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Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame
The shock bolt is 8x40mm, and you need bushings or needle bearings to fit 8x30. I went with the RWC needle bearing kit since the eyelet end is the one that rotates on the FM1002 and 1001. So far it’s been great. If you want to run bushings I’d suggest pressing out the metal ring that RS puts in their eyelets (for use with their full metal bushings) and running Fox DU polymer bushings. August 16, 2022, 01:12:34 AM |
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Re: Carbonda FM1002 or LightCarbon LCFS947
I really strongly recommend the FM1002. It’s consistently impressed me and has a bunch of geometry advantages that seem subtle on paper but feel wonderfully balanced in the real world. Leverage is also lower and it pedals remarkably well for a 4-bar. If a 1002 can survive an entire big mountain season under me — a hard charging, sendy ~200lb rider who spends a lot of his time on harsh, smashy rock armored trails — it should be able to stand up to almost anything. And the season’s more than half over here at this point… August 19, 2022, 11:41:51 AM |
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Re: **Haideli Customer Appreciation FM-M009 Hardtail Frame GIVEAWAY!**
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Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro"
Is this even available anymore? It is not on carbonda or flybike site anymore.. That’s a good question. This link is still up: http://www.carbonda.com/news/136.html I can’t think of why it would be discontinued but it would be good to confirm status… September 07, 2022, 01:11:59 PM |
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Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro"
Hey All! There’s a somewhat similar issue with the FM1002 (and I assume 1001) where if you rinse off the bike, you have to tilt it really far both forward and backward to drain water out of the linkage and frame from the pivot points. I wonder if it’s possible to get water out of the FM1003 the same way or the only option really is to remove the BB (which is obviously not great). September 07, 2022, 08:43:32 PM |
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Re: Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro"
I emailed Wing at Carbonda and she said the FM1003 is still available in M and L. Not sure about other sizes. If I’m reading between the lines of what she said correctly, it’s still being actively produced. September 08, 2022, 01:06:18 AM |
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Re: Carbonda FM1002 or LightCarbon LCFS947
With my FM1002 running a DVO Topaz T3, at first I thought that regressive dip in the end travel would be a big issue and added 3 positive volume spacers to the initial build. Then I dropped it to 2, then 1. Now I’m thinking about trying it with none. The Topaz is already a bit more linear than most RS or Fox shocks and yet on most rides at a rider weight without gear of about 200lbs I barely use 70% travel. Even big (for me) jumps rarely pass 80 or 85%. You may find that with air shocks, the regressive dip just isn’t a huge issue. I think a lot of us are overcompensating for it a bit with volume spacers. As for shock tuning in general…you’re in luck, the FM1001/1002 and even 1003 all have kinematics that are pretty decent with standard aftermarket Medium tunes. You could always have a pro tuner dial the shim stack for your weight and terrain, but if you’re getting a standard aftermarket 2023 Super Deluxe Ultimate with the new silent spring backed IFP damper, I’d just bolt it on and spend some time riding it first. You may not need damping changes all that urgently. September 12, 2022, 11:38:50 PM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Flybike doesn’t sell directly to consumers, as far as I’m aware. Generally speaking that ~$1000 is getting you a tougher bike with more up to date geometry than the equivalent LightCarbon at $780. Some might also argue the 1001/1002 is better looking than most of its competitors in the “catalog frame” market. It’s up to you to decide if that makes the higher price worth it. I think I’m happier with my 1002 than I would have been with a LCFS947 for example. September 14, 2022, 03:34:06 AM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
As for the optional parts, I would skip the basic 1.5” headset Carbonda offers and get one from FSA or similar. I had some issues with my Carbonda headset which others have also described: lets water in, and develops creaky play in a short amount of time. The rear axle they offer works fine, and isn’t terribly heavy or anything so I don’t see the point in getting one from a different company. September 14, 2022, 03:36:53 AM |
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Re: 27.5 fat bike rims - carbon or alloy
Nextie has a couple of double wall options. Be sure to haggle with them for a 20% discount. Absolutely. As grooming has improved in certain hotspots here in Maine (Gorham, Bradbury state park, York Hill Farms, Carrabassett Valley), the trend has moved away from the tankiest possible setup with super wide 26” rims and 5” tires with super deep paddle treads such as the Surly Lou…evolving toward 27.5” wheels with 4.5” tires and better rolling tread. It’s a lot like the difference between 27.5 and 29 MTBs…you find that less rim and tire/tread will get the job done with bigger wheels. Even where floatation matters, though good grooming greatly reduces the need for that. A more summer-like fat bike is the best way to experience good grooming conditions. Also, running slightly narrower tires means I can finally stop running 190mm crank axles. Those are really brutal on the knees. I’m looking forward to my first year on a 170 crank axle and 27.5 fat wheels. I think I’ll be able to do more miles — even if I ride less in bad conditions without the ability to act as my own groomer like I do sometimes with 5” tires — and take less of a beating. Ambitious fat biking in snow can really take its toll on anyone’s body and I’m a disabled rider with severe arthritis among other things… September 19, 2022, 02:52:29 AM |
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