Carbonda FM 1003 / Flybike FM 1266 180mm "Super Enduro"

[FullCarbonAlchemist]

There we go…we’re on page 13 now.

FYI for anyone who tried to post on page 12: it got hit by the blank page bug and doesn’t load. Repost here.

[adri]

Hey did somebody try a coil shock and if yes how does it hold up

bike feeling, bottom out resistance and so on.

if you have some stuff to add please feel free to do so

[jefflinde]

I have a coil shock ready for when my frame gets here.  should be a few more weeks and then i can tell you what i think.

[jefflinde]

always forget how heavy a coil shock is.

[adri]

FYI, the frame from ICAN arrived today.
 
It came with a headset and rear axle.
 
Shipping took 7 days
 
I will have to order parts.
 
Does somebody know what I should check on the frame?

[adri]

Ah I forgot to Mention the size M ist 3300g

[jefflinde]

FYI, the frame from ICAN arrived today.
 
It came with a headset and rear axle.
 
Shipping took 7 days
 
I will have to order parts.
 
Does somebody know what I should check on the frame?

Dang that was so fast.  Please post some pics. When you get a chance.  And thank you for posting the weight. As for what to check, I like to make sure there are no obvious issues.  I like to go through and loosen and then re-torque all the suspension bolts. I will also grease anything that pivots.  Usually find the frames are pretty dry when it comes to grease

[adri]

In the head tupe of the frame ist a Sticker wich says:
FM1266

And some other Stuff with a qr Code

Will scan it after work

I bought the frame from ICAN

[jefflinde]

Sweet. Maybe Ican is just selling the flybike/carbonda frame.

[adri]

QR code is just a random number with letters.
 
It is probably the frame article number.

[adri]

I asked Wing from Carbonda if they have something more downhill orientated.

And look what I got.

(see attachment)

[jefflinde]

is that frame available?  OMG i think i am in love

[FullCarbonAlchemist]

The 1286 has been sold by a couple of small companies, mostly in Europe I think, almost as long as the 1003/1266 has been out. This is the first I’ve heard about Carbonda offering single frames to the general public but maybe nobody’s asked in a long time?

My guess is that it handles pretty similarly to the 1003…I wonder how the kinematic graphs compare. For me at 205-215lbs I need an air shock at close to max pressure for the 1003 and I wonder if I’d be happy with a coil shock for supportive park riding/jumps on the 1286 or not.

Would love to build one up someday if I start riding more park, but the 1003 is already plenty of bike for me (if not overkill) on 99% of New England stuff that I actually want to ride — even park.

[adri]

The 1286 has been sold by a couple of small companies, mostly in Europe I think, almost as long as the 1003/1266 has been out. This is the first I’ve heard about Carbonda offering single frames to the general public but maybe nobody’s asked in a long time?

My guess is that it handles pretty similarly to the 1003…I wonder how the kinematic graphs compare. For me at 205-215lbs I need an air shock at close to max pressure for the 1003 and I wonder if I’d be happy with a coil shock for supportive park riding/jumps on the 1286 or not.

Would love to build one up someday if I start riding more park, but the 1003 is already plenty of bike for me (if not overkill) on 99% of New England stuff that I actually want to ride — even park.

You said some European companies sell the FM1286

Do you know witch one?

[jefflinde]

My frame has shipped. here is the pic they sent me of it.