Author Topic: HongFu FM138  (Read 24331 times)

Nenokkias(fin)

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #30 on: November 24, 2023, 05:21:59 AM »
I have also just ordered a frame, with custom painting.
They told me that the paint time would be 2-3 weeks.

I have had 2 frames from HongFu before and am really happy with the quality (both road frames).
First time building a full suspension, so looking forward to it.

What was price of painting?

danved

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #31 on: November 24, 2023, 09:03:50 AM »
It depends on the complexity of the paintjob, I just went with a single color red chameleon color (red to black) and golden logo decals (on the lower frame tube and on the upper chainstay).
Paint was $150 and decals were $75.

danved

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #32 on: December 12, 2023, 06:02:51 AM »
My frame have now been painted and is ready to be shipped   :D
It's painted in a dark crimson red.

I will post high resolution photos when I receive the frame.

hwpaints

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #33 on: December 12, 2023, 07:27:42 AM »
looks very good,
 my frame they send 20 days ago still not received [netherlands]

hwpaints

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #34 on: December 25, 2023, 04:14:29 AM »


start also,
frame looks good quality very good. strange bushing 25 and 16mm but after a smal search good to find, weight is heavy around 2kg

i montage XX sl  transmissin group, change fork to 34 Factory, Magura trail mt7/mt8, double mt7 will not fitt at the rear, no space enough.
waiting for the carbon wheels now

ilyamaksimov

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #35 on: December 25, 2023, 04:27:45 AM »


start also,
frame looks good quality very good. strange bushing 25 and 16mm but after a smal search good to find, weight is heavy around 2kg

i montage XX sl  transmissin group, change fork to 34 Factory, Magura trail mt7/mt8, double mt7 will not fitt at the rear, no space enough.
waiting for the carbon wheels now

what maximum size water bottle?

and what is the maximum seatpost insertion depth?
« Last Edit: December 25, 2023, 04:30:44 AM by ilyamaksimov »

hwpaints

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #36 on: December 27, 2023, 04:38:48 AM »
seatpost dept about 280/290mm space enough for a big dropper, frame is size L
waterbottle 500ml or when u use sideloader 750ml

ilyamaksimov

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #37 on: December 27, 2023, 05:59:14 AM »
seatpost dept about 280/290mm space enough for a big dropper, frame is size L
waterbottle 500ml or when u use sideloader 750ml

looks like a good frame :) did you disassemble the frame? what bearings are used?

hwpaints

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #38 on: December 27, 2023, 08:09:58 AM »
no not yet. but i think the normal chinese bearings as usual

ilyamaksimov

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #39 on: December 27, 2023, 08:55:17 PM »
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For weight Super Light version frame L size is 1533g for one set, and price is $750/set.
Now we have FM138-SL ,size L ,19"available in stock.Thanks.

1533g :o :o :o

hwpaints

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #40 on: December 29, 2023, 05:56:09 AM »
the non sl is 0,5kg heavier , i think the SL weights more then 1533g,

CARLOS5

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #41 on: December 29, 2023, 12:12:16 PM »
i have ordered a frame in size s how is the quality of the frame? is there a lighter version? when i spoke with malissa she didn't tell me anything about a super light version

Ryan_M

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #42 on: December 30, 2023, 08:12:38 PM »
the non sl is 0,5kg heavier , i think the SL weights more then 1533g,

Yeah that's highly optimistic, and not what I was told. This seems much more realistic.

Yes,we have light weight version for FM138, and the price for frame FM138-SL is $750.
Normal version FM138,size L,weight:2080g±45g.
Light weight version FM138-SL,size L ,weight:1930±45g.
No any strength difference, if the rider weight ≤100KG is ok .


I'm in the process of ordering one, so I can report back when it arrives.
« Last Edit: December 30, 2023, 08:14:10 PM by Ryan_M »

ilyamaksimov

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #43 on: December 30, 2023, 09:31:09 PM »
Yeah that's highly optimistic, and not what I was told. This seems much more realistic.

Yes,we have light weight version for FM138, and the price for frame FM138-SL is $750.
Normal version FM138,size L,weight:2080g±45g.
Light weight version FM138-SL,size L ,weight:1930±45g.
No any strength difference, if the rider weight ≤100KG is ok .


I'm in the process of ordering one, so I can report back when it arrives.

That's what I was told, but yes, 1800-1900 for the super light version seems to be a more realistic weight.

ilyamaksimov

Re: HongFu FM138
« Reply #44 on: December 30, 2023, 10:00:46 PM »
use sideloader 750ml

have photo? Looking at the photos and videos of the frame, it seems that the 750 ml bottle will rest against the rear suspension link