FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame

[92se-r]

None of the headsets seem to be in stock.  Any alternatives other than FSA and richey?

[glwalsh]

Yesterday finnaly came my CC DB Air CS - can't tell much so far, but it fits frame perfectly (I saw pictures that Fox X2 dosen't fit):

Could you remember where you saw that Fox X2 didn't fit? I'm very curious about that...

[Gigelz]

Could you remember where you saw that Fox X2 didn't fit? I'm very curious about that...

I tried it. It definitely not fit. The piggy bag will hit the frame when the shock is compressed. I tried the new 2022 version.

[Swolie74]

Man, bike building is an addiction. I bought a 936 frame that I WAS going to make a budget XC racer reusing a lot of parts off my current bike, but that evolved into buying all new parts for it. So now I'm debating buying one of these frames to actually reuse the older parts and make something with more travel to better handle local trails..... jeez down the rabbit hole I go...

[Medico]

Man, bike building is an addiction. I bought a 936 frame that I WAS going to make a budget XC racer reusing a lot of parts off my current bike, but that evolved into buying all new parts for it. So now I'm debating buying one of these frames to actually reuse the older parts and make something with more travel to better handle local trails..... jeez down the rabbit hole I go...

Know the feeling. My 936 feels great, but here in the alps dispite the modern geo in need of more travel when doing the trails and the parks. Back home I'm almost overbiked with 120mm, so confincing my wife I need a fm1002 is a bit hard.

A was thinking about the 1001, but I think it's to close to the fm936, don't you think?

[Swolie74]

A was thinking about the 1001, but I think it's to close to the fm936, don't you think?

Thats exactly my reasoning... My current training bike is 130f/120r and where I'm  at there's a bunch of trails that get real dodgy, real fast.. so I figured getting a new frame and swapping it to something with more travel will be safer.. then I have my XC-ish bike with the 936

[endo.alley]

Man, bike building is an addiction. I bought a 936 frame that I WAS going to make a budget XC racer reusing a lot of parts off my current bike, but that evolved into buying all new parts for it. So now I'm debating buying one of these frames to actually reuse the older parts and make something with more travel to better handle local trails..... jeez down the rabbit hole I go...

So happy another has joined the club. I am building an FM909 from scratch little by little as I acquire the parts. And simultaneously swapping out various parts on hand to make an FM1002. So at least you are not alone in your excesses.

[casual_build]

As for headset - this one fits perfect:

upper: https://www.bike-discount.de/en/ritchey-comp-cartridge-drop-in-1.5-upper-headset

lower: https://www.bike-discount.de/en/ritchey-wcs-headset-underpart-1.5-is52/40

The headset is back in stock! I grabbed one. Thanks for the recommendation. Also grabbed a ergon seat for a decent discount. 50$ shipping is rough, luckily they sell so many things cheap.

Know the feeling. My 936 feels great, but here in the alps dispite the modern geo in need of more travel when doing the trails and the parks. Back home I'm almost overbiked with 120mm, so confincing my wife I need a fm1002 is a bit hard.

A was thinking about the 1001, but I think it's to close to the fm936, don't you think?

I think the FM1001 will be a lot more capable on downhill than the FM936 with it's higher BB, larger rear tire size, and slacker head angle. But why not go for a full enduro bike, right? I think the FM1002 has super modern geo and will probably pedal similarly to the FM1001 anyway.

[casual_build]

Just got my frame photos, hope it ships tonight.
Color was inspired by Neb's FM1001 (page 10), but glossy instead of matt

[92se-r]

Does anyone have a small that could measure max seatpost insertion?  Thanks!

[Mikael lynn]

Hi

Did anyone used this bike hard for some time and can give a verdict about the quality? Me and some friends bought FM 936 for 1 year ago and they have been holding on quite good, some problems with the bolts to the shock but noting major.  But xc is one thing and enduro and bikepark is quite another game, do i dare to buy this bike for hardcore thrashing?

Regards

Mikael

[Medico]

Hi

Did anyone used this bike hard for some time and can give a verdict about the quality? Me and some friends bought FM 936 for 1 year ago and they have been holding on quite good, some problems with the bolts to the shock but noting major.  But xc is one thing and enduro and bikepark is quite another game, do i dare to buy this bike for hardcore thrashing?

Regards

Mikael

I did some bikeparking with it, but not more than jumps <1m and mostly bikeparking. I would buy an other bike if you're planning to go hardcore on a regular basis (Fm 1002 or so?)

[Mikael lynn]

sorry if i was unclear, im not intending to do bikepark with the 936 frame. Im talking about the FM 1002 frame, Im thinking of buying one and build an enduro/bikebarkbike.

[casual_build]

Hi

Did anyone used this bike hard for some time and can give a verdict about the quality? Me and some friends bought FM 936 for 1 year ago and they have been holding on quite good, some problems with the bolts to the shock but noting major.  But xc is one thing and enduro and bikepark is quite another game, do i dare to buy this bike for hardcore thrashing?

Regards

Mikael

I think its a little bit too early to tell, but so far everything is looking good. I've been riding my SL FM936 as a trial bike for two years and its tough. I've taken it on downhill trails and super technical trails. I bought a FM1002 as meaty trail bike that will handle that terrain better. For durability, you probably only need to worry about crashing anyway.

I bet the FM1003 takes abuse better. It's a beefier bike, but also more expensive and heavier.

[Massey]

Hi

Did anyone used this bike hard for some time and can give a verdict about the quality? Me and some friends bought FM 936 for 1 year ago and they have been holding on quite good, some problems with the bolts to the shock but noting major.  But xc is one thing and enduro and bikepark is quite another game, do i dare to buy this bike for hardcore thrashing?

Regards

Mikael

I have been riding mine since Jan, did a national downhill race on it and a good amount of enduro riding with no issues! Just getting back in the bike after a broken wrist so not been used as much as I would of liked but frame is snowing no cracks, bearing are still good and even the stock headset is still running smooth. I could not be happier with the frame considering the price, I would recommend a shock that ramps up a decent amount or like on my Dvo has adjustable progression cause the frame in pretty linear.