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29er / Re: XC Marathon Fully with... Drops? Advice?
« on: April 03, 2024, 02:21:34 PM »

Really the biggest issue I see using an MTB frame as the base for a gravel bike is the limited front chainring size if you try to keep the recommended chain line.

Maybe going 2x solves this?     

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: 3D Printed Saddles
« on: October 07, 2023, 12:48:27 PM »
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Edit: after few longer rides I gotta change my opinion on the saddle. The padding on longer rides starts to hurt and rubs te contact points which causes pain :/

That's what I found with the ryet aircode as well.

Now I'm looking for something more like the Specialized Romin Mirror in 140mm-143mm width.   

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29er / Re: Epic Evo Clone
« on: August 10, 2023, 07:20:39 AM »
I am still struggling with this. I would love to get your help in putting together a clear set of dimensions for future buyers to learn from our toils!

My rear bushing space is 14mm, my front is 20mm. The bolts are a hair under 8mm. Now to sort out which dimension of bushing and black spacers to buy.

My Fox DPS has the following dimensions for both eyelets:

The frame mfr can't give you the exact specs?  Kinda sounds like you need an 8mmx14mm Fox bushing kit and an 8mmx20mm kit.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Water bottle cage
« on: March 27, 2023, 08:56:51 AM »
I've had these Arundel replicas (no logo) for over four years and still holding great without marring bottles.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832571618039.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.242.21ef1802CPLBcX&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US

Ditto, been using these arundel clones for close to a decade.  They hold the bottles REALLY well and have been 100% reliable.

On the clones make sure you get the ones that have the ridge on the foot that the bottle sits on - it increase the strength tremendously. 

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: February 18, 2023, 08:25:03 AM »
Do you think the FM909 is better or worse in that regard ?

I'd guess about the same, I don't have an FM909, but do ride a new rev Signal Peak with similar suspension layout.  The SP is a 115mm true 4 bar though, so the 909 should actually pedal a touch better in open mode - not enough that I would notice probably.  Most of the newer FS XC oriented bikes have a lot of anti squat in their suspension design. 

For me they're all about the same, except the opposing mini-link (dw-link style) bikes.  I like the mini-link suspension better for technical climbing, but they have been high maintenance - at least in my experiences.     

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: February 16, 2023, 12:35:35 PM »

Like I said above, people that prefer lockouts on their bikes will want one on the FM936 as well - Carbonda has not figured out how to defy the laws of physics yet.

That said, it's a very efficient pedaler for those with a smooth pedal stroke.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: February 16, 2023, 09:24:51 AM »

People that need lockouts will need a lockout on any FS bike, whether it's manual, auto (brain), or electronic.

Some people feel it helps out of the saddle or climbing, some don't

I've never had a problem with holeshots in a race or long sustained climbs in a race and I always leave my shocks in full open, YMMV.


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29er / Re: Similar to flat bar gravel bike
« on: February 16, 2023, 09:03:10 AM »

Small chainring max was the deal breaker for me on most of the "MTB" frames I was looking at for more of a monster gravel build with 1x.

Ended up just going with a fezarri shafer when they released with updated geo.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: January 28, 2023, 04:57:09 PM »
Ok i saw.
Reach and HA are the same as the basic 100/100mm version but with 120/120 setup and bike raised by 1cm.

It's clearly a pretty different bike with the new link!

A lot of us were running 100/120 and it is a bit different bike at 120/120 now with the new link.  Should be VERY similar geo to 100/100, just more suspension and a higher BB.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: January 28, 2023, 06:56:14 AM »
Hello did you check how geometry has changed with the new link?
I would like to know what is the effect on bb height, reach and head angle.

Arno posted the geo chart from Carbonda at the end of this thread:  https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3986.0.html

No BB height, but I'd assume a few mm higher than the 100mm 936 since the new link is just pushing the rear end a bit further down.  Of course if you run more sag with the new link it will probably be very similar.


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29er / Re: New Carbonda 2023
« on: January 23, 2023, 06:16:21 AM »
The new linkage extends the rear wheel at top-out.  So BB raises a bit and the clearance between seat stay bridge and seat tube increases compared to the typical linkage.

Raising the BB on the 936 a bit would be a good thing, it is really low IMO.

Any idea what the HTA will be with the new linkage?  I assume it will be a bit steeper, maybe 67-68ish with a 120mm fork?

Thanks   

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: December 08, 2022, 06:50:19 AM »
also, the shock was a super tight fit at the trunnion mount, is that normal.  I really had to push to get the shock between the trunnion bearings.

Make sure the trunnion bearing spacers are oriented correctly and fully seated.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: August 24, 2022, 11:20:50 AM »

I found the steering way too slow/sloppy with a 120mm fork and any stem length longer than 60mm, but that is to be expected with a 66 HTA.

IMO a 50mm stem is probably about the sweet spot for that HTA.


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Component Deals & Selection / Re: EC90 Carbon aero Drop Bar
« on: August 18, 2022, 09:29:24 AM »
I'd go with something else, these are not for riders over about 140-150lbs max IMO.



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