Carbonda FM909

[carbonazza]

My FM936 has this translucent effect.
Kind of blue, and some transparent area.
Except some special sheets around the BB and pivots, it is a rather dull UD all the way.
So it makes a subtle effect you can only notice really on a bright sunny day.

I didn't know they had to sand it down first.

[emu26]

It's not possible to see 3k or 12k if it's not on the top layer....i had a short video sequence where you could see the effect.
No it's not a very outstanding flashy effect. Reluctant... I already possess a sparkling bike..

I am well aware of that, I wasn't sure if you were the way you were describing the finish you wanted. That's why I asked.

[Pedaldancer]

I am well aware of that, I wasn't sure if you were the way you were describing the finish you wanted. That's why I asked.

I never wrote that I expect a 3K or 12K weave design to be visible. You should maybe not put to much of your interpretation into other persons words. UD is also a carbon structure, not only 3K/12k weave types.

[Pedaldancer]

My FM936 has this translucent effect.
Kind of blue, and some transparent area.
Except some special sheets around the BB and pivots, it is a rather dull UD all the way.
So it makes a subtle effect you can only notice really on a bright sunny day.

I didn't know they had to sand it down first.

So the photo shows possibly your frame?
The subtle effect is exactly what I want. I have some Lightbicycle rims and you can the ud structure shines a bit through the top layer.
Also tested a Specialized Epic which was black raw carbon matte. There were not too many different patches UD on that frame and the very subtle effect was great, although the matte finish really damped the overall visibility.

[emu26]

I never wrote that I expect a 3K or 12K weave design to be visible. You should maybe not put to much of your interpretation into other persons words. UD is also a carbon structure, not only 3K/12k weave types.

...and I never said you did say that. "You should maybe not put to much of your interpretation into other persons words."

I was concerned that you may have been a novice and had a different understanding of what raw or bare carbon would look like. Sorry for trying to help.

Have at it.

[Pedaldancer]

...and I never said you did say that. "You should maybe not put to much of your interpretation into other persons words."

I was concerned that you may have been a novice and had a different understanding of what raw or bare carbon would look like. Sorry for trying to help.

Have at it.

If this was offensive, I apologize - and nope I can take your concern away of being a novice.
 
I usually ask if I have something unclear - which I cleared already with Katie base on a couple of pics and a short video sequence. 
How strong the UD will be visible depends also strongly on the amount of deposited pigments - which in any case will depend on the capaibilites of the painter. However, that's part of the game, also if the paint job is done somewhere here. As long as it won't be painted fuchsia, I am fine with whatever I will get.

[carbonazza]

...as I was asking for a handlebar with full integration...

What brakes do you plan to put and how do you plan to route the hose in the bar ?

[St0mpB0x]

What brakes do you plan to put and how do you plan to route the hose in the bar ?

Not the person you were asking but I think I'm going to try the internal bar routing thing. My current plan is to use some Maguras. You can purchase a fitting to change the hose exit angle. TrickStuff Piccola would be my preference but I'm not made of money

[Pedaldancer]

Not the person you were asking but I think I'm going to try the internal bar routing thing. My current plan is to use some Maguras. You can purchase a fitting to change the hose exit angle. TrickStuff Piccola would be my preference but I'm not made of money

I just compared Magura and Shimano levers. Looks like the angle for the brake hose is really different, so it's good that Magura has an option to change the angle .
 Besides that a bit of bending does not hurt the brake hoses. If you compare to road bike ... there the bending is quite strong on the handlebar.

I am still waiting for the photo that my frame has been painted

[DESMOCHEEE!!!]

My frame is already being painted. Do you know if you can mount a standard shock absorber instead of one with a trunnion anchor?

[Pedaldancer]

My frame is already being painted. Do you know if you can mount a standard shock absorber instead of one with a trunnion anchor?

I know that there are weird adapter solutions, but you loose travel..so I would say 100mm is already not so much:No, trunnion needs trunnion.

[lukwy]

The fm909 frame was sent to me today

Hi, I'm looking forward to your build and feedback after your first rides. I am thinking about my first FS bike since 26 wheel FS times (GT i-Drive) and can't decide yet: 936 or 909.

[federic000]

Do we know something more precise about the weight?
Size L seems to be 1950 +-30 (I’ve asked them), website of carbonda says 1750, while flybike says Normal 1950, Super light 1650.
Thanks

[uraberg]

I asked yesterday. He stated 1800g+-30g for a size large.

I actually decided against it, and go with the lexon riot.

[federic000]

1800 gr is also new to me for a L size, could it be the difference between the normal and the super light?