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29er / Re: DIY Carbon -DCB F140 Frame
« on: November 14, 2024, 09:51:23 AM »
Quote from: filipes on November 14, 2024, 06:22:07 AM
It looks to be same frame as Carbonda FM1001 discussed here quite a lot :-)

It is the FM1001, and Vortac acknowledged that in another standalone thread they made about the DIYCarbon version. Still coming from China with a middle man when no one seems to have an issue dealing with Carbonda directly. Curious what DIYCarbon will actually offer that is different. Seems like their US presence doesn't actually mean anything if the frames are painted and shipped from China.

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29er / Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
« on: November 14, 2024, 09:48:42 AM »
Quote from: filipes on November 14, 2024, 06:19:23 AM
IMHO 150 fork is a must-have for this bike to be proper tail bike. Stabiliy at speed & confidence in steep is step up. Also stack is quite low, so 150 and high riser bar help here. Does anybody ride FM1001 with 160 fork? The only reason why not to it is higher BB and reach robbed by another 5mm.... HA 64,5 is absolutely fine, SA slackedned to 77 still acceptable...

Why not go for the 1002 at that point? It already has a 64.5 HA with the suggested 150 fork, and 160/135 on the 1001 is getting to be quite uneven for the use case. I run a 150 on my 1001 and agree with your positive points, but I think it negatively impacts the bikes ability in steep, technical climbing.

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29er / Re: Any recent experiences with DIY Carbon?
« on: October 02, 2024, 10:21:14 AM »
Quote from: Vortac on October 02, 2024, 10:06:42 AM
Because they have the frame I like with with the geometry I’m looking for.  Already researched Ican, hongfu, tideace, spcycle, Airwold, dengfu, et al…

Their DCB F140 is just a Carbonda FM1001 but they claim different rear travel for the same shock sizes. Identical geo charts

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29er / Re: Simple question for you geometry gurus…
« on: September 25, 2024, 06:36:38 PM »
ETT being the same means that you should be able to use the same stem and bar setup to achieve the same reach on the bike, but the steeper ST will mean that you are farther forward in relation to the BB if you use the same saddle position. Depending on how dialed your position is at the moment this could lead to discomfort, or it could mean nothing. The steeper ST means that you should be over the rear wheel more on steeper climbs, in theory leading to better traction and less chance of loop out.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Gravel Frame with 2.1 or more tire clearance
« on: August 18, 2024, 08:33:50 PM »
Quote from: BruceJR on August 18, 2024, 01:23:17 AM
Not according to their website.  Is your real world experience different? Thanks.

"- Max tire clearance 700*41C or 650B*1.9''"


700*53C or 650B*2.1'' or 29er*1.95''

https://www.lightcarbon.com/lightcarbon-new-gravel-frameset-with-integrated-handlebar_p170.html

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Integrated Cockpit from Aliexpress
« on: May 29, 2024, 07:47:45 PM »
I'm really liking this one so far: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802471941574.html

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Eddie's Airwolf YFR066 Build Thread
« on: May 24, 2024, 07:15:34 PM »
Quote from: MasterB on May 24, 2024, 01:19:13 PM
Well, I have not been so lucky with my frameset. I ordered mid-February and apparently it got lost somewhere in Europe two months ago.
The seller promised to send me another frame, but I still don't have any tracking from them, so I guess I'll just start an aliexpress dispute and get my money back.

I would suggest opening the AliExpress dispute and handle everything through that. I had a lot of issues with this seller and they always tried to take things to personal email with false promises. Just stick with the dispute and don't budge on refund value and you'll get your money back eventually. Airwolf can't be trusted in these matters.

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29er / Re: New High Pivot Full Suspension Carbon Frame!!!
« on: May 21, 2024, 02:19:13 PM »
Quote from: gf on May 21, 2024, 09:55:28 AM
not interested in high pivot
130R/140F
4 bar Horst link
UDH compaible
No inside storage
No headset cable routing

Carbonda FM1001 (run a 52.5 shock if 135 is too much)

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Yishun R1018 D
« on: April 21, 2024, 11:44:42 AM »
Quote from: Serge_K on April 21, 2024, 11:13:50 AM
Aren't people here saying yishun is the oem and light carbon is the retail facing arm of the same "company"?
Did I missunderstand that completely?

At one point they did have a relationship similar to that, without being directly related, but now seem to be independent with different products.

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: April 18, 2024, 07:01:58 PM »
(bump posts to get past broken page 12)

I'm looking at options for a light to mid travel trail bike, does the LCFS958 still make since in 2024? The stack/reach and head tube angle are a bit dated but not awful. I've used that FM1001 for a couple of builds and its fine, just doesn't inspire excitement for me. I'd also rather not over fork an XC frame (i.e. not an FM936/909, LCFS918, etc.).

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: April 18, 2024, 07:01:46 PM »
bump

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: April 18, 2024, 07:01:33 PM »
bump

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: April 18, 2024, 07:01:18 PM »
dump

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: April 18, 2024, 07:00:58 PM »
bump

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: April 18, 2024, 07:00:47 PM »
bump

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