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Re: Chinertown logo
So this logo is quite the puzzle, it comes out awfully jagged in png/jpg. I think the slant of these letters doesn't work well with a pixel representation. That said, here's an svg. I can continue re-working the lettering to try to get it smooth.
August 13, 2020, 08:29:59 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
My cat loves the rear deraileur too! Can I ask what your rear shock PSI and rebound setting are? I'm same weight but taller and on a large frame, running 240 PSI with rebound at 6 clicks out from closed. Feels a little too fast vs the front end at times. I counted 10 clicks from full rebound toward softer, At just under 200psi. I bet the shock behaves differently on a larger frame. For the newer people like me, when you pump up the rear shock make sure to equalize the chambers by compressing to 25% about 20 times. Then check the sag and PSI again. Also, this shock tune is: 2018, FLOAT DPS, P-S, A, 3pos, Trunnion Evol LV, Giant, Anthem 27.5 2, 165, 42.5, 0.8 Spacer, DCM, DRM, CML, YS 2272/YS 2272 Logo That 0.8 spacer means bottoming out the rear shock is really tough. Thats why I go for such low rebound, with semi-high pressure. Of course, I dont really know what I am doing.  I wonder if I'm missing a plastic reduction bushing or something like that on my rear shock. The hole is 15,2mm on my float DPS This is what I used too, worked perfectly. This is great feedback. My stats are about the same as yours; 5'10" and 165 lbs. I'm on the fence about Med vs Lg. I'm riding a large XC hardtail now, but could see the advantage of a more 'compact' sizing for a bike I'd be getting a bit rowdier on than I do with the hardtail (which is generally really long sessions of power to the pedals and less tech stuff). I'm leaning towards Med for this frame. I think the medium is a good size. I have a short stem and 750mm handle bars. Maybe go for 780mm bars. August 13, 2020, 11:57:13 AM |
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Re: Looking For A Chiner Road Bike Frame - SWORKS Tarmac
Well I got my VeloBuild VB-R-068 Frame set a few weeks ago......today I went racing on it, it was bloody awesome! I got the matt black 54cm frame (I'm 1.8m / 5'11") and the fit was great. I stripped the matt black back to raw carbon on the forks and left the frame. Wet saned the whole frame and did my own custom paint job (Courtesy of Martin Grey's Etoe Youtube channel) and the result was awesome. From AliExpress I got the saddle, wheelset (50mm x 25mm carbon rims) Ultegra Crankset and brakes, Carbon bars with integral stem, Bar tape, shifter cable set, BB109 Ceramic Bottom bracket and from NZ online off Facebook (Bikeshelf) second hand near new Ultegra shifters and derailleurs. After about 40 hours work doing the custom paint job I put this all together and came in at a very nice 7.7kg ready to race. I did see a review that said it was not very exciting/responsive but I have to disagree....it was agile and a real rocket ship on the downhills...very stable at 61+ Kph. I did however have to make a 3mm washer for the headset to work properly and pack the outer ring of the top headset bearing with ptfe thread tape to give it a nice snug fit. Chris@velobuild was awesome to deal with and replied same day to all emails I sent him, I cant recommend this frame and Velobuild website more highly. Very impressed overall. August 16, 2020, 05:19:30 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Frame Arrived! Shipped on saturday and arrived today with DHL - well packaged! Everything Perfect, but the little metal piece on the chainstay near the bottom bracket is missing. I'll have to find one somewhere.
August 20, 2020, 09:56:05 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Thanks man!Did anyone of you painted the UD carbon black in shiny clear coat? I wonmder if this looks good on a XC race bike or it should be better matt black I'm 95% ready with my paint job design! Just the final details are missing. I'll post a link to my build thread on German forum soon. August 24, 2020, 01:09:07 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Anyone ordered a BSA model and received it recently? Yep, I've had no issues with PF30 or PF92 on any bikes so far - this is over the last 4 years. FM936 has been silent for 350 miles so far just using a SRAM BB. BB30 on the other hand is complete garbage IMO. 
August 25, 2020, 01:21:49 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
...Just go with the press-fit setup... All my bikes are PF, but the hole of BB92 is only 41mm, which leaves not much room for bearings around a 29/30mm spindle. The bearings are just to thin to last, on the dry, and even more if you ride in the wet. August 25, 2020, 03:50:31 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
I ordered this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32896597801.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.2.749f4f0dI16PK5 I have it on my MTB, but the PF30 version for a 46mm frame hole instead of 41mm. The ZTTO BB shell is nicely done, very comparable to the much more expensive ones from WheelsMFG. The bearings coming with the BB were crap and I changed them. But these are the sturdy and cheap 6806. In the case of BB86/92, you'll see the bearings are thin, small balls, that do not resist long to the forces. And seize very rapidly if ridden in the wet or mud. BB92 is a Shimano standard, that is designed for 24mm spindles. August 25, 2020, 04:04:08 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Shakeout ride was a success. Water bottle rattled loose and rear brake is dragging a bit (need to align caliper better, or maybe new pads as the spring is worn out). Adjusted the position of one matchmaker as it was too close to the grip. The suspension is so fresh and different. My last FS was a Titus Racer X Carbon back in 2011. That bike was too small for me. The FM936 with the Sidluxe Ultimate and the SID RCT3 that was just rebuilt by Squish Dynamics is such a treat! Need to install the BRAD system for the second bottle and I’m ready for an epic weekend of dirt. August 26, 2020, 03:11:59 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
This is the XL. I asked about drilling two sets of bosses and Carbonda wanted a minimum of ten frames for custom.Shakeout ride was a success. Water bottle rattled loose and rear brake is dragging a bit (need to align caliper better, or maybe new pads as the spring is worn out). Adjusted the position of one matchmaker as it was too close to the grip. I have B RAD four ready to install and will do one on top of the other. Edit: Side by side is likely a problem with my knees. August 26, 2020, 05:23:09 PM |
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, and still no sign of production.