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29er / Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« on: April 27, 2024, 10:59:19 AM »
Got a XO1 165 32 crank 476g. Have GX 170 32 carbon crank I’m going to sell.
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29er / Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« on: April 26, 2024, 11:24:23 AM »Looking good, but that's some seriously light rubber on that bike
YES! Way lighter than I thought they’d be. I have a feeling I will need to swap them out because the side walls will be too flexible. I do have Tubolight insert in them though.
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29er / Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« on: April 26, 2024, 11:22:28 AM »Looks good.
Are there rubber grommets to go on the cable entry points into the frame?
Yes, all around except the head area. The frame is too thick around those holes for the clips to fit. I may need to do some grinding or sanding.
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29er / Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« on: April 24, 2024, 05:04:31 PM »
She’s coming together slowly.
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29er / Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« on: April 19, 2024, 12:40:00 PM »
Few things delivered today. I’m finally putting the wheels together.
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29er / Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« on: April 19, 2024, 08:15:28 AM »that's one I was considering for next built! can you confirm frame weight? what are your initial impression?
Don’t have it in hand yet. They just shipped it so I’ll have it in about 7-10 days. I’ll weigh it once I get it. I’m pretty sure it is heavier than the Santa Cruz Hightower but by how much we will see.
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29er / Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« on: April 18, 2024, 11:18:58 AM »
New frame, BXT-MTB-117.
Video approval,
Video approval,
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29er / Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« on: April 17, 2024, 04:05:48 PM »
Got some good updates for today, It’s been awhile. Sent my Fox Float X2 out to be serviced a couple days ago. Didn’t even use it on the bike and something didn’t seem quite right with it. I bought it second hand but it looked like new. Got a message from Fox service that they are replacing it with a new ‘24 version at no cost…sweet!
Finally got my wheels finished. Payed a local shop to finish them up. It was too frustrating as a first time wheel builder to get it trued. Super nice guy and I paid him $75 to do both wheels.he said that didn’t do too bad of a job getting them started.
Biggest update…bought another frame, BXT-MTB-117 in gloss white, no logo. I’ll start another build thread with that when I get the frame.
Bought some more goodies for the bikes. Stepping away a little from the Chiner components and got Raceface Turbine-R Stem, Shimano XTR clipless pedals, Peaty’s/Chris King Valves, Cane Creek 40 headset, OneUp carbon handle bars, OneUp v3 Dropper, Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate. I’ll post more pics as the components get delivered.
Finally got my wheels finished. Payed a local shop to finish them up. It was too frustrating as a first time wheel builder to get it trued. Super nice guy and I paid him $75 to do both wheels.he said that didn’t do too bad of a job getting them started.
Biggest update…bought another frame, BXT-MTB-117 in gloss white, no logo. I’ll start another build thread with that when I get the frame.
Bought some more goodies for the bikes. Stepping away a little from the Chiner components and got Raceface Turbine-R Stem, Shimano XTR clipless pedals, Peaty’s/Chris King Valves, Cane Creek 40 headset, OneUp carbon handle bars, OneUp v3 Dropper, Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate. I’ll post more pics as the components get delivered.
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29er / Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« on: April 17, 2024, 11:22:09 AM »Hi everyone! I have a request that is different from the last topic you were talking about.
I’m planning to buy this frame and I’d like to paint it myself.
So I have few questions for you all.
I read in another thread that Carbonda gives you two options for my case:
- a raw frame that you have to sand it and patch it yourself
- a frame that has been sanded, patched and painted with a black matte paint, that I would have to sand it again to be painted by me.
So what does it mean that you have to patch it? You don’t usually patch a broken frame?
What is the best less work/better result option between these two in your opinion?
Thank you very much!!
Get the primed one not the raw frame. Primed and patched just means they smoothed out the surface to prep for paint. Raw would mean you need to smooth out and prime the surface yourself.
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29er / Re: BXT-MTB-117 150mm AM bike
« on: April 03, 2024, 11:42:27 AM »This is PETG for size checking. If I decide to move forward, I will print from PA-CF20.
But what I see now makes me understand that petg does a good job - the plastic part can be made larger. For example:
@naeTech If you do decide to make it will you offer some for purchase?
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29er / Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« on: January 13, 2024, 06:57:15 PM »That’s very reasonable pricing, I’ll have to put in an order for a set. Nice that it seems to come with absolutely everything, as the OEM grommets and bolts aren’t the toughest.
How long did it take to arrive/what carrier did they use?
Took 3 weeks. She had free shipping but it was at least 4 weeks.
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29er / Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« on: December 31, 2023, 05:01:04 PM »What's the opinion on 140mm vs 150mm fork on this frame? I'm thinking about getting a new fork and I'm not sure which route to go? Fox 34/Pike for 140mm or 36/Lyrik for 150mm.
How is your experience with longer forks on this bike?
Can’t go wrong with either size. Spec is 140 but plenty of people including myself are running 150. 10mm isn’t a ton of difference.
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29er / Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« on: December 30, 2023, 11:23:54 AM »Good to know we can get the full kits from carbonda.
Is the $60 + shipping the cost for the kit with all bearings plus all hardware has shown above by japjoe7 ?
Yes, that’s correct.
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29er / Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« on: December 29, 2023, 07:59:00 AM »
I talked to Wing and got my set delivered in a few weeks.
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29er / Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« on: December 27, 2023, 07:42:58 AM »
Bought a full set of extra hardware. $90 shipped from Carbonda. Full bearing measurements are in the FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame thread.