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Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro"

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Julian:
So, after the FM 1266 has been on the Flybike website for a while (and changed from a Santa Cruz clone to something more original), Carbonda has now announced the same frame called "FM 1003" for end of 2021.

For geo and render pic, see link below
http://www.carbonda.com/news/136.html

It uses a four bar design with a large one-piece rear triangle, making it look more like a single pivot. I've done a quick analysis with Linkage X3 and the results are promising. Very nice linear progression thoughout the travel and 100 per cent anti squat at sag (32t).

Anti rise seems a bit high though. In theory, this means that the rear end won't extend under braking, keeping it low (which is a good thing). But also the suspension may get stiffer and lose traction when braking over a bumby surface.

Can't say if this is a copy of another bike. If not, then this is an impressive new development.

emu26:
Am I reading that right, 180mm rear travel? On the schematic in the link

Julian:
Yes, 180mm supposedly.

My software calculated 170mm for a 65mm stroke shock though, not sure why.

carbonazza:
And what a 180mm in front too ?  :o

Icyseanfitz:
Zeb comes in 190 doesn't it?

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