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Re: Carbonda FM1002 or LightCarbon LCFS947
Just ordered a superdeluxe ultimate rct from, the in europe famous, RCZ. Very cheap, but you can only tell what you've got if it's in front of you. So hopefully it's a low or medium tune. But for 200euro's it's worth the gamble... And I'll return it.

Also found the magura's mt5 HC for 110euro's a pair... We'll see.

Keep you guys posted in the right topic btw

200 for the shock is great! I bet those MT5's are legit. Mine cost a similar amount before shipping, rotors and adapters.

Here is what I bought for mine if you havent seen it. Also picked up an Ergon saddle which I love

September 13, 2022, 12:12:56 PM
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Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame
I am using headset from Carbonda. question to those using same headset. do you have also such big gap between upper/lower headset and head tube?

here is summary for now.
I changed both upper and lower headset bearing from Carbonda to FSA.
By doing so gap between head tube to headset becomes less.

Carbonda upper headset does not have sealing. Thus, I will buy Ritchey  Drop in 1.5" Upper Headset or similar which has sealing between bearing and top cap since I do not plan using ACR (all internal cabling).
 

December 05, 2022, 07:17:15 AM
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Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame
I have a couple quick questions for you guys!

Does anyone have the max seatpost insertion depth for a size M?

Also, I am planning to build this up with a 150mm fork. Interestingly enough, a size L FM-1001 overforked to 150mm has nearly the same geo as a size M FM-1002 underforked to 150mm.
The main difference between the two is that the 1001 has 135mm rear travel vs the 1002 has 150mm. The reach, stack, head tube angle, wheelbase, chainstay length, etc are all within 0.5deg or 0-10mm difference.
Does anyone have experience underforking this bike to be a 150/150?

Thanks!


In general, the seat post insertions is no problem for this frame. On my large frame, I can fully insert my 180mm OneUp V2 dropper, almost 27cm of insertion.

Regarding the overfork/underforking questions, the reach would be quite different. The FM1002 has much more reach than the FM1001. Underforking the FM1002 would increase the reach even more. Over forking the FM1001 would decrease the reach even more. I would guess 5-9mm difference each way, plus the 7mm built in difference so the two builds would have a 17-25mm in total reach difference.


Personally, I would recommend overforking for both bikes! My 170mm Lyrik puts me at 64 degrees with the head angle and make my large frame feel more medium. I think the FM1002 is the best, just don't count on the paint being perfect if you go with Carbonda!

July 03, 2023, 07:04:32 PM
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Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame Found this same frame on eBay from the now defunct Framed bikes.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/335011134872?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=-aE-pL5DTGu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=UVhJkGg3R3u&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Low balled the seller with a 500 dollar offer and he took it. Not a huge fan of the yellow, but will probably cut a new logo to cover it.

October 29, 2023, 04:38:55 PM
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Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame

Those 2 rubber grommets cable ports between the rear triangle and front triangle for the cables are really pissing me off.

I read some other comments on this thread, I know there was suggesting to remove the rear triangle. I could definitely see that as an option. But it looks like to remove the rear triangle, the bearing covers require special tools? I see hex wrench covers, I see some torq wrench, and there's one that lt looks like it's just blank.

I removed the bottom bolt assembly holding the the lower rear triangle to the back of the frame.  It was the only way I could figure out how to run housing through  the triangle, grommets and bottom bracket area.

January 07, 2024, 10:42:45 PM
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Re: FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame Those grommets are a real PITA. I tried repeatedly to get them seated right (came out of place during cable install) and eventually gave up trying. Even had a local shop give it a go and no dice.

Ended up just leaving them imperfectly seated and it’s never been a problem.

January 08, 2024, 12:20:29 PM
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