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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Got mine built. Came in about 25.5 lbs, 11.6 kg. Build basics- large SL frame, Fox Float DPS, 120 Sid Ultimate, BTLOS 27 w/ 240 EXP, Giant carbon bars, Uno stem, Race Face Turbine Dropper, XTR shifter, derailer and cassette, MT900 cranks, Chiner seat and pedals, Maxxis Ardent. Initial Impressions HTA measures about 66.5 degrees, about 75 for the STA Bottom bracket is low, about 3/4" lower than my Evil Following MB, not hitting my pedals much, but definitely aware Rides great, climbs like a mountain goat and feels about the same as the Following going down Very flickable and playful Really fun ride February 03, 2021, 02:52:34 PM |
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Got mine finished 
February 12, 2021, 01:09:05 PM |
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That must have been a hard hit/landing? Nothing else damaged on the shock or frame? Uh, I think I ride this a bit harder than most intended use is what it comes down to. I treat it as a little trail bike rather than an xc weapon. As far as measuring it, and local hardware store sourcing, I have yet to find that male/female combo. Likely just need to look harder. Adam hasn't gotten back to me about it. And nothing else damaged I've gone through a rear wheel, smashed a derailleur, and pinched a few tires but the frame itself is still rock solid!!
February 15, 2021, 01:52:33 PM |
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Uh, I think I ride this a bit harder than most intended use...Thank you for giving us all increased confidence in the frame  
February 15, 2021, 02:16:53 PM |
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It gave me 110mm with a 42.5 shock three measurements and three results need to collect statistics)
February 19, 2021, 03:52:06 PM |
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On the upside, you now have all the knowledge on just about everything to look for on this frame (not too much IMO) when you get it so it should be trouble-free for quite a while for you.  Coincidentally, I did the first ride on mine just over 8 months ago. Have a 1000 miles on it so far (ride 3 other bikes as well) and the only issue I've really encountered was that lower pivot pin being about 2-3mm over spec. I has some pretty rough miles on it and still looks like new - some of the other parts not so much. March 03, 2021, 05:50:56 PM |
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The worst part is probably knowing the damn thing would have been on your doorstop 6 months ago if you'd just accepted a BB92 from the get-go. Dang!
March 12, 2021, 11:53:21 AM |
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Here is my bling build ! The weather isn't very nice here, so only two ~70km rides so far. But I loved every instant of them, a smile from one ear to the other, even once when I crashed it Not sure if it is the geometry, the full suspension, the seatpost or the electronic shifting in particular, but this has little in common with my past hardtail riding. It is a size M SL. OG-Evkin bar Ligthbicyle XC925 wheelset with DT-Swiss EXP 240. XX1 AXS derailleur + Blipbox + Multiclics SID Ultimate 120mm and SIDLuxe shock 42.5mm Piccola brakes Reverb AXS 2.35 tires. And 10,1kg The commands are, left click easier gear, right click harder gear. Click on both for the seatpost. I was hoping for a more greenish blue, than this reddish one, but I start to get used to it  I'm still testing different 3D printed mounts for the blips for different positions. For now the cables are taped below the bar, my plan was to make them go through the bar end and exit through one of the mount holes. But there was some sun, and I preferred to go ride than work more on it. Maybe later. April 12, 2021, 05:55:25 AM |
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I've got 1100 miles on mine and no issue at the rocker/seat tube pivot for me yet. I did have a squeak from an out of spec lower pivot pin tho. Really easy to check and fix if needed. I just squeeze the non-drive side crank arm & chainstay together firmly a few times with one hand while using the other to feel the pivot for any side to side play between the main frame & rear triangle. If there is some play there then you probably have a lower pivot pin that is too long. If so, just pull that pivot pin out and measure it - if it's over 80mm long just file it down to 80mm and reinstall and torque back to spec (I'd recommend blue locktite here). Happened to mine about 500-600 miles ago and has been squeak-free and solid ever since that fix. May 03, 2021, 10:04:13 AM |
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Anybody try and get a crash replacement? What is the policy? Sorry to see that... It must be saddening. I would buy some UD carbon cloth and epoxy resin. And wrap this unfortunate hit with them. They will probably sell you a rear triangle if asked politely. But I didn't ear they had a crash replacement policy, but who knows, you can and ask saying we are many here and it would give us some relief 
June 16, 2021, 04:48:27 AM |
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