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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Want to show you probably the most cost effective build in this epic thread - sub $2150 and sub 11.9 kg. I was building it as do-it-all bike (for a guy with xc background), staying on budget but without major compromises in performance. Most parts were new, some second hand and some were taken from my spare parts box. Specs (without some minor parts): frame: Carbonda FM936, L, BSA73, matte black shock: SR Suntour Unair LO-R8 165x40 fork: Manitou Markhor boost 120mm wheels: Duroc 30 rims + ARC hubs + Sapim D-Light tyres: Nobby Nic 2.35 + Rocket Ron 2.25 cranks: Descendant 6K DUB 170mm chainring: 32T 3mm offset bottom bracket: Sram DUB-BSA shifter: GX 12sp chain: YBN S12 S2 cassette: Sroad 10-50T 12sp derailleur: SLX RD-M7100 dropper: Brand-X 150mm dropper lever: ZTTO saddle: Chineese carbon brakes: Formula RX rotors: Toopre 180F 160R pedals: CrankBros Candy X handlebar: low-riser 720x9 grips: Chineese silicone barends: Meroca stem: 35mm bottle cage: "Bontrager" carbon March 22, 2022, 03:20:25 AM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
I've finally been able to get my bike built up and taken out for its shake down run, my first impressions have me impressed and very happy with choosing this frame. The bike feels so incredibly stable at speed, but nimble in the corners. Taking into consideration I've downsized on the frame size, I'm 184cm tall, I think I have got the right balance that I was looking to achieve for my riding style, yet, coming from a dirtjump and freeride mtb background, will give me that manouverbility and clearence for the inevetible moment that I forget I'm not 20 years younger and attempt something stupid There's a few things that need fine tuning. Getting the suspension set up, the gears need a little tweek to get them crisp, I need to adjust the calipers to remove a slight brake rub, change the saddle, and remove the stickers of the spokes but overall the bike is pretty close to perfect and Im very happy with how its turned out. Size M Rockshox Super deluxe 185mm x 55mm Rockshox pike 150mm ELITEWHEELS 29er MTB Carbon Wheels Schwalbe Magic Mary 2.4" front, Schwalbe Big Betty 2.4" rear tyres Shimano XT M8100 shifter Shimano XT M8100 rear derailleur Sram GX Eagle XG-1275 10-50t cassette Sram GX Eagle 12 Speed Chain ZTTO DH 32T-38T MTB Chain Guide Race Face Next-R MTB Crankset 170mm Blackspire Snaggletooth Narrow Wide Cinch Chainring 34t Race Face Cinch BSA30 Bottom Bracket crankbrothers Stamp 1 Pedals large Nukeproof Horizon Stem 40mm Nukeproof Horizon V2 Alloy Riser Handlebar (35mm) 25mm rise Lizard Skins Peaty Cheers Grip Lock-on Grips Magura MT7 Pro HC Disc Brake 180mm rotors front and rear crankbrothers Highline 3 MTB Dropper Seatpost 170mm drop Shimano SL-MT800-L Dropper Seatpost Lever Specialized saddle (temporary)     Edit to resize images March 23, 2022, 12:39:21 PM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Anyone else having trouble looking at those pics on a monitor? They are so bloody big I see about 1 tenth of a pic on the screen at a time. (22" monitor)Image sizing seems really bad in general on this site. I usually right click photos and open in a new tab (in Chrome) and then it'll auto scale well. March 23, 2022, 05:28:55 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Where do you actually buy these frames? I can't find a buy button anywhere on the carbonda website. It’s all done through email. A mildly clunky process, but their level of customer service is pretty good for this kind of company. Response times are usually between 3 hours and one day, depending on whether you send an email during Shenzhen business hours. Keep in mind things are a bit rough there right now with China’s aggressive Zero COVID policies. Multi week disruptions are absolutely possible and should be planned for. April 15, 2022, 05:03:10 PM |
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Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame
More or less final build - love this frame  April 22, 2022, 12:58:27 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Does anybody know the exact spec or where I can order this bolt? Stripped mine. Thanks I ordered two of this Bolt No.13 directly by Carbonda. USD 5 per Set May 03, 2022, 02:59:44 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Meet another one red carbonda Oh, I think I can share some experience and write some review already. May be it helps to someone. Rode ~120 hours, ~1700km, through winter, week in mountains, ~10 xco/xcm races. So I must say it's the most chill an forgiving bike that I have. It doesn't feel like a typical xc bike when you move yourself around all the time on tech sections and may be sometimes trying to survive. It's something like "hey boi relax and stay on pedals, I do the rest". And here is the caveat - now I ride tech section with greater speed and confidence so mistakes became "more expensive". Overall it's an xc bike that feels like older enduro in my opinion and I love it. Little notes about setup and hardware: 1. 120mm on the front - just great. Feels like infinite amount of suspension. Actually I can't imagine this frame with 100mm on the front. Bb is quite low on my taste. 2. No remote locks. I decided to not take part in races this season so no need to lockouts I thought. But this season already the most race filled season I ever had  . And you know what? It turns out that remote lockouts not so required as I thought before.3. 720 bar switched to 760 riser with 45mm stem. Just +100 to handling and confidence on descents with a little penalty on narrow sections. +10mm headset spacer for even better feeling, but it's no go for xc races for me. 4. SDG Tellis dropper - just piece of shite. Those cheaper brandx/tranzx much better. 5. Changed already 3 lower bearings on headset. It's just starting creacking and it becomes worse. I should try to trim fork crown may be. 6. Tried to run "dropperless" but it's sooooooo uncomfortable. Saddle being not in that position like on my previous xc bikes so it limits butt movements more than ever. Not a problem on learned race courses but I'm too lazy to swap seatposts. August 09, 2022, 05:06:27 AM |
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Re: Ican S3 XC Frame
I've been informed (via another source) that the wrong bearing was supplied. It seems they have supplied me with an IS41 upper headset instead of IS42 
December 18, 2022, 03:02:45 PM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Awesome! Rocker pivot to shock pivot 48mm (100mm rocker) Rocker pivot to shock pivot 49mm (120mm rocker) Rocker pivot to rear-end pivot 64mm (100mn rocker) Rocker pivot to rear-end pivot 62mm (120mm rocker) New 120mm rocker on the left hand side of the pictures January 26, 2023, 09:45:29 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Guys, I'm so glad I ran into this forum! I just recently started to "think outside" tipical mtb brands and decieded to take a chance at some chinese mtb full sus carbon frame. From what I've saw, fm936 seems to get most praise. @volan, super light frame price 795,00 usd. standard frame price 680,00 usd. I placed my orders via alibaba app. response time (same day of enquiry) shipping cost (door to door including tax) 195,00 usd for one frame. shipping cost for two frames 260,00 usd. January 29, 2023, 01:22:38 PM |
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