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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Does anyone know if a DVO Topaz rear shock (165x42.5, TR) would fit in this frame? Thanks! The only thing I might be concerned about with a Topaz is that the piggyback might not have enough space because the flat bottom of the down tube is much shorter than on the FM1001/1002. To the best of my recollection, I’ve never once seen a 936 with a piggyback shock. That could be simply because piggybacks are considered more “enduro” than XC, but my assumption is there’s a more practical reason. If you can find any other instance of a piggyback shock fitting a 936, then I’d assume it *should* be possible even though the Topaz bladder enclosure is a little bigger than some other piggybacks like the DPX2. February 05, 2022, 01:29:02 PM |
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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
Took the bike out for longer ride today, and I'm even more happier with my choice in this frame, absolutley flys down hill, yet is so smooth pedaling uphill, with very little bob. With it being a glorious sunny day I got a few more pics  So difficult to capture the colour in a picture, but did catch the metalic sparkle showing through the candy on the top tube in this shot  This last pic gives a good shot of all the colour variation in the "red" in the sunlight  March 27, 2022, 04:40:30 PM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
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December 27, 2023, 07:30:21 AM |
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December 27, 2023, 07:32:46 AM |
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December 27, 2023, 07:35:15 AM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Good to know we can get the full kits from carbonda. Yes, that’s correct. December 30, 2023, 11:23:54 AM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Good to know we can get the full kits from carbonda. When I sent the initial email I included the two pictures from japjoe7 showing the full kit so they knew what I was requesting. While it will be nice to have a complete set of extra hardware for this frame I would still like to find another source for the bearings. Prior to finding out about this parts kit I was going to pull the trigger on a full set from 123bearning as they seem to have the correct bearings. I think now I will just order one of each type so I can compare them to the set from Carbonda. December 30, 2023, 01:12:01 PM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Good news that you managed with the lower bearings. Not sure why the difference on the rocker bearings, did you notice the flange on the enduro bearings being thicker at all? Were they like the pic I uploaded? I've got the bearings in the rocker in fine, but the lower bearings in the main pivot don't quite go in far enough to press against the internal tube the axle runs through, so I'm thinking the Enduro bearings are the same as yours and 0.5mm too thick. I'll compare with the new bearings when they arrive this week. I'm tempted to shave 0.5mm off the spacers on the lower pivot so that can use Enduro bearings. But since the original bearings arrive this week I'll use them this time. I'll clean out the grease and use a heavy waterproof grease before fitting. January 29, 2024, 02:36:26 PM |
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