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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
I ordered three frames, one S (for wife, 5’4”), one M (for 14 year old son, 5’5” and growing), one L for me (I’m 6’0”). One of the bikes (the S) is built and ridden on. Son has been riding it for MTB practice and races. He loves it. The M and L will be done being built by end of this week. Here’s a photo of the S. I will respond with my thoughts once I can throw a leg over the L. Frames look sick!! I can also post build components if anyone is interested. Just holler.
September 09, 2021, 12:46:57 PM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Love the color! I got my frame yesterday. Really happy with the frame and I agree that it does look pretty sick. So far I only have a rear shock and the fork will be here today. Mounting hardware was 30mm x 8mm, purchased from bouncecycles on eBay (located in UK). I also bought the DU Bush Tool (LBS said that tool was necessary to install). Build lists: Size L (teal) - rider 6'0" Shimano SLX 10-51 cassette Shimano XTR chain Shimano SLX 32T chainring Sram GX AXS shifter 12-speed and rear derailleur (LOVE IT!!) Shimano XT 4-piston brakes Shimano XT rotors (203mm front; 180mm rear) DIYCarbon Bikes wheelset (29er boost spacing front and rear, DT Swiss 350 hubs, 37mm external/31mm internal carbon rim) Maxxis Minion DHF 3C Maxx Grip 2.5 29er front; DHR II EXO Maxx Terra 2.4 29er rear OneUp 180mm dropper post Wolftooth light action dropper lever Fox 34 Factory 140mm, 51mm offset (Carbonda says do 51mm offset) Fox Factory DPX2 185mm * 55mm trunnion (135mm travel) RaceFace Next R 800mm carbon handlebar, 35mm diameter, 10mm rise RaceFace Turbine R stem 50mm x 35mm Ergon SM Pro Men's saddle Size M (black) - rider 5'5" and growing Shimano SLX 10-51 cassette Shimano XTR chain Shimano SLX 32T chainring Shimano XT shifter 12-speed Shimano XT derailleur 12-speed Shimano XT 4-piston brakes Shimano XT rotors (203mm front; 180mm rear) DIYCarbon Bikes wheelset (29er boost spacing front and rear, Kooza hubs, 37mm external/31mm internal carbon rim) Maxxis Minion DHF 3C Maxx Grip 2.5 29er front; DHR II EXO Maxx Terra 2.4 29er rear OneUp 150mm dropper post Wolftooth light action dropper lever Rock Shox Pike Select 140mm, 51mm offset (Carbonda says do 51mm offset) Rock Shox Deluxe 185mm * 55mm trunnion (135mm travel) RaceFace Aeffect R 780mm handlebar, 35mm diameter, 20mm rise Mondraker onoff KR stem 30mm x 35mm Selle Italia Boost EVO Superflow saddle I got the chainstay protector from Santa Cruz ($10 + shipping) and had it cut to fit the chainstay. Did a few miles this evening, bike feels great. September 09, 2021, 11:23:31 PM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
looks nice! what weight? L is 30.0 lbs (carbon handlebar, lighter spokes) M is 30.8 lbs (alloy handlebar; heavier spokes, heavier pedals) September 10, 2021, 12:22:23 PM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Did you have to do a lot of trimming or does it shift well as is with the 10-51 cassette? I have one bike with a full SLX setup, including SLX microspline hub, and I have to say I am not a fan of Shimano drivetrains. It shifts well (brand new at this point). I researched before deciding to do Sramano drivetrain and others said it worked just fine. September 10, 2021, 12:23:51 PM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
The material is 3M Clear Paint Surface Protection Vinyl Film (6 Inch x 60 Inch) on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VG8DS0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Also, the black bottom bracket shell protector is by Salsa (but I don't remember which frame). It seems okay, not hardened plastic. September 13, 2021, 01:17:26 PM |
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