Carbonda fm936 Thoughts

[Barkything]

Carbonda introduced new model FM 909 on their website. Lighter frame, comparable geometry and different shock mount.

Received following reply:

Thanks for your inquiry.
This is the new model for 2021 year.
United price 950USD/pcs
And 1st batch should be done on May or June.
The best regards!
Adam

[zilcho]

Carbonda introduced new model FM 909 on their website. Lighter frame, comparable geometry and different shock mount.

Received following reply:

Thanks for your inquiry.
This is the new model for 2021 year.
United price 950USD/pcs
And 1st batch should be done on May or June.
The best regards!
Adam

Is that for the SL version?  I'm assuming it includes the integrated handlebar based on the pictures.  That still seems like a price increase vs 936 though.

[Corneliz]

Is that for the SL version?  I'm assuming it includes the integrated handlebar based on the pictures.  That still seems like a price increase vs 936 though.

It is excluding the handlebar for sure, Adam let me know that they were still testing the handlebar, and at a later moment he could share more details.
Based on his response it looks like this is the price for the normal version, and the super light will come at a premium, but that I still need to verify.
So it indeed seems a bit of price increase compared to the FM936.

[Barkything]

Only asked if IT was new model and about price. Obviously I have many more questions about new model but that Will come later. According website only S-super light version available. Size M claimed weight 1750 Gr.

[theirishrider]

Hi all,

Has anyone noticed their chainstay pivot bolt (male side) coming loose? I've tried to use red low strength loctite on the thread but it still loosens. Will move to blue high/medium strength loctite but was wondering if anyone had better suggestions. The bolts are Alu so doesn't quite bite like steel. If it keeps happening with the blue I'll have to get some stainless bolts or find a better solution to it coming loose. Because it would ruin the frame if it bolt came fully loose.
Thanks!

[theirishrider]

I said id post a pic of me on the bike for sizing advice. L frame 185cm 70kg

[Denis]

Hi all,

Has anyone noticed their chainstay pivot bolt (male side) coming loose? I've tried to use red low strength loctite on the thread but it still loosens. Will move to blue high/medium strength loctite but was wondering if anyone had better suggestions. The bolts are Alu so doesn't quite bite like steel. If it keeps happening with the blue I'll have to get some stainless bolts or find a better solution to it coming loose. Because it would ruin the frame if it bolt came fully loose.
Thanks!

It was loose on new frame, then fully rebuild all suspension with grease and blue locktite. Whole year everyting is ok. Check bearings first.

[Jotegr]

Those pants look fast bud!

[Colt__Seavers]

Started a new thread for the FM909.
Wing says it's going to be available from June the earliest. Prices are way higher than 936. SL version is going to be available 1750g in M

[ilyamaksimov]

maybe this question has already been asked here, but still. What is the pressure in your shock absorbers? I have a weight of 80kg and I need to pump 280psi to sag 20%

shock fox dps from ebay

[theirishrider]

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maybe this question has already been asked here, but still. What is the pressure in your shock absorbers? I have a weight of 80kg and I need to pump 280psi to sag 20%

shock fox dps from ebay

Yeah... this is personally one design fault with the FM936, I think the BB drop is 5 mm too much. I'm 75kg an I have to run the shock at 250psi ish too for 10% sag and to avoid too much pedal strike with 170mm cranks. The benefit is that the downhills feel amazing. It could also be the FOX DPS shock isn't designed for this bike and it needs to be stiffer at the top of the stroke..
I wonder how easy it would be to machine a new rocker link that would raise the bb.

[Brombras]

What about running a 130 or 140 mm fork? Anyone tried that? That would raise the BB. It would also mean slacker angles.

[theirishrider]

What about running a 130 or 140 mm fork? Anyone tried that? That would raise the BB. It would also mean slacker angles.

I think someone had a lowered Xfusion, maybe you can ask them if they tried it un lowered first.  Shame it's not possible to get 167-170mm shocks to really tune it. I imagine the pro's have shocks specifically to make the BB height exactly what they want.

[luishp]

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Yeah... this is personally one design fault with the FM936, I think the BB drop is 5 mm too much. I'm 75kg an I have to run the shock at 250psi ish too for 10% sag and to avoid too much pedal strike with 170mm cranks. The benefit is that the downhills feel amazing. It could also be the FOX DPS shock isn't designed for this bike and it needs to be stiffer at the top of the stroke..
I wonder how easy it would be to machine a new rocker link that would raise the bb.

Maybe you need some volume spacers, increasing the progressivity a bit should get better support at top stroke.

[QuentinLL]

What about running a 130 or 140 mm fork? Anyone tried that? That would raise the BB. It would also mean slacker angles.

I simulated 140mm fork (with 51 mm offset because this is the fork I have and it would be more playful to ride).
The BB is 5mm higher and the geo is very close to the Norco Optic (that is a the perfect all mountain bike IMHO).

When I receive my bike, I will try

• 120mm fork + 29x2.35 tyres
• 140mm fork + 29x2.35 tyres
• 140mm fork + 29x2.35 front / 27.5x2.8 rear