My FM 196 build

[carbonazza]

Am I right that you have a little long legs relative to your height, or maybe my legs are quite short? Just curious;P

You are probably normal size 
I'm not. Which makes finding me a road bike geometry a real pain.

[SportingGoods]

HJ (that's shorter ),
You're inseam is just normal. 19" is definitely what you need.

For the bars, I'd buy a cheap but reliable Aluminum bar. Not a Chiner bar. They might be cheap but they weight a tone, most of the time heavier then a Ritchey Alu bar.

[HaakonJohansen]

Edited: found the answer to my last question, but I've got a new one.

The CS-196 will work with any e-thru axle, right?

[HaakonJohansen]

Edited: found the answer to my last question, but I've got a new one.

The CS-196 will work with any e-thru axle, right?

Nobody knows?

[Molothi]

it works as long as you have a nut on the right side (you can' t screw the axle directly in the dropout)

for example I bought this one: http://shop.frmbike.it/task-e-thru.html

[HaakonJohansen]

it works as long as you have a nut on the right side (you can' t screw the axle directly in the dropout)

for example I bought this one: http://shop.frmbike.it/task-e-thru.html

Nice;) I'm thinking about getting the Extralite version as I don't want quick release, and it's only 29 grams (without the nut though).

[JohnnyNT]

You have a little axle guide on extralite page, with thread stepping and all, then you will know which axle you need:http://www.extralite.com/Products/Black%20Lock.htm

[HaakonJohansen]

Here is my build. I've done a few changes since the pictures were taken. I.e. I've changed the flat Syntace pedals with Bebops, and I've cut the front brake hose. It's around 6.6-6.7kg right now, but I'm going to get it down to 6.2-6.3kg (with pedals!) when all the upgrades are done;)

[cmh]

That top photo is fudging gorgeous... and 6.6kg - wow. Very nicely done.

[Molothi]

wow
that's light
beautiful 

[carbonazza]

Damn... I just cut the hose yesterday for the front brake of my kid's bike( I'll share the build soon ).
I didn't think the hose could go behind the fork.

Congrats on the weight.
It must feel feathery to ride.

[MTB2223]

Nice weight!!

Damn... I just cut the hose yesterday for the front brake of my kid's bike( I'll share the build soon ).
I didn't think the hose could go behind the fork.

You could release the front brake and change the hose position.

[carbonazza]

You could release the front brake and change the hose position.

At first sight, I may have cut the hose too short to go around the headtube, but I will try.

[HaakonJohansen]

Thanks for the feedback guys;) Really appreciate it. It might be between 6.6 and 6.7kg though. Not 6.6 flat. But like I said; it's going to get even lighter;) Not because it'll actually make me a better rider though, just... you know; because;P

[HaakonJohansen]

Does anyone know what rear axle the frame uses? Is it Shimano E-Thru? Wanna shave some weight by ditching the cheap quick release axles. I might have some trouble finding one to suit the fork, but Romain Bureaux at Shift-Up is looking into making something that might fit;)