See likes

See likes given/taken


Your posts liked by others

Pages: [1]
Post info No. of Likes
Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro" hello everyone! long time lurker first time poster

Thanks to the guidance in this forum I bought a Carbonda FM936 two years ago and have really enjoyed it since. It's the perfect steed for crushing New England XC Singletrack. I also have a Ripmo that I ride when things get steeper. This frame intrigued me as the Ripmo can get interesting plowing through rough stuff at the bike park or otherwise so I pulled the trigger a few weeks back.

I built this up last week and had a chance to get out and pedal it around the local trails today. It is quite a beast - definitely heavier and different to pedal than the Ripmo (is there a better pedaling platform than the DW link??) but I was pleasantly surprised at how well the FM-1003 pedals and climbs for a 180/180 frame. I used to have a 160/170 Rallon and this pedals better than that frame. I deliberately started with a 30t chainring to try and reduce pedal bob associated with the suspension design, and I think it worked well. The float X pairs really well with the frame, gives plenty of pop and play while being supportive. I will also be trying an X2 to see how that feels.

So far, I'm really happy with the design of the frame - the internal routing is way better than the FM936 and the linkage, etc. all seems very beefy and overbuilt. My only complaint is the paint job leaves something to be desired...the clear coat seems thin, especially around the cable ports, and already shows some wear. FYI it takes a 200mm rotor in the rear, which surprised me. I have to return some adapters now!

I am taking it to the bike park tomorrow and looking forward to putting it to the test.

Ignore the mismatching wheel/tyre set...waiting on a new rotor to switch the rear wheel with my conti's.










November 02, 2022, 12:16:33 PM 		8
Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro"
Quote from: Jotegr on November 03, 2022, 08:40:59 AM
Damn what bike parks are open into November? New England's got a secret...

Highland bike park - they're typically open through veterans day. The weather this fall has been amazing, and we are looking at 70's again this weekend. Thanks, global warming??

The bike was exactly what I was expecting - point and shoot.  Where I had to be more selective of line choice to go fast through rough stuff on the Ripmo,  you can just point downhill and go. Soaked up those late season braking bumps with ease.

It has a longer wheelbase and longer chainstays so of course it doesn't handle as well through tight turns and slow tech but that's to be expected.

Did half my runs with the float x and half with the x2. The float was definitely more fun, but the X2 held up better in the chunk. So far this is exactly what I expected and wanted out of this frame.  We'll see how it holds up long term but for now I'll consider this another win from Carbonda.

Would be interesting to get a comparison against the Transition Spire...the Spire is a well reviewed bike that is more so in the FM-1003's category than the Ripmo.
November 03, 2022, 03:11:01 PM 		4
Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro"
Quote from: airs0ft3r on January 16, 2023, 12:10:10 PM
General question for those who have owned the frame for some time, how does it hold up?  Creaks, rattles, other issues?

I'll chime in here - so far, so good! No odd creaks or rattles, the bike is tons of fun to ride. I kept the float x on over the x2 and have been happy so far. Planning on trying 190 on the front to see if it jacks up the ride characteristics and will report back.

Only complaint is the paint...it'll chip if you look at it wrong. Seems like their paint job quality has gone down recently so it's probably worth the extra $$ to order it raw and take it to a local shop.

 I do have to caveat that I've only had the frame since the late fall, it's been to the bike park twice and I've had it out on my local trails a dozen or so times...interested to see how it holds up over the next season and if I end up reaching for the 1003 over my Ripmo like I have been over this winter. 
February 08, 2023, 12:13:15 PM 		3
Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro" Hello! I used a cane creek 40 zs 44/56 headset.

You do have to press the cups into the frame, which is kind of scary even with the right tools...

Also keep in mind for your build the standard rear rotor diameter is 200mm - surprised me when I was planning on running a 180.


April 21, 2023, 08:12:21 PM 		1