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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Seat Post and handlebars
« on: June 21, 2015, 04:37:17 PM »
Can anyone tell what sweep angle these bars have? That info seems to be missing on most of the ones I've seen. Looking for something like the standard 9 - 10 degrees...

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29er / Re: Workswell WCB-M-062?
« on: June 19, 2015, 03:51:38 PM »
The drive side and non-drive side are different on my Devinci Atlas with BB92. The drive side has the extension, and the other side does not. If you look at pictures of the 041 from both sides, it is the same. I think it's normal like that.

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29er / Re: CS-041
« on: June 18, 2015, 08:27:39 PM »
That's good to know - I was told 2.3" for the FM218 by Wendy at Dengfu.  Hmmm - maybe leaning towards the CS-041 out of these two.

Anyone want to weigh in on whether or not these are worth the ~$150 premium over the FM057??

Ted

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29er / Re: CS-041
« on: June 18, 2015, 09:08:55 AM »
Also wondering about comparisons of the following:

  • tire clearance
    frame compliance

I've read that the 256 is pretty stiff. Is it less comfortable than the 057? How does the 041 compare?  Can a 29x2.35 Maxxis Ikon fit in these frames?

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29er / Re: CS-041
« on: June 18, 2015, 05:25:46 AM »
Really? That would make the decision easier! What price have you seen on the CS-041? The prices I've been given so far put the FM057 at ~$400, the CS-041 at$550 and the FM218 at $525.

Ted

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29er / Re: CS-041
« on: June 17, 2015, 10:46:21 PM »
I'm currently trying to decide between the FM057, this frame (CS041), and the Dengfu FM218, which has nearly identical geometry.

The FM218, I believe, takes a 27.2 seatpost, which matches my current frame, and costs slightly less ($525 vs $550).

Any thoughts on these two?

Ted

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29er / Re: CS-041
« on: June 17, 2015, 10:43:18 PM »
I recently built up a FS frame that uses a BB92 - I bought the removal tool and the press adapters to use with a DIY bearing press (threaded rod, nuts and washers).  I found the installation and removal of the BB to very easy - easier than BSA.  I've only been riding it for ~1 month, but so far no trouble with creaks.  As long as no major problems develop, I could easily live with this style of BB.  Both standard Sram (GXP) and Shimano cranks have BB's to fit these frames, and the extra width makes stiffer frames possible.

Personally, though I have no experience with them, I would skip BB30 and PF30, and choose between BSA and BB92, which I do have experience with.

Ted

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29er / Re: Welcome to Chinertown - Introduce Yourself!
« on: June 17, 2015, 11:46:30 AM »
Hello, I'm Ted from Virginia.

I've been following the Chinese carbon thread on the MTBR forum for a couple years, toying with upgrading my aluminum hardtail (2010 Gary Fisher X-Cal) to carbon. Eventually decided to build up a FS (from a lightly used Devinci Atlas Carbon I found :) ), and intended to keep the hardtail for a backup, gravel roads or lighter duty, or just a change of pace.

Well, my hardtail was involved in a rear end collision, and now I have some insurance money to get a new frame. I've been looking at the FM057 for a while, but am also interested in the newer ones like the CS-041 and the Dengfu FM218.  I'll be reading and posting about these in the near future!

Cheers,
Ted

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