Hello,

I consider purchasing FM10 as well.
I am 184cm tall with 87cm leg length. I am considering 21'' frame.
In the internet each calculator is giving different result.

Please advice.
   

I believe the Chinese has mimic the Scott frame
https://www.theproscloset.com/products/scott-spark-rc-900-sl-axs-mountain-bike-2020-small?gclid=CjwKCAjw95yJBhAgEiwAmRrutB3lDmfYTxVnKtyY5WTc7deN1CiWKzMauoq8HUiSQ67y7huhEYFNsBoCB_cQAvD_BwE

As for the wheelset:
The Aliexpress shop has suggested I go with https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001946012899.html with the Shimano groupset above.
Probably he does not know the difference between the Sunrace and Shimano HG+

In this respect two doubts
The new  wheelset is 25mm inner asymmetric rim , the old I have selected is 29mm symmetric rim .
I tend to think bigger carbon rim should be stronger.
From the other side the asymmetrical rim seems to distribute the weight better.
Do you think the suggested wheelset is better?

the suggested  wheelset uses koozer XM390 boost
https://www.koozer.net/219.html I see they goes in 3 different bodies  Shimano 11S, SRAM XD and microspline
What I am unclear if those bodies are replaceable or this is an option in the hub partnumber?   

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Quote from: dpenev on Today at 03:33:23 PM
For the frame where the fork will be they specify L=500mm
For that fork they specify 555mm. Minus 30% sag means 513mm
So my front of the bike will be probably around 10mm higher
Do you believe this is an issue?

Geo charts list extended A2C.  So the fork you specified is 55mm longer than desired.  That is too tall, will compromise geometry, and can have catastrophic results with the frame.  I would personally try to find a used fork from a name brand, those generic forks just don't have quality damping, similar to a low end Suntour.

OK I see. I have found another possible fork candidate    
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001059235217.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.1c135eb6UOMsh7&algo_pvid=f0f423be-cfc5-4223-af5b-79a7353abd3e&algo_exp_id=f0f423be-cfc5-4223-af5b-79a7353abd3e-2
On this site https://hayesbicycle.com/products/markhor?variant=32139633524781 for MARKHOR they say "Axle to Crown:  490-530mm  (27.5+/29")"
It is 80mm-120mm travel Internally adjustable
Is this going to be better?

Hi zilcho,

Thank you for the comment!

>That groupset is using a SunRace 12 speed cassette that is compatible with standard HG freehubs so you don't need a special 12 speed hub on the wheels.
Strange the DAIRSBIKE Store person told me that I will need Novatek NT-d462 rear hub if I want 12speed cassette

For the frame where the fork will be they specify L=500mm
For that fork they specify 555mm. Minus 30% sag means 513mm
So my front of the bike will be probably around 10mm higher
Do you believe this is an issue?
BTW this is not 140mm actual stroke fork, 140mm is the exposed length.
I am not sure how much will be the actual travel.

What do you guys think about the brakes.
A friend of mine told me that 160mm front and rear disks may be too small?

Thanks     

Hi Guys,

I am new to MTB builds so I would like to ask for advice.
I have selected components all from Aliexpress.
Rough budget $2000. I don't want to extend the budget more.

As I am very new probably I have some incompatibility
or probably some of the components are not with good price/performance ratio.
Probably for some of you it will be trivial to browse my selection and give me some advices.
Thank you in advance!

BXT Frame - boost
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32959328821.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.17813c00p4f8IV&mp=1

SHIMANO DEORE XT M8100 Groupset
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000033930438.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.529e3c00fJEend&mp=1

4 piston Brakes
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002687526980.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.5c677aa9YezzWF&algo_pvid=62998392-7804-4aa2-b104-dd2815172a8c&aem_p4p_detail=202108250846175924491506129230039648168&algo_exp_id=62998392-7804-4aa2-b104-dd2815172a8c-0

wheelset
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32960412111.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.73ac3c00z6dCp5&mp=1
Seller said he will put 12speed compatible rear hub

34mm x 140mm fork
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002186413314.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.17813c00p4f8IV&mp=1
   
Shock
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001717967875.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.17813c00p4f8IV&mp=1

Seat Post
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32800919087.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.17813c00p4f8IV&mp=1

Saddle
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32850242307.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.17813c00p4f8IV&mp=1

Did I forgot something?

Thanks once again.
Dimitar

Hi Calvin,

I am from Bulgaria.
Yes I use bikecomponents.de from time to time.

Purchasing from China has one big advantage to me.
You order and you get excited yourself for at least a month before you get the components in.
A good strategy in the consumer world we are living I beleive

I will try to describe the wheelset after they arrive but I am afraid I don't have a basis for comparison.
We will see.

Cheers
Dimitar 

Hi Calcino,

Thank you very much for your suggestions!
I have purchased the recommended wheels by you and I will get tires locally.
All other components purchased as well.

Indeed I am coming from MTB side and I don't want the bike to be too racy. (that's why 6 deg stem)
I may need to adjust the handlebar stem later as the frame may be a a bit smaller for my 186 cm height.
Will see.

I am going to take a picture if I manager to assemble all those parts

Thank you
Dimitar 

Hello,

I am new to road bikes. I have decided to purchase the components from aliexpress so reduce the price a bit.
As I am very new to this field I probably have not selected all the components compatible.
Any comment is welcome:

frame 550 matt gray
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Factory-sale-Carbon-Road-Bike-Frame-BXT-Di2-and-Mechanical-500-530-550mm-Super-Light-Frame/1942488_32694883379.html?spm=2114.12010612/itm2home-1.0.0.75fe120atU96Wk

handlebar - 440mm matte
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/brand-BXT-full-carbon-road-bike-handlebar-matt-glossy-bicycle-handlebar-carbon-bent-bar-400mm-460mm/1942488_32654354286.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.5a5a4f463hVwuU

saddle - white
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10-Colors-2015-MTB-Mountain-Bike-Bicycle-Cycling-Silicone-Skidproof-Saddle-Seat-Silica-Gel-Cushion-Seat/32503476579.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.3.2d9e1800eKvYyD&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_5722815_10342_10343_10340_5722915_10341_5722615_10696_10084_10083_10618_10304_10307_10302_5722715_5711215_10059_308_100031_10103_10624_10623_10622_5711315_5722515_10621_10620-10621,searchweb201603_36,ppcSwitch_4_ppcChannel&algo_expid=0dba8c16-6c6f-425c-8300-f0da9ad5e552-0&algo_pvid=0dba8c16-6c6f-425c-8300-f0da9ad5e552&transAbTest=ae803_2&priceBeautifyAB=0

groupset - 175mm 53-39T
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Shimano-Ultegra-R8000-road-bike-bicycle-11-22-speed-grouspet-update-Ultegra-6800-group-set-170/32834895784.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.46.59f65c74XleatY&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_5722815_10342_10343_10340_5722915_10341_5722615_10696_10084_10083_10618_10304_10307_10302_5722715_5711215_10059_308_100031_10103_10624_10623_10622_5711315_5722515_10621_10620,searchweb201603_36,ppcSwitch_4_ppcChannel&algo_expid=9cd7587f-f5c3-4b8f-b7ac-384bfb3c5118-6&algo_pvid=9cd7587f-f5c3-4b8f-b7ac-384bfb3c5118&transAbTest=ae803_2&priceBeautifyAB=0

wheels
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2017-BXT-700C-V-brake-alloy-wheels-NO-carbon-road-bicycle-aluminium-clincher-road-wheelset-novatec/1942488_32822140981.html?spm=2114.12010612/itm2home-2.0.0.3e003fed3XEo1L

tires - black
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-Quality-Road-Bike-Tires-multicolor-Super-light-slicks-700-23C-Dynamic-Sport-bicycle-prices-accessories/32423498692.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.164.47516ee2pbUcMu&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_5722815_10342_10343_10340_5722915_10341_5722615_10696_10084_10083_10618_10304_10307_10302_5722715_5711215_10059_308_100031_10103_10624_10623_10622_5711315_5722515_10621_10620,searchweb201603_36,ppcSwitch_4_ppcChannel&algo_expid=4e95194b-a49e-4013-8b74-447acd3ee2d0-21&algo_pvid=4e95194b-a49e-4013-8b74-447acd3ee2d0&transAbTest=ae803_2&priceBeautifyAB=0

inner tube -AV
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/AQQ-Bicycle-Tube-Tire-700-18-23C-23-25C-28-32C-35-43C-AV-FV-Road/32838653013.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.18.7a673065ZZzSV6&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_5722815_10342_10343_10340_5722915_10341_5722615_10696_10084_10083_10618_10304_10307_10302_5722715_5711215_10059_308_100031_10103_10624_10623_10622_5711315_5722515_10621_10620,searchweb201603_36,ppcSwitch_4_ppcChannel&algo_expid=cb4b9e66-0216-44d7-b317-d90b419834b6-2&algo_pvid=cb4b9e66-0216-44d7-b317-d90b419834b6&transAbTest=ae803_2&priceBeautifyAB=0

handlebar stem -110, 6deg
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/carbon-luminum-bicycle-Stem-road-or-MTB-bike-stem-angle-6-or-17-degree-70-80/2791192_32840098761.html?spm=2114.12010612/itm2home-1.0.0.4a881332sW3rvn

Thank you
Dimitar