Flybike Asia FM906-D Build

[andrew]

Hello Chinertown! Long time lerker first time poster. Anyway, I bought a frame directly from Flybike Asia (FBA) the other day and it showed up recently. I figured I'd post my build here.

I have a Carbonda CFR696 that I've been riding for about 3 years now and, as I understand it, is just a subsidiary of FBA; Anyway, the 696 has been an absolute tank with very little issues, so I decided to go on a climbing bike build journey. I reached out to FBA initially to buy direct and never received a response. About a year ago (Oct 21, 2022) I decided to try again and received a response from adam@hz-fb.cn. He was great to work with and very responsive. The final cost breakdown from FBA is as follows:

FRAME -     $590.00
HEADSET -   $15.00
SHIPPING - $190.00
PAYPAL -       $35.00
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FINAL $830.00

Timeline was:
Sept 5th - Invoice Paid
Sept 21st - Frame is finished and images are sent to me for confirmation
Sept 26th - Fame is shipped with Fedex
Sept 29th - Frame is delivered, packaging in good shape.

Details of frame:
Flybike Asia FM906-D (light weight version)
Size 56
Bottom Bracket BB86

Weights
Frame: 970 (derailleur hangers, faceplates, bottle cage bolts, etc)
Fork: 470

Photos coming up next

[jannmayer]

I wonder if that's the same Adam at Carbonda?

Good to hear that other frames from the flybike catalog are available.

[ENEP]

I wonder if that's the same Adam at Carbonda?

Good to hear that other frames from the flybike catalog are available.

My first thougt as well.

Does this mean that Flybike deals direct to consumer nowadays?

[andrew]

Confirmation photos

[andrew]

Some more photos. Unboxed, uno stem cleansing, rough mock up with some busted parts. I did record a video, but I hate editing so it may be a while.
Currently waiting on my bottom bracket and handle bars. I had this old set of 105 shifters/brakes laying around, but the build is so nice I kind of want to find an upgrade. I might sell off some parts and try get an Ultegra hydro set.

[andrew]

I wonder if that's the same Adam at Carbonda?

Good to hear that other frames from the flybike catalog are available.

I've only ever dealt with Wing at Carbonda, but looking over the initial email again, this is the "from" box:

from:   adam@hz-fb.cn/adam@carbonda.com <adam@hz-fb.cn>

[carbonazza]

Wing has the same kind of fba email.

Damn! This is the frame I wanted about 2 years ago, and could only get if I did order... 30 of them. Resulting in a very expensive Aethos buy instead 

[jefflinde]

Hello Chinertown! Long time lerker first time poster. Anyway, I bought a frame directly from Flybike Asia (FBA) the other day and it showed up recently. I figured I'd post my build here.

I have a Carbonda CFR696 that I've been riding for about 3 years now and, as I understand it, is just a subsidiary of FBA; Anyway, the 696 has been an absolute tank with very little issues, so I decided to go on a climbing bike build journey. I reached out to FBA initially to buy direct and never received a response. About a year ago (Oct 21, 2022) I decided to try again and received a response from adam@hz-fb.cn. He was great to work with and very responsive. The final cost breakdown from FBA is as follows:

FRAME -     $590.00
HEADSET -   $15.00
SHIPPING - $190.00
PAYPAL -       $35.00
---------------------
FINAL $830.00

Timeline was:

How did you buy directly from Flybike?  i have been trying to get a hold of them for a a few days now and i have not been able to get a response back. 
Sept 5th - Invoice Paid
Sept 21st - Frame is finished and images are sent to me for confirmation
Sept 26th - Fame is shipped with Fedex
Sept 29th - Frame is delivered, packaging in good shape.

Details of frame:
Flybike Asia FM906-D (light weight version)
Size 56
Bottom Bracket BB86

Weights
Frame: 970 (derailleur hangers, faceplates, bottle cage bolts, etc)
Fork: 470

Photos coming up next

[andrew]

jefflinde, I initially submitted a contact form on http://www.flybike-asia.com/messages.html. I received and response back, and have since been emailing with, adam@hz-fb.cn

[andrew]

Wing has the same kind of fba email.

Damn! This is the frame I wanted about 2 years ago, and could only get if I did order... 30 of them. Resulting in a very expensive Aethos buy instead 

Do you know how the weights are on the Aethos compared to this frame?

[kbernstein]

My first thougt as well.

Does this mean that Flybike deals direct to consumer nowadays?

Has to be the same Adam, which is probably a nickname anyway.
How come the frameset is more expensive though? Going through carbonda a 696 is 480USD

[carbonazza]

Do you know how the weights are on the Aethos compared to this frame?

Can't find a picture of my frame on a scale.
Apparent the  S-Works is... 585g   

[andrew]

Has to be the same Adam, which is probably a nickname anyway.
How come the frameset is more expensive though? Going through Carbonda a 696 is 480USD

My 696 was $480 when I bought it a few years back. This frame that I am referencing in this post is an FM906-D, which also has a regular version and a "light weight" version. The non light weight version was $490 and the light weight version was $590.

I attached my Adam's initial response back from 2022; the only difference is the shipping cost came down some.

Fri, Oct 21, 2022, 5:12 AM

Dear sir,
Thanks for your inquiry.
For the model FM906-D,the price details as bellow:
590USD for light weight version(frame,fork,seatpost and clamp)
490USD for nor weight version(frame,fork,seatpost and clamp)
Other parts:
15USD for headset
30USD for F&R axles set
Shipping cost 240USD to your area.

Looking forward to hear you soon.

 Flybike Asia Sports Equipment Co.,Ltd
    惠州市美源吉体育用品有限公司
              Adam Zhong/钟柱
              Salesman/销售

[andrew]

Can't find a picture of my frame on a scale.
Apparent the  S-Works is... 585g   

Dang. I didn't realize how much lighter the S-Works was. I thought ~970 was pretty light.