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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: danK on February 26, 2018, 04:23:45 PM

Title: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: danK on February 26, 2018, 04:23:45 PM: Nothing in search results. Anyone know?
http://www.hongfu-bikes.com/html_Products/Mountain_Frame/29ER_Mountain_Frame/2016/1026/html_products/2013-29ER-Axle-MTB-Frame-H.html
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: jfcb on February 27, 2018, 01:37:29 AM: Maybe you mail to hongfu and ask them about it?
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: chetosmachine on February 27, 2018, 03:11:08 AM: Hi,

I asked them a few weeks ago.
It's a rigid frame, 29", with very up to date design.
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: Freeflyer82 on March 18, 2018, 08:17:19 AM: Hi

Any geo and weight infos? When will it be released?
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: samroy92 on March 21, 2018, 02:24:09 AM: Any update for this FM289?
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: Freeflyer82 on March 21, 2018, 03:15:14 AM: I sent them an email as well. They told me the frame will not be out for sale before the end of 2018...
Apparently they have another 29er frame with boost which is on stock. It is called FM199-B. It seems to have the geometry of the workswell 062 with a 31.6 seat tube, interated rear axle as well as the boost Standard. So if you like that geometry maybe it would be worth looking at. Speaking about it. Has anyone experience on the FM199?
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: samroy92 on March 21, 2018, 10:28:19 AM: Freeflyer, they have an active purchase link on aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2018-NEW-Carbon-Fiber-29er-Full-Suspension-Boost-148MM-MTB-Bicycle-Frame-FM258-UD-Matte/32854379761.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.263.owRw2U
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: Freeflyer82 on March 21, 2018, 10:45:13 AM: The link you posted is for the FM258 not the FM289. ;)
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: samroy92 on March 21, 2018, 10:54:30 AM: Damnnnnnit, thanks
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: RS VR6 on March 27, 2018, 05:27:01 AM: Quote from: samroy92 on March 21, 2018, 10:28:19 AM
Freeflyer, they have an active purchase link on aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2018-NEW-Carbon-Fiber-29er-Full-Suspension-Boost-148MM-MTB-Bicycle-Frame-FM258-UD-Matte/32854379761.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.263.owRw2U

The reach on the medium is 432mm. That's longer than my trail bike which I run a 40mm stem, but the wheelbase is shorter at 1124 vs the 1166 on my trail bike.
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: samroy92 on May 22, 2018, 10:07:33 AM: If anyone was wondering if the FM289 was FS or HT it is hardtail, got this email from HongFu:

FM289 :hard tail bike
FM258:Full suspension bike
Currenly price:
fm289:$380
fm258:$650

Best Regards,
Robert
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: simmerdown on September 03, 2018, 05:54:39 PM: Hello,
Have been seeking an alternative to a 2018 Santa Cruz Highball CC Frame.
Well, I found this 289 listed on aliexpress just now. 71.5 degree HTA for the 19" version - WTH are they thinking?
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/29ER-BOOST-Carbon-Frame-Carbon-MTB-Frame-Mountain-Bike-148-12mm-T800-UAM-Official-Store-FM289/2993019_32904433624.html

By that measure, the FM-199B / Pro-Mance M9009-B give a 71 degree HTA with a slightly shorter a-c
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Full-Carbon-Fiber-MTB-Frame-29er-Bicycle-Frame-FM199-B-BOOST-UD-Matte-BB92-148-12MM/32822540260.html

I was all set to wait for the FM289, but nothing makes sense anymore. I also want BSA BB, and 27.2 Seatpost. I may pay an extra $1300 to escape this madness.
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: numberzero on September 04, 2018, 02:45:43 AM: Check this one https://fr.lightcarbon.com/lightweight-new-boost-carbon-mtb-bike-frameset_p42.html#parentHorizontalTab022
Geometry is given for 490 fork. With fully extended fork HTA comes to 69° and you probably lose 0,5cm of reach.
I think it's pretty close to the santacruz except RC which is a bit too long.
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: carbonazza on September 04, 2018, 02:50:32 AM: Quote from: simmerdown on September 03, 2018, 05:54:39 PM
...I may pay an extra $1300 to escape this madness.

To put it in perspective... $1300 is worth an Eagle groupset with some fine brakes. Or a good light wheelset.
Or even for many people a crazy expensive new bike ;)
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: simmerdown on September 05, 2018, 12:37:00 AM: Check out the geometry of the new FM199
69.5 degree HTA, 425mm chainstays.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2019-carbon-Mountain-Bicycle-Frame-29er-Boost-with-BB92-with-29er-2-35-tire-fm199-Frame/32907997171.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10068_10130_10547_10546_10059_10548_10545_10696_100031_10084_10083_10103_451_452_10618_10307,searchweb201603_55,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=de33e44b-9ecb-4554-98a4-d8f75927f861-44&algo_pvid=de33e44b-9ecb-4554-98a4-d8f75927f861&transAbTest=ae803_1&priceBeautifyAB=0

https://tantansports.en.alibaba.com/product/60793716308-803082304/2019_carbon_Mountain_Bicycle_Frame_29er_Boost_with_BB92_with_29er_2_35_tire_FM199_frame.html

There's this bizarre one also, same company SERAPH, super slack seat tube 70.5 degrees, 68.5 HTA: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2018-new-27-5er-BOOST-MTB-frame-EPS-whole-shaped-technology-Chinese-bike-frame-hard-tail/32873013891.html?gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.99734.0&scm_id=1007.13339.99734.0&scm-url=1007.13339.99734.0&pvid=97a7bb7e-8277-4c9b-a96c-856aa22c7041

Much better geometry than FM199-B listed here:

http://www.hongfu-bikes.com/html_Products/Mountain_Frame/29ER_Mountain_Frame/2016/1113/2017%20New%20Full%20carbon%2029ER%20MTB%20Frame%20HF-FM.html

Haven't seen anyone post about this yet. But what is the seat tube size?
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: simmerdown on September 05, 2018, 12:40:33 AM: Numberzero, thank you that looks like a nice frame, however 445mm chainstays are long. Seat tube is slack. Good TT length though. Compare that with the specs of the frame I just mentioned with 425mm chainstay, 74 deg ST.. If it were 27.2 it would be perfect.
Title: Re: FM 289 from Hong Fu with boost
Post by: corol on September 09, 2018, 11:52:47 AM: I get data from HF about the frame HF-FM289 for size 15.5, 17.5, 19 and 21. Are in PDF format, is someone help me to post, I can show the drawing