FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame

[carbonazza]

@mtbluvr68, Would you mind sharing the attachment as well?
Not sure I understand the single, two or seven people thing.
And the monthly limit either 

[Shredder]

Is the two-person plan and seven-person plan (I understand it as ordering 2/7 frames instead of one and getting a discount as a result) applies if we ship the frames to other countries? (meaning we get the two-person plan discount but one frame goes to Canada nd the other one to Europe for example and they get two different payments)

And any mention to when the frames will be ready to ship? (it seems they only have the sample but these discounts are not on the sample, when the not sample frames will be manufactured and ready to ship?)

[mtbluvr68]

There are 2 attachments, both spreadsheets.  I'll post both

[Shredder]

Anyone here from Israel?
Assuming we will get around the same shipping price as europe - if we order 2 frames we will save 15$ for the headset (each) and around 55$ for the shipping (each).
so around 70$ each, if anyone interested private message me.

[mtbluvr68]

Carbonda finally got back to me.  They say they hope to see the XL frames by July but earliest is July. 

[golddigger142]

The head tube is NOT tapered.  What does this mean for durability of using a tapered fork even with a compatible headset?  And, which headset?

[endo.alley]

Do you mean this frame is not designed for a tapered steerer tube fork?

[Julian]

It's a 1.5" IS headset, designed for tapered forks. The large upper diameter gives the option to install special headsets with cable routing through the upper bearing cover.

You can install standard closed headsets though, Carbonda will even provide those.

Example closed: https://shop.fullspeedahead.com/en/type/headset-spares/headsets/road-mtb-gravel-cyclocross/no-55r-1-5-558-acr

Example internal cable routing: https://shop.fullspeedahead.com/en/type/headset-spares/headsets/road-mtb/no-55r-1-5-acr

[golddigger142]

I just ordered three FM1001's, for me, my wife, and my oldest son.  I'm now looking at dropper post fitment.  How many mm of insert length space is there to insert a dropper post in the seat tube before it bottoms out and for what frame size?

[sim.r]

I just ordered three FM1001's, for me, my wife, and my oldest son.  I'm now looking at dropper post fitment.  How many mm of insert length space is there to insert a dropper post in the seat tube before it bottoms out and for what frame size?

I asked last month and they said " maximum insertion length for the seat post ： 230mm"
in size M

[golddigger142]

Finish

Parts:

Carbonda Fm1001 "M"
RS Lyrik Ultimate 140mm
RS Super Deluxe 185x55
RS Reverb AXS 150x30,9mm and Trickstuff seat clamp
Sram XX1 AXS
Magura Mt7 polish with  Mt5 HC1 levers and Dächle UL 203/180mm inkl titanscrews
Newmen Sl31,8 Handelbar/ Stem
Deathgrip Ultra Soft thin
CrankBrothers Mallet E Pedals
Dt Swiss XMC1200 30mm
Maxxis Assegai Maxxgrip Exo+ and Dissector Maxxterra EXO mit Taunus Insert mounted with 100ml milk

Where did you find the black Downtube/bottom bracket frame protector?

[Jorgebiker]

Hello, I'm about to order this frame from Wing/carbonda.

I have a few questions about some parts, and specially the fit of the frame.

I come from an older 2013 Ibis Mojo HD frame...got a LARGE frame from my dad, even though I use a Medium, I'm 1.70m tall, will the MEDIUM FM1001 fit me? It's not that different from the Ibis I use in terms of GEO numbers. Also, what headset are you guys using? I usually like to run nicer headsets like Cane Creek or King, etc. What brandname headset can I use?

[ASB77]

I am very close to buying one of these (fm1001), I started a conversation with Carbonda and received some prices one of which was a quote for paint.  I was given a link to a RAL color chart as my options for paint color.  I have read that the paint on some Chinese frames, not Carbonda in particular, is delicate and not well done.  Does anyone have experience with this? I also read on a thread about another bike, ordered in the matte finish, that the owner thought that it was not raw carbon but a matte paint, has this been the experience of others?

[Jotegr]

I also read on a thread about another bike, ordered in the matte finish, that the owner thought that it was not raw carbon but a matte paint, has this been the experience of others?

As it should be.... unless you specifically ask for raw unfinished carbon with the intention of painting the frame yourself it should have a layer of primer/paint/clear or you'll risk UV damage to the epoxy. At a minimum, a clear primer and clear topcoat if you want to see the carbon underneath. Not all Chinese manufacturers are capable of that.

[ASB77]

Painting it myself is why I was asking.  In the interest of budgeting my time I'd rather buy a painted frame unless the paint is truly bad and problematic.  They also estimated $70-$150 to paint it, l would likely have more than that in it.  If I do it myself I would of course like the frame unpainted.