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Re: Chinese Carbon 29er Pic Thread.
Lexon Riot Updates youtu.be/vW2uwHU_d7M    
July 03, 2022, 05:50:57 AM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Hello all, I'm very interested in this frame, but not sure what size would fit(M or L). I'm 175cm(5'9'') and have 82cm inseam. I find the STA of this frame is quite steep. That causes a relatively short top tube. I wonder if a medium will feel cramped or uncomfortable during some long and flat pedalling. But a large seems to be very long (it has 472mm reach and a 440mm seat tube length). My Current bike is a Giant Trance 2017 size M which has a 435mm reach, 73.5 degree of STA and 610mm top tube length. Should I go for a large? Or a medium of FM1002? This question gets asked a lot about this frame and pretty much every one says this frame runs on the smaller side. Well... I seem to be the exception. I'm 5'11" and went with the M frame. I find it fits me perfectly. I've never felt "cramped" when in the saddle for long climbs. This is with a 40mm stem, 35mm rise bars. At 5'9" I would say you are a medium. Others will probably tell you to get a large. Again, for me I would buy the FM1001/FM1002/FM1003 in a medium January 02, 2023, 02:13:34 AM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Hello all, I'm very interested in this frame, but not sure what size would fit(M or L). I'm 175cm(5'9'') and have 82cm inseam. I find the STA of this frame is quite steep. That causes a relatively short top tube. I wonder if a medium will feel cramped or uncomfortable during some long and flat pedalling. But a large seems to be very long (it has 472mm reach and a 440mm seat tube length). My Current bike is a Giant Trance 2017 size M which has a 435mm reach, 73.5 degree of STA and 610mm top tube length. Should I go for a large? Or a medium of FM1002? I have 178cm and L feels nice to little short despite 55mm stem and 10mm offset seat post. With 44mm offset fork and 150mm travel the bike is surprisingly agile anywhere except uphill switchbacks. I don't dare longer stem in order not to cripple handling, which is very nice. I was and still tempted to try XL with short stem... But I cannot imagine myself on M. FM1001 has somewhat aggressive geo & long wheelbase even compared to contemporary trail bikes - if you are in, take L and short stem, if not, look elsewhere. Short offset fork probably helps agility and I don't feel any lack of stability at speed. January 03, 2023, 06:49:05 AM |
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FM10 Update
I have updated the FM10 to Bomber 160 mm travel fork and bomber air shock. The bomber 185/55 fits in the frame better and seems to prevent the frame rub the other shock had. The bike now seems to ride like a dream. The fork slackened the head angle a bike but climbs well. I put a pick with my buddies FM 10 with Lyric fork. May 20, 2023, 08:37:44 PM |
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japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
First dual suspension bike. Been riding a hardtail for many years. Can't afford to throw down $4k-$6k in one shot so I'm leveraging AliExpress and using used parts. It's still expensive of course but a least I can build it up over the next 6 months. Here is my list of components so far. and attached Excel spreadsheet with cost. The build will be a little dynamic in that I will change some conponents choices depending on how I'm feeling and research. I still have a bunch of stuff to add to my list. Btw, I'm from Pennsylvania in the US. Price sheet is below labeled Bike Build 1.3.PDF (Edit: fixed format) Carbonda FM1001 Medium Carbonda Rear Axle Carbonda Headset Carbonda Rear Universal Derailleur Hanger Used: '22 Fox Float X2, 185x55, Trunnion Used: '23 Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm, Shiny Black TSS 2K Epoxy Black Primer, Raven Super Colorshift Mid Coat, 2K Epoxy Gloss Top Coat FSA Headset NO. 55R 1.5"/558, Part #13000022000010 FSA 1.5' Steel ZS Crown Race Headset Spaces, Aluminum, 6pcs TOSEEK ZF-ONE Carbon Handlebar, 31.8x660mm Rise HASSNS Stem, 31.5x35mm, Purple and Oil Slick RYET Seatpost Clamp, 34.9mm, Purple and Black Kindshoch KS EXA seatpost dropper, 30.9x170mm OneUp Components Remote Dropper Lever V3, purple cushion, MMX clamp adapter Internal Cable Foam Damper Nukeproof Mega Alloy MTB Chain Stay Protector 290 Used: Sram GX Eagle AXS Derailleur Kit Used: Sram X01 Eagle XG-1295 Cassette. 52t Sram GX Eagle Carbon Crankset, 170mm, 32t Sram BB, BSA DUB 68mm/73mm Sram Pc-X01 Eagle 12 Speed Chain, 12 Speed, 126 Links Shimano M8100 Brake Set, Resin Shimano RT70 Rotors, Center Lock, 180mm SRAM Avid Matchmaker clamps and adapters, Left/Right RYET 29 Asymmetric Carbon Wheels, 28 hole, 33mm wide, 440g ZTTO M1 Boost Hubs, 28 Hole, 54T Ratchet, XD Light Pillar PSR TB2015, Triple Butted, 32 x 292mm/20 x 293mm/20 x 294mm Pillar PB14 Round Head Brass Nipples, Black, 12mm, 64pcs and Pillar PW8630 Nipple Washers, 50pcs Kenda Rush Pro or Boost Pro Tires, 29x2.4, SCT August 02, 2023, 10:27:45 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Not sure if it would have helped but I use the Nukeproof down tube protector. Here is the frame protection order I placed at Chain Reaction. August 14, 2023, 08:59:00 PM |
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