FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame

[Tijoe]

Found this same frame on eBay from the now defunct Framed bikes.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/335011134872?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=-aE-pL5DTGu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=UVhJkGg3R3u&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Low balled the seller with a 500 dollar offer and he took it. Not a huge fan of the yellow, but will probably cut a new logo to cover it.

I hate you!  After seeing your posting, I searched the seller's store and saw that they listed small and large frames too.  Because of you, I made the $500 offer, and they accepted.   Grumble, grumble!  Now I will be stuck with one of these frames to build up over the winter.   

[impmonkey]

I hate you!  After seeing your posting, I searched the seller's store and saw that they listed small and large frames too.  Because of you, I made the $500 offer, and they accepted.   Grumble, grumble!  Now I will be stuck with one of these frames to build up over the winter.   

Should have gone lower haha.
My frame already shipped and should be here before the weeks end!

[Tijoe]

Should have gone lower haha.
My frame already shipped and should be here before the weeks end!

We need another sucker, I mean prospective buyer to make an offer of $480.   
I already have a tracking number, and they claim it shipped today and should arrive by Nov. 3rd.

[impmonkey]

We need another sucker, I mean prospective buyer to make an offer of $480.   
I already have a tracking number, and they claim it shipped today and should arrive by Nov. 3rd.

Mine comes today, but I'm out of town for a week....

[jefflinde]

Has anyone set this bike up as a 27.5?  i have been looking for a frame to build up with some parts i have laying around.  i have 27.5x2.6 wheels and a 160mm yari.  the BB drop looks close to some 27.5 frames i have been looking at. 

[Tijoe]

Has anyone set this bike up as a 27.5?  i have been looking for a frame to build up with some parts i have laying around.  i have 27.5x2.6 wheels and a 160mm yari.  the BB drop looks close to some 27.5 frames i have been looking at.

One can always install 27.5 wheels on a 29er.  It lowers the BB by about 3/4" downwards, so pedal strikes can happen more often.  If the frame fits "+ tires" then you can gain back some of the lost BB clearance.

The Ebay store/person selling the Piedmont frame is selling a 27.5 full suspension frame.  I haven't looked at the specifications.  Here is the link

https://www.ebay.com/itm/394913248334?hash=item5bf2a9f44e:g:dfIAAOSw1fZlGyVG

[impmonkey]

Looking for fork options.
The Carbonda listing shows a 150 fork, but it appears everyone is using a 160. Anyone know if the geo numbers on the site are for a 150 or a 160?

I see the fly bike listing is for 160.....
Thanks

[FullCarbonAlchemist]

Looking for fork options.
The Carbonda listing shows a 150 fork, but it appears everyone is using a 160. Anyone know if the geo numbers on the site are for a 150 or a 160?

I see the fly bike listing is for 160.....
Thanks

I run mine with 170 and it feels very balanced to me.

All depends on what you want out of the bike.

[FullCarbonAlchemist]

One can always install 27.5 wheels on a 29er.  It lowers the BB by about 3/4" downwards, so pedal strikes can happen more often.  If the frame fits "+ tires" then you can gain back some of the lost BB clearance.

The Ebay store/person selling the Piedmont frame is selling a 27.5 full suspension frame.  I haven't looked at the specifications.  Here is the link

https://www.ebay.com/itm/394913248334?hash=item5bf2a9f44e:g:dfIAAOSw1fZlGyVG

That’s the Montana, a full suspension fat bike. Trust me, as a snow riding fat biker for eight years now (who’s also tried stuff like 29+ wheels on his fat bike), I can say with authority that you don’t want axles that wide unless you need the clearance for fat tires.

[FullCarbonAlchemist]

Has anyone set this bike up as a 27.5?  i have been looking for a frame to build up with some parts i have laying around.  i have 27.5x2.6 wheels and a 160mm yari.  the BB drop looks close to some 27.5 frames i have been looking at.

I ran mine with mixed wheels at first and really didn’t like the sensation of the rear axle being lower than the front or the low bottom bracket. Going dual 27.5 would make the former problem better but the latter one much worse. I don’t recommend it.

As someone who’s experimented with pretty much every wheel and tire size combo out there, you’ll be much happier with a full 29er. They really are better in pretty much every way except turning radius and I’ve long since learned to live with that. Riding on 29” wheels will make you a better rider as your riding style changes while you adapt to it.

That said, if you’re fully committed to using existing 27.5 parts (an approach that I tried and actually cost me more money in the long run when I changed my mind), you’ll want to go with a frame intended for that.

[Tijoe]

My Framed frame arrived today.   Very fast Fed-ex shipping.   Packaged nicely, no damage or scratches on the frame.   I will make plans to cover up the yellow "FRAMED" logo on it.  perhaps turn it into "FRAM" or "MED" "RAM"  or "AM"
The decals are clear coated and cannot be removed. 

Edit:  Now the long slow process of part accumulation will begin....  I already ordered a UDH with 12 x 1.5 thread pitch and a 181 x 12(P1.25) Thru axle, and a seat post clamp, off of Aliexpress.   I am laughing because a good rear shock will cost more than the frame, and the suspension fork will probably cost over $1K.   It will end up costing $2k for the frame, rear shock, and suspension fork.  Ouch! 

[FullCarbonAlchemist]

My Framed frame arrived today.   Very fast Fed-ex shipping.   Packaged nicely, no damage or scratches on the frame.   I will make plans to cover up the yellow "FRAMED" logo on it.  perhaps turn it into "FRAM" or "MED" "RAM"  or "AM"
The decals are clear coated and cannot be removed. 

Edit:  Now the long slow process of part accumulation will begin....  I already ordered a UDH with 12 x 1.5 thread pitch and a 181 x 12(P1.25) Thru axle, and a seat post clamp, off of Aliexpress.   I am laughing because a good rear shock will cost more than the frame, and the suspension fork will probably cost over $1K.   It will end up costing $2k for the frame, rear shock, and suspension fork.  Ouch!

Look at the discounts available on DVO’s site for the Topaz, works great with my 1002 on par or better than any shock out there and with the 30% sales they’ve been running, price is under $400 for the newest Gen 3 model.

[Tijoe]

This DVO shock is on my short list.   Unfortunately, it is out of stock in a 205 x 60 on the DVO web site and many other sellers. (At less than the $550 typical asking price.)

[impmonkey]

I ordered a regular headset with Carbonda, but interested in trying the in headset routing also. I did it in my last gravel bike and didn't really mind the extra headache.
Any reason this wouldn't work?

[Tijoe]

I ordered a regular headset with Carbonda, but interested in trying the in headset routing also. I did it in my last gravel bike and didn't really mind the extra headache.
Any reason this wouldn't work?

I hope you realize that that is just the upper bearing set.  You need to order a lower one to complete the set.

Since I don't want internal routing through the headset, I ordered this FSA headset for my new frame.

https://www.fsaproshop.com/products/no-55r-1-5-558