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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: steveP on April 20, 2021, 05:08:21 PM
Sizing Question
I am 179 CM (5'10.5") and fall right on the line for a M/L. What would you guys suggest? I am coming off a 1995  26' Proflex 855 size large- so zero experience  with the modern GEO.

I'm the same exact height and have always ridden larges. (I used to be more like 5'11.5", but apparently I've shrunk.)

Anyway, I went with a large with a short stem (45 mm) and wide bar (780 mm).  A medium would have been too small for me. I find myself almost wanting a little longer stem or a setback post.  Even though the reach is much longer, the slack head angle and steep seat angle actually makes the saddle-to-bar distance a little less than my 2015 CS-041 hardtail. That bike has old standard geometry.
April 21, 2021, 11:47:41 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts I'm the same height and went with the large, 120 mm fork, 45 mm stem, and 10 mm riser bar, 780 mm wide.  It still feels a bit short compared to my 6 year old large hardtail.

I was also concerned about dropper length, and went with the OneUp 150 mm. I did the calculations and figured I might have to run the collar at the seat clamp or reduce the travel.  But as it turns out, I've been able to raise it ~1 - 1.5" above the seat clamp.

So I think there's a good case for going for the large with the OneUp 150 dropper.

Ted
May 05, 2021, 09:59:54 AM 		2
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: TedS123 on December 18, 2021, 03:06:41 PM
OK - I got the stripped bolt out!

Now I just need a replacement.  Anyone know what type of bolt it is or where to get one?

TIA,
Ted

OK - I took the stripped bolt to Lowe's and determined that it is a M6x20 bolt.  I found a reasonable stainless steel replacement.  It has a flat head with the same counter-sink angle (looks like 90 degrees).  Only difference is the head diameter is slightly larger, so it won't sit quite flush.  Otherwise it looks like it should work just fine.

Hope this helps someone else down the road.  Any time we have the suspension apart, it's probably a good idea to look for spare fasteners for the other pivots, too.

Ted
December 27, 2021, 03:06:46 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts Picture of the bolt...
December 27, 2021, 03:18:40 PM 		6
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts Picture of it installed...
December 27, 2021, 03:19:46 PM 		4