FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame

[helmat]

What's the opinion on 140mm vs 150mm fork on this frame? I'm thinking about getting a new fork and I'm not sure which route to go? Fox 34/Pike for 140mm or 36/Lyrik for 150mm.
How is your experience with longer forks on this bike?

[brunev]

When I sent the initial email I included the two pictures from japjoe7 showing the full kit so they knew what I was requesting.

While it will be nice to have a complete set of extra hardware for this frame I would still like to find another source for the bearings. Prior to finding out about this parts kit I was going to pull the trigger on a full set from 123bearning as they seem to have the correct bearings. I think now I will just order one of each type so I can compare them to the set from Carbonda.

Was thinking of this too, but the F6902 (at least) seems to have the wrong dimensions. The Enduro-branded one should be the same I got (the flange is too thick), and the generic-branded one doesn't seem to have the longer inner race at all.

[bossman302]

I noticed that as well however it highly likely it will still work for the lower pivot. It obviously wont work for the rocker. Curious if there is anyway to get the Enduro properly fit there...

[japjoe7]

What's the opinion on 140mm vs 150mm fork on this frame? I'm thinking about getting a new fork and I'm not sure which route to go? Fox 34/Pike for 140mm or 36/Lyrik for 150mm.
How is your experience with longer forks on this bike?

Can’t go wrong with either size. Spec is 140 but plenty of people including myself are running 150. 10mm isn’t a ton of difference.

[jever98]

I am starting the build of a FM1001 for my wife. The painted frame has just arrived :-).

[Neb]

I managed to strip the head of one of the hex bolts in the lower main pivot. I've managed to drill the bolt out and remove the bearing cover so I should be able to knock the axle out, however it is absolutely stuck....

I suspect there is corrosion between the pivot axle and the inner bearing race.

Any tips on how to remove??

[brunev]

I managed to strip the head of one of the hex bolts in the lower main pivot. I've managed to drill the bolt out and remove the bearing cover so I should be able to knock the axle out, however it is absolutely stuck....

I suspect there is corrosion between the pivot axle and the inner bearing race.

Any tips on how to remove??

Mine was also quite stuck, but no corrosion. I managed to get it out by turning it (with the hex key) while pushing it out from the other side.

[bossman302]

Took about 4 weeks but my hardware kit arrived today. Been waiting for this to arrive so I can do a full disassembly of the bike and do some maintenance. If all goes according to plan I will start this next weekend

[Neb]

I managed to strip the head of one of the hex bolts in the lower main pivot. I've managed to drill the bolt out and remove the bearing cover so I should be able to knock the axle out, however it is absolutely stuck....

I suspect there is corrosion between the pivot axle and the inner bearing race.

Any tips on how to remove??

I managed to get the axle out, so that's a relief! Worth remembering to disassemble periodically and free up/regrease as I don't think I'd want to do that again!

Full bearing and hardware kit coming from China to replace the axle I, so now I've got lots of spares.

[Neb]

Was thinking of this too, but the F6902 (at least) seems to have the wrong dimensions. The Enduro-branded one should be the same I got (the flange is too thick), and the generic-branded one doesn't seem to have the longer inner race at all.

What was the model of the Enduro bearing? I have Enduro F6902 max bearings installed in the top link and it seemed to go together fine, the issue I have is that they seem a little tight on the main lower frame pivot, I'd assumed that there might be some debris/paint in the recess so the bearings won't completely fit in.

I have Enduro F6902-LLU-MAX-EA, but there are other variants

[brunev]

What was the model of the Enduro bearing? I have Enduro F6902 max bearings installed in the top link and it seemed to go together fine, the issue I have is that they seem a little tight on the main lower frame pivot, I'd assumed that there might be some debris/paint in the recess so the bearings won't completely fit in.

I have Enduro F6902-LLU-MAX-EA, but there are other variants

I bought the same bearings, and the flange was too thick. It did go in the top link fine, but once I assembled it to the frame there was a gap, so the rocker would move side to side. Have you assembled it back together with the frame, and does it fit tight?

I did not try the lower pivot, but because the flange is thicker I expect it won't go in completely (as you seem to have found).

[brunev]

I bought Enduro max bearings F6902 EA LLU to replace the original bearings, and they're not exactly the same. The flange is slightly thicker on the enduro bearings. The difference means I cannot get the rocker flush with the frame, there's a little gap even with the bearings completely seated.

Anyone had this problem and/or has any suggestions how to deal with it?

Thanks!

Neb, see the picture on this comment, it shows the carbon and the enduro bearings side by side.

[Neb]

I bought the same bearings, and the flange was too thick. It did go in the top link fine, but once I assembled it to the frame there was a gap, so the rocker would move side to side. Have you assembled it back together with the frame, and does it fit tight?

I did not try the lower pivot, but because the flange is thicker I expect it won't go in completely (as you seem to have found).

The top link is back on the bike and the fit is fine, the original spacers made the gap up between the bearings in the link and the front triangle.

The bottom bearings made the chainstay really tight to remove (I had to tap it out with a mallet. If I greased them, I think I'd be able to tap the chainstay back into place.

[Neb]

This is the top rocker link installed with the Enduro F6902 bearings. No play or gap between the bearings and the frame.

[Neb]

I have the full kit coming, so I'll hold off with the Enduro bearings. I will say that I wasn't impressed with the grease in the original bearings,it didn't seem too sticky or waterproof