Author Topic: Carbonda FM-1306A a 69° Hardtail  (Read 13099 times)

Kommandant33

Re: Carbonda FM-1306A a 69° Hardtail
« Reply #45 on: July 20, 2023, 08:24:20 PM »
Finally built the two this weekend !
No problem to report about the frame.
Brake mounts were aligned. Smooth inside. Headtube ends clean.
Same great build quality as usual from Carbonda.

The pink one is for my sister !
Unfortunately I did order a 31.6 seat tube.::) Waiting for the 30.9 to arrive.

With GX AXS, a ZTTO cassette as she wanted a rainbow, but didn't want to invest in an eagle cassette, we'll see how it goes.
In the picture it is a ZTTO chain, but I don't like the noise it makes, so I have an XX1 on order to replace it.
The wheels are the XC925 from lightbicycle.com with 240 EXP hubs, CX-Rays spokes.

The ZRACE Hardrock crankset looks well built.
The Onirii M4 brakes were a very nice surprise, they look awesome and were very easy to assemble, no bleed required.

The brake adapters coming with the frame F PM160->180 and R FM->PM are a bit chunky, but free  ;)
I had to file a mm or so from the rear one to let the M4 totally on it.

The fork is temporary, she's not a rock garden type of rider, and I try to convince her a rigid fork will be enough.
If it works, we'll order a pink one, if not, we'll buy another fork.

This is is a gorgeous build - what an awesome pink! Is the fork boost spacing, or non boost? I wonder if matching pink rigid forks would be too much pink?

You have inspired me to build a similar bike - I will send Carbonda an email to get the ball rolling!

edit - I can't see anywhere - is the rear axle non-boost?
« Last Edit: July 20, 2023, 09:18:15 PM by Kommandant33 »

Pedaldancer

Re: Carbonda FM-1306A a 69° Hardtail
« Reply #46 on: July 21, 2023, 08:51:14 AM »
It is a boost frame.

carbonazza

Re: Carbonda FM-1306A a 69° Hardtail
« Reply #47 on: August 13, 2023, 12:28:31 PM »
This is is a gorgeous build - what an awesome pink! Is the fork boost spacing, or non boost? I wonder if matching pink rigid forks would be too much pink?

You have inspired me to build a similar bike - I will send Carbonda an email to get the ball rolling!

edit - I can't see anywhere - is the rear axle non-boost?

Sorry for the extreeeemely long delay.
The unread posts on the forum, looses some after a while.

You might've heard from Wing by now.
It is boost – both front and rear.

I had the black fork in the workshop, it was a test, the rider wanted a suspension.
But I suggested a rigid would be fine for the type of riding she does.
After a few weeks, we ordered a pink one !

As Wing warned me, it is slightly different, as it was not painted together with the frame.
It's kinda hard to spot unless you're looking for it.
And nope, it's not too pink  ;)
Actually, everyone she bumps into wants to chat about her bike.

Kommandant33

Re: Carbonda FM-1306A a 69° Hardtail
« Reply #48 on: June 03, 2024, 04:07:34 AM »
I did post in my other thread, but just to reinvigorate the thread that gave me the initial inspiration - here is my build that I did for my daughter.

Chameleon paint scheme FM-1306a
Rockshox SID 110mm
Elitewheels 29" xc wheels
Chinese carbon handlebars, seat post and saddle
Ltwoo brakes

Now I have been bitten by the bug, I want to build up a fully rigid XL size bike for myself as a "super gravel" bike, inspired by the Dangerholm Scott Spark - https://www.instagram.com/dangerholm/p/Cy3VYMEMfHI/?hl=en&img_index=1