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Jan505

Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: April 03, 2019, 11:25:02 AM »
http://www.carbonda.com/mountain/full-suspension/98.html

Carbonda just released a metric suspension xc 29er. My only complaint on the frame would be the cable but others may prefer it. I'm guessing the pro mance new frame will be similar. I started this thread to get thoughts on the new frame



carbonazza

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2019, 04:43:28 AM »
After looking at some Luescher Teknik videos on youtube about wrinkles etc. I started to look at brands that offer EPS molding.
Carbonda's gravel frame is really neat inside, no wrinkles nor irregularities.
This frame should be about the same quality I guess.

numberzero

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2019, 05:14:34 AM »
This frame have a really radical geometry compared to what generic frames offer from now ::) ::)

carbonazza

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2019, 06:30:52 AM »
This frame have a really radical geometry compared to what generic frames offer from now ::) ::)
What do you mean by radical ?  ;)

numberzero

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2019, 06:58:57 AM »
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What do you mean by radical ?  ;)
Medium size : 67° hta with 100mm fork (goes to 66° with 120mm), reach 475mm! (goes to 465 with 120mm fork)
I think it's the most extreme generic trail bike in the long,slack,low trend.

lRaphl

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2019, 08:57:35 AM »
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What do you mean by radical ?  ;)
Medium size : 67° hta with 100mm fork (goes to 66° with 120mm), reach 475mm! (goes to 465 with 120mm fork)
I think it's the most extreme generic trail bike in the long,slack,low trend.

Yes and you forgot the 77° seat angle. This frame clearly is on the new trend. This is the most interesting frame for me right now in the 100-120mm travel.

emu26

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2019, 03:53:57 PM »
Can someone please post a pic or two and the geometry chart?  Malwarebytes doesn't like the Carbonda website because of "riskware"

carbonazza

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2019, 03:04:43 AM »









emu26

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2019, 05:32:40 PM »
Thanks Carbonazza, appreciated.

lRaphl

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2019, 09:35:02 AM »
Anyone with more news/info about this frame? Anyone ordered one?

Thanks!

Silverado123

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2019, 09:34:27 PM »
Wow thats crazy progressive! I dont like the look of the rear swing arm but the rest is nice!

cbenj42

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2019, 12:24:22 PM »
It looks like German brand Stevens will be selling this frame as their new full-suspension race bike, announced at Sea Otter Girona last week.
Here's a link to its coverage on a Spanish site:
https://esmtb.com/exclusiva-nueva-doble-de-xc-de-stevens-imagenes-de-su-prototipo/

I suppose it makes the "Designed and engineered in Hamburg" decal on the toptube a little misleading ;)

Silverado123

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2019, 06:53:12 PM »
Good catch! That bike looks really nice built up. The rider mut be quite tall, with that long stem and reach. In regards to the pix of the rear brake caliper. Is that paint chipping? There are black splotches in the red/orange paint. Think it is ok? Sweet frame otherwise. I want one!

cbenj42

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2019, 11:43:33 AM »
Good catch! That bike looks really nice built up. The rider mut be quite tall, with that long stem and reach. In regards to the pix of the rear brake caliper. Is that paint chipping? There are black splotches in the red/orange paint. Think it is ok? Sweet frame otherwise. I want one!

I saw those black splotches, too, but it looks like the bike was just washed before the photos. It's probably wet brake dust.

If I was to guess the frame size, it's maybe a 17"? The reach listed on the geometry charts is so long that riding one frame size smaller would be necessary to achieve the old-school XC position of being farther over the front wheel with a longer stem. Its 500mm reach in size 19" is even longer than the reach of the new Santa Cruz Megatower in size XL. This Carbonda/Stevens might be the most modern XC frame on the market.

numberzero

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2019, 08:20:39 AM »
Anyone with more news/info about this frame? Anyone ordered one?

Thanks!
I hope to get one early July if it's not delayed more.
It's reassuring to see some frames already riding as Stevens prototypes.
« Last Edit: June 18, 2019, 08:22:15 AM by numberzero »