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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: impmonkey on August 17, 2020, 10:24:40 PM
Looking at used forks for the frame I just ordered (medium). How long has everyone been cutting their steerer tube? Obviously this will vary with frame size and riser preference.
Thanks!

On my medium frame, I cut my steerer tube to 180mm. I am running an Ultimate USE 40mm stem which has a 45mm stack height I believe. Currenty I have two 10mm spacers below the stem with the topcap flush with the stem.
August 18, 2020, 09:53:03 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: impmonkey on August 21, 2020, 10:58:34 AM
Quote from: Pharaohollie on August 18, 2020, 09:53:03 AM
Quote from: impmonkey on August 17, 2020, 10:24:40 PM
Looking at used forks for the frame I just ordered (medium). How long has everyone been cutting their steerer tube? Obviously this will vary with frame size and riser preference.
Thanks!

On my medium frame, I cut my steerer tube to 180mm. I am running an Ultimate USE 40mm stem which has a 45mm stack height I believe. Currenty I have two 10mm spacers below the stem with the topcap flush with the stem.

Was looking at a used fork cut to 6 3/8in. Sounds like that might be to short.

6 3/8" work perfect on my medium - running a kalloy uno stem on top of a 1/2" spacer right now.

Mine is currently cut a bit longer so I also have a 1/2" spacer on top of the stem.
August 21, 2020, 05:49:58 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts Ordered my frame last week - super excited to receive it. I did decide to size down to a L (I am 188cm tall) to keep a bit quicker handling and climbing.

A few questions:
1. What is the max rotor size the rear will accept? hoping to go 203mm up front and 180mm out back.
2. Are most people ditching the headset that they include? I opted for it as it was pretty cheap. Not sure about quality.
3. Does the frame come with hardware bushing required for the upper shock mount (8mmx22.2mm).
4. I've seen people saying you should open up all the bearings on the rear link and grease them. I think I'll be doing that (not a question I guess..)

Went with custom paint job too! Will post a pic when I receive it in the next month or so.
August 22, 2020, 07:56:51 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts Great color.
March 22, 2021, 02:46:57 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts Wow. I really like that color!
I had a hard time deciding between red and green. Once i saw my red frame, i fell in love... but your frame color makes me think about it again...
Nevermind, i love my bike and yours will also be adorable.

April 01, 2021, 10:51:51 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: TomTailor on April 01, 2021, 10:33:00 AM
Nice colour.
Painting by Carbonda?
Which colour is it?
Thanks

Chameleon green I think. I looks woooow, beautiful.
April 02, 2021, 02:30:03 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts Here is my bling build !

The weather isn't very nice here, so only two ~70km rides so far.
But I loved every instant of them, a smile from one ear to the other, even once when I crashed it :o

Not sure if it is the geometry, the full suspension, the seatpost or the electronic shifting in particular, but this has little in common with my past hardtail riding.

It is a size M SL.
OG-Evkin bar
Ligthbicyle XC925 wheelset with DT-Swiss EXP 240.
XX1 AXS derailleur + Blipbox + Multiclics
SID Ultimate 120mm and SIDLuxe shock 42.5mm
Piccola brakes
Reverb AXS
2.35 tires.
And 10,1kg

The commands are, left click easier gear, right click harder gear.
Click on both for the seatpost.

I was hoping for a more greenish blue, than this reddish one, but I start to get used to it  ::)

I'm still testing different 3D printed mounts for the blips for different positions.
For now the cables are taped below the bar, my plan was to make them go through the bar end and exit through one of the mount holes.
But there was some sun, and I preferred to go ride than work more on it. Maybe later.
April 12, 2021, 05:55:25 AM 		1
Re: BXT-Gravel-135 Nice bike !
These tires will always look clean  ;)
January 08, 2023, 12:14:23 PM 		1
Re: BXT-Gravel-135
Quote from: impmonkey on January 07, 2023, 04:38:07 PM
Got it mostly built up.
The cable routing through the frame was a piece of cake minus the handlebar, that however is not its fault as that is from another manufacture. The exit of the bar is far to angled to allow proper shifting. Ultimately had to cut a relief channel. Hoping the bar it self holds up.
Other than that build was smooth.
I am waiting on some longer tubeless valves as the ones Prime included with the wheel are to short for a pump to actually attach to.
Once I get those setup I hope to actually get out on a shakedown ride but the weather will dictate that.

Your bike looks so sick! Congrats on the build!
January 08, 2023, 01:22:43 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: impmonkey on September 16, 2023, 01:44:54 PM
Well after almost 2.5 years took a fall and damaged the linkage enough to warrant replacement. Might as well move to the 120mm linkage. Anyone have any luck getting just that piece lately? While I wait for a response from Carbonda, any idea what I am looking at for cost?

Cost for the 120mm linkage 95USD + shipping.
September 17, 2023, 02:16:42 AM 		1