Any more reports on either the Ullicyc or OG-Evkin bars?  Thinking of ordering one, just wanted to see if there's any more feedback before pulling the trigger.

A few months later, I'm still in one piece riding the OG-Evkin bar

Km or miles are more important than years, but you look all happy.
I'm sticking to brands like DT-Swiss, or Novatec but a bit less, because many times, I had to switch the end caps or the freehub for some people wanting to move their wheels to another bike.
But for many a wheelset will stay with the bike, and Chinese hubs are probably now more reliable than before.

What aspects make for poor hubs: Weight, durability, less ratchet engagement, serviceability, weather sealing?

All of the above lol?

You may have a light hub with great ratchet engagement, not sure about the rest 
But Chinese builders are improving and will catch up one day.

Hello,

Do you feel the need for a remote for the rear shock with you FM936 ?

Regards

I tried without to see, and personally no need with an oval 32

In addition, this guy convinced me it was a European thing :

Either they've updated design or website, or both. What's weight without plastic protectors?

The frame did not arrive it yet, I'll weight the parts but it won't be a lot I guess.

Ok thanks for the suggestion, between the top manufacturers (Carbonda, Speeder, Dongfu, Hongfu, Workswell, etc) is there one that really stands out or all they all good ?

I started with frames from Peter, until he left.
I've built a few workswell hardtails, never had an issue with them but it looks their service is non-existent.
I almost exclusively build bikes from Carbonda now.

You know that Giant is from Taiwan, that can be seen more Eastern than China 
My theory is, if you look at a top end branded bikes, you'll pay about half or less, the price for the same or better equipment.

Don't buy on the first shiny aliexpress seller you find, but do some homework by reading here what sellers have good reputation.
Personally I value more after sales service and reliability of a Chinese brand building their own models, than sellers of copies.

I'm having a hard time to find a frame for a 1.95m guy that is less flexible than you.
I would go for this one https://www.flybike-asia.com/product/148.html ( by Carbonda ) if I didn't have to put 6cm of spacers under his stem although Carbonda told me it is safe.
You should have more luck.

Do you have any opinion regarding the performance of your FM909 or FM936 compared to something like an epic evo frame perhaps?

My bike mate is a recidivist S-Works victim . He paid his Epic Evo twice as my bling FM936 that is lighter, has more travel and better components.
And I can't see any advantage with Brain on climbing compared to my always open setup.

My FM909 frame in size "M" weight 1874gr...

A super light size L from a recent order, is about 2kg with some removable plastic parts