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Re: Aliexpress Ridelove store CMF36 130mm travel 29er
Yeah I get the risk involved but I like to take calculated risks. I did some more digging and found this seller on Alibaba. https://szzsbike.en.alibaba.com/?spm=a2700.shop_plgr.88.14 They have a link for the CMF36 in a drop down menu under the frames they offer but nothing comes up when you click on it. They also have these 2 frames which are on the Tantan website but of course with different model numbers. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/High-Quality-Disc-brake-Full-Suspension_1600511401707.html?spm=a2700.shop_plgr.41413.14.1b114f17cKzvvF https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/2022-OEM-carbon-fiber-frame-Carbon_1600511423652.html?spm=a2700.shop_plgr.41413.17.39f34f17oQYiIg I'm sure there are other frames on there that are on Tantan's page as well, but I only glanced through the suspension frames. I'm waiting to here back from Carbonda about the cost of the frame with shipping. I'll decide after that. December 29, 2022, 05:53:29 PM |
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Re: Workswell WCB-M-364 or WCB-M-363
This kind of looks like a Workswell frame. https://conorbikes.com/es/wrc-doble-suspension/1857-13433-wrc-thunder-xt-29-8424065753886.html#/18-color-gris/54-talla-md January 04, 2023, 04:14:52 PM |
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Himalo 29er
I pulled the trigger on the Himalo frame a couple months ago out of necessity. I was planning on getting a full suspension carbon frame this summer when I had more cash but my aluminum hardtail developed a crack and I needed a new frame fast. Overall for the price of the Himalo frame and the performance after getting all the suspension settings dialed in (or almost dialed in), I'm happy with it. I was able to transfer most of my parts over except for the shock, which I didn't have. This was my first full suspension build and also my first Chinese frame. A lot of firsts with this build but I'll stick to the stuff that's relevant to the frame. The frame came half assembled and folded into a small box. When I took out the frame I checked the bearings and first thing I noticed was more than a few bearings felt notchy and not smooth at all. I took a part the frame and greased and torqued the bolts. When I tightened the lower shock bolt it snapped off way before I was even close to a torque setting. I got some steel bolts from the hardware store. See photos below. The shock I used was a DVO Jade coil shock. Based on several coil spring calculators I should be using a coil that is 600lbs plus. Yeah, I'm a big dude and the leverage ratio of this frame is very linear, because a 600lb spring rode terribly. I did some research, and everything I read or watched gave me the idea that I should try a progressive rate spring. I found a used one because I really didn't want to put much more money into this build. I installed the spring and that really changed the entire character of the bike. The bike sits higher in the travel, climbs, and descends much better now. So if anyone is thinking about a coil shock with this frame, I highly recommend a progressive rate spring. Another issue I had was lining up the rear triangle when I bolted everything together. There seems to be a something a few millimeters off back there but when it's all bolted up and riding it you don't noticed it. I'm sure it will probably wear out the bearing faster but at this price you can't complain too much. My frame is already creaking but it could be my shock bushings not sure yet. I'm going to order new ones and then I'll be able to know for sure where the creaking is from. Those are the only issues I had with the frame. The bolt issue was known and I was expecting one or two to brake. Other than that my experience with the frame is positive and I'm happy with how it turned out. The bike is really fun to ride and I have already set lots of new PRs on my local trails. The last thing I would comment on is the geometry of the bike. The reach is kind of short for the current trend in bikes. Also, the head angle is not as slack as other frames that are coming out with the same travel. My last frame was longer/slacker and I definitely notice it. It's taking a little getting used to but I knew the specs when I bought it, so something to be aware of. At this price you can't really complain. The bike is super fun to ride and that's all that counts. May 10, 2023, 09:32:41 AM |
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Re: Himalo 29er
What travel fork? i measured the head tube angle to be slacker than advertised I put a 160mm travel Rockshox Zeb Select on it. I have no idea how to measure the head angle accurately. I watched your video of the Himalo you built, BTW. Thanks for posting the video. It helped me make the decision to buy the frame. Does your rear triangle have any creaking? May 11, 2023, 01:56:18 PM |
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Re: Himalo Frames?
The V2 of the Boost frame is out !!!!Damn, this new updated geometry pretty much addresses all the complaints I had with the old frame. Looks like I'm going to order a new frame. For as much as I ride and my skill level this frame is perfect. The old frame rides really well. I can only imagine what this will be like. July 18, 2023, 09:57:05 AM |
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Re: Stumpjumper clone
Hi all, Send it to Hambini in the UK. He'll give it a good look over and an honest opinion everyone can see if he posts it to youtube. September 04, 2023, 04:12:46 PM |
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Re: Flyxii FE-02 Build
Hey guys. I saw this frame is on sale at AliExpress for pretty cheap. I was wondering if anyone could give a long-term review of it? Also, has anyone tried putting 29x2 tires on it? I read in another forum there was a lot of toe overlap with front tire. TIA
March 24, 2024, 06:51:37 AM |
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Re: Flyxii FE-02 Build
I pulled the trigger on the FE-02. Should be here in 2 weeks. I'll post up some pics when it gets here. This'll be my first full carbon bike. I'm going to put a dropper and some 29x2 tires on it.
March 30, 2024, 08:47:40 AM |
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