Carbonda fm936 Thoughts

[lRaphl]

To use an old shock 165x38 you have to buy this thing https://www.dirtlabs.com/trunnion-adapter-kit/
With trunnion mount there is no more axle going though the shock, just 2 bolts and bearings on the frame.

I know about dirtlabs and I know Trunnion is just 2 bolts. But I'm pretty sure I can make myself the same thing as what dirtlabs sells for cheaper. They also don't seem to deliver to Canada and don't have the parts in stock (all on back order). I just need to know the right dimensions for the bolt and the tubes. I'm pretty sure the ID of the holes are 10mm but need confirmation. I'm also pretty sure the Trunnion spacing is 54mm but need confirmation. One thing I don't know is how thick the trunnion tabs are on that frame. It would be nice if you could provide them.

Thank you!

[Stinkfisk]

I got this on mail.

[lRaphl]

I got this on mail.

Thank you! So this confirms what I was thinking. Now only one question is left unanswered.

[numberzero]

I got this on mail.

Thank you! So this confirms what I was thinking. Now only one question is left unanswered.

Yes dimensions are correct, now you have to create a 54mm axle with M10x1.0 threaded holes to suit your shock, what do you need more?
With the frame you have the 2 bolts + 2 shims to assemble

[lRaphl]

I'm thinking more about using an 8mm OD bolt assembly and adapt it with two pieces of 10mm OD 8mm ID stainless tube each side of the hardware kit bushings. I might need two washers also. But overall, at least I know it can be done and that I can source the parts to do it.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/M6-8-x-29-86mm-Scooter-roller-skate-DH-HF-bike-bicycle-shock-Nut-Bolt-Screw/202661185961?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3Da44845c9df2f42cba13f57b21a082f47%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D202661185961%26itm%3D202661185961%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2481888&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Af125953c-e6b2-11e9-81c4-74dbd180cd88%7Cparentrq%3A972a209c16d0a68d5f8ca935fffead96%7Ciid%3A1

https://www.amazon.ca/CynKen-Stainless-Steel-Capillary-Length/dp/B01MRPVRD2/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=stainless+steel+pipe+10mm+OD+8mm+ID&qid=1570199224&sr=8-2

To be frank, the harder part of all this will be to convince my better half that I need a new bike frame. My IP-036 just refuse to die whatever I do to it!

[Corneliz]

Also received the frame (size M), and already build the bike with combination of XTR and XT components, with Fox Factory fork and shock, total weight is about 10,5kg.
First round in town is positive, now need to take it to the trails!

[Denis]

Nice looking bike. Its SL frame or regular ?

[Corneliz]

It's an SL frame, size M.

[Medico]

I'm a couple minutes from ordering one. But one question remains. How do you route a dropper post?

Btw: Singletrack.com has a review on the NS bikes synonym; they'reloving it.

[Corneliz]

You can route it through the frame, there is a line running through the frame already (for rear derailleur, rear brake and dropper), which you can use to guide your dropper cable through the frame itself.

[Medico]

You can route it through the frame, there is a line running through the frame already (for rear derailleur, rear brake and dropper), which you can use to guide your dropper cable through the frame itself.

Thanks Corneliz.
I already ordered one...hopefully it will arive before christmas
Now chosing parts... Think I will pick a float dps 165 x 42,5 like the ns synonym TR (they're claiming 120mm rear shock with it). An other thing is fork offset... Any thoughts? The Ns ones are with 44mm offset

[emu26]

Thanks Corneliz.
I already ordered one...hopefully it will arive before christmas
Now chosing parts... Think I will pick a float dps 165 x 42,5 like the ns synonym TR (they're claiming 120mm rear shock with it). An other thing is fork offset... Any thoughts? The Ns ones are with 44mm offset

If you are matching the NS rear, I would match the NS front

[Medico]

I will! 120mm front and rear.

Can't wait...

[Denis]

Anybody measured real seatpost insert length in L size ?  Listed on their site - 230mm, seems a little bit odd.

[numberzero]

Thanks Corneliz.
I already ordered one...hopefully it will arive before christmas
Now chosing parts... Think I will pick a float dps 165 x 42,5 like the ns synonym TR (they're claiming 120mm rear shock with it). An other thing is fork offset... Any thoughts? The Ns ones are with 44mm offset

If you are matching the NS rear, I would match the NS front

I'm not sure the carbonda and NS bikes have the same suspension ratio. NS use a 165x37,5 on the short travel version and the rock arm is different.

By the way i notice that with a 165x45, when the shock if fully compressed, the arch between seatstays comes in contact with seat tube. I try to know more with carbonda, was the first geometry chart (that tou can still see on this topic) wrong?