Author Topic: HongFu FM138  (Read 18378 times)

hwpaints

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #45 on: December 31, 2023, 04:15:06 AM »
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

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #46 on: January 04, 2024, 01:39:18 PM »









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

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #47 on: January 18, 2024, 07:15:40 PM »
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

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #48 on: February 09, 2024, 10:56:07 PM »
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.


Ryan_M

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #50 on: April 24, 2024, 09:16:04 PM »
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

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #51 on: June 27, 2024, 09:49:59 AM »
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.
« Last Edit: June 27, 2024, 09:54:41 AM by darkening »

scourge

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #52 on: June 27, 2024, 04:30:35 PM »
great looking bike!

ilyamaksimov

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #53 on: June 28, 2024, 05:58:34 AM »
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

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #54 on: June 28, 2024, 07:42:18 AM »
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

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #55 on: June 28, 2024, 01:33:01 PM »
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

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #56 on: July 02, 2024, 06:56:39 AM »
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  ;D