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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: theirishrider on September 30, 2020, 05:59:55 AM
@joro1 Unreal paint job! hope your wife likes it!

New article on the Synonym https://www.mbr.co.uk/reviews/full-suspension-bikes/ns-synonym-tr-2

Do other notice the following on the Carbonda?

Yes, the balanced riding position slows everything down so you have more time to think, but this just lets you focus more on how ineffective the rear suspension is. Not only does it lack the sensitivity needed to track terrain, the rebound damping is super-slow even when set to the fully open position.

That's something I'd be interested in as well!
There has been another review on bikeperfect.com and they say the frame is quite flexy and not very stiff, is that the superlight version or are they using the normal version for the TR model?

Planning to get a new bike for next year and this one made it onto my shortlist. I've come to the conclusion that the size XL would be the right choice for me (asked NS what they would suggest for 187cm and 89cm inseam and that's what they told me).
One of the remaining questions for me is rear travel, how much travel does this bike really have with a 42.5mm stroke shock? Carbonda say it's 100mm with a 40mm shock, NS get 120 out of 42.5mm stroke length, is it all down to the different rear triangle? Is the FM936 somewhere in between?

Thanks for your help!
September 30, 2020, 08:31:07 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: RDY on August 21, 2022, 04:18:10 PM
Just a heads up for those interested.  In my conversations with Wing, trying to decide between the FM1001 and FM909, for a DC type bike, he mentioned that the FM936 may be offered to end users with official provision of 115-120mm rear travel - (N.B. they already do this for brands).

I was really hoping for a 909DC rather than 936DC, as the dirt is so fine and so much of it here, that it's like riding powdery snow on some trails.  I've decided high horizontal rear shock mount is definitely the way to go.
That sounds very interesting, rear travel was more or less the only reason I didn't go for the 936 in the first place. If you put a 130mm fork on the bike together with a dedicated 120mm rear end its geometry is almost Rocky Mountain Element like and that would be a big reason to reconsider ...
August 23, 2022, 02:38:41 AM 		2
Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame After exchanging a few messages with Wing I've finally ordered my 1001 (and a 707, but that's a different story). Really looking forward to build the bikes.
Now painting, shipping and some shopping. Even though the 1001 will mostly use parts from my current bike. I've already ordered the shock, a new dropper and the air shaft to extend my Fox 34 to 140mm. Almost everything else will be switched over.
December 07, 2022, 04:12:13 PM 		2
Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame I have received pictures of my frame, FM1001 XL in Slate Grey RAL 7015
Cannot wait to start building it up.
January 03, 2023, 07:11:25 AM 		1
Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame  My frames arrived today after only 13 days on the road, really like the paint job and the quality of the frame. Looks and feels very sturdy. My XL frame comes in at 3kg, incl. axles and shock placeholder. A bit heavier than I had hoped, but still fine.

Can't wait to build it, but first I'm off to work until Saturday. Also waiting for the rims to arrive and I still have to make a tire decision. Fork has to be rebuild to 140mm and MegNeg installed on the damper. But I also have a CFR707 waiting to be finished, I guess I'll do that one first.

January 18, 2023, 11:20:07 AM 		3
Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Quote from: gido on February 24, 2023, 06:38:45 PM
How tall are you Helmat? I am 191cm, want to order but numbers look small to me.

I'm 1.87cm with an 88cm inseam. I'm finished building but unfortunately I haven't been out on the bike yet due to a foot injury...
But from sitting on the bike at home it doesn't feel that small too me. My previous bike was a 2020 Trek Top Fuel XL that fit me really well and I'd say the 1001 feels about the same from a sizing perspective.
I'll upload some pics of my build soon.
February 25, 2023, 01:19:44 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707 took my newly build 707 out for its first real ride today, works like a charm, absolute pleasure to ride
March 30, 2023, 02:20:04 PM 		3
Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame Finally first ride today, some minor adjustments to be made (brake lever angle, saddle position, one more volume spacer for the fork) but that's it. Bike feels great, size is perfect for me. Suspension also feels very good.
If anyone's interested in final specs, I can add those.
April 12, 2023, 03:33:51 PM 		6
Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Quote from: edo_mtb on April 23, 2023, 08:56:47 AM
Yes please, that looks great, well done! Specs and components if it’s possibile
Sure, specs:
Frame: FM1001 XL, RAL7015 glossy
Wheelset: BTLOS 29i, Bitex Hubs
Tires: Specialized Eliminator Grid T7 29x2.3 front , Ground Control Grid T7 29x2.35 rear
Fork: Fox 34 Factory 2020 140mm, 44mm offset
Shock: RockShox Deluxe Ultimate 185x55 with MegNeg
Brakes: Shimano BR-M7120 203f/180r
Cassette: SRAM XG-1295 10-50
Crankset: SRAM GX Alloy, 30 tooth chainring
Derailleur: SRAM GX AXS with rocker paddle shifter
Chain: SRAM X01
Stem: Spank Split 50mm
Handlebar: OneUp 20mm rise, cut to 780mm
Dropper: OneUp 210mm
Saddle: Ergon SM Pro

I have done another longer ride and I couldn't be happier with the bike. Added some frame protection to the top tube and the seat tube to protect the paint a bit and changed the chainring to a 30 tooth (not the fault of the bike I'm just not in shape
April 23, 2023, 02:54:37 PM 		2
Re: Carbonda Gravel Carbon frame CFR707 What a great bike that is!
May 02, 2023, 04:30:09 AM 		1