FM058

HongFu got back to me today. Some updates:

1. suspension travel:100mm
2. the length of  shock absorber:190mm (no specs on shock mount and type)
3. fork travel:100-110mm
4. Rear Brake Rotor Size:160mm
5. Rear axle will have 142x12 and 148x12 options. (According to them you will be able to select during the order).

FS27
122mm rear travel
130mm fromt travel
Boost rear only
66.9 degree head tube angle vs i think 71 on the hong fu
165mm shock

The fs27 is more of a  trail bike vs an xc bike with the fm058

As much as people hate it, the whole bike industry is moving to BOOST. That is the new standard until manufacturers invent the new "thing." Some of the benefits are stiffer wheels, shorter chain stays, beefier bottom brackets... It's a way to future-proof your purchase. BOOST gives you the ability to run 27.5 BOOST wheels (2.8 -3.0 tires) or 29er wheels (2.2 - 2.35 tires) 27.5 Boost & 29er wheels are almost the same size, so you could have 2 bikes with 1 frame. Use the 27.5 Boost when looking for traction & fun, use 29er wheels when looking for speed & rollover ability. Of course, it all depends on your idea of "fun"

Well said.

Yeah,  I'll let everyone know as soon the frame comes in.

Quote from: charlesrg on March 28, 2017, 09:27:46 PM

Quote from: Luke.moore on March 26, 2017, 06:51:27 PM

I just ordered the cs-fs27 in 17.5. Wish me luck! 

The world is a better place because of pioneers like you You're definitely going to have a nice toy.

My bad, I thought you ordered the FM058 in 17.5 as Hong Fu said they could ship it. I think it cover some issues of the FS27. But anyway, not a bad choice.

The fs27 is getting a slight redesign which will slow delivery.  Im ok with the timing, whatever it takes.

I'm ordering it now with a set of 29" wheels.

So the only size available right now is the 17.5". This is the size my wife rides and this would get her off her hardtail. I'm starting her off with a set of boost 29" carbon/dtswiss 350s and I'll get a 27+ set for her later.
There are parts I haven't picked yet, but here's my build list so far.
Already have...
Sram x1 gxp crank arms 28t
Sram x1 shifter
Sram x0 rear derailleur
Sram xg1175 cassette
Sram pc1110
Sram Guide Rs 180mm rotors
Reverb Stealth Dropper 125mm
Saint pedals

I figure out the cockpit after I start building but I will stay close to the Scott dimensions.

I'm kinda stuck on what fork and shock to get.
Leaning to this fork in 140mm    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/manitou-magnum-pro-forks-15mm-2017/rp-prod157579
and this shock    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/manitou-mcleod-rear-shock/rp-prod129744

I'll start a build thread when I get the frame in. If you guys have any opinions or ideas, let me know, I'm totally open.

If it is like the spark 900/700 Plus, it will be very interesting if a 29x2.8 or 3.0 tire will fit. There wasn't room for a 29x3 in the Spark 700 Plus.

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On Feb 12 he said in the next 3 months. 120mm travel. I asked for geometry but he said they were still drawing it. I wish i knew where they were getting their inspiration   Any hints Peter?