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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
I also received my frame this week with a stunning (IMO) paint job. Minor paint scratch at the chain stay unfortunately but I'll live with it.Nice color! October 01, 2020, 09:11:14 AM |
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Do you have any good tips on frame protection btw? I'm leaning towards some sort of transparent film to show off the color but still protect it somewhat.I went for this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000TPC7HU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Seems ok for general wear, I'd still use a specific chainstay protector though. October 01, 2020, 11:35:08 AM |
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Just received my frame with custom paint job. Super stoked to build it up. Like everyone else has said, I opened up all the pivots and greased everything. Overall quality seems good. Will post a final build pic and what parts I used. October 10, 2020, 03:36:56 PM |
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Hi All, Long awaited is my completed build photo. I took the bike out yesterday for the first time on proper trails. It rides like a dream. The suspenion is very efficient on the climbs and supple on the small stuff without bob. It feels like a magic carpet ride. My 2 friends said they've never ridden anything like it before - in as good way. I was hitting 500m long rock gardens, 20cm deep mud dh tracks, flowy jumps no problem. The Rockshox SID Select 120mm 44mm is fantastic. It eats up the chatter and roots but gets very progressive towards the end of the stoke never bottoming out. Shimano XT 12s is fantastic, cant fault it, shifts under power so so well. XT brakes are fantastic and cannot fault them. The BTLOS wheels are a dream, carbon wheels are like riding on train tracks, not a jot of flex. 11kg helps the climbing performance no doubt! You can see my excel for the build in my previous comments! The only thing you need is a external lockring for the front disc due to the 15mm axle. for 3.5k euro I think to replicate the Geo and spec of my build, the only things on the market are the NS or specialized epic Evo. For a similar spec both are 5.5k-6.5k euro. Basically, you can replace the frame and the whole drive train OR buy a second set of carbon wheels, and still be less than the Specialized Epic Evo. In my opinion that's better than any warranty!!! October 22, 2020, 05:54:31 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
I would try the red line, it ends neater. If you insure the hose does not touch the frame, there shouldn't be any rubbing, or maybe put some tape if needed. October 23, 2020, 02:41:54 AM |
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After a lost package and a bunch of delivery delays I've finally been able to start building I liked the way it looked better how NS runs the cables under, but in the end I went over because that sharp bend caused extra drag on the derailleur cable I could feel. No issue with that for the brake line, but it would look funny with one under and one over. If I was using AXS though I'd run the brake cable under for the cleaner look. 
October 23, 2020, 08:02:21 AM |
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I would try the red line, it ends neater. I considered the under but went with the straight line due to what was mentioned about the rear derailleur. The RD housing does rub on the shock body by going that route. I have a Jagwire rubber protector in that spot. October 23, 2020, 08:44:55 AM |
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After a lost package and a bunch of delivery delays I've finally been able to start building I stated with routing over the pivot (green) but noticed cable rub on the shock. I've swapped to under (red) and think it looks much cleaner and have not noticed any drag in shifting or frame rubbing. I think under also gives a better angle for the cables exiting the port on the downtube. October 23, 2020, 10:55:26 AM |
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I have to say I do like the lines of this frame. The ride is fantastic, too. 
October 23, 2020, 11:32:58 AM |
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Finished the build! Too bad winter has come a bit early and won't be able to ride till the spring now. Build specs: - Size Large Frame; custom painted "Chrome Green" - Shimano XT 12spd - Shimano XT brakes - E*thirteen XCX iW28 rims - Bontrager XR4/XR3 tires - RaceFace Next R cranks (170mm) - RaceFace Next Handlebar (760mm) - RaceFace Stem - 50mm - OneUp Dropper (210mm) - Giant Contact Seat - Fox 34 SC 120mm, 44mm offset - Fox DPS Float 42.5mm (the one everyone was buying on ebay) The bathroom scale test (me with bike, me without bike) says 27lbs, but I sure hope that's wrong cause my spec sheet says it should be around 25lbs based on listed weights + 1lb buffer. Will have to get to a bike shop to properly weigh it. I spent about $5200 CAD on this, but did have some access to pro deals for RaceFace and Fox gear. Bought a bunch of the Shimano stuff on AliExpress a few months back before the prices started climbing. October 23, 2020, 02:24:32 PM |
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While pulling through the rear brake hose and derailleur housing I had a look at the NS bike and noticed that they guide their housing below the rear shock lower bolt like in the red line in the picture. Ive think most of fm936 builds guide the housing above the mounting bolt (like the green line) but would there be any issues doing it like on the NS? it looks like it would be more protected but at the same time more rubbing against the frame.