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Re: Epic Evo Clone Jeez, Specialized has enough issues with yoke alignment and shock longevity that I really wouldn't be interested in a chiner running the same system. Looks brilliant but a pass from me!
September 12, 2022, 11:43:52 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro" If these ever make it into XL I might need to pick one up. Did an enduro race this weekend on my 2018 140mm bike. I had one of the oldest, smallest bikes there at apparently one of the most technical and demanding stops in the series. I did well enough on the little bike but it sure makes me want one of these, haha.
September 21, 2022, 08:40:07 AM 		1
Re: Tideace 2022 New Enduro Mold FS838 Being Production
Quote from: FullCarbonAlchemist on October 07, 2022, 04:27:40 PM
The Norco version also has some pretty unique replaceable dropouts which this design lacks. I have to assume there was a good reason Norco used them, though I haven’t been able to figure out what it is.

Very simple answer - they spent a shitload of money developing their frame, using the unique replaceable dropouts allows them to use the same rear triangle tooling to have size specific chainstays in all sizes without making new carbon molds. Unfortunately they come loose fairly frequently for heavy/fast riders and need to be checked every few rides.


October 08, 2022, 04:28:54 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM909 I'd try heating the clear up with a heat gun and then removing the bearing, maybe sanding or breaking the clear with a hobby knife. You're going to get some damage either way but fingers crossed that'll help a bit.

This is why I'm all aboard the DIY paint train.
October 11, 2022, 12:54:24 PM 		2
Re: Carbonda FM909 Any chance you could put up a photo? The green might be a somewhat common candy colour or close enough you might be able to fix it? It would be a lot of work though. Typically, a coloured clear over raw goes something like this:

1. clear primer
2. candy intercoat
3. intercoat clear sealer
4. high gloss finish

So it's pretty tough to replicate for a touch-up, but depending on what it looks like, you might be able to get it down to as simple as a two-step paint application for a touch up.
October 11, 2022, 01:59:40 PM 		1
Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame
Quote from: Draz on October 13, 2022, 01:23:04 PM
I don't recommend DIY painting. Especially if you don't own equipment or place to do. Covering every hole is time consuming unless you have a machine for cutting sticker then you can simply measure, print and cover it up. It requires patience, planning and little bit of experience or moderate amount of youtube videos.

Also if you crash and cause chipped/scratched paint, you will understand the real pain. ;D

Yeah, but you can get some pretty cool results from learning to paint DIY

Edit: Jesus sorry it's so huge.
October 13, 2022, 07:20:43 PM 		2
Re: The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread! Remedy, if you haven't ordered your frame yet, the new ones come with the revised rear triangle so it's no longer an issue for you.
October 15, 2022, 11:19:04 AM 		2
Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro" I mean, I wouldn't necessarily trust a somewhat fly-by-night rebrander of frames to do their due diligence around ensuring this thing can handle a 200mm dual crown out front, but hey, the proof of the pudding is in the eating.

From their instagram, it looks like they have three versions coming. 170/170, 180/180, and the dual crown version.

I can see liking 170/170 sometimes over 180/180 for enduro racing, depending on the terrain you're racing/bike build. Some stops of the BC enduro series were such that you really wish you had a downhill bike for the long, brutal, and technical descents, and other stops were a lot more flowy, where pumping and carrying speed through flow-tech would win the day. After all, we do see the pros sometimes selecting bikes with as short as ~140mm rear over their ~170mm options for certain stops of the world series.

On the bright side, maybe this means the 1003 will be available in more than two sizes if Sherpa orders them? Fingers crossed.
October 18, 2022, 01:29:57 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro" Haha, I was about to comment along the lines of "dual crowns are actually not that far off 180mm single crowns because of the construction of the lower crown!" but it looks like you've got it covered.

1180 USD. Yeesh. That's up there. For the money, I'd be strongly tempted to go somewhere else. For an additional $400 or so, you can get the 180/180 version of the upcoming Bird Aeris 9, and not have any question marks around "will my parts fit" or "what does this suspension design do" or "will I get a warranty replacement or a slightly discounted replacement at my cost to ship" that you get with Chinese frames.
October 18, 2022, 10:34:51 PM 		1
Re: Tideace 2022 New Enduro Mold FS838 Being Production I had one of the first XL ranges in North America - I placed my order 1-2 months before the dealer launch/product numbers were available due to a mild mistake from Norco, which they honoured anyway. I then proceeded to spend a whole season at Sun Peaks and elsewhere smashing the shit out of the bike, which I think is a solid test given the mountain's reputation to devour anything with a single crown on it after a couple days of riding. I've said before in this thread, but since we're on the topic again, I'll reiterate it.

My Range, which Norco spent years on, had a couple issues that IMO are relevant to a knockoff/open mold version:

1. mine was subject to a soft recall where not all the bolts had not all the right amount of locktite on them from the factory. There's about twice as many fiddly bolts than most other suspension designs due to the complexity. I think this might not work great for open mold riders who just buy a bike, build it up, and send it - this bike would require a strip back to nothing and a full re-go with grease, anti-seize, and red+blue locktite where appropriate in various parts to work properly/reliably

2. Even after issue 1 was resolved, a handful of bolts kept loosening off after a couple rides. I can only imagine this'll be worse with this version.

3. There's so many small bolts and fiddly parts, I don't trust them to be available long-term from Norco, let alone Tideace/Miracle. This might be a nice bike for a couple seasons, but it might be hard to enjoy for a long period of time (which I guess could be said of anything on this forum?).
October 22, 2022, 10:20:47 AM 		3