Author Topic: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts  (Read 502387 times)

acedeuce802

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #2385 on: June 01, 2023, 03:11:27 PM »
There are a lot of factors that impact sizing, especially if you're on the edge, however you're probably right in the middle of the range for small.  On the contrary to qwerty, I'm 5'10.5" with 31" inseam, and ride a large with 80mm stem! 

impmonkey

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #2386 on: June 05, 2023, 03:12:25 PM »
Anyone try a 34 tooth oval? I have a 32T on now, but wondering about clearance.

lukwy

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #2387 on: June 06, 2023, 05:42:47 AM »
Anyone try a 34 tooth oval? I have a 32T on now, but wondering about clearance.
I rode the oval 34 all last season with 52mm chainline (shimano 12s - SLX cranks). Not much clearance, but OK. 36 oval wouldn't fit. Now I have 32t oval, which I like better :)
FS: Carbonda FM936, XT/SLX 1x12, 2.4
Gravel: TanTan GR045, GRX820/105 2x12, 700x35c

japjoe7

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #2388 on: June 06, 2023, 11:48:58 AM »
I rode the oval 34 all last season with 52mm chainline (shimano 12s - SLX cranks). Not much clearance, but OK. 36 oval wouldn't fit. Now I have 32t oval, which I like better :)

Anyone try a 34 tooth oval? I have a 32T on now, but wondering about clearance.

How was the adjustment going from a round to an oval crank?

lukwy

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #2389 on: June 06, 2023, 04:07:43 PM »
I can't remember, it was so long time ago :) Just kidding. For me the main advantage of oval is when climbing (mtb race, step dirt climb). The power is more even all the time, and it is harder to slip the rear wheel.
For road riding I don't see the point, but marketing can see it :)
FS: Carbonda FM936, XT/SLX 1x12, 2.4
Gravel: TanTan GR045, GRX820/105 2x12, 700x35c

Yozha

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #2390 on: June 08, 2023, 01:29:54 AM »
Hi guys. I order a 936 frame, size S for my daughter. Someone here has one for sure. Could you check the maximum length the dropper fits into an S size frame? Thanks a lot

SimonW

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #2391 on: June 08, 2023, 06:26:02 AM »
@Yozha : if I were you, I would go to the NS bike website. They prove such information ....

Yozha

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #2392 on: June 08, 2023, 06:38:08 AM »
@Yozha : if I were you, I would go to the NS bike website. They prove such information ....

Do you mean https://nsbikes.com/? They have 130mm and 150mm travel frames, I don't think it's a 936?

acedeuce802

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #2393 on: June 08, 2023, 07:20:02 AM »
Do you mean https://nsbikes.com/? They have 130mm and 150mm travel frames, I don't think it's a 936?
https://nsbikes.com/synonym-rc-1,427,pl.html

The manual says 150mm.

6speed

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #2394 on: June 09, 2023, 01:31:07 AM »
Are official geo measurements for the 936 available with the 120mm rear?

Kactusdog

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #2395 on: June 10, 2023, 02:57:26 PM »
Are official geo measurements for the 936 available with the 120mm rear?

Yes, Wing shared it with me, along with some other helpful info I requested:


adroitrider

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #2397 on: June 12, 2023, 03:39:02 PM »
Tried the High compression tune for 20miles. Switched to Low compression tune as mentioned by another in the thread. I like the Low tune. It lets me run a higher pressure and achieve a 30% sag.

I did send it out to a full time tuner, Trail Labs. They mentioned the IFP might have been setup wrong at the factory, preventing full travel.

I do get much closer to full travel at 225psi, I am 190lbs.

SidLuxe A1.

adroitrider

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #2398 on: June 13, 2023, 10:34:53 AM »
But honestly, all my riding buddies pointed out that I should have just bought a new shock so that I had the M Compression tune as a backup.

Also, reading about Nino’s Flight Attendant SID(s) makes feel stupid for dropping money on the 200hr service and tune.

Anyone have a guess on the price of a SIDLuxe w Flight Attendant?

Kactusdog

Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« Reply #2399 on: June 13, 2023, 02:00:32 PM »
But honestly, all my riding buddies pointed out that I should have just bought a new shock so that I had the M Compression tune as a backup.

Also, reading about Nino’s Flight Attendant SID(s) makes feel stupid for dropping money on the 200hr service and tune.

Anyone have a guess on the price of a SIDLuxe w Flight Attendant?

And what exactly is the leverage ratio on the OG FM936? I’m assuming this is the original travel one. I run a L compression tune, it’s very active and mutes a lot of small bumps. I have to run a pretty high PSI though, I think 260 psi on a rockshox Deluxe.

Side question here, if the leverage ratio was more like 2:1, what rockshox tune would be appropriate? I’m trying to understand the benefit of running a medium, or a high compression tune.