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Re: Carbonda FM909
This is how transparent glossy over UD looks like (imgur video link): https://i.imgur.com/iKXkvSA.mp4 February 28, 2023, 11:32:06 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
The Vitus Rapide FS CRX seems to come second(after the Epic Pro) in: Best cross-country mountain bikes 2023 - https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-cross-country-bikes/ 
March 21, 2023, 05:10:41 AM |
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Re: Carbonda FM-1306A a 69° Hardtail
Hello everybody,  I still must wait a little bit, but the frame is painted.  it turned out really great. Exactly as the drawing.Let's see when it is here.. since it's for my Dad, I definitely "must" and will do some test rides to have all screwed connections and bearings settled so he won't need to do anything, just hop on and ride. The wheels are already finished,I built a robust combination of Duke Aluminum rims , CX Ray and DT Swiss 350 hubs.. and to give it a tiny bit of shine i took blue nipples. can't upload a photo of them ... don't know why. April 02, 2023, 11:26:25 AM |
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Re: Carbonda FM-1306A a 69° Hardtail
My is also ready) 9.1 kg is this setup. Size XL April 05, 2023, 01:08:01 PM |
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Re: Carbonda FM-1306A a 69° Hardtail
I feel you like orange Thank you! Actually, this build started from fork. I bought it on local market for a good price in the beginning of winter. And on the last stage I noticed orange grips in local shop and thought: “Hm… why not?” Now it feels good. Orange feels sunny and not so gloomily like all black) April 05, 2023, 02:17:10 PM |
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Re: Carbonda FM-1306A a 69° Hardtail
Hi all First post here. Have been following for a little while to get advice and inspiration for a new build, which I finished yesterday. So thought I’d contribute with info and experience in case useful/interesting for others. Build list: - FM1306a XL in RAL 1015 (light ivory) - XMCarbonspeed wheelbuild KAS930C 29er T800 on DT Swiss 350 with Sapim - Fox step cast 32 - Formula cura brakes - SLX cranks, rear mech, XT chain, BB - ZRACE chainring - Sunshine cassette 10-50 - BikeYoke Divine SL dropper - Selcof bars - ZTTO XC stem - Barzo tyres - Cheap, light Ali saddle - Risk grips and seat clamp - Ritchey headset - XT pedals Weight 9.68Kg including cage and Garmin mount. Dealing with Wing at Carbonda was great - really helpful and quick communication. The frame and paint quality seems first-rate, can’t find any faults at all. Likewise Peter at XMCarbonspeed. And the wheels arrived with me in the UK about 10 days after I paid for them - super fast! Most of the Ali stuff looks decent, albeit yet to ride. The Sunshine cassette seemed harder to index than it should have been. The bar plugs that came with the Risk grips broke when fitting them. Otherwise all looks good. I replaced the top section of the headset that Carbonda supplied with a Ritchey 1,1/2 to 1,1/8, based on feedback on another thread. I’ll chop off the rest of the steerer once I’ve dialled the position - I think the -20 degree ZTTO stem might be a bit too aggressive…. Photos hopefully attached! April 12, 2023, 02:24:59 AM |
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Re: Suspension setup - how hard is it?
I think it's a non-issue to be honest. Most shocks/forks will come with a manual that gives you the basic starting points for air pressure/rebound and you can make small adjustments from there as you ride and learn the bike. It's pretty simple. Of course, you can get more detailed into suspension tuning if you'd like. There's websites, videos, and electronic tools dedicated to doing so. One that comes to mind is the shockwiz, which you can rent from vendors on pink bike or maybe local shops. It's really not necessary for most people I think. April 14, 2023, 10:06:49 AM |
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Re: Carbonda FM909
 11.3kg with pedals and bottle cages. ~3700€ total build cost with Sid/Sidluxe Ultimate, XT M8100 everything and cheap Go-Zone wheels with Novatec Hubs Finished building it up last week already and rode 120km on local trails. Initial impressions are very positive. Bike feels light, fast, pedals well and nothing creaks or rattles. Fills the gap between my gravel bike and a chunkier trail bike very well Still waiting for frame plugs as a last finishing touch. Will get some more from Carbonda, the ones from AliExpress already arrived. Lets see which ones fit best. June 23, 2023, 08:58:04 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Wanted to say thank you to all who contributed to this thread as it was invaluable in the first FS build for me. Have only ridden FM936 few times but it feels night and day against my aluminum HT. It did end up half a kilo heavier than expected, but 11.2kg with pedals, power meter, bottle and garmin mounts for size XL seems competitive weight for 3.8k euro. Very glad to have found this forum. Hope everyone has a great summer on their bikes. June 26, 2023, 01:01:49 AM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
I am starting the build of a FM1001 for my wife. The painted frame has just arrived :-).
January 18, 2024, 11:44:27 AM |
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