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

[zooky]

Thanks guys!  Just done a “tap test”.  The sound is muted on the damaged area 

Any tips on DIY repairing/fixing?

Also emailing Carbonda to see how much for rear triangle

[casual_build]

I've never done any repair before, but I bet you will be able to repair it yourself.

It looks like a lot of people use this kit and have great results: https://predatorcycling.com/products/carbon-repair-kit

The kit is usually used to repair carbon tubes so you might need to get creative.

It looks like there are many youtube videos on carbon repair, so look for someone dealing with similar damage.

Let us know how much carbonda wants for a new rear triangle though, I am curious.

[Jotegr]

Personally, I'd sand and seal the area with epoxy, mark the edges of the crack with a paint pen, and see what happens. If no good, I'd order a new rear triangle and attempt a proper repair.

Not, you know, that this is necessarily good/safe advice.

[chriton]

https://www.cyclocarbon.com. for one

[zooky]

Have order this https://carbonparts.com.au/product/carbon-kit/

Hopefully get it within the week and will give it a good go. Will report back once done.

No reply yet from Wing about new rear triangle

[FullCarbonAlchemist]

Will definitely be following along with interest!

This looks like a very repairable impact since it wasn’t ridden afterwards and if that’s a real crack (rather than just a surface gouge) it doesn’t look very problematic if it can be stabilized. This is certainly a good case study in this type of surface repair because it’s a heavy duty enduro bike but also purely a superficial impact/gouge in a peripheral area and not a structural failure at a high stress zone like a tube junction or pivot point.

I do hope Wing gets back to you…with Sherpa probably taking up a significant portion of Flybike’s manufacturing capacity for the 1003 I’ve wondered about frame and parts availability. Wing said there were “a few” Large 1003s available earlier this year — September, I think — but that was before Sherpa announced the Olympus.

And weirdly enough, I don’t think they’ve posted a single picture or video of any of their ambassadors/racers actually riding one yet…

[zooky]

Got a reply from Wing

rear triangle : $ 390 usd
 
shipping :
HKUPS : $ 125 ( 7-14  days）
guangzhou EMS : $ 60 （ 1-2 month ）

[zooky]

GOOD news guys!

Sanded, applied 4 strips of carbon fibre squares (probs overkill), sanded again and spray painted

Repair has passed the "coin tapping" test Not the neatest job but right now not really worried (first time doing a carbon repair)

Will take it out tomorrow arvo for a thrashing

[FullCarbonAlchemist]

I just had another glance at the Carbonda geometry sheet for the 1003, which lists fork A2C (value “F”) as 588mm — kind of short for a 180 fork. A 170mm Fox 38 is 584mm; other common forks capable of 180mm+ like the DVO Onyx and RS Zeb are similar.

This is steering me a little bit in the direction of trying out a 170/170 setup before deciding whether to try a 180 fork. It shouldn’t alter the geometry stated in the chart by much, and might be a little bit better for all-mountain riding with lots of big climbs in between the gravity runs.

I still haven’t ordered a 1003 yet, but I’m slowly putting the pieces of the build together and deciding what fork will replace the Fox 38 on my 1002 — thinking I might try 160mm on there for a while to differentiate it a bit from the 1003.

I have to get a couple of wheels rebuilt with different rims and decide on a shock (leaning towards coil: DHX2, DHX or Bomber CR) but most of the rest is locked in.

[airs0ft3r]

General question for those who have owned the frame for some time, how does it hold up?  Creaks, rattles, other issues?

[stoveham]

General question for those who have owned the frame for some time, how does it hold up?  Creaks, rattles, other issues?

I'll chime in here - so far, so good! No odd creaks or rattles, the bike is tons of fun to ride. I kept the float x on over the x2 and have been happy so far. Planning on trying 190 on the front to see if it jacks up the ride characteristics and will report back.

Only complaint is the paint...it'll chip if you look at it wrong. Seems like their paint job quality has gone down recently so it's probably worth the extra $$ to order it raw and take it to a local shop.

 I do have to caveat that I've only had the frame since the late fall, it's been to the bike park twice and I've had it out on my local trails a dozen or so times...interested to see how it holds up over the next season and if I end up reaching for the 1003 over my Ripmo like I have been over this winter. 

[zaphodbeeblebrox]

I stumbled onto this pinkbike listing: https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3574226/ and the company page: https://www.cachetbikes.com/product-page/downhill

Looks like a dh version of the 1003? Slightly different geometry chart, different shock size, but looks very similar otherwise. I've been looking for a dh frame lately and this would be a decent option.

[casual_build]

That's interesting, it appears they have the 1003 as well.
https://www.cachetbikes.com/product-page/enduro-frame

[FullCarbonAlchemist]

Sent my order email to Wing, just waiting to hear back and pay…hopefully able to start my build in about a month. (My 1002 took six weeks to arrive but I ordered it during Chinese New Year in early 2022 so I’m hoping this will be a little faster.)

Any suggestions for pre-build prep, anything I should order ahead of time?

Was thinking in particular about a down tube protector…I could always just get the same Nukeproof adhesive protector I used on my 1002 but the different shape of the frame might lend itself to something bigger?

[jefflinde]

I am also looking at this for a DH build.  Anyone have experience with going to a longer shock?  Maybe pushing 190 or 200mm rear travel?   Also, has anyone confirmed with Carbonda if this frame will take a dual crown fork?  Or more importantly if it specifically won't take one.