FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame

[ilyamaksimov]

Mounting hardware was 30mm x 8mm, purchased from bouncecycles on eBay (located in UK).  I also bought the DU Bush Tool (LBS said that tool was necessary to install).

Build lists:

Size L (teal) - rider 6'0"
Shimano SLX 10-51 cassette
Shimano XTR chain
Shimano SLX 32T chainring
Sram GX AXS shifter 12-speed and rear derailleur (LOVE IT!!)
Shimano XT 4-piston brakes
Shimano XT rotors (203mm front; 180mm rear)
DIYCarbon Bikes wheelset (29er boost spacing front and rear, DT Swiss 350 hubs, 37mm external/31mm internal carbon rim)
Maxxis Minion DHF 3C Maxx Grip 2.5 29er front; DHR II EXO Maxx Terra 2.4 29er rear
OneUp 180mm dropper post
Wolftooth light action dropper lever
Fox 34 Factory 140mm, 51mm offset (Carbonda says do 51mm offset)
Fox Factory DPX2 185mm * 55mm trunnion (135mm travel)
RaceFace Next R 800mm carbon handlebar, 35mm diameter, 10mm rise
RaceFace Turbine R stem 50mm x 35mm
Ergon SM Pro Men's saddle

Size M (black) - rider 5'5" and growing
Shimano SLX 10-51 cassette
Shimano XTR chain
Shimano SLX 32T chainring
Shimano XT shifter 12-speed
Shimano XT derailleur 12-speed
Shimano XT 4-piston brakes
Shimano XT rotors (203mm front; 180mm rear)
DIYCarbon Bikes wheelset (29er boost spacing front and rear, Kooza hubs, 37mm external/31mm internal carbon rim)
Maxxis Minion DHF 3C Maxx Grip 2.5 29er front; DHR II EXO Maxx Terra 2.4 29er rear
OneUp 150mm dropper post
Wolftooth light action dropper lever
Rock Shox Pike Select 140mm, 51mm offset (Carbonda says do 51mm offset)
Rock Shox Deluxe 185mm * 55mm trunnion (135mm travel)
RaceFace Aeffect R 780mm handlebar, 35mm diameter, 20mm rise
Mondraker onoff KR stem 30mm x 35mm
Selle Italia Boost EVO Superflow saddle

I got the chainstay protector from Santa Cruz ($10 + shipping) and had it cut to fit the chainstay.

Did a few miles this evening, bike feels great.

looks nice! what weight?

[cybrsrce]

Sram GX AXS shifter 12-speed and rear derailleur (LOVE IT!!)

Did you have to do a lot of trimming or does it shift well as is with the 10-51 cassette?  I have one bike with a full SLX setup, including SLX microspline hub, and I have to say I am not a fan of Shimano drivetrains.

[golddigger142]

looks nice! what weight?

L is 30.0 lbs (carbon handlebar, lighter spokes)
M is 30.8 lbs (alloy handlebar; heavier spokes, heavier pedals)

[golddigger142]

Did you have to do a lot of trimming or does it shift well as is with the 10-51 cassette?  I have one bike with a full SLX setup, including SLX microspline hub, and I have to say I am not a fan of Shimano drivetrains.

It shifts well (brand new at this point).  I researched before deciding to do Sramano drivetrain and others said it worked just fine.

[FlaMtnBkr]

What material did you use on the downtube (seen on lighter blue frame)? How thick is it? Have you used it before?

[golddigger142]

The material is 3M Clear Paint Surface Protection Vinyl Film (6 Inch x 60 Inch) on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VG8DS0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also, the black bottom bracket shell protector is by Salsa (but I don't remember which frame). It seems okay, not hardened plastic.

[Ben4412]

Do you need to apply paint to the frame or does it ship with clear coat

[Freda]

Do you need to apply paint to the frame or does it ship with clear coat

There is no paint on the frame unless you order it painted, but epoxi don't "need" paint. It is only for looks.

[Jotegr]

There is no paint on the frame unless you order it painted, but epoxi don't "need" paint. It is only for looks.

Eh, more than likely they use a cheaper kind of epoxy that without a UV resistant clear coat at a minimum, will yellow/degrade over time. Most frames will ship either gloss or matte clear over raw but you can ask the vendor.

[bossman302]

Do you need to apply paint to the frame or does it ship with clear coat

This frame comes with a black satin/matte finish. Not sure if its a primer or a finish color. I plan on painting the frame myself but for an additional cost you can have them paint it for you.

[Silverado123]

How stiff is the frame? So many of these open mold frames are so flexy

[Neb]

I'm looking forward to building this frame up!

[ilyamaksimov]

I'm looking forward to building this frame up!

is it possible to see the complete bike?

how tall are you?

[Neb]

is it possible to see the complete bike?

how tall are you?

It hasn't arrived yet, I'll post a build when it arrives.

I'm 5'11" or 180cm and I have bought the large frame.

[ilyamaksimov]

It hasn't arrived yet, I'll post a build when it arrives.

I'm 5'11" or 180cm and I have bought the large frame.

it would be interesting to know how compact it is at 180cm