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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
I would try the red line, it ends neater. I considered the under but went with the straight line due to what was mentioned about the rear derailleur. The RD housing does rub on the shock body by going that route. I have a Jagwire rubber protector in that spot. October 23, 2020, 08:44:55 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
mine was without him. bottom bracket protection only. Sorry to see this damage. In my opinion this is not shipping damage but negligence by the person who packs the bike in the box. My frame had a similar problem but it was the derailleur hanger that popped out through the box and took several hits. Carbonda should take more time to fill the voids in the box with cardboard insets to prevent the bike from sloshing around inside the box. It isn’t hard or expensive to do and countless bike boxes have been designed that could be copied by Carbonda. If I were you I would ask for a partial refund or make them send you a new front triangle. The only way Carbonda will improve their packaging is if we as customers hold them to a higher standard. The good news, you can build that frame and have no issues. The damage is in an area where you won’t see it and won’t compromise safety. I do hope you have the yellow kit to match the frame. Pro. October 29, 2020, 12:47:01 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Hi Quentin, thanks for all those graphics and don't want to deviate the thread, but even when the saddle/handlebar distance is the same, the pedaling position it is not. In this example you are much more over the BB which I don't want to change from my actual bike as I train on three different bikes and have it dialed in terms of power and comfort, this is why I think it would be easier for me to get that position on a M frame. I would like to keep the same saddle to BB height/offset and distance to the handlebar. Maybe it would not be possible on a L as the reach is much longer. My advice would be to forgo the reach and stack to match your current bikes and just set the seat based on the larger size. Others have fallen into the trap you are leaning toward and it hasn’t worked out. You want to be in this bike: long, low, and slack. Matching the reach and stack isn’t critical important on a MTB. You move and constantly adjust your body based on several factors. You want to be low in this bike, not high on it. 
November 05, 2020, 03:06:57 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Hey - I'm late to the discussion, but I was between L/XL sizing and sized down for lots of the same reasons you are considering it. From all your replies you've given, I think you want to size to M and I think you should trust your intuition, which is based on some solid data and your gut feeling. Your point about size M on this bike being a L on most mainstream brands is exactly why I sized down as well. Have fun, after all this is riding bikes! Are you happy with sizing down? How does your build ride? Did you end up changing the stem or headset spacers to increase reach/stack? I sized up and have no complaints. November 09, 2020, 09:57:17 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Maybe I'm not getting it, but the current FM936 has 67° and 77° STA and HTA. Both drop a degree when going to a 120/120. There is a typo on their geometry image. November 11, 2020, 02:35:20 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
I got 11.75kgs including pedals, stainless bottle cage, and a heavy saddle. The weight of my XL SL w all included bits was 2098g. I think this is an ideal marathon bike. I am 170lbs and have run the Sidluxe shock at 200psi and 180psi. Still not getting close to 42.5mm stroke. November 17, 2020, 07:39:53 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Focus on the unsprung items: wheels, cassette, rotors and bolts, calipers and bolts. For the sprung weight, switch from IPA to red wine and ride everyday. November 18, 2020, 08:52:53 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
These will be available at some point for the SidLUXE. I believe the 90 is the best entry point for the cable.
November 24, 2020, 02:21:35 PM |
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Re: Carbonda FM909
Pretty much the same geometry as the 936. I like the two water bottle mounts.
January 04, 2021, 08:24:03 PM |
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Re: Carbonda FM909
That is a clear advantage of having the shock horizontal, instead of vertical. Cable routing looks cleaner. I find it hard to clean the 936 under/behind the shock. The ISG tabs are interesting. I don’t find them necessary for my riding but some may. It looks like an Epic while the 936 looks like a Spark. January 05, 2021, 11:10:57 PM |
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