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Re: EC90 Carbon aero Drop Bar I'd go with something else, these are not for riders over about 140-150lbs max IMO.
August 18, 2022, 09:29:24 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
I found the steering way too slow/sloppy with a 120mm fork and any stem length longer than 60mm, but that is to be expected with a 66 HTA.

IMO a 50mm stem is probably about the sweet spot for that HTA.


August 24, 2022, 11:20:50 AM 		3
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: Lukesjr on December 07, 2022, 07:11:38 PM
also, the shock was a super tight fit at the trunnion mount, is that normal.  I really had to push to get the shock between the trunnion bearings.

Make sure the trunnion bearing spacers are oriented correctly and fully seated.
December 08, 2022, 06:50:19 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: numberzero on January 28, 2023, 08:35:43 AM
Ok i saw.
Reach and HA are the same as the basic 100/100mm version but with 120/120 setup and bike raised by 1cm.

It's clearly a pretty different bike with the new link!

A lot of us were running 100/120 and it is a bit different bike at 120/120 now with the new link.  Should be VERY similar geo to 100/100, just more suspension and a higher BB.
January 28, 2023, 04:57:09 PM 		1
Re: Similar to flat bar gravel bike
Small chainring max was the deal breaker for me on most of the "MTB" frames I was looking at for more of a monster gravel build with 1x.

Ended up just going with a fezarri shafer when they released with updated geo.
February 16, 2023, 09:03:10 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
People that need lockouts will need a lockout on any FS bike, whether it's manual, auto (brain), or electronic.

Some people feel it helps out of the saddle or climbing, some don't

I've never had a problem with holeshots in a race or long sustained climbs in a race and I always leave my shocks in full open, YMMV.
February 16, 2023, 09:24:51 AM 		2
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Like I said above, people that prefer lockouts on their bikes will want one on the FM936 as well - Carbonda has not figured out how to defy the laws of physics yet.

That said, it's a very efficient pedaler for those with a smooth pedal stroke.
February 16, 2023, 12:35:35 PM 		4
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: carbonazza on February 17, 2023, 12:46:12 PM
Do you think the FM909 is better or worse in that regard ?

I'd guess about the same, I don't have an FM909, but do ride a new rev Signal Peak with similar suspension layout.  The SP is a 115mm true 4 bar though, so the 909 should actually pedal a touch better in open mode - not enough that I would notice probably.  Most of the newer FS XC oriented bikes have a lot of anti squat in their suspension design. 

For me they're all about the same, except the opposing mini-link (dw-link style) bikes.  I like the mini-link suspension better for technical climbing, but they have been high maintenance - at least in my experiences.     
February 18, 2023, 08:25:03 AM 		1
Re: XC Marathon Fully with... Drops? Advice?
Really the biggest issue I see using an MTB frame as the base for a gravel bike is the limited front chainring size if you try to keep the recommended chain line.

Maybe going 2x solves this?     
April 03, 2024, 02:21:34 PM 		1