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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
This one, 245g, 810mm width, backsweep 7°, upsweep 5°, 20mm stem. There even make a 10mm stem bar :-) https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/4001150474874.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27426c378GRFpY February 23, 2021, 02:15:24 AM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
I am 178cm, 83cm inseam and I would buy a XL size with the shortest stem I can. You are 10cm taller, I think you can ride a XL with 40/45mm stem and find the bike perfect. See Yoann Barelli, 177 cm tall, he rides a XL size (see 5:00mn) And he still has flow February 24, 2021, 02:51:19 AM |
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Re: Chinese SC/AM831 Group Buy
Yes I'm in, size Large All mountain bike in Netherlands ? Did you find a secret mountain 
March 02, 2021, 02:15:53 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
This interests me greatly (weight). I would be very happy to hit 10kg or less with a dropper. I current ride a ~9.3 kg hardtail and have become a big fan of ultra light bikes. It is hard and expensive to hit 9,7kg for 120mm with dropper but possible. Some parts can still be optimised (saddle, dropper, derailleur, handlebar, expander... 9,5kg might be possible. Even less with Trickstuff brakes) 
March 18, 2021, 07:48:03 AM |
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Re: looking for ready made Ti frames.
I see titan do full suspension frames, do they do custom geometry? Absolutely. I ordered a custom full suspension MTB. They can do virtual pivot, single pivot, softail. March 22, 2021, 10:48:16 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
2 records in one ! They first send the rear axle only. That's why it is very quick  (joking) Hope you'll be happy with it !! March 26, 2021, 05:44:50 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Nice colour. Chameleon green I think. I looks woooow, beautiful. April 02, 2021, 02:30:03 AM |
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Softail titanium MTB 29/27.5+ (all mountain - bikepacking)
Hello, Who I am : Just over 30 yo MTB rider, 177cm tall, 65 kg, I live in the French Alps. I practiced XC, trial and dirt as a kid. I did practice pure enduro around 25 yo, but now I don't want to ride that hard anymore I mostly ride all mountain and bikepacking MTB trips. I want to climb hard, enjoy views/landscapes, have fun while downhill  Few weeks ago, I had a Specialized Enduro + Orbea Alma + NS Bikes Eccentric + road bike + pumptrack bike + a titanium custom hardtail MTB with Pinion gearbox (commute / travel). The project Sell all my bikes except the Pinion bike, and build a new all mountain / bikepacking MTB. I wanted :
I thought that a "down country" bike would be a solution. Carbonda FM936.  Then i changed my mind for a pure all mountain FM1001. Then I hesitated for a 160mm FS947. Then an AM831 (SC hightower like). Every of them have pros and cons and the cons won every time... Then I thought a custom titanium hartdail with 180mm front fork (based on Chromag Doctahawk), would probably be amazing. But still no rear travel... I finally make a decision and decided to order a custom softail titanium bike. Asked walty, xacd and titan products. Titan is the one I chose. Geometry Here is the geometry. 160mm fork, 80mm rear travel. Massive 505mm reach and 77° STA 63° HTA 430 chainstay (63° seems crazy but it is almost a hardtail, HTA should be around 64,5 once sagged). 20mm stem (integrated bar) Compatible max 29x2.5 and 27.5x3.0.  Parts Here is the detail bike check (almost everything is already at home) Goal : 11,5 kg maximum. Fingers crossed...  Frame pictures The frame just left the factory for shipping.     Next steps : wait, mount and test-ride
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Re: Softail titanium MTB 29/27.5+ (all mountain - bikepacking)
Weight : it is an estimation. Expected weight, around 2 and 2.3 kg. Not weighed yet, we'll see. The rear suspension : the titanium plate flex is the pivot. The seat stays are flattened ton flex as well. Cable routing : rear derailleur and dropper post = internal. Rear brake = external (easier maintenance etc.) Other bikes with this "technology" : Funk Cycles - La Ruta (2.2 kg frame)  Leon - Semita (10,5kg) or Montem (12,5 kg)   My bike is something between a hardcore hardtail and a trail bike. I hope i will enjoy it :-) April 26, 2021, 02:23:47 AM |
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Re: Softail titanium MTB 29/27.5+ (all mountain - bikepacking)
Beautiful, I think my next build after I finish my Ican p9 will be something custom in either steel or Ti. If you don't mind me asking, how much did the frame cost? 1 100 USD Cool design. The plate is 6mm thick (vs 3mm suggested by Titan). Leon bikes (Semita and Montem), well known here in France are 8mm thick. A rear shock optimization is advised (low friction, low compresion, dynamic rebound). The Leon Semita gives 85mm with 165x38 rear shock. I chose 190x40mm shock compatibility => let's say around 90mm of rear travel. This kind of softails are well known for their incredible grip while climbing. I wanted something that seats between a real full suspension and a hardtail, with low care. May 06, 2021, 01:23:04 AM |
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