FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame

[ilyamaksimov]

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.

I ask because many brands of trail frames measure in L as 1001 in XL. If at 180 mm tall, size L fits well and does not feel short and compact, then good. But thoughts that the XL looks more suitable do not leave

[ilyamaksimov]

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

the porsche is great. By the way, what your height?

[Wahl]

the porsche is great. By the way, what your height?

I am 187cm.

[Neb]

I ask because many brands of trail frames measure in L as 1001 in XL. If at 180 mm tall, size L fits well and does not feel short and compact, then good. But thoughts that the XL looks more suitable do not leave

I had the same thoughts, I am 180cm tall and didn't know whether to go L or XL. My other bike has a reach of 480mm, top tube of 630mm and I use a 35mm stem. so the large carbonda seemed like it would be too small. In the end I bought a large FM1001, I've put a 50mm stem on to increase top tube length to bars, so it'll be a little shorter than my current bike but probably a bit more stable pedalling with the 50mm stem.

[ilyamaksimov]

I had the same thoughts, I am 180cm tall and didn't know whether to go L or XL. My other bike has a reach of 480mm, top tube of 630mm and I use a 35mm stem. so the large carbonda seemed like it would be too small. In the end I bought a large FM1001, I've put a 50mm stem on to increase top tube length to bars, so it'll be a little shorter than my current bike but probably a bit more stable pedalling with the 50mm stem.

it will be interesting to read the reviews about the ride, and long term review. Now I have fm936 and I periodically think about changing to fm1001

[bossman302]

Sizing for this frame has been a hot topic for sure. The consensus of this frame has been its on the small size but I have to politely disagree. I based sizing on reach. I knew that I wanted a reach somewhere between 447mm-456mm. Size medium at 450mm would be perfect but I was told in this forum that a medium would be to small for me based on my height. I stuck to my guns and got the medium. I'm happy I did because it fits perfectly! I'm about 179/180 cm tall running a 38mm stem with a 40mm rise bar (both are carryovers from the previous bike). This puts me perfectly in the saddle where I want to be.  At the end of the day we all have our preference when I comes to bike sizing. If anyone is unsure what size to get I found the info below to be very helpful.


https://www.leelikesbikes.com/rad-bike-setup.html

youtube.com/watch?v=HyppZOpHocM&list=WL&index=2&t=2s

youtube.com/watch?v=rHagRovHSYs&list=WL&index=1&t=472s

youtube.com/watch?v=5pn6Mnl4AAw&list=WL&index=3

[Freda]

That is good is it fits! We are all different, still compared to most big brands these are small in size.

 The RAD measure is just another number next to all the other that you need to take in to account. In that YouTube clip they test sizing for a dirt jumper and a dh bike, both of where you stand up basically all the time. You cannot count from only reach without stack measure. RAD is probably a good way to do it, but far from complete.

This is a trail bike where most people probably sit a lot of the time.

[Shredder]

I think in this video you can see the RAD these enduro trainees use (when they jump) https://youtu.be/6JAKAI_wrOo?t=1196

It seems they use way above RAD+

From the internet it seems  that - if you want to go in full speed and just bulldozer the track go RAD+ and beyond, if you want to be nimble and do more 'tricks' go RAD and RAD-

I'm 183cm and took the the fm1002 L with 50mm stem and it around RAD+ I think

From the 'stack' and 'O' of the fm1001 I wonder if I would ended up on RAD or RAD- on size L on that bike

So I think the more aggressive the bike (geo+suspension) the more they 'stretch' it in each size, they assume you buy this aggressive bike shred and go fast

[bossman302]

Finally got the bike on the trails and loving it! Climbs and descends well. Here are a few pictures. Frame was painted by me.

[SVChucko]

Nice looking bike! That terrain looks familiar, are you in the SF Bay Area?

[bossman302]

Nice looking bike! That terrain looks familiar, are you in the SF Bay Area?

Thanks! Yeah, I'm in the east bay. Those were taken at Pena Adobe which is my home trail. Where in the Bay are you?

[FullCarbonAlchemist]

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

Are those blue accents decals or paint? Either way they look awesome, really complement the lines of the frame.

Don’t be surprised if I post pics of a 1001/1002 build with a bit of a copycat look some day!

[FlaMtnBkr]

Bossman, are you able to ride both the 1001 and 1002 and if so, how do they compare? What about weight for both frames? Do you have any other bikes you have ridden that you can compare it to?

I'm really thinking about getting one. They look a lot better finished than the AM831.

[SVChucko]

Thanks! Yeah, I'm in the east bay. Those were taken at Pena Adobe which is my home trail. Where in the Bay are you?

Sunnyvale. I do most of my MTBing in the parks and preserves along Skyline Blvd. down here. I used to go to Henry W. Coe State Park a lot, but I need to build my endurance back for that place after years of not riding MTB.

[bossman302]

Bossman, are you able to ride both the 1001 and 1002 and if so, how do they compare? What about weight for both frames? Do you have any other bikes you have ridden that you can compare it to?

I'm really thinking about getting one. They look a lot better finished than the AM831.

Since I don't own the FM1002 I can't compare the two. I'm finding the FM1001 to handles really well so I would think the FM1002 would be a bit better with the longer wheel base, slacker head tube, and longer suspension travel. Unfortunately I don't own a scale so I can't weight the bike. Its fairly light so my guess is right around 30lbs. My previous bike was the Hyper Hydroform. It is super heavy and the bike was to big for me. Comparing the two in night and day. The FM1001 handles so much better, is obviously lighter, better geometry and being a medium size it fits me perfectly.

I've read the other tread about the AM831 and all the flexing issues they are having. I'm happy to say the the FM1001 has little to no flex in the frame. I think you would be happy with either the FM1001/1002.