Carbonda FM909

[St0mpB0x]

Strongly considering getting one of these. Any thoughts on whether I should go with the ICAN version or the Carbonda version and why?

[Rickbe]

Ordered one of these in the Super Lite version almost 2 months ago I was told it should be delivered in June but now being told that the superlite delivery is being pushed back to maybe October due to engineering issues and frame testing.

[johnnchc]

Ordered one of these in the Super Lite version almost 2 months ago I was told it should be delivered in June but now being told that the superlite delivery is being pushed back to maybe October due to engineering issues and frame testing.

Damn. I got one on order too. They obviously found an issue with the structural integrity that needs to be resolved.
The alternative is that we get the frame on time, break it, commence a warranty claim and be down a bike for months waiting for a replacement frame.
It's crap they are delayed, but better than the alternative.
If anything, I find it reassuring ie Carbonda's quality control and testing is of a high standard.

[Rickbe]

I am OK with waiting but my son is a bit ancy.  It's going to be his new race bike and we have collected all the parts. He will just have to stay on his hard tail for a bit longer.

[tcross]

It's weird when you got a note saying it's pushed back when people have already had deliveries. I have an order in and was told August. No updates given yet to me though.

[Apppp]

I requested frame, and now I am planning to buy a shock. I read this topic from start and yeah there are some discussion about sizes of shock but no answers so will 165x42,5 fit?

[tcross]

This is what I received.


Also has anyone had a shipping update of October? I saw above that someone was quoted that but I haven't had an update yet.

[turokg]

I’ve ordered a frame in the end of june. Said it will be shipped in october

[tcross]

Got confirmation that my August ship date is October or later... Not exactly impressed that I had to go speak to them to find out that there would be a minimum 2 month delay and probably longer.

[bluesaint]

any more updates? any others got theirs built? 

[dolemitesc]

Latest update from wing, production starting Oct 20th.

[jever98]

Hi folks,

checking my understanding here: the 909 is pretty much identical to the 936 in geometry, weight and shock length, but has space for 2 bottles instead of 1, slightly different cable routing and chain guide tabs. Is that it? Any differences on stiffness known?

Cheers

[johnnchc]

Hi folks,

checking my understanding here: the 909 is pretty much identical to the 936 in geometry, weight and shock length, but has space for 2 bottles instead of 1, slightly different cable routing and chain guide tabs. Is that it? Any differences on stiffness known?

Cheers

Pretty much. However, weight is ~100g less. Stiffness is unknown and ride feel is dependent on what suspension you install.

[federic000]

Reading at technical specs, I’ve not understood if it mounts tapered or straight forks. Any clue? 

[St0mpB0x]

1.5 Inch top and bottom bearing so you can run whatever fork you want with a suitable headset.