Quote from: wfl3 on April 09, 2020, 04:28:05 PM

Quote from: Pharaohollie on April 09, 2020, 02:47:26 PM

Can anyone please confirm the headset specs for this frame? Is it upper IS42/28.6 lower IS47/33? Carbonda are being a little slow with replies.

Found this on page 12 of this thread:

Here's a 40 set that works for tapered headsets, 110 will have the same numbers:
Cane Creek 40.IS52 Bottom Headset - Lower Part 1.5 Inches - IS52/40
Cane Creek 40.IS42 Top Headset - Upper Part 1 1/8 Inches - IS42/28.6

Thank you. This is now a little confusing though. Carbonda's specs don't specify exact headset spec. I already have a 42/52 headset but the specs for the NS Synonym (same front triangle?) list FSA NO.42/47/ACB, which made me think I might need a 47 lower bearing assembly like this one https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/ritchey-comp-drop-in-headset-underpart-is47-33-691978. Hmm. Hoping one of the forum members who have already built one up will confirm which is it!

Quote from: zilcho on July 22, 2020, 08:42:51 PM

Quote from: Colt__Seavers on July 22, 2020, 10:05:11 AM

@ all who are running this frame in XL:

I'm using a 60mm stem and 740mm flatbar. Will the 1700mm brake hose be enough in length? Or better getting the 2000mm one?

Size L frame, 60mm stem, 780mm bars, 1700mm rear hose, lots of slack.  I was in a hurry to get the bike running and didn't cut anything, could probably trim 100-150mm easy

Thanks man!

@all
Are you running full housing inside the FM936 frame for rear derailleur?

Quote from: Pharaohollie on August 18, 2020, 09:53:03 AM

Quote from: impmonkey on August 17, 2020, 10:24:40 PM

Looking at used forks for the frame I just ordered (medium). How long has everyone been cutting their steerer tube? Obviously this will vary with frame size and riser preference.
Thanks!

On my medium frame, I cut my steerer tube to 180mm. I am running an Ultimate USE 40mm stem which has a 45mm stack height I believe. Currenty I have two 10mm spacers below the stem with the topcap flush with the stem.

Was looking at a used fork cut to 6 3/8in. Sounds like that might be to short.

Quote from: carbonazza on August 25, 2020, 11:26:57 AM

Anyone ordered a BSA model and received it recently?
I did order about 15 pages on this thread ago , and still no sign of production.

Just go with the press-fit setup.  Remember, Loctite is your best friend, bearings aren't too expensive, and if all else fails, turn the volume up on your earbuds to tune out the creaking. 

(BB30 is junk, but I have made it work without creaking over the past 6 years with Loctite and annual bearing replacement/servicing...)

Quote from: carbonazza on September 02, 2020, 12:12:31 PM

Quote from: adroitrider on September 02, 2020, 10:00:54 AM

...I would order 3-4 additional hangers.
Does anyone have a link to a hanger that works for this frame?

The picture are quite blurred. Is it just paint scratches or it is bent ?
Did you check the frame around that area for a crack ?

Carbonda can provide you with a hanger, the shipping is cheap for such small item.

Before I was buying 2 hangers for each frames I did build.
And have a collection now as none of the riders needed it.
By experience it is useless, one is enough.
Maybe two if you are particularly unlucky.

Chasing a shifting issue. Only the two middle cogs struggle to shift down the cassette, very sluggish like the chain isn't picking up the ramps. I have been monkeying with the barrel adjuster for a few days. The encyclopedia of bike issues says this is a text book bent derailleur hanger...

Will replace and find out.

Hello, how do you communicate with Carbonda?
Their website does not work today, I wrote a letter to info@carbonda on Sunday and did not receive an answer, but today I tried to write to sales1@carbonda and adam@carbonda by email, both letters returned with an error "554 Reject by content spam"

I really want to buy this frame, but I have difficulties in communication

The low BB is the thing that stands out the most to me out of the geometry of this frame. I guess it all depends on the type of trails you ride. On my home trails (natural desert trails, loads of rocks and off-camber technical singletrack...nothing is groomed), pedal strikes are far more than the two other bikes I ride most frequently (2017 Cannondale Scalpel and a Titus Fireline with a 120mm fork...neither is known for a particularly high BB) and that's with 170mm crank arms. Love this frame, but I dare not run the 936 with a 100mm fork where I ride seeing how low it is with 120mm.

After a lost package and a bunch of delivery delays I've finally been able to start building While pulling through the rear brake hose and derailleur housing I had a look at the NS bike and noticed that they guide their housing below the rear shock lower bolt like in the red line in the picture. Ive think most of fm936 builds guide the housing above the mounting bolt (like the green line) but would there be any issues doing it like on the NS? it looks like it would be more protected but at the same time more rubbing against the frame.

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.