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29er / Longterm Review of my FM/IP-106 29er
« on: November 25, 2015, 11:40:57 AM »
I bought this frame from Peter last August 2014, I had originally wanted to get the 057 Frame but there was going to be a long wait so I went with the 106 frame without really looking too much into it. I got the 18" frame, they make it in 16,18, and 20. Oddly there is not a Geometry chart for the 18" that shows the HT angle. The HT for the 16" is 69* and for the 20" its 71*. I went and got an angle finder and measured my frame, what I got was a HT = 69.5* w/ 506mm a/c Reba 100mm and ST = 72.5*. Now, I have put 1,958 miles on this frame to date and I do 65% commuting and 35% trail on this particular frame. Its actually a really stiff but compliant ride, the bike can handle more than you think it can. I am actually going to be dropping a 120mm fork onto this frame bringing the HT to 68.5* which should be absolutely perfect for a Trail Hardtail. I had originally put more of an XC build onto the frame, but after riding it and seeing that its more capable than originally expected im going to build it more AM, i think the frame can take it easily.

This bike actually has a geometry really similar to a Pivot LES hardtail. The 106 Frame has a 12.1" BB, it really is able to rail corners it took me by suprise as well, its a very stiff frame it can handle 2-3' drops easily. Overall Im just really impressed with this frame and cant wait to drop a 120mm fork on it to see how it feels. I dont see a ton of information on this particular frame so I figured I would chime in. Here are a couple pics, dont feel like listing my whole build list too much work, lol.






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Just registered over here, been on MTBR for a while and read the whole Chiner 29er thread over there as well as the dual suspension  Chiner thread. That is why I went with XMI and through Peter to get a IP-106. I need to post some pictures and I will, still right now im trying to source the brakes and a front fork for the bike then itll be ready to get built. Doesnt look like its going to be too difficult but I will show the process so others can learn a little bit. Here is what the build will look like....

18" XMI IP-106 UD carbon
XMI carbon seatpost, bars, stem
Shimano ZEE 1x10 group
Easton EA70 XL wheelset
Conti Race King 2.2's
Rock Shox REBA 100mm Dual Air Tapered 15mm axle
Avid BB7 f/r ( less expensive, I dont need hydro )

I dont really see anyone using the ZEE stuff that much. Shimano claims its their Freeride group but its affordable and its fairly lightweight too so itll work perfectly on this XC oriented build. I think the IP-106 is basically a IP-057 but most of the cables are not internally routed...since some people are finally seeing issues with their internal cables I thought for maintenance sake I would go with mostly external cabling. Ill have pics up soon just excited to start building this. Thinking it should be in the 21-22lb range. Will find out soon.

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