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Re: Those Shimano knock off crank sets on AliExpress... For those still looking at these cranks, I bought a set for son's bike. These are BDSnail branded and I got them from the link below.  Pic is of my sons, they are 170mm.  I bought the 175mm Ganopper for mine but I didn't weight them first.  I couldn't find anyone with the BDSnail brand in 175mm.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Bicycle-Crankset-Suit-crank-Chainwheel-30T-32T-34T-7075-CNC-Mountain-Road-Bike-Tooth-Plate/32838066730.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.4a254c4dxjzsOW
June 07, 2019, 12:08:11 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM936 Sizing I would say it depends a bit on your type of riding. Can you describe the terrain you intend to use it on?
April 21, 2021, 01:57:49 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM936 Sizing Your height is one part of the equation.
Your inseam, torso length, arm length play a role too.
If you have them standard or short legs, you can go for a L.
If you have long legs vs. torso a M may be better.
I'm 178cm, long legs, and the M is perfect with this 65mm bar: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002037520210.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dVEteNM
April 21, 2021, 03:26:56 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM936 Sizing I agree with both of the previous answers. Riding style and body proportions are more important than declared frame size and height.

Generally, the FM 936 has really long reach numbers, but also really low stack heights. So if you compare the geometry to other bikes, it makes more sense to think of the actual distance and angle between BB and grips when the handle bar is set at the desired height (like pinkbike's "RAD"). You can do this using https://www.bike-stats.de/en/

For example: The size medium FM 936 with a 120 fork has approx 466 reach and 599 stack. This is exactly the same as a size large Specialized Epic Evo with 460 reach and 611 stack, only that you could run the bar slightly lower on the FM 936 than on the Epic.

So a size medium FM 936 is pretty much an average size large down country bike. If that's what your're after, go with medium. The size large however isn't huge if compared to an average size large modern trail bike, but those usually have more travel. Doesn't mean that you can't still put a short stem on a large FM 936 and ride it like a trail bike. It just depends on what you want to do with it. Although in any way - even with the long geo of a size large - the suspension design will never feel the same as more downhill focused trail bikes like the Transition Spur for example. Considering that, I'll personally go with a size medium, even though I'm 182cm (6ft) with 87cm inseam. Because I want a down country (race) bike, not a short travel trail bike.
April 21, 2021, 04:03:33 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM936 Sizing Thank you Julian, very interesting view.
April 21, 2021, 05:15:39 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM936 Sizing A diff take:   

I'm 5' 9.5" but have a 5' 11" wingspan so sizing always sux for me.  I prefer a longer TT, but need a shorter ST.

I went with the medium FM936 primarily because of dropper concerns with the long ST on the large.  The sizing isn't terrible, but TT is a bit short for my liking.  I'm up to a 70mm stem (and could actually go up another 10-15mm), but the steering gets slower as the stem length increases and the 66 HTA (with 120mm fork) already slows that down considerably.  IMO this bike really needs a 40-50mm stem, especially with a 120mm fork.

That said, it is still fast and fun (both up & down) to ride and I have no buyers remorse - would just prefer it with the longer TT.     


April 21, 2021, 07:59:15 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM936 Sizing My experience is similar to Julian.  I'm 6'2" on a size large with a 60mm stem and it feels long at times.  I'm slightly more leg than arm and the already stretched wheelbase feels a little long for me in tight, twisty single track and the front wheel feels too far in front of me when pointing down.  I'd highly consider a medium if I order another but have learned to handle the large.
April 21, 2021, 08:50:26 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM936 Sizing Hi steveP!

I never seen this bike irl, but rode multiple bike with modern geometry. Ok, mostly more trail /enduro oriented ones, but I following geometries and can decide about my frame size from the charts.

I'm 180cm +-1cm depends when they measure
With 200cm arm span .

I would go with the size M with short stem <50mm and wide bar.
But a stem and bar easy to change if it necessary

The bigger one have too long seat tube and you won't be able to use a dropper post longer than ~125mm and it'll be in the way on downhills.

This reach size will also fill LONG in the begining after your old-school frame.

April 21, 2021, 09:52:39 AM 		1
Re: Carbonda FM936 Sizing I'm 185cm. I ride the L FM926 with a 50mm stem. It feels long for me, but not too long, I don't feel streched. I'm well over the front end on very step climbs and feel 'in' the bike on the descents. I don't know much about geometry so can't guide you more than than that. On the road, I ride a Giant TCR 2019 Large.
April 21, 2021, 10:18:32 AM 		1