Carbonda FM909

rukomasa · May 10, 2021, 07:08:51 AM

They just sent the picture of my 909 painted.

Vipassana · May 10, 2021, 10:22:03 AM

Quote from: rukomasa on May 10, 2021, 07:08:51 AM
They just sent the picture of my 909 painted.

Looks great.

Did you opt for the handlebar/stem combo it's shown with on their site (the one that allows internal cable routing)?

So you know if this frame can be run 120mm front/rear like the FM936.

d3xophen · May 10, 2021, 10:59:25 AM

Quote from: rukomasa on May 10, 2021, 07:08:51 AM
They just sent the picture of my 909 painted.

Can't wait to see your review about actual weight, internal cable routing and others things.

wfl3 · May 10, 2021, 02:25:09 PM

Where do the cables transition from the front triangle to the chainstays for rear brake & der?

rukomasa · May 10, 2021, 05:36:28 PM

no, i didnt order the integrated handlebar. i am not a big fan of internal routing. keep cables outside as much as possible for easier maintenance. No idea how the cables go out and in around pivots. I will update.

rukomasa · May 11, 2021, 03:58:11 AM

Cable routing near the pivot. going upper of BB shell, goes to chain stay.

wfl3 · May 11, 2021, 05:48:10 AM

That is pretty slick. Thanks for the pic.

rukomasa · May 11, 2021, 07:00:52 AM

well, a bit of concern i have. this place keep open and close with the swing arm movement. if the rubber grommet is too tight, it prevents swing. If the housing is too long, it will knock the frame inside and make noises. If the housing is too short, maybe i got the ghost shifting problem. It is the reason why A lot of frame has the housing outgoing from the bottom of the down tube under the bottle cage and dive in again at the chain stay to make cable length margin.

carbonazza · May 11, 2021, 09:14:46 AM

Quote from: rukomasa on May 11, 2021, 07:00:52 AM
well, a bit of concern i have. this place keep open and close with the swing arm movement. if the rubber grommet is too tight, it prevents swing. If the housing is too long, it will knock the frame inside and make noises. If the housing is too short, maybe i got the ghost shifting problem. It is the reason why A lot of frame has the housing outgoing from the bottom of the down tube under the bottle cage and dive in again at the chain stay to make cable length margin.

The Stumpjumper has the same kind of connection

okayestMTBer · May 11, 2021, 02:46:33 PM

How do you guys pay in the US?

I was given 3 options.

1,Bank transfer (You will bear the bank transaction fees for both sides ) ,
2,alibaba ( your bank transaction fees : ? %)(we charges you 1% transaction fees )
3,paypal , 4.5% transaction fees .

adriaanm · May 11, 2021, 02:53:38 PM

I used Wise (formerly transferwise) for a bank transfer to Yoeleo. Very low cost and fast.

carbonazza · May 11, 2021, 04:36:34 PM

Quote from: okayestMTBer on May 11, 2021, 02:46:33 PM
How do you guys pay in the US?

I was given 3 options.

1,Bank transfer (You will bear the bank transaction fees for both sides ) ,
2,alibaba ( your bank transaction fees : ? %)(we charges you 1% transaction fees )
3,paypal , 4.5% transaction fees .

PayPal as family & friends.
4€ of costs.

RobertRinAustin · May 11, 2021, 06:15:49 PM

PP, but not F&F.

rukomasa · May 11, 2021, 10:43:23 PM

Payment was PayPay. 4% is for me, cost to escalate claim in case of trouble.

Right. Specialized recent bike but they have big hole at front side. outer housing can move feely. Hope flybike follows similar design.

okayestMTBer · May 15, 2021, 08:53:23 PM

Quote from: Vipassana on May 10, 2021, 10:22:03 AM

So you know if this frame can be run 120mm front/rear like the FM936.

I'd like to know this as well. I asked if 165 x 45 would work, but he responded with please use 165x40.

I'm not real sure the FM936 is a 165x42.5 is 120. The site says 165x40 is 100mm. I think NS bikes uses a different rear end with the same front triangle. NS bikes has a 165x38.5 for their 100mm bike.

Edit: Wing said anything but the 165x40 voids the warranty