Is that the new universal hanger spec, or a carbonda universal hanger?
- How much rear tyre clearance is there? (I often ride in mud!)
- Is the pivot hardware good? Anything required to improve?

Any other build tips??

Thanks