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Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro"
Anyone have the slightest clue if I am able to fit a Manitou Mara Pro rear shock to this frame? My guess is that you’d have no problem if you can get a Mara in 205x65 Trunnion. The space for the shock on the 1003 is pretty wide open and unencumbered. The main question, if you want a size other than Medium, is are you willing to wait until at least April, possibly May or later? February 19, 2022, 09:57:30 AM |
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Re: Chinese carbon MTB cranks
Considering how many high end Race Face and SRAM carbon MTB cranks I’ve seen broken (usually JRA, not some dramatic impact), I’d be *extremely* cautious about this. Many riders I know who’ve tried carbon cranks in the past will not ever touch them again with a 50 foot pole. Raceface Sixc are the only ones I’ve never seen break, but they’re DH-grade and quite rare. Now when you’re talking road applications that’s one thing. But I wouldn’t trust them to take any kind of serious multi-axis punishment, even if it’s “only” XC. Just my $0.02, FWIW. February 21, 2022, 01:45:59 AM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Looks like KHS is making a mid-stream change from their previous 2022 model 6600 to a repainted FM1001, their team racers have been posting newly received ones in the past few weeks: https://khspromtb.com/2022/01/08/the-khs-6600-2022/ Some of their web pages still show the older “2022” 6600 with the same suspension travel, which looks nothing like the 1001. But their new one is very clearly a Flybike/Carbonda production, right down to the silver shock bolt. February 21, 2022, 06:30:41 PM |
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Re: Titanium bolts
I'm contemplating replacing a few of the steel bolts with titanium bolts (seat clamp, stem, steerer top cap). Is there anything I need to watch out for? Any corrosion or other concerns with putting a titanium bolt through a steel or aluminum part? Any preferred suppliers or ones to avoid? You’ll want to get some Finish Line Ti Prep and coat the bolts with it when installing. Cold welding is definitely an issue with titanium and aluminum in contact with each other. February 23, 2022, 11:13:49 AM |
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Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame
Current state of my build. Everything’s basically together, but I’m temporarily using a solid post to help get my saddle height dialed before installing a dropper to minimize the risk of unseating the cable housing later adjusting it. Brakes still need some work and the chain isn’t on, but otherwise it’s pretty far through the build process now. Parts: DVO Onyx fork, 170mm travel DVO Topaz T3 shock, 205x60 with RWC roller bearing and BetterBolts oil slick titanium shock bolt Race Face Sixc 800x35mm bar, 35mm rise ODI Rogue grips Industry Nine A35 stem, 32mm length with BetterBolts oil slick titanium bolts SDG Bel Air 3.0 saddle 29 front wheel - Industry Nine Hydra hub with WTB KOM Tough i35 rim 27.5 rear wheel - Industry Nine Hydra/DT Swiss 521 (35mm internal) XTR rotors XT brakes, shifting, cassette and pedals Truvativ Descendant cranks Wheels Manufacturing BB30/DUB bottom bracket Wolfpack Enduro 2.6 tires VHS chainstay protector Misc oil slick bolts AllMountainStyle frame protection decal kit February 27, 2022, 09:29:17 PM |
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Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame
Brakes bled, chain installed, just need to align calipers and install dropper now.
March 01, 2022, 10:03:43 PM |
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Re: BTLOS vs DiyCarbonBikes
Specs on the BTLOS wheels looks much better — I’ve had plenty of trouble with Novatec (esp. the freehubs), and none with Bitex. Then there’s the superior spokes, among other things. Too bad they don’t appear to offer 32H wheels with the Bitex 212 (centerlock), I’d be very interested in that. March 03, 2022, 12:40:14 PM |
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Re: LCFS 958 build help
I just ordered a LCFS958. I have a question for those of you that have have built one already. Has anyone run a RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate rear shock or any piggyback reservoir shock? If not, for those with the frame, would a shock with a piggyback fit? Doubtful, except maybe for one or two unusually shaped shocks (possibly DVO’s forthcoming Topaz 3 with sideways piggyback but I’d be a bit surprised if even that fit). The down tube curve is too close to the shock. March 03, 2022, 01:11:12 PM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Too much travel. There's a well priced LC FS947 that I'd be jumping at, but being realistic, I don't need more than 130mm travel. This FM1001 is perfect for my needs! Despite the unfashionable-looking compact carbon rocker arm and upside down shock, I think the 1001/1002 is a more resilient frame than the 947 or most other comparable unbranded factory direct frames (or almost-direct, as in the case of Carbonda doing D2C with frames that I think Flybike is actually manufacturing). The 947’s had a couple of reports of cracked stays already, which is a little ominous for a frame that’s only been available for about a year. And neither case looks like the rider was a heavyweight doing big jumps or anything. Barely more than JRA situations, from what I remember. If my 1002 holds up well this year, I’ll be sorely tempted to build a 1001 next winter for the 2023 dirt season. Sophisticated suspension systems like linkage driven swingarms and high pivot idler linkages are obviously tempting but it’s so much easier to screw them up with a small oversight than it is with a four bar. And these bikes have some of the best kinematics I’ve seen in a four bar, with the relatively manageable tradeoffs of low anti-rise (so some mild braking interference with suspension movement) and a regressive dip at the bottom of the travel so you’ll need an air shock with good end stroke progression. I don’t even think the latter is much of a factor on the 1001, because the dip mainly happens after 130mm of travel. March 04, 2022, 02:17:56 PM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Could you link these reports or did you hear it from somewhere else? I've heard of the seat stays possibly cracking when removing a bolt, but that was fixed. Never heard of any other cracking issues. I’m already late heading out for a fat bike ride but IIRC one was in the 947 thread here (didn’t involve removing any bolts that I recall, happened on a ride I think) and the other was on one of the major general forums like Pinkbike or MTBR…the latter, probably. March 04, 2022, 02:57:34 PM |
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