TanTan FM10 29/27.5+

[skelt]

just received a replacement bolt, its exactly as it was before, but just realised that the 10x50 mounting kit i ordered (https://www.tftuned.com/tf-tuned-mount-kit-127mm-m10/p2938) fits perfectly and will fix my issue as it spreads the weight/impact over the thicker end parts of the bolt rather than the centre. 

[arrkaye]

Hi, using that hardware, which bolt will you use?

Can you share a picture of exactly how it's setup?

TanTan promised to send a steel bolt once it's manufactured, but I don't fancy waiting for them to sort that out.

[GuitsBoy]

just received a replacement bolt, its exactly as it was before, but just realised that the 10x50 mounting kit i ordered (https://www.tftuned.com/tf-tuned-mount-kit-127mm-m10/p2938) fits perfectly and will fix my issue as it spreads the weight/impact over the thicker end parts of the bolt rather than the centre.

Yes, sounds like a good fix.   That's basically the same as what I did using the 1/2" OD .049" wall thickness tubing.   But I cut my tube 54mm long and it still required the two small trunnion mount spacers.  You'll need to shim it by an additional 4mm somehow.

[arrkaye]

Ah, I understand
Have ordered one of those mounting kits and some of these washers

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352860992216

[skelt]

Ah, I understand
Have ordered one of those mounting kits and some of these washers

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352860992216

i used two 3mm m10 spacers on each side to bring it up to the 56mm gap: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Nylon-Plastic-Spacers-Standoff-Washer-All-Sizes-M2-to-M16-CHEAPEST/401879787794


edit:  you might also want to buy the m8x40 kit for the other side

[emu26]

Ah, I understand
Have ordered one of those mounting kits and some of these washers

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352860992216

i used two 3mm m10 spacers on each side to bring it up to the 56mm gap: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Nylon-Plastic-Spacers-Standoff-Washer-All-Sizes-M2-to-M16-CHEAPEST/401879787794


edit:  you might also want to buy the m8x40 kit for the other side

Isn't it a 54mm gap?  That's what the specs say.

[GuitsBoy]

Isn't it a 54mm gap?  That's what the specs say.

The bearings are very sligtly wider than 54mm.  I would believe 56 could be correct, maybe even 58.  To fit a 54mm trunnion shock in there you need to use the two 10mm ID washers that come with the hardware kit.  I recall hem being closer to 2mm thick, but thats going by memory.  Nevertheless, the distance from bearing to bearing is greater than 54 mm.

[skelt]

i was able to load the bearings on the frame with a 56mm gap.  All tightened and greased up, the bolt now rotates on the bearings.  Before i never had this.

[MX72]

Finally received my frame and got it all assembled.  Overall it looks great.  However, they still didn't really fix the shock interference issue if you are running a 200mm shock.  They added a bit of clearance that helps when the shock is full extended, but as it compresses and the linkage rotates it still hits.  I used a Grinder to remove a small amount of material to add the needed clearance.  I think it should be good now.  I will update after getting some miles on it. 

[emu26]

Looks good MX72.

Which shock are you using?

[MX72]

Thanks!  Its the DNM AOY-36RC 200mm.

[chinerrider]

Hi! I received the frame as well, and I finally had time to assemble the bike. I am quite happy with the result. The frame color I chose came out cool too, this was a bit a risk I took. I had some minor things I had to fix when I assembled it, such as shorten the spacer bushings for the rear shock on a small lathe, so that I could get my DVO shock fitting in. I also removed all the bolts from the frame and added a bit of the blue loctite to make sure they won't get loose. And I used a torque wrench, because some screws were obviously loose! So, here it is, check the pic of my build attached! If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

[emu26]

Thanks!  Its the DNM AOY-36RC 200mm.

I'd be interested to hear what you think of it when you get some time on it.

[GuitsBoy]

MX72 and chinerrider, both your bikes look great!  Good luck with 'em!  Just watch out for loosening bolts, and keep the loctite close by!

[chinerrider]

@GuitsBoy: Yeah, that's why disassembled the entire frame and used loctite screwlock and the correct torque to assemble it. I should be safe now....