Carbonda fm936 Thoughts

[wfl3]

No paint for me please   ;-)

[spec47]

I'm on team "don't spend more money to wait longer for a slower bike"

[carbonazza]

Aah... these young people 
I understand

[Schoobang]

First test run around the house and it felt really good. Not too long! (XL, 45mm stem and 190cm).

May hit the trails tomorrow, but first:
Mount proper pedals
Cut steerer tube
Shorten front brake hose
Mount dropper post (if it arrives, wire already in the frame)
Fine tune and bed brakes
Anything I missed?

[Pharaohollie]

First test run around the house and it felt really good. Not too long! (XL, 45mm stem and 190cm).

May hit the trails tomorrow, but first:
Mount proper pedals
Cut steerer tube
Shorten front brake hose
Mount dropper post (if it arrives, wire already in the frame)
Fine tune and bed brakes
Anything I missed?

Looking good! Are you running a boost or non-boost crankset?

[Schoobang]

First test run around the house and it felt really good. Not too long! (XL, 45mm stem and 190cm).

May hit the trails tomorrow, but first:
Mount proper pedals
Cut steerer tube
Shorten front brake hose
Mount dropper post (if it arrives, wire already in the frame)
Fine tune and bed brakes
Anything I missed?

Looking good! Are you running a boost or non-boost crankset?

It is boost now but the chain line doesn’t look great, so I’m thinking about trying a chain ring with non-boost offset.

What are others running?

[zilcho]

Any recommendations for a clean looking chainstay protector?  Maybe something similar to the NS one, didn't see them selling it though.

[Pharaohollie]

Any recommendations for a clean looking chainstay protector?  Maybe something similar to the NS one, didn't see them selling it though.

I don't have my frame yet, but I am looking into experimenting with 3D printing something like this.

(Picture from https://singletrackworld.com/2018/04/review-2019-specialized-stumpjumper-expert-carbon-29/)

[carbonazza]

I don't have my frame yet, but I am looking into experimenting with 3D printing something like this.

3D print hit by the chain regularly will not age well.
Just a quick image search got me to this $13 part: https://www.amaincycling.com/specialized-demo-fsr-f1-chainstay-protector-s196900001/p1144492
However, there is a screw that may need some creativity around the hanger 

[carbonazza]

It is boost now but the chain line doesn’t look great, so I’m thinking about trying a chain ring with non-boost offset.

Did you measure the chainline ? It should be 52mm.
The chain will have a strange shape when you are at both extreme of the cassette, but it is designed for that.

[wfl3]

I just use an old road tube split in half and wrap.  It lasts forever, protects the stay and deadens the sound as well.  Free and gets the job done - def not the lightest solution, but doesn't add that much weight.

[wfl3]

Anyone knows if this frame has a 165x40 or 165x42.5 rear shock with a handlebar lock? Or is it possible to mount a classic 165x38?

It's spec'd for a 165x40 trunnion mount shock (with or without a remote lockout)

I'd imagine a 165x38 would work, but would need a conversion kit or something for the trunnion mount side.  Prob be somewhere around 80-85mm travel then?

[brex]

This is what I did. I used Scotch 2228 tape for the base and also made the little stacks. Very simple, doesn't look too bad and works great.

[brex]

I'm running a 165x42.5, and it works great. I don't find myself using the lockout much at all, don't really feel that it is really necessary. On smooth fire road climbs it might eliminate a bit of pedal bob, but not enough that I really notice it.
Haven't really done any back to back timing tests, but I am also not worried about it helping shave a few seconds off a race lap time.

[Medico]

Update from my side...had an issue with play in the lower pivot. Got new spacers to install, but no luck...play is less but still there. Already had contact with Adam, will get new rear stays/triangle.
To be continued