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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts



'Finished' mine for now. Had a great first ride. Everythings worked perfectecly as inteded, only had to get used to the geo. Handles great ones you get a hang of it.

I made the wheels myself but it took me two attempts regarding spoke lengths for the straight pull hubs.... bummer but they ride great in the end. ca. 1500 grams total.

I used Slapper Tape for a chainguide (only mounted in the second picture) and i can really recommend that stuff. Very flexible solution.

I use a 165x42,5mm shock and no problems so far. Frame is a L.

I might need a 60mm stem - bike feels shorter than expected so im interested as to see what it does to the handling.

Im running 170mm cranks with 25% sag and no strikes so far. (4 rides in... )

I have a BSA BB and the window to help route the Dropper cable is very small so it was a mayor pain in ass. Got it in the end though. I did use a foam liner which makes the friction higher i.e more difficult.

Haven't weighed the bike yet but frame was to spec.

Last pic is clearance of 2,35" tires on i29mm rims and a 32T Oval chainring.

Overall it feels like a GREAT purchase. :D
 
September 03, 2020, 01:10:42 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts Hi to all. After waiting 2 months I got what I wanted.
Yesterday received his frame, XL size. The parcel was delivered damaged (
Ordered painting services. Well done, but the paint layer is very small. Paint peels off easily.
October 28, 2020, 04:05:54 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts They promised to make a refund on the cost of painting. I am quite satisfied)

I will test a new bike, I will share my impressions later.
October 30, 2020, 07:15:42 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts A question for those who've built up the bike with SID 35 Ultimate/Select: any issues with knocking due to loose bushings or damper leaking oil? I am about to pull the trigger on one but reports of bad QC are scaring me a little.
November 19, 2020, 01:46:26 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts Just needs brakes bleeding and dropper cable adjustment, love it!!



November 28, 2020, 12:37:19 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: zac2944 on December 22, 2020, 04:08:36 PM
I'm sure it will work just fine, but might not be the best look.

Can you tell me the clamp diameter you're using? I've got a frame coming and need to order a clamp.

Thanks! It is ok now. Clamp is 34,9 as specified on Carbonda site
December 24, 2020, 07:36:00 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts What about running a 130 or 140 mm fork? Anyone tried that? That would raise the BB. It would also mean slacker angles.
January 06, 2021, 06:06:46 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts I received my FM936 today. Fell in love immediately! :D :D


Looking a bit closer, i found a few painting mistakes. No i dont know: Is that normal with Carbonda?

January 26, 2021, 08:50:51 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Quote from: RobertRinAustin on February 03, 2021, 02:52:34 PM
Got mine built. Came in about 25.5 lbs, 11.6 kg.

Build basics- large SL frame, Fox Float DPS, 120 Sid Ultimate, BTLOS 27 w/ 240 EXP, Giant carbon bars, Uno stem, Race Face Turbine Dropper,  XTR shifter, derailer and cassette,  MT900 cranks, Chiner seat and pedals, Maxxis Ardent.

Initial Impressions
HTA measures about 66.5 degrees, about 75 for the STA
Bottom bracket is low, about 3/4" lower than my Evil Following MB, not hitting my pedals much, but definitely aware
Rides great, climbs like a mountain goat and feels about the same as the Following going down
Very flickable and playful
Really fun ride
Realized I was off on my weight. It's about 24.6 lbs, 11.2 kg. Also, got a few PMs about the cranks.  They are the "non-group XTR cranks" that Shimano was selling back in 2019 when they were having trouble making the new XTR cranks. They are basically XT cranks with different paint and an XTR chain ring.
February 07, 2021, 08:29:32 PM 		1
Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts Was shipped on the 3rd and arrived at the 5th - impressive Job - THANKS Adam  ;)

Almost done by now - just some fidling with the cables and installing the shock bushings once they arrive ... >:(

Never was thought to be a light weight so YES I am sure happy with the outcome - the rest will be done in the "shut up and ride" mode  8)
March 07, 2021, 03:49:28 AM 		1