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Re: Chinese Carbon Vendor List
TanTan is a great company. I've worked with them on quite a few frames now for almost a year now, great service and great quality. Never once a single issue! I happen to get agent pricing from them, if you want 10% off of what they quote you, PM me. I've also ridden frames from BXT (poor experiences), Pro-Mance (great), ICAN (excellent aftersales service), and Tideace (also poor experience). February 01, 2019, 12:39:23 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Thanks @Medico Added. Thanks for the input. July 20, 2020, 10:44:03 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
Very close to pulling the trigger on this frame to build a replacement for my enduro bike. What do you guys think of my paint scheme? Do you think they would be able to pull it off? I took some inspiration from the Toyota TRD racing paint.
August 03, 2020, 01:34:58 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Got the replacement linkage from Carbonda (recall my issue was shock mount span 0.5mm too wide and hairline crack on the linkage). Tolerances are better, but not by much (thick paint immediately flaked off the inside of the shock mount points as I pushed the shock hardware in, resulting in a looser interface, but not as bad as the old linkage. Old linkage on the left (shinier because I have resprayed it after sanding to inspect crack), new on the right.  Interestingly, the new linkage does not have retaining circlips on the bearings.  Fitted my needle bearing hardware kit  Everything seems good without play after torquing everything up. We'll see how it fares after a few rides. October 20, 2020, 02:36:02 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
I have to say I do like the lines of this frame. The ride is fantastic, too. 
October 23, 2020, 11:32:58 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
I want to keep my actual position on the new frame which I find perfect, it would not be a problem even if the seat tube is 4 cm shorter, I just need to set my saddle 10 mm backwards. As i mentioned, don't look at the reach alone. Consider distance saddle / handlebar ! Going from 73,5° STA to 76° STA (for example) make the saddle 31mm closer to the bars => you need a reach 31mm longer to have the same pedaling position (horizontal distance saddle / bars) If you take a 55mm reach longer, then you can reduce 25mm from the stem length (better downhill and handling) For example, as i said on my Orbea Alma, I have 63mm reach difference, compensated buy 31mm with STA and 20-30mm stem length. Look at the picture => same position saddle / handlebar.  November 05, 2020, 01:07:58 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
When i center the pictures on the rear bike axle, you can see that the geometry, wheelbase, angles, BB height etc. are very very different. But saddle->handlebar length is the same => same "pedaling" position  The FM936 is a modern geometry, it should be riding hard, with short stem. Take a size L and downsize your stem 
November 05, 2020, 01:15:07 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
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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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Thank you for giving us all increased confidence in the frame My poor technique and lack of braking is really for you fine folks LOL February 15, 2021, 10:43:26 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Feed a buddy a few beers to get the front triangle apart? Pay a shop to disassemble it? All normal warranty stuff here lol. To me it seems like Carbonda is trying to act like a legit bike brand more than anything. April 26, 2021, 11:01:04 AM |
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