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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: adroitrider on November 16, 2020, 07:45:40 AM
The SL is to save weight. Some have said it is a different mold/layup while others believer it is just additional sanding.

I went SL because it was lighter. I wanted BSA for simplicity. It’s a balance.
I would probably say its a different fiber layerup and finer sanding. For 150 grams for (250dollars?) difference you have to ask does it match the components on the bike? You could save that many grams elsewhere easily for 250 if you're using SLX /Deore components or heavier bars,seatpost, saddle.
November 16, 2020, 07:57:20 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: RobertRinAustin on November 17, 2020, 11:13:04 AM
A couple of answers for you in no particular order.
My current full squish (Evil Following MB) climbs better than my hard tail on 90% of the terrain I ride. Anything that isn't smooth, and the FS does better. Lots of rocky, rooty and rutted technical climbs where the FS does much better because it is so much better at maintaining tread contact. Set the suspension up correctly and I doubt you'd miss your HT on anything but the smoothest climbs.

 I have never used the lockout, even on the street or smooth fire roads. However, my XC racing buddies use remote lockouts and both swear by them.

Carbonda shows 150 g difference for the SL in size M. I doubt you'll get 200 on an XL and even if you did, you could probably save more weight spending that money elsewhere.

This bike will shock you with how much better it feels going down than the typical XC HT. The geometry gives it so much stability. It's not an enduro, but drop the seat and point it down and have fun.

Thanks a lot for your input! Just as i thought it would be. Anyway, I'll stick to the lockout for asphalt roads and finish line sprints ;)
It will alredy help a lot if i feel confident to try on my "i dont dare"-Passages. I think that's what i can expect from this bike. If it shocks me, i'll be ok with that.
Only tight corners might remain a problem, but one can't have everything.

In conclusion, i guess i will wait for my 300 h overwork to be payed at the end of the year and convert that into a new bike 8)
Until then, i'll think about a nice color to have the frame painted. I remember some some candy red anywhere in this thread...

Quote from: RobertRinAustin on November 17, 2020, 11:13:04 AM
Finally, you won't hit 11 kg with a dropper unless you have lots of really lite parts already, friends who will sell you really lite parts on the cheap or you spend a bunch of money. Limited budget and lite weight don't really go together.
Limited budget is a relative term ;) I thought about 3500€ (~4150 USD) and if it gets 200 bucks more, that's no big deal.
Also keep in mind that i don't think about a mini-enduro to do huge bikepark airtimes. So there's no need for bulletproof-style components.
With SID/SIDluxe, 1400 g wheelset based on chiner rims, Sram GX groupset, Shimano XT Brakes, OneUp Seatpost and Stuff like Handlebar, Saddle and Pedals coming from AliExpress, my spreatsheed says 3600 € and 10900 g at this point. Even with tubeless milk. Only thing that's missing by now is the shifting cables.
So i think it's not impossible - and i don't cry if the result is 11.1 kg.

Currently i wonder if Gripshift & Twistloc will fit with current Shimano brakes... i saw some Pics that don't look too well. Looks like trial & error, i guess.
November 17, 2020, 01:51:24 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts You might also consider adding :
  • Stem spacer
  • expander / star
  • rim tape (30g / wheel)
  • sealant (50mL / wheel is not enough i guess)

 :-X
November 18, 2020, 07:28:54 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: carbonazza on December 01, 2020, 02:54:40 AM
This is not her private email, the benefits of having an email address on a forum like this outweigh the risks.
She will get some spam sure, but more sales too.

Pretty sure he just meant to change the format of it so it doesn't get picked up by bots scanning forums and subscribed to a million mailing lists.
December 01, 2020, 05:07:19 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: ChinerInDetroit on December 09, 2020, 05:57:43 AM
my thoughts, overpriced chiner carbon, not going to happen.  Pricing is to USA zip code 48095.  The frame, paint, and shipping is all higher than my other builds.

820USD for super light version frame
135USD for custom paint
2x5USD for spare rear hangers
230USD for shipping cost

Why is it overpriced? Go buy a stevens or the NS and pay more then! Pretty much most people here would disagree with you. The Normal version is better value - plus you can paint it yourself if you want to with spray.bike or similar.  Shipping cost is hardy their fault either.  That my opinion at least :)
December 09, 2020, 08:47:34 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM909 Pretty much the same geometry as the 936. I like the two water bottle mounts.
January 04, 2021, 08:24:03 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts I received my FM936 today. Fell in love immediately! :D :D


Looking a bit closer, i found a few painting mistakes. No i dont know: Is that normal with Carbonda?

January 26, 2021, 08:50:51 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: Colt__Seavers on January 26, 2021, 12:58:41 AM
how come the frame is vastly available with BSA now? back then PF was the only option. As I still haven't started to build up the bike, I don't know if this is going to be a problem or now, but I don't think it will

I am coming up on 2,000 miles on my build with PF bb, using DUB no less, and have zero issues with creaking or bearing wear.  BSA is not guarantee of a good bb, and PF is not a guarantee of a bad one.  Carbonda's manufacturing seems to be good enough for either standard.  I'm also using PF on my CFR505 with 10,000 miles on it, again zero issue.
January 26, 2021, 09:50:57 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts I painted my frame myself, spray montana black ;)
January 26, 2021, 01:16:47 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts yes, I was lucky to buy a frame from a defective lot. The cracks around the top link started back in December, just a month after the purchase. I recently received a new front triangle.

Carbonda's warranty support is one of the best, many thanks to them.
March 27, 2021, 03:29:30 AM 		1