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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: Colt__Seavers on July 20, 2020, 04:03:46 AM
Thanks @Medico

Still missing the like function on this forum

I'll look into adding it. Thanks.
July 20, 2020, 10:01:02 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts Frame Arrived! Shipped on saturday and arrived today with DHL - well packaged! Everything Perfect, but the little metal piece on the chainstay near the bottom bracket is missing. I'll have to find one somewhere.
August 20, 2020, 09:56:05 AM 		1
Re: Chinese aero style gravel bar? Received the Carbonda bar.

Seems very nice on cursory inspection. 

Thanks for the tip @zilcho
October 20, 2020, 05:08:11 AM 		1
Re: Chinese cycling clothes Can anyone recommend some not so baggy but not real tight mtb shorts?
March 25, 2021, 09:27:16 PM 		1
My TanTan FM199 Hi, after weeks I've finally received my tantan Fm199 frame.
This is my set up. I'd like to share my progress with you.

Frame: Tantan FM199 with handlebar
Wheels: Cranckbrothers Cobalt 3
Brakes: Shimano Xtr
Groupset: Zrace x Ltwoo 12v
Fork: Fox 32 sc performance
Seatpost and saddle from aliexpress
May 13, 2021, 04:20:10 PM 		1
Re: LCFS 917 - 120/120 mm - MTB Painting the bike :-)
July 14, 2021, 09:59:36 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: chrswbrwn on August 20, 2021, 03:01:31 PM
I have the ZTTO double bottle holder and love it. I'm on an XL frame and don't have any interference, but I could see there being potential issues with a smaller frame. I also had problems with dirt getting in my bottles, but I 3D printed caps and that solved the problem
If you like drilling, dremelling and so, you can create your own "lyne" double bottle mount. On a medium frame i can carry two 750ml bottle.
It's a matter of millimeters but it works.

Two https://www.bike-onlineshop.de/Accessories/Bottles-Hydration/GIANT-Bottle-Cage-GATEWAY-4MM-SILVER.htm?shop=bike_en&SessionId=&a=article&ProdNr=GIA490000031&p=61 were killed during process.

This is something i made, the elite cage is a not thigh enough so the bottle is moving a bit up and down but i never lost it.
If my prototype can give ideas...
August 21, 2021, 10:23:24 AM 		1
Re: The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread! My L should ship any day and I will post a pic with a Lyrik fork for downtube clearance comparison.
August 26, 2021, 06:58:28 PM 		1
Re: The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread! OK, everything is fine: sorry for the noise!  :(
My brand new GX derailleur had a metal chip stuck in one of the hinges which prevented it from returning to the end position!

This would teach me to do bike work late at night and then post my mistakes to a forum!
In the process, I also checked the design of the hanger against SRAM specs (https://www.sram.com/globalassets/document-hierarchy/frame-fit-specifications/mtb/2021-mtb-frame-fit-specifications.pdf), and it is totally in spec!

sorry everybody!
August 29, 2021, 11:01:11 AM 		1
Re: The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread! Attaching a picture of my finished build. This frame size is "S".
Only the bottom cage is missing and I haven ridden it yet, apart up and down the street to tune suspension and saddle height.

Some interesting parts of my build:
  • assembling the lower pin of the rear shock was challenging, as I could not find any position of the rear triangle that gave me enough clearance to remove the bolt. I ended up unscrewing the top hinge form the frame (removing the 2 bolts just under the saddle). Not sure if that was the best choice because repositioning the hinge wasn't easy, but it worked
  • my mounting hardware for the shock was M8x30 and M8x22.199. The x30 (top) fit perfectly, the x22.199 was loose: i measured 22.86mm for the opening. Rather than ordering a new one, I 3d printed 2 spacers, which seem to work well
  • My shock is a Fox dpx2. It fits pretty well, but the access to the air valve is tight, I can barely connect my pump to the valve.
  • I used a Fox36 fork, that barely clears the frame, after using the 0.5 degree angle spacer from Reverse, which is about 10mm tall. BTW, jham asked about installing the angle spacer: it is an "interference fit", just like a standard crown race. I used a piece of PVC pipe with id of about 1.5" to push it down, with the help of a rubber mallet

As for my component list, most of them are reused form other builds or both 2nd hand:
  • fork: Fox36 w/ GRIP2 damper. The damper adjustments barely clear the frame even after adding the angle spacer
  • rear shock: Fox dpx2, see my comments above for the mounting hardware
  • drivetrain: SRAM Eagle GX, with SRAM DUB 89/92 pressfit bottom bracket
  • wheelset: Lightcarbon 350MB-AD938-Race, shared with my other frame
  • breakset: Shimano M8200, which I got new at a good price form a seller on Pinkbike. The rotors are generic from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082NVF3TD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  • dropper post: and old Tranzx 31.6x140. I pushed it all the way down the downtube.. and it still might be too high, I need to double check it, but I have not measured the insertion depth
  • saddle: a SDG Radar.. I have no idea of how good or comfortable it is, I got it at a discount because my other SGB Bel Air failed, but I have to say that I like a lot my WTB Volt on the other bike
  • stem and Carbon Handlebar: inexpensive from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0916YJ81R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JPF4T71/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  • headset and Sitclamp: I used the one that came with the frame. The frame also came with 4 cable hole plugs, for the larger holes by the bottom of the downtube. They are rubber, not easy to install. Not sure if they will hold
  • missing: chainstay (and maybe downtube) protection. I have something that might work, but I haven't tried to install it yet.

I hope this is helpful to others..
August 29, 2021, 09:25:32 PM 		1