See likes

See likes given/taken


Your posts liked by others

Pages: 1 ... 3 4 [5]
Post info No. of Likes
Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro" I've never done any repair before, but I bet you will be able to repair it yourself.

It looks like a lot of people use this kit and have great results: https://predatorcycling.com/products/carbon-repair-kit

The kit is usually used to repair carbon tubes so you might need to get creative.

It looks like there are many youtube videos on carbon repair, so look for someone dealing with similar damage.

Let us know how much carbonda wants for a new rear triangle though, I am curious.
December 20, 2022, 05:42:15 PM 		2
Re: Frame Advice I ride the FM1002 and its great, but the FM1003 is going to be a lot more durable and handle weight better. That frame weighs 1KG more than the FM1002 and is probably way stiffer.

I would put the FM1002 as a super aggressive trail bike, but not a full Enduro bike. Kind of like the Transition Sentinel.

With the FM1003, you could have a super capable Enduro bike under 15Kg
January 10, 2023, 07:40:28 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro" That's interesting, it appears they have the 1003 as well.
https://www.cachetbikes.com/product-page/enduro-frame
March 20, 2023, 11:55:51 AM 		2
Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro"
Quote from: FullCarbonAlchemist on May 04, 2023, 01:18:59 PM
It’s almost like the 1003 came from a different designer and an entirely different production line than the 1001/1002. Bunch of small differences, like the press in headset and somewhat crude (but workable) tube in tube cable routing. Head tube ~15mm shorter in the same frame size.

Painting is a skilled profession, someone working for Carbonda is painting poorly. It is very much a luck of the draw and not frame specific. My FM1002 has the paint that easily chips too. It's like the primer and paint are not bonding very well.

Please complain to your contact at Carbonda, if no one complains, nothing will happen. I got some money back for my paint issues, just because I want them to know that this affects them financially.
May 05, 2023, 11:28:30 AM 		2
Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame
Quote from: TIMDOR576 on June 27, 2023, 11:02:58 AM
I have a couple quick questions for you guys!

Does anyone have the max seatpost insertion depth for a size M?

Also, I am planning to build this up with a 150mm fork. Interestingly enough, a size L FM-1001 overforked to 150mm has nearly the same geo as a size M FM-1002 underforked to 150mm.
The main difference between the two is that the 1001 has 135mm rear travel vs the 1002 has 150mm. The reach, stack, head tube angle, wheelbase, chainstay length, etc are all within 0.5deg or 0-10mm difference.
Does anyone have experience underforking this bike to be a 150/150?

Thanks!


In general, the seat post insertions is no problem for this frame. On my large frame, I can fully insert my 180mm OneUp V2 dropper, almost 27cm of insertion.

Regarding the overfork/underforking questions, the reach would be quite different. The FM1002 has much more reach than the FM1001. Underforking the FM1002 would increase the reach even more. Over forking the FM1001 would decrease the reach even more. I would guess 5-9mm difference each way, plus the 7mm built in difference so the two builds would have a 17-25mm in total reach difference.


Personally, I would recommend overforking for both bikes! My 170mm Lyrik puts me at 64 degrees with the head angle and make my large frame feel more medium. I think the FM1002 is the best, just don't count on the paint being perfect if you go with Carbonda!
July 03, 2023, 07:04:32 PM 		1
Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame  General Update, Almost a year since building:

I'm 77kg and 177cm tall and loving my large, overforked, FM1002 .

I was originally afraid this would be "too much bike" for me... Looking back, I've no idea why I was worried. If I didn't already have a FM936, I would have built a FM1001. But I did have a the FM936 so I built this FM1002 as an aggressive trail bike for the stuff my FM936 can't handle.  My FM936 is collecting dust as I always pick the FM1002 to ride no matter the trail. Although its 2KG more, It's just a more fun bike.

The main difference is this:
On the trials the FM936 is holding me back. On the same trails I'm holding the FM1002 back. Both going down and climbing up.
Also the BB height ;)

Fantastic bike, can be very plush, but a little extra air in the rear make its super poppy too. Basically, I think this particular 4 Bar design has nice ratios.
August 28, 2023, 12:29:38 PM 		2
Re: T1000 Full Carbon Fiber 27.5er DH Suspension Frame MTB BSA 240*76mm Rear Shock Also, any testing or riding video? Is this another frame with bad tolerances making it unrideable?
September 07, 2023, 11:17:48 AM 		1
Re: LCFS948 - a new enduro from Light Carbon I like the modern geo and a new interesting bike. For me the VPP suspension is a wildcard. I hope it's well done and fun to ride.

To me, the suspension being overly complex is not a plus. I just want poppy progressive rear suspension.

This bike is very long, but I'd want to overfork it anyway
.
September 17, 2023, 09:59:21 PM 		1
Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame
Quote from: impmonkey on November 20, 2023, 01:48:02 PM
...
Mounted the DPX2, fresh take off of a Spec. Enduro.
...

Nice I also used an DPX2 Enduro take off. Kinda wish I had the Float X instead.

Quote from: Tijoe on November 20, 2023, 09:40:56 PM
...   
What 205 X 60 shock are you going to use?   
What fork?  150 or 160 travel?
...
For front end, the frame is not actually spec'd for 150, it is for 160-sh. IIRC, A 160mm lyric is shorter than the recommend fork length and a 160mm Zeb is a little over the specified fork length. I would do a 160-170mm Zeb.
For rear end,  air shocks will work best according the insanityOfGravity linkage check post. If I could pick, I would get the Float X with a standard tune and add a bigger spacer in it.
November 21, 2023, 10:39:06 AM 		1
Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame
Quote from: Tijoe on March 06, 2024, 12:28:29 PM
This thread has slowed down!  Anyone riding their FM1001 or FM1166 bikes?  I've have about 50 miles on mine tooling around while trying to avoid icy snow. I am looking forward to taking it out on some more challenging rides when spring arrives.

I am loving mine still, the slack head angle has saved me from going over the handlebars many times now. Love taking it down everything from chunky tech to mellow XC riding.
May 12, 2024, 12:59:22 AM 		1