Hongfu FM358 XC 120mm frame

[federic000]

very nice indeed, i hope it weights under 2kg's though.
i see FM138 users are pretty happy with it, no broken frames or other issues isn't?

[Ludo]

1910g in M and no paint.

It's not a light frame, but I would rather trade 200g for added reliability

[impmonkey]

On the verge of ordering this.
I have asked in email about the post mount adapter compatibility, shock mount type (standard or trunnion), rear cable routing route, etc.

I'll post if and when I get an update. They have been responding pretty regularly so that's nice.

Prices quotes:
Frame: 680
Headset: 20
Axle: 15
Single color paint job: 100
Slow shipping (tariffs included): 190

[Ludo]

Order in for me.

[impmonkey]

Some answers
The shock mount is standard not Trunnion.
I asked if the HA measurement was with a 100 or 120mm for but not sure they understood the question so I just got the usual: "The Fork travel:100/120mm"
Also got this answer from the flat to post mount adaptor question, again don't think they understood what I meant:
"It could not fit for a post mount brake, if need to change the disc brake mount, it will need to change the mold of this frameset."

I was told a month till the frames will be ready and 2-3 weeks to ship.
So would be a rather long wait.

[Ludo]

For me with a pretty specific paint job it's 2 months lead time plus shipping.

[RDY]

Are we sure that's 210x55 and not 210x50.  Very limiting and very heavy shock options at 210x55 for an XC bike.

[impmonkey]

Geo chart shows both.

[Ludo]

Little surprise, seems like they don't have headset for this bike, it s 56mm ext ID bearings.

[gas0fa]

56mm outer bearings? Isn't that the standard 52mm?

That's a problem when it comes to finding the right routing for both the cable routing and the bearings.

A downside to buying this frame.

[Ludo]

You are correct  on 56 vs 52 standard. In the plus side that allow you to changing HT angle (accros) and presumably (I haven't looked into it) more room for internal routing, gaining 2mm on the radius.

[niklass]

Found this one from Chinese Brand Quick Bikes. They have a good rep on road frames as far as I know, with Chinese UCI teams riding their stuff.

This looks fairly similar to the FM358, both looks and geo (slightly off, for instance 66 degree HA)

Might give a hint on how the FM358 looks built up I for one like it (apart from that they seem to like headset spacers a bit too much)

[Ludo]

Yes saw that as well, i like it a lot!

[impmonkey]

I asked quick pro for a quote, it was over 2k.

[Ludo]

Frame only?