HongFu FM138

[hwpaints]

sorry no picture, i try and you are right it touch the link
so 500ml is max, i have a 950ml and that fit at the normal but i think a lot of weight at the small bolds,

[hwpaints]

finally finish 9.7kg
fox 34 factory 120mm
dps 190x45 factory
XXsl transmission group
magura mt7/mt8 trail
syncross handelbar
carbonseatpost and saddle
36mm carbon wheels 1295 gr
kenda booster tyre 2.4 tubless

now wait for better weather most wet winter ever here, so use the old bike for a while

[Ryan_M]

That's what I was told, but yes, 1800-1900 for the super light version seems to be a more realistic weight.

Just got my frame today. The large superlight is 1980g.

[Ryan_M]

strange bushing 25 and 16mm but after a smal search good to find

Can you share links for the bushings? I'm not having any luck finding them.

[hwpaints]

https://www.bike-components.de/de/Cane-Creek/Double-Barrel-Einbaubuchsenset-8-mm-p31490/?o=202996-schwarz-16-0-mm
https://www.bike-components.de/de/Fox-Racing-Shox/Aluminium-Einbaubuchsenset-8-mm-7-teilig-p79366/?o=69401057-black-25-0-mm

[Ryan_M]

Finished my build. I am absolutely loving this machine. I'm still tweaking a bit, but still very happy. Tweaking so far includes going with a different bar, the rear sus was a little too compliant for my taste so added the larger token and I think it's good. I want to make the front a little more compliant so will see what's in there for tokens, planning to remove one. I was expecting this build to be good, but I wasn't expecting to love it so much.

[darkening]

Got my frame a couple of days ago. Was able to ride it a little bit, to take photos. The weather is a total mess for last week. So only asphalt ride

From what i found out: it has very good pedal efficiency(does not bob at all in open mode). Looks like that anti squat values are above 100% with my 32t chainring.

Everything looks to be a very good quality. Assembly was easy.

SL version UD gloss in size M is 1950g without rear hanger and axle.

Will update, when I will have more rides including offroad.

[scourge]

great looking bike!

[ilyamaksimov]

Got my frame a couple of days ago. Was able to ride it a little bit, to take photos. The weather is a total mess for last week. So only asphalt ride

From what i found out: it has very good pedal efficiency(does not bob at all in open mode). Looks like that anti squat values are above 100% with my 32t chainring.

Everything looks to be a very good quality. Assembly was easy.

SL version UD gloss in size M is 1950g without rear hanger and axle.

Will update, when I will have more rides including offroad.

0,5L maximum bottle size vertical?

[darkening]

If you make a bottle cage to angle a little(put some shims), then you will be able to mount 900ml.

Photo without any shims:

[ilyamaksimov]

If you make a bottle cage to angle a little(put some shims), then you will be able to mount 900ml.

Photo without any shims:

what big shim need?

[darkening]

I competed in a technical XC race last weekend with steep uphills/downhills and big roots. The bike's suspension was excellent, providing full travel on descents and firm support on climbs without bobbing.

I like it much more than epic clone 

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MTB in its nature 

[edo_mtb]

Hi everyone, I’m seriously considering of buying this frame, it’s been suggested in another topic that I opened about best 120/120 downcountry frames, but I have few questions as you had already experience with it:

1. How is your general consideration after few months of use, did you have any issues, is it still a good quality frame? Any crack or break (I mean in a normal usage, not extreme jumping or similiar)
2. Did you have any issue in the building up, with weird measures, weird pieces or other stuff?
3. Is it possible to mount a 180 mm disk brake rotor on the rear, or just a 160 mm?
4. Did you have it painted by Hongfu (how is the paint quality? 2k clearcoat or less quality)?  did you leave the black matte basic paint or did you paint it yourself?
5. Is there a big difference between the superlight frame and the normal one in terms of weight? The superlight version is still reliable or is it more fragile? Did they use different materials or less carbon?

Thanks so much in advance!! I know that are many questions, but I want to be sure to do the right thing, I know that is cheaper than an official brand frame, but it’s still a lot of money!

[darkening]

1. No issues at all for this summer. No creaks or sounds. Washed it many-many times. Lots of dirty races....
2. Shock remote lockout is a tricky part to setup. Links bolts are not so easy access.
3. Have no idea
4. Gloss black. Because it's lighter than painted
5. I own only SL, they say its 100gr difference. For 100$ extra, superlight version is a no brainer for me. SL version does not have additional limitations.