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No, there is no holes at the back of the BB.
And not on top of the fork.

But I use this now:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EGtdEAD

Does this frameset have mudguard mounts? I've read that it doesn't but unless my eyes are deceiving me I think I can just make one out on the RH dropout in one of the photos of jakonodi's bike.

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The first of 3 CFR505 is built, in SRAM mullet mode.
With a GX T-Type derailleur.
Force shifters and crankset + spindle Quarq power meter
Lightbicycle wheels.
Toseek handlebar. Uno stem. Elita one saddle.

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This is a hi-end brand of Toseek: https://firespider.aliexpress.com/store/1100268111
They say they use T1000 carbon.

I can only vouch for their integrated MTB bar.
It is definitely stiffer than anything else I tried.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: January 14, 2024, 11:11:49 AM »
Sofiane Sehili, who's a star of the ultra endurance seems to ride on Vitus gravel and MTB(same as the 936)
As seen in the picture of his IG https://www.instagram.com/sofianeshl/

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From what I can tell the quality of my VBR 218 is no worse than a usual beginner to middle-class carbon frame from a western brand. As we know a lot of western brands just sell chinese frames with their branding and why should a replica frame be worse than other open molds? The replica has the advantage of compatiblity with a lot of accessories or spare parts from the original though. Geometry and aero will often be better too.

So it depends: If you want a superbike, you'll have to pay for the original and there is a bigger difference. But if you just want some easy middle-class well performing bike, the replica can do that just fine.

I wouldn't put stickers on it too, for sure.

Did you watch the video from 24:17 ?
Most replica look the same as the real thing, but just from afar, at best they are QA rejected B or C quality bikes, or at worst just gross copies.
People selling them do not put their skin in the game like the brands that try to build their reputation and trust.

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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: Inexpensive Torque Wrenches
« on: January 01, 2024, 04:08:36 AM »
What brand was your digital torque wrench and how much did you pay for it? I see some good deals on Amazon (probably from more Chinese businessmen/factories), but of course, they are still more expensive than the regular torque wrenches

From the official SHAHE shop: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000221636729.html at $64
The AWM-60 covering from 1.8Nm to 60Nm which cover everything a bike needs.

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Maybe be because at some point you'll end with a very big jump.
With only 12 speed, some compromise are needed.

You could try to run a road derailleur instead.
However rear derailleur cable gets out differently on a road frame( end of the chainstay/seatstay ) than a MTB ( 3/4 of the chainstay )
An electronic transmission would be easier than trying the kind of adapters that exists for hybrid cabling.

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Metal Frames / Re: Bona Ti
« on: December 31, 2023, 05:41:22 AM »
PYTitans and Waltly seem to be the highest regarded for titanium and even they have failures.

Do you know what are their reaction when a failure happens, do they stand behind their product ?

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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: Which chains is everyone using?
« on: December 31, 2023, 05:40:22 AM »
I've yet to reach the end of an Eagle XX1.
With the first generation non Eagle XX1, I used to replace the whole transmission every 9 months.
Although I had to change the cheap Aliexpress ring on my FM936 recently, but the chains and cassette are still fine.

Two things have changed since I'm using Eagle chains on my gravel and MTBs.
I rotate 3 chains on each randomly. And hot wax them all together.
It takes about 2h of distant attention(swapping chains every 10' or so) to make 9 to 12 chains.

I started waxing when Marcin from AbsoluteBlack advised me to use squirt in an email.
And then saw the Australian youtuber hot waxing chains.

I always travel with 3 freshly waxed chains, and a small bottle of UFO drip in case of wet rides.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: December 31, 2023, 05:25:16 AM »
Guys do we know max torque value applicable to seat clamp? At 6nm my dropper keeps going down every timeā€¦carbon grease applied of course.
Thanks

Did you check that the diameter of your seat post is precisely 31.6mm ?

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The nero show hosted a very interesting discussion about the replica frames with Joe from Panda Podium.


Long story short, I wouldn't descend an Alps col full speed like I love, with a replica  8)

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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: Inexpensive Torque Wrenches
« on: December 31, 2023, 05:18:50 AM »
Are digital torque wrenches useful? I think they might be more of an "idiot-proof" way to make sure you don't destroy your carbon bike lol

I'm so happy of mine for this exact same reason.
However I'm not sure it should be re-calibrated, from time to time.
I just asked SHAHE about it.

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29er / Re: Planning new XC/DC? build
« on: December 31, 2023, 04:45:02 AM »
...I've decided on the Carbonda FM936 (L) to be ordered soon.

One thing I really can't get figured out is wheels. I was going to go for DT 240s but the 350s are much cheaper and the only diference that I can find is ~40g on the wheel set so I'm inclined to go that way. Rims are another thing. I want carbon but the price of the usual suspects seems astronomical. I'm looking at Carbonbeam 30mm internal in AM (325g)... I'm 90kg+ so shouldn't go super light.

Did you consider the FM909 ? It has the room for two bottles, 52/52 headset, you can lock manually the shock more easily, and is UDH.
I own both, they ride almost the same but with these differences.
An advice more, take the BSA and not the BB92 model, even if not in stock it is worth the wait.

For the wheels. I never changed bearings in a DT-240 wheelset but had to in 350 ones. The 240 come with stainless bearings.
And I ride in the mud 4-5 months a year.
For the rims, you should have a look at lightbicycle.com 
Prices is one thing but you should consider the service that comes with it for all the years you'll ride with them.

In May, I'll celebrate(hopefully) the 10th year of my first 29er rims I got from them.
That will convert to be my gravel set.

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hong fu has frame's, here the Megamo
...
Great find! Did you get the tire clearance ?

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There is a new model of the 80-90g full carbon saddle.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003923285995.html

The previous available came with a 1.45mm carbon sheet, while this new one is 1.75mm
Probably less prone to cracking than the previous one.

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