Carbonda fm936 Thoughts

[acedeuce802]

Do you have an stl file for that bottle mount? I'd love to run a 2nd bottle on my L frame.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xMSEU1REAI_UqoaPSc10N6B0hA0j1nvj/view?usp=sharing

[dan_cx]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xMSEU1REAI_UqoaPSc10N6B0hA0j1nvj/view?usp=sharing

Awesome!! Thanks for that!! What material dod you prin ti with? I was thinking PETG or ABS, but if you've had good luck with a particular material, I'm all for it!

[acedeuce802]

I used PETG and have had no issues.  I've got about 2000 miles on the one I printed for my LCFS911.

[two-one]

Is there anyone in this topic that has upgraded their rockerlink to 120mm, and wants to sell his old 100mm? I would like to reduce the travel in my frame to use with a 165x40 shock.

[numberzero]

Hello,
I bought a 120mm rocker to test it.

On static i can confirm that the bb is about 1cm higher and reach is 1cm longer. Thus the head angle is steeper, probably 67° versus 66° if use a 120mm fork on the 100mm chassis.
With a 42,5mm stroke shock, the 120mm rocker seems to have a bit more sag, in my case 13mm SAG versus 12mm, nothing really different and maybe in the margin error?

I don't have the 30mm bushing so comparative test done at the moment.

I bought all the replacement parts for 60$, that's a very good deal and they also send me some bearings i had a UDH hanger so you can probably bought this frame a UDH rear triangle.

[two-one]

The FM936 now has a UDH rear triangle? I know the ICAN S3 has UDH, but it doesn't use flex stays...

[Timmo]

First post, and thanks for the huge volume of info. Hours of happy reading!

So, I recently bought a Vitus Rapide FS bare frame from an ex-employee of Chain Reaction who had bought a job lot of frames from the administrators. Frame turned up, brand new, colour Cool Grey (almost white?), 2023 model and looks to be a stock frame held by Wiggle/Chain Reaction for warranty claims/exchange. Came with rear hanger (no UHD, which is 2024 stock), no headset, no seat post collar.

A few questions. I need a shock for it and have been offered a 165 x 42.5 Fox Float Factory which would be my first choice if it fits(?). Is there any danger of any interference with the rocker/seat tube? Has Carbonda changed anything to improve clearance from the early frames? I've read about the newer 120 rear end but I'm assuming I don't have that on my frame? I'm not a heavy or hard rider, more a geriatric bimbler, but would prefer to err on the side of caution, and if any doubt would go 165 x 40 (been offered a Sid Luxe)

Also, regarding spare hangers, can't see anything in the UK. Wing from Carbonda will send out at $5 each plus shipping. I'll order two for myself. Anyone else in the UK want me to order for them whilst I'm at it?

I asked Wing about a new UHD rear triangle, yes it's an option, $250 plus shipping, unpainted.

Will get some frame protection added, and will do this myself, I think. Any recommendations and advice - Invisiframe, Ridewrap, other?

Thanks all. My apologies if the above had been covered already but I'm only up to page 152 and I'm anxious to get building!

[PrincessZeeeeta]

regarding spare hangers, can't see anything in the UK

Specialized GH-296 hanger can be used. A bit longer but works fine.

[acedeuce802]

165x42.5mm will not fit without the 120mm linkage, which the Vitus never used.  I was able to make rocker to seat tube contact without much effort.

[Timmo]

Thanks, I've ordered a SID Luxe 165x40

[zilcho]

165x42.5mm will not fit without the 120mm linkage, which the Vitus never used.  I was able to make rocker to seat tube contact without much effort.

This is not true in all cases. Maybe frame size dependent? There are plenty of us in this thread running 42.5mm shocks with the original rocker and no frame contact.

[Kactusdog]

165x42.5mm will not fit without the 120mm linkage, which the Vitus never used.  I was able to make rocker to seat tube contact without much effort.

On a size M this was not the case at all for me. I rode it rough and it never saw contact. Even with a Low suspension tune on a RS Deluxe.

[impmonkey]

On a size M this was not the case at all for me. I rode it rough and it never saw contact. Even with a Low suspension tune on a RS Deluxe.

Same for me. Medium frame. 42.5 No contact.

[acedeuce802]

Interesting, my experience was on a size large

[impmonkey]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xMSEU1REAI_UqoaPSc10N6B0hA0j1nvj/view?usp=sharing

This file doesn't have the dimensions in it. Can you provide the actual dimensions for the print?
Thanks!