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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: My FM 196 build
« on: September 14, 2016, 02:06:27 PM »
Nice build;) Are those 2.2 tires?

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: CS-196-SL with Sram X1 Eagle 1x12
« on: September 14, 2016, 02:02:30 PM »
I agree. Personally I'd go with the black coloured cassette. Bike looks really nice though;) 500 USD for the frame is really cheap. Think I paid around 700 when I bought mine. Do you know if it's one sale, or if it's price is just lowered? Also what did you pay for the XX1 setup? Have you been in any situation where you need the 50T?

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: My FM 196 build
« on: August 12, 2016, 06:21:15 AM »
Haha:D I know. I'm a bit obsessive when it comes to keeping it clean/scratch free. But I assure you, I do use it;)

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: My FM 196 build
« on: August 10, 2016, 06:17:26 AM »
Really happy with mine too:) I've not been competing in any races though, as this is my first ever season with an XC bike, but I'll probably do some races next year;) I have done quite a lot of riding (and bike washing;P) though.

Here are some photos after my latest drivetrain upgrades. 34T oval ring from Garbaruk, lots of bolt tuning for the rear derailleur (not really new though) and Alligator I-links Mini. Hope you guys like it:)



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29er / Re: Chinertown's 10,000th Post Giveaway!
« on: June 16, 2016, 11:35:08 AM »
Enter:)

Edit: Profile pic is uploaded now;)

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Chinese Carbon 27.5 Pic Thread.
« on: June 02, 2016, 03:44:03 PM »
And here are two pics of the current set-up



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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Chinese Carbon 27.5 Pic Thread.
« on: June 01, 2016, 04:58:11 AM »
My 6.6kg CS-196-SL (also posted in the "My FM 196 build" thread. The thread is not started by me though).



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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: My FM 196 build
« on: May 13, 2016, 04:26:57 AM »
Thanks;)

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: My FM 196 build
« on: May 12, 2016, 04:25:23 PM »
Does anyone know what rear axle the frame uses? Is it Shimano E-Thru? Wanna shave some weight by ditching the cheap quick release axles. I might have some trouble finding one to suit the fork, but Romain Bureaux at Shift-Up is looking into making something that might fit;)

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: My FM 196 build
« on: May 03, 2016, 12:52:42 PM »
Thanks for the feedback guys;) Really appreciate it. It might be between 6.6 and 6.7kg though. Not 6.6 flat. But like I said; it's going to get even lighter;) Not because it'll actually make me a better rider though, just... you know; because;P

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: My FM 196 build
« on: April 27, 2016, 12:46:14 PM »
Here is my build. I've done a few changes since the pictures were taken. I.e. I've changed the flat Syntace pedals with Bebops, and I've cut the front brake hose. It's around 6.6-6.7kg right now, but I'm going to get it down to 6.2-6.3kg (with pedals!) when all the upgrades are done;)



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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Lightest 15mm 650B rigid fork
« on: February 16, 2016, 05:50:55 AM »
Most 29er forks are in the 650 gram range. Workswell has a 27.5 fork but it's only 10 grams lighter at 640 grams. Even the Niner RDO fork (630g) and ENVE forks (686g) are are in that range. Seeing as the RDO (race day only) fork, which seems to be a very well respected rigid fork, is at 630g, I'm not sure I would feel comfortable saving the extra 100 grams. Especially if it's a generic brand. Here is the Niner RDO if you are interested. Pretty good deal from Jenson right now if you like green.

http://www.jensonusa.com/Forks/Niner-RDO-Carbon-29-Fork?cs=Kermit%20Green
Thanks. Appreciate your input and knowledge. I do have to say though, that it is the house brand of the company selling it here in Norway. And safety is generally considered first priority on everything here, so I wouldn't really feel unsafe using it for my purpose. However I did contact Peter, and he told me that he sells this fork; http://www.xmcarbonspeed.com/Productinfo.asp?f=1286 in a 15x100mm version now, which weights only 515+-10 grams (without the axle I guess)! But this might be a bit too light then maybe? He seems like a guy who really knows his stuff though.

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Lightest 15mm 650B rigid fork
« on: February 15, 2016, 09:49:08 AM »
would love that last one with a 15mm axle, but it only comes in QR. 650 is a bit on the heavy side, as the one in my link is 100 grams lighter. But thanks for the suggestions.

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Lightest 15mm 650B rigid fork
« on: February 15, 2016, 09:03:48 AM »
Hi there fellow bikers. I'm wondering if anyone know some 15mm 650B forks around the 550 gram mark (without the axle)? I know about this one http://bikeshop.no/WebPages/Produkt/ProduktInfo.aspx?plid=76849&WebSiteMapNodeID=1001005 (Norwegian bike shop), but they're not in stock until in the middle of March or so, so I'm looking at getting something similar (or exactly the same if anyone knows who makes these) from the web. Anyone with suggestions?

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: My FM 196 build
« on: February 12, 2016, 04:47:01 PM »
it works as long as you have a nut on the right side (you can' t screw the axle directly in the dropout)

for example I bought this one: http://shop.frmbike.it/task-e-thru.html
Nice;) I'm thinking about getting the Extralite version as I don't want quick release, and it's only 29 grams (without the nut though).

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