Mondince FM336

Started by Zrader, March 08, 2026, 10:01:30 PM

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Chromikson

Quote from: Atmosphere on May 13, 2026, 08:22:00 AM
You send us a video from the painted frame on 28 April. Another with clearcoat on 29 april. And more than 2 weeks later the frame ready video??? I missed something  ... or are you also part of the Mondince AI army???

The delivery was held up due to reported problems with pushing the brake cable through the chainstay. The problem turned out to be excess glue. As far as I know, they weren't shipping.

Zrader

Quote from: Igital96 on May 13, 2026, 11:18:25 AM
Can you please show rear tire clearance? Looks really good.

I can fit an 6mm Allen key between the tire at its widest point and the frame in all four spots with room to spare. So there is probably between 7mm of clearance on each side with the TB's measuring 52.8mm. I can actually fit an 8mm Allen key at 25 PSI but these are currently 35 PSI.

pogz

Quote from: Zrader on May 13, 2026, 09:18:34 AM
I've been happy with my frame. Just built up the 296 and it's sick. My biggest gripe is with Lexon and their handlebars. The bars feel/look fantastic but crack while torquing to 5nm (manufacturers specs). With how many folks this has happened to, I find it interesting that they have such good reviews on AE.

Anyway, wrong thread but here is my 296. Blacked out.

ahhh shit Ive bought this lexon handlebar :|

pogz

Quote from: Lotnik on May 13, 2026, 06:57:32 AM
Have you guys seen this article?

https://www.mondincecycle.com/news/details/id/516.html

I really like the downtube storage box :D

but you know that all this articles, reviews etc. are only done for SEO? shitty way but you need to start with something to be visible in google ;) and now with all AI tools, 5 clicks and we got something for google ;p (is it working?
I doubt it)

Lotnik

Yeah, I know. But I found it funny. Especially that they put AI images instead of the real photos :D

MF_one

Quote from: Zrader on May 13, 2026, 04:23:57 PM
I can fit an 6mm Allen key between the tire at its widest point and the frame in all four spots with room to spare. So there is probably between 7mm of clearance on each side with the TB's measuring 52.8mm. I can actually fit an 8mm Allen key at 25 PSI but these are currently 35 PSI.

Based on your picture I can easily buy a 47mm width tyres, right? Iwill grow up to 50mm probably

Igital96

Quote from: Zrader on May 13, 2026, 04:23:57 PM
I can fit an 6mm Allen key between the tire at its widest point and the frame in all four spots with room to spare. So there is probably between 7mm of clearance on each side with the TB's measuring 52.8mm. I can actually fit an 8mm Allen key at 25 PSI but these are currently 35 PSI.

How is it that your Thunderburt measures 52.8 in a 32mm internal width wheel. 2.1" should be 54mm? How is that possible? :O

Lotnik

Burts are usually little under the written width.

Zrader

Quote from: MF_one on May 14, 2026, 05:53:49 AM
Based on your picture I can easily buy a 47mm width tyres, right? Iwill grow up to 50mm probably

Yes, but this is the FM296

Zrader

Quote from: Igital96 on May 14, 2026, 06:44:40 AM
How is it that your Thunderburt measures 52.8 in a 32mm internal width wheel. 2.1" should be 54mm? How is that possible? :O

My wheelset is 25mm IW, not 32. So 52 and 53mm makes sense for 25 and 35 psi respectively.

Zrader

Quote from: pogz on May 14, 2026, 01:05:47 AM
ahhh shit Ive bought this lexon handlebar :|

Hopefully your experience is better! I've reached out to Lexon. Just waiting to hear back from their after sales department. I'm expecting a refund or replacement. I'll wait for the second bar to pass judgement. If they are not accommodating, I'll unfortunately have to give them a negative review on their respective sites. I'm usually not that kind of guy, but this is a pretty big deal (relatively at least. Brand new product that cracks when torqued to specifications).

My thought is that the spacer that sits between the fork and stem is a bit too small, analyze this yourself though. Please only take my advice with a grain of salt. Others have had no issues, but many have had the exact issue (see the FM316/326 thread - I think
It's in there somewhere).

theslowesttwitch

Quote from: Lotnik on May 13, 2026, 06:57:32 AM
Have you guys seen this article?

https://www.mondincecycle.com/news/details/id/516.html

I really like the downtube storage box :D
This is absolutely INSANE. I genuinely cannot believe they did this. Any company with a process that allows the release of something like this must have some seriously concerning issues under the surface. This plus the fake reviews are a deep concern. yeeeeeesh

Norwaygravel

Quote from: Chromikson on May 13, 2026, 03:51:38 PM
The delivery was held up due to reported problems with pushing the brake cable through the chainstay. The problem turned out to be excess glue. As far as I know, they weren't shipping.

That happend to my frame. Had to use a round file to fix it.

poyo

Quick update on my Mondince FM336 order:

The frame finally arrived today 😄🔥

Overall shipping to Germany was pretty fast. Ordered on April 7th and delivered today.

The paint job looks really good at first glance:
Chameleon No.10 with a glossy gradient into black pearl — exactly the kind of look I was hoping for. The color shift in sunlight is amazing.

There was a small mix-up during production because they accidentally painted an L frame first instead of my size S, but they noticed it themselves before shipping and corrected it.

Now it's time to start the build 😄

Zrader

Quote from: poyo on May 15, 2026, 11:34:47 AM
Quick update on my Mondince FM336 order:

The frame finally arrived today 😄🔥

Overall shipping to Germany was pretty fast. Ordered on April 7th and delivered today.

The paint job looks really good at first glance:
Chameleon No.10 with a glossy gradient into black pearl — exactly the kind of look I was hoping for. The color shift in sunlight is amazing.

There was a small mix-up during production because they accidentally painted an L frame first instead of my size S, but they noticed it themselves before shipping and corrected it.

Now it's time to start the build 😄

PICTURE!