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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame Hi guys,

I ordered my FM1156 Medium frame back in July 2020 but it took until early December before Adam finally sent the frame and I received it just in time for Christmas!

It’s too late to test it now as here in Canada it’s fatbike time! I’ll try to post ride impressions next summer!

I fitted the frame with a Fox DPX2 185x55mm and a 140mm Fox 34 Factory Grip2 44mm.

I will change my 30mm Stem for a 60mm Stem because the in the final specs the reach is 26mm shorter.

I recommend you order the frame with their headset as the upper set is not standard.
The lower headset is standard so I used a Cane Creek IS52/40
And don’t forget to order a spare derailleur hanger it’s only 5$!

January 09, 2021, 05:17:09 PM 		5
Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame I went back to my FM1156 with two different Angle apps and I did about 20 measurements with each app. They may be very accurate, but holding the phone exactly the right way to measure the HTA is a challenge!

In the end I would say that the "actual" HTA is between 66.0 and 66.5 degrees! But hey who am I to pretend that I have God's readings haha!

Hope this helps!
January 10, 2021, 06:59:54 PM 		1
Re: recommendations for my first mtb frame Hi Snacks!

Many friends and I started doing MTB in 2020 because of that covid thing! I like this sport very much but I discovered like you that it requires a lot of knowledge to fully enjoy it!

1-Your fitness level is very important in your choice of bike. A friend of mine who was not particularly fit was recommended an All-Mountain bike which ended up with a weight of 35 pounds. As soon as he climbs, his hearts pumps up and eventually he often have to stop and retake his breath.... As opposed to me and my other friend in the triathlon team where we train all year long and we ride with extremely light cross country bikes which are often only 23 pounds, very good for climbing indeed!

2-But yeah descend is fun too so I agree that if you have to have only ONE bike, then a Trail bike is the best choice. That's why I ended up ordering a Carbonda FM1156 (now renamed FM1001) to have a more robust bike than my Santa Cruz Blur Trail. However the more you invest in more robust components, the more weight you add to your rig....
I knew I would never be a neck braker DH rider so a FOX 140mm fork and a Fox DPX2 is the best balance of performance without too much compromise in weight. Of course there are many similar possibilities...

3-You chose to build your bike like me and the others for two reasons: 1-MAYBE and I say maybe you are going to save some money by doing it yourself : but unless you are already fully equipped in term of specific bike tools, or you are going to borrow the tools ... then your first rig is going to cost you many hundreds of dollars in tools.
If you buy all the components for your bike you will see that they may be very expensive and in the end you won't save much compared to buy a brand new bike... But if you have spare or older parts from older bikes that you want to reuse, then you may save some interesting money! Where you save the most is by buying a Chinese carbon frame compared to a Brand name frame that can sometimes be more than 2-3K$ more expensive that a Chinese frame. 2-You want to experience the fun and satisfaction of building you own rig. By doing so you also acquire more mechanical knowledge making you less dependant on your local bike shop.

4-Rear suspension geometry: Horst-link (four-bar) and VPP are very popular, but I'm not sure it makes such a huge difference in light to moderate trail riding.

5-In the market of Chinese frames you probably know that there are very good brands as well as many bad companies. Go for Carbon and look for EPS molding, it appears to be better build quality and finish. For a Chinese Trail Frame I recommend you read the posts including mine with pictures of the FM1156/ FM1001. The geometry is quite modern and the build construction is very good. For now you can only have Medium size. For Large you'll have to wait until summer 2021. Ask Adam@carbonda.com, pay with Paypal and always order their headset and a spare derailleur hanger! Good luck with your bike project!
January 10, 2021, 08:42:17 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts I contacted Adam January 4th to order an FM936 Small, the order was shipped January 7th and I received it January 11th! That is very quick! (when they have the item in stock).

I'm gonna fit the frame with a Fox trunnion 165 x 42.5mm the longest travel it can accept. Fork will be Fox 34 SC 120mm 44mm.

Last summer I crossed a guy who worked in a shop where they sell NS bikes, and they are not too happy that people can get the equivalent of the NS synonym frame for such a cheap price...
January 14, 2021, 12:47:09 AM 		3