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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: December 24, 2020, 03:03:24 AM »
Did a first ride today. McLeod shock works perfect on this frame. Overall very happy with performance of the bike and it’s geometry. It just a totally different in comparison with my old frame.
Nice bike! What a white powder on the ground ? )

Stem seems a little bit long for L size.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: December 24, 2020, 02:57:59 AM »
Now it is tax free and $120
It was tax free. Carbonda underestimate the cost of goods.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: December 23, 2020, 01:33:46 AM »
sorry for my english...

How many you payed for shipping to eruope?
they sad: DHL shipping cost for one set  : US$ 230 ( 3-10 days )

thx
At January 2019 EMS shipping to the European Russia  cost 80$.  :(

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: December 10, 2020, 12:48:49 PM »
Anyone tried already to remove the bushing of a SidLuxe to put a bearing instead ?
It looks to be very hard to get out. More force ?
https://www.bike-components.de/de/RockShox/Rear-Shock-Bushing-Tool-Montagewerkzeug-fuer-Gleitbuchsen-p30649/
Nice tool for this work.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: November 06, 2020, 05:00:14 AM »
Here is Patxi Cia's bike, a Spanish xc racer which is built with the same approach (xc/xcm aggressive riding). He is shorter (1'75 mtrs) and rides a S size.
B
A 9'8kg rocket
Mein Gott! Looks terrible. Trying to make oldschool xc\road bike from frame with modern geometry is bad idea. If you want oldschool xc bike, that frame is just not your choise.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: November 05, 2020, 08:45:32 AM »
Hi guys,

I found thist threat yeasterday and I I read the whole thing because I want to order this same frame, thanks for all that cool information :).
My only thought is ,wich frame size would fit me better.? Comparing the geometry with my actual Scalpel Si in L, the carbonda frame is pretty big so I'm considering downsizing to M. What you guys think?
I am 1,83m tall and I usually have my saddle height at 77,5 cm (BB to top of the Saddle).
Anyone riding a M with more or less the same saddle height?

Thanks again and keep posting those cool bike pics!
Definitely L for your height.
I choose L with short stem for 180cm, feels very balanced for ups and downs.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: November 03, 2020, 08:58:20 AM »
Does somebody know if a DVA Topaz would fit, with the double barrel ?
Wing says no, but he also says no for 42.5mm shock, non trunnion shock...


Would not fit. Reservoir will hit the frame.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: November 01, 2020, 03:20:28 PM »
I took my newly arrived frame apart to check the grease level of the bearings
Looks like it's:
4x 6900VRS
2x 6901VRS
And 2x 6801 in trunnion mount

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: October 30, 2020, 10:38:56 AM »
They promised to make a refund on the cost of painting. I am quite satisfied)

I will test a new bike, I will share my impressions later.


Looks very nice!

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: October 29, 2020, 03:36:12 AM »
Same : long legs (84cm). But i am used to long reach and short stem (35/40mm).
The aim is to ride 120mm front (490mm reach) and sometimes 140mm front (the geometry would be approximately like the Norco Optic)

I will probably go for a 40. The last 2.5 of travel are not that vertical so no big difference on riding I guess.

I chose the black with gold dots.


Do you know what i have to buy ? Does it depend on the shock or is it standard ? 75% chance to buy a SIDLuxe and 25% a Fox.
So sorry, it is the first time that i custom-build a full suspension MTB #noob

Thank you  :)
For FOX : https://www.bike-components.de/de/Fox-Racing-Shox/Aluminium-Einbaubuchsenset-8-mm-5-teilig-p32318/

For RS: https://www.bike-components.de/de/RockShox/Einbaubuchsen-fuer-Federbeine-8-mm-fuer-Monarch-Kage-Vivid-Ario-ab-2010-p24675/

You need 22.2 mm width. Also you can use fox bushing in rockshox, just need to remove standart DU bushing in eyelet, in my opininon fox bushing works better with this style suspension.

Also there is enduro needle bearings, fits all shocks. https://www.bike24.com/p2223514.html?q=enduro%20needle
I've bought it as a spare bushing for fox, but ride all season with standart fox, works great.


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29er / Re: Is this a Transition clone?
« on: October 29, 2020, 02:44:56 AM »
Looks like Transition Smuggler clone )

But not 100% copy )




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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: October 29, 2020, 02:36:50 AM »
Hello,
I am 178cm tall, 65kg, i just ordered a L size, super light, with paint.

I have several questions :
1) do I have to buy separately mounting hardware ?
2) I see that almost everybody mounted a 42,5mm shock. Wing told me not to do that. Is it risky or not at all ? Can somebody summarize it please ?

I am interested in rockshox SID shock and DVO topaz (50% heavier...)
Thank you all

1) Only for upper mount. (axle come with frame)
2) Almost ride a seazon with 42.5 FOX SV shock, no problem.
I think there is some missaligments in frame construction process and Carbonda can't guarantee that all frames will safely work with 42.5 shock.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: October 22, 2020, 01:16:07 AM »
Low BB has some benefits in flat corners  )

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: October 11, 2020, 07:34:22 AM »
Guys,

I have ordered a medium frame. I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation on what size seat-post should I order. I am 5’10. On AliExpress they come in 350 and 400mm

Also,
I am guessing when I go for the dropper post What is max length I should go for ?
You need to know max insert length of your frame size. Ad then go to dropper sizing tables (they all different) and measure your seat height, and do some calculations.

I fitted one up 180mm in L size, fits perfectly, it's only about 4mm of gap.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: October 11, 2020, 07:27:13 AM »
Just received my frame with custom paint job. Super stoked to build it up. Like everyone else has said, I opened up all the pivots and greased everything. Overall quality seems good. Will post a final build pic and what parts I used.
Nice color  ;)

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