Hello fellow FM936 enthusiasts,

I've been trying to place a frame order at Adam from Carbonda for weeks now, but no response back since our earlier contact. Are there more people who experience that communication with Carbonda is slow and difficult? Or am I just impatient?

Jerry, whats your height ?

198 cm tall. However, due to an injury sensitive back and neck, I like sitting a little more upright and not to stretched out (whereby my arms and wrists endure a lot of body pressure at riding).

Hello,

First: happy new riding year!

Second: after building already many custom bikes, I think it would be nice to do my next building project around a frame that is unknown to me. My eye fell on the promising Carbonda FM936 frame, partly due to the 'radical' geometry.

But before I proceed to purchase, I would love to hear some specific feedback from the bikers who are already familiar with this frame:

1. Does anyone know if there is a partnership between the Carbonda FM936 and the NS Bikes Synonym, as well as the Stevens Jura 2020 (which emerged as the first OEM brand with this frame, but after which, strangely enough, nothing was heard anymore) or is the FM936 actually a 'counterfeit' or those OEM frames?

a.The Jura and FM936 look really 100% identical. The Synonym has the same front triangle, but a different (and in my eyes much nicer) design rear triangle, in particular the part around the rear axle.

2. I currently ride a bike around a Pro-Mance M7007 in size XL. This frame has already a fairly long reach of 488mm, which means I am already quite stretched out. I therefore doubt between a size L and XL for the Carbonda FM936 frame.

a. Size XL seems to long for me, but I have no experience with the real-live effect of a steep seat angle of more than 74 degrees.
b. Size L seems - in theory - to fit me better. On the other hand, I am somewhat concerned about the short seat tube of only 490mm and the installation of a dropper post. I have pretty long legs, namely. Can anyone advise on this?

3. Is the rocket linkage of the Carbonda made from carbon or aluminum (as with the NS Synonym)?

4. What is your critical opinion about the build and above all finish quality of the FM936? Many or few rough edges? Sturdy hardware? Hardware that fits neatly on the frame?

5. I only see black FM936 frames on the web. Has someone had his FM936 color painted via Carbonda, and if so, what is the quality of the paint job?

6. Can someone tell me the actual weight of the FM936 Normal in size L and XL?

Many thanks!

I have a technical question:

Does it cause problems or will te riding quality/behavior (seriously) influenced when you mount a 185x55 size shock on a fully frame that is actually intended for a 190x45 shock? The difference is only 5 mm after all (in the natural suspension direction). 

If yes and 5mm is too big a difference, can this difference be reduced through so-called offset bushings? Theoretically, the difference between eye-to-eye of the shock can be reduced to just 1 mm with this bushings, namely. Or do I see all of this wrong?

Hopefully, some of you know the redeeming answer. Thanks in advance.

Hello,

I have heard that Pro-Mance is working on a brand new XC / semi-trail frame. The first prototype was recently shown at the Taipei Bike Show and will now be further developed for series production. A launch date is not yet known.

I have already seen a photo of the frame design, as well as the geometry. In short: the new PM frame looks extremely similar to the Orbea Oiz 2019. The geometry is also 95% identical to that of the Spanish brand. Customers will be able to choose from two shock sizes: 190x40 (which gives 100mm travel) and 190x45 (which gives 120mm travel). Again, the same as the 2019 Oiz.

Hope to hear more soon, but this new frame already looks promising.

Thanks for your input, Jerry.

I wasn't aware the Pro-mance 7007 II in T800 was being shipped in XL, but you were able to get a hold of one so that gives me promise. 

How tall are you?

I have always owned XC bikes but have fallen off the racing scene. I spend more time attacking the technical sections of my local trails in search of a new PR on the segment, or just a bigger gap from my riding buddies before we regroup before the next section of rough.

I am 198 centimeters (or 6.5 feet) tall and ride with a 70mm (horizontal) stem and the saddle almost maximum to the front. This setup feels already very roomy for me, without the extreme racy position of most UCI riders.

I want to try a 40mm voice though and see what this does with my saddle and body position. However, I am a bit hesitant about this setup, because I expect to sit much more above the rear wheel/rear triangle and less in the middle of the PM M7007 frame/above the bottom bracket. But who know... the best way is always to try it yourself.

I ride a Pro-Mance M7007 and this 29er frame can also handle up to 27.5x3.0 according to the manufacturer. Do not know if that 'plus' is enough for you Never tried it myself.

http://www.pro-mance.com/product-390-504-46557.html