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29er / Re: Frame Sizing - Tideace FM-M009 / Smileteam ST-M006
« on: June 10, 2018, 06:34:09 PM »
At 1.97 definitely a 21/XL. I'm 194 and ride 21/XL

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29er / Re: replacement derailer hanger
« on: June 08, 2018, 01:40:05 PM »
Maybe here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-MTB-Mountain-Bike-Cycling-Road-Bicycle-Frame-Gear-Rear-Derailleur-Hanger-Dropout-Frame-Tail-Hook/32511863536.html

Or ask the seller of your frame.

Next time, order a spare one with your frame together. It always breaks on an unpleasant point of time

Are you in NJ I can give you one. I've order 6 with each of my frames and never broke any.

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29er / Re: Hongfu - FM058 Custom - 9,380kg
« on: June 05, 2018, 11:56:24 AM »

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29er / Re: Pro-Mance M9007 FS 29er 21lb build
« on: May 30, 2018, 09:39:56 PM »
Thank you for sharing all the info, I've ordered exactly the same saddle you recommended. Only wondering if you have an special seatpost as the saddle rails seems non rounded.

Can you post some pictures of the saddle rails.
I'm also very interested with this saddle.

Here it goes, they are just a bit oval, but worked fine on my ritchey seatpost.

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29er / Re: Group Buy Hongfu FM058 XL
« on: May 22, 2018, 09:52:34 PM »
Hey All you tall people wanting in on the FM058. Are you interested in a group buy? 50 day lead time, 30% up front. Five frame purchase.

Just putting out feelers. I need a new bike, riding Palos on a hard tail is no fun and I am not buying a 19”.

This is for XL only. XL.
I'm in.

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29er / Re: Group Buy Hongfu FM058 XL
« on: May 15, 2018, 06:37:48 PM »
I forgot, is this frame boost? if yes I'm in.

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29er / Re: Pro-Mance M9007 FS 29er 21lb build
« on: May 11, 2018, 08:21:04 PM »
Thank you for sharing all the info, I've ordered exactly the same saddle you recommended. Only wondering if you have an special seatpost as the saddle rails seems non rounded.

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29er / Re: FM 158 and 258
« on: May 04, 2018, 12:15:31 PM »
So I know you've posted around a bit with this question (mtbr and here), and I have the M9007 with this mount, and I have to say I don't really understand what the issue is.  No matter whether the brake is on the seatstay or the chainstay, it's part of the sprung rear triangle, and it's going to affect suspension kinematics under braking equally. When I ride while braking in the rear I don't notice any differences in suspension activity or any lack of braking efficiency.
Since you brought up suspension, is the shock tune of the aftermarket Fox a great match for the frame's kinematics?
Did you request a firm XC tune?

Shock tune is based in the leverage ratio of the frame.  There is some documentation from Rockshox in this: check it out

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29er / Re: Pro-Mance M9007 FS 29er 21lb build
« on: May 02, 2018, 02:16:50 PM »
Very nicely written, bike looks amazing, and thank you for your impressions on a hot frame right now. This is what interests me more:

A friend of mine also bought a Spark RC Pro bike, and I’ve got to say the bikes would feel identical except that my bike is 3 pounds lighter.

Would you be able to do a more scientific comparison? Like a camera fixed on both bikes recording how each frame flexes under breaking and under power? That would be totally bonkers, as there are not many people with both frames at hand. The break mount placement differs and stiffness might too. There are videos of such comparisons like this one:



The power delivery was not effected, but one frame did wobble more under full power, which effected feel. The T800/T1000 should be very stiff, so it would be very interesting how both frames compare.

I don't have the resources for doing something like this.  You're definitely digging the details at this point.  All I can say is that ride quality is at least the same, and components are going to make more difference than the frame just based on total weight and tire selection.  My friend is happy to ride with me, but isn't likely to sit down in studio for a frame stiffness comparison... :)

I agree, going to this level of detail will require much more in depth research. Not only bb movement but chainstay, seatstay, handlebar. And that will also need to be tested in a machine not with a dude pedaling. I want to see the force being applied and the difference. The dude might just be pedaling different on the other frame. Pedals, crank length all that interfere.  I don't think that's a rabbit hole that I want to go to as it will not come up with anything useful.

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29er / Re: Pro-Mance M9007 FS 29er 21lb build
« on: May 01, 2018, 09:11:16 PM »
I noticed you use similar stem length I use. I've been running on this carbonal bar for a while and have been really happy with it.

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29er / Re: Pro-Mance M9007 FS 29er 21lb build
« on: May 01, 2018, 09:05:56 PM »
Can you post a link of the saddle ?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/MTB-road-bike-Comfort-MTB-Wide-Bicycle-Seat-Carbon-Fiber-Bike-Saddle-Bicycle-Saddle-Bike-Seat/32766321631.html

It's a good one. Its incredibly lightweight and comfortable. 5 of my riding buddies bought it now that they saw mine.

Thank you, I just ordered one. I've been thinking about getting a saddle with a cutout for mtb in a while.

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29er / Re: Pro-Mance M9007 FS 29er 21lb build
« on: May 01, 2018, 08:57:28 PM »
beautiful. Wondering if there was a way to check if they used T700 vs T800/T1000

Thanks, yeah I was kind of secretly wondering the same thing. If I ask I know what answer I'd get, but I'd need an electron microscope and spare samples to start looking at thread density.
Wheel, might need to send the bike to Applied Science guy ( ) however I feel that level of magnification might not be needed

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29er / Re: Pro-Mance M9007 FS 29er 21lb build
« on: May 01, 2018, 03:30:32 PM »
Can you post a link of the saddle ?

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29er / Re: Pro-Mance M9007 FS 29er 21lb build
« on: May 01, 2018, 03:26:22 PM »
beautiful. Wondering if there was a way to check if they used T700 vs T800/T1000

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29er / Re: IP-036 29er Full Suspension Carbon Frame Build
« on: April 30, 2018, 11:04:47 AM »
I just sold my IP/CS-036 this past weekend.  It was a fun bike but I'm not looking ahead to building another plus bike, probably a 27.5"x3.0" full suspension version.  Peter has a CS-M04 frame that looks pretty good.

After two years of riding the -036 I enjoyed how well it rode but after getting my 29+ bike, I found the bigger tire size just made both my 057 and 036 bikes obsolete.  The -036 has a steeper head tube angle that just made the bike feel twitchy and less stable on the fast sections, but it did climb really well, especially with the ability to control the suspension with the twin-loc remote lever.

I also have my 057 for sale, so if I also sell it, I will be looking at a new build.  I will keep you guys up to date on what happens next.

I was a little sad to see the bike go but I think my next build will be even better.  Goodbye -036.



Where are you selling them ?

I want to sell my wife 036 with XX1 + XT Brakes, + Monarch XX + SID World Cup fork.
I would also sell my M06 with same XX1 + XT Brakes, + Monarch XX + SID World Cup fork.
And could even sell my 57 with XX1 + XT Brakes +  SID World Cup


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