My TanTan FM199

[Pgiluz]

Hi, after weeks I've finally received my tantan Fm199 frame.
This is my set up. I'd like to share my progress with you.

Frame: Tantan FM199 with handlebar
Wheels: Cranckbrothers Cobalt 3
Brakes: Shimano Xtr
Groupset: Zrace x Ltwoo 12v
Fork: Fox 32 sc performance
Seatpost and saddle from aliexpress

[carbonazza]

It is the 199-B right?
If no new frame comes out, I'll order two soon.
Looking forward for your build progress.

[Pgiluz]

Yes, it's the 199-B. I was looking for the FM799 but there were no more in stock.
It seems built very well. I'm very happy with it.

[Pgiluz]

First step. Still waiting for some small parts.

[theirishrider]

Looks amazing dude! What do you think the maximum chainring size is? I'm considering a gravel build i can also use for trail.

[Pgiluz]

Thanks!! My chainring is a 34T. They also produce 32T, 36T and 38T. The cassette is 12 speed 9-50T

[acedeuce802]

I use this frame for my gravel bike, the version made for 29x2.35 tires.  I use a 38t chainring with no issues, may even be able to go up to 40t.

[Colt__Seavers]

Looks dope buddy!
Is that a Scale Clone?
Where did you buy it? What did you pay including tax and customs?

[Colt__Seavers]

Is the 799 better than 199-B? By what means?

[carbonazza]

Is the 799 better than 199-B? By what means?

The 199-B is flat mount which today limits brake choices.
If I remember well lighter and with a better geometry.
Cleaner cable entry(only one).
And i'm not particularly fond of the 799 squarish tubing.
But I need a 21" and a 17"/or 15", hopefully from the same builder to save on shipping.

[Pgiluz]

I don't know if it's a scale clone but it's very similar. I bought it directly from tantan cycling. I paid 299$ for the frame, 49$ for the handlebar, 100$ for two colors painting and 200$ for shipping with taxes and customs included.

[Pgiluz]

FM199 is lighter than FM799. I was looking for the FM799 simply because I like more its lines, but I don't think that there's so much difference.

[ChinerDetroit]

nice build. i sold all my FM199's and FM299 builds, except for my wife's "Mint Chip".  Photo is fuzzy.

[carbonazza]

nice build. i sold all my FM199's and FM299 builds, except for my wife's "Mint Chip".  Photo is fuzzy.

You didn't like your 199?

[ChinerDetroit]

they are fine, My wife and I both prefer full suspension bikes.  35+ years of riding mtb since 1984 is hard on my body.  I decided a hard tail road bike and a hard tail fat bike is fine, everything else is full squish.