Hongfu FM358 build

Deem · August 11, 2025, 03:46:08 PM

Quote from: Ludo on July 11, 2025, 03:31:08 PM
Well it's a go, the frame is paid, just have to wait for a couple of months now.
I will be transferring most of everything from my hardtail onto this frame. Just ordered a rockshox SIDLuxe ultimate 3P in 210x50 for it and also looking for the matching SID SL 3P fork to match but I am ok to start with the SID SL I have now to start with.
The big unknown right now is the headset, need to research some more the options

Paint scheme as below, somewhat racing inspired (lotus, caterham...)

Hi, do you already received the frame. I am also looking at this frame and wanted to hear your experience with this build with this frame. Thanks for your update.

Ludo · August 11, 2025, 03:47:22 PM

No, frame should be delivered in September

Ludo · August 28, 2025, 05:42:18 AM

Frame seems is built, now at the paint shop, can't wait too see the finished result...

Zeus · September 10, 2025, 12:03:19 PM

Can someone please verify, that the frame has 120mm in the rear, and with what length of damper?

Cheers

Ludo · September 12, 2025, 12:54:43 PM

Painted frame!
Everything looks pretty clean

federic000 · September 12, 2025, 02:08:26 PM

Quote from: Ludo on September 12, 2025, 12:54:43 PM
Painted frame!
Everything looks pretty clean

Looks awesome what size is it?

Ludo · September 12, 2025, 02:44:11 PM

Large

Specialf. · September 12, 2025, 02:54:10 PM

very nice I'm curious to see it assembled.

federic000 · September 13, 2025, 01:10:31 AM

Quote from: Ludo on September 12, 2025, 02:44:11 PM
Large

Please weight it when it comes to your home

Specialf. · September 14, 2025, 04:00:13 PM

Quote from: Ludo on September 12, 2025, 12:54:43 PM
Painted frame!
Everything looks pretty clean

Hi, your frame intrigued me, especially the paintwork on the front.
You can see the paint, which is green but transparent. Is this a new technique? What's the name of this colored clear coat?
Thanks.

Ludo · September 14, 2025, 08:26:50 PM

Rear triangle is Matt good, front triangle and Just clear to show Carbon and Green. The Green is supposed to be solid but I wonder if they didn't just put green in clear. I had that done I. My previous HT which was chameleon but light so that carbon would show through

Specialf. · September 15, 2025, 02:02:32 AM

It really looks like they put a drop of green in the clear coat.
I've already seen a few frames done this way.
It's nice, it doesn't look bad.

Ludo · September 15, 2025, 05:38:31 AM

Yes if it's what they did it would be perfectly fine with me

Zeus · September 15, 2025, 06:50:05 AM

Nice frame! How about the rear shock, how much travel will you have?

Ludo · September 15, 2025, 07:48:25 AM

I expect to be at 100mm which for me is plenty based on where I ride.