Running these ZTTO rotors 203/180 (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32964686346.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dXio7UE) for now 1.5years in combination with Magura MT Trail breaks and EOOZ pads (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32849687048.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dtc1lOk). Absolutely working fine so far, 0 issues.

I currently have one from LightCarbon, I guess the AM04 (they changed their name schema). So far super happy with it, solid as a rock:  https://www.lightcarbon.com/mtb-handlebar_c85

Dusted another 50km Route this weekend. First of all i have to say this my first 29er bike and coming from 26er this is a big change and I'm still learning how to handle the bike. Because I'm running a 170cm fork the bike is very high. I'm already thinking to go down to 150/160. In General very happy with the frame. When I start a Tour for about the first 20min the BB makes ugly noises when going strong. But that then stops. To be honsest I have not checked the frame for cracks but I couldnt feel anything so far. Will check before my next ride.

Some more impressions

Brought the bike to a local bike shop on Tuesday to let it have checked. Everything was ok, so I took it to the local trail today.

The ride was very smooth but still have to get used to it as I was riding a 26er before. This one feels completely different, rough terrain is much less an issue. Curves feel very much different.

Quote from: sclyde2 on July 02, 2019, 06:55:08 AM
365mm?  To the middle of the BB spindle?  Geez that is high.  I was thinking it'd be around 345mm.  Is that with a 150 or 160mm fork?  With a 2.3" rear and 2.5" front tyre?  Did you measure the eye to eye of the shock to confirm it was 210mm?

365 to the middle of the pindle and 2.35 / 2.5 tires. Eye to eye should be 210 but will measure again to be sure. Currently there is a 170mm fork sitting in the front, which I Plan to reduce 150 but first wanted to give the 170 a go.

IT is in fact really high, I barely cant mount the bike with the dropper post fully extended.

Many thanks for confirming my thoughts. I went with the FSA No. 57E at the end. So far everything went well with the Installation. I just noticed that I have the wrong brake adapter in the front. A second thing is that the spacers for the bumper are too tight. I already thoughtnso when I installed the bumper. Yesterday after some minutes on the road the frame started to make ugly noises and they definitely could be tracked back to the front mount of the bumper.

Else just need to bleed the brakes (one last time hopefully). Will make some pictures later today.

Edit: I measured again the height of the BB with the wheels fully pumped. I measured 365mm.

In the meantime I'm pretty sure a FSA No. 57 is required (LightCarbon even has this Information hidden in the geometry table on the webpage) but the sales guy keeps recommending a Chris King Headset with flat bottom insert surfaces (although the frame has angles of i think 45 degrees). To me this pretty much looks like they dont know what they are selling.
I now have sent them the official FSA product catalogue, asking which of the about 10 different No. 57 versions is the correct one.

The shock I bought used but in very good condition from an user of this forum. It used to be a  216x63 shock which is now limited to 210x57.

Can anybody say based on the two pics what kind of headset would fit? I also measured diameters etc. within the attached sketch. In addition I wrote the user supermoto which has the Tan Tan FM08 a message to clarify what headset he has used. This frame is  more or less identical.

Regarding the height of the BB. I temporarly mounted the fork to be able to shorted the cable lenght. Without pumped wheels the height is 340mm.


Edit:

While doing some further research I came across a picture of the FM08 frame which seems to have integrated headset cups (all pics to be found here: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Full-Suspension-Mountain-Bike-Frame-toray_62127691819.html?spm=a2700.icbuShop.41413.21.4c231247aGiTAb). Relevant one is atttached.

Ok short update, yesterday the wheels have arrived and today the frame. Of course i immediately had to Start the building process but first things first. So far the frame looked very clean and the paint Job was nicely done. Not absolutely perfect but definitely a good value for the price.

Mounting the rear shock was quite a hazzle as the front facing spacer only fitted with quite a lot of presure. But in the end it worked out.

The depressing part was when i tried to mount the fork. The bearings from the headset didnt fit. So i checked again the measurements and yes they were too small. I then quickly ran to the next bike Shop but they also couldnt help because it's unclear if a semi integrated headset is required. The Homepage from LightCarbon really lacks of details so I wrote John an email. Let's see with what he comes back.

Attached to pics...

Yes, assuming the geo stats are correct, they are almost identical: https://geometrygeeks.bike/compare/tantan-fm08-2018-large,light-carbon-fs713-2019-19-5/

The wheels habe arrived today. So far they look very clean. I've already installed the casette and brake disks but need to change the China valves. Currently planning for Milkit ones.

Thanks and yes. The blue is Panetone 306C glossy and the Black is matt.

Does anyone actually has experience with wheels/rims from LightCarbon? I could't find any feedback which worries me a bit.

So production of the frame is coming to an end and am thrilled to finally receive the frame . According to John it should be shipped tomorrow.

Yes, based I'min Switzerland. I potentially have a deal ongoing to get a near mint one. Let's see, otherwise I have to go with a German dealer but shipping costs are normally quite high.

What do you think of the geo in case I go with a 160mm front fork?

The decals I luckily checked again before I've sent out the final order. So that's fixed 

Thanks for highlighting that test. I now changed the front one  to RockShox Lyrik Charger RC2 DebonAir Federgabel (160mm). Saves roughly 280.- based on local prices.

Regarding the rear one unfortunately there seem to be no local dealer to get the Manitou Mcleod. So I'm thinking about to switch to the RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 DebonAir. Any opinion on that one?

Yesterday I also had the chance to get a brandnew 1x12 SRAM Eagle XX1 for an unbeatable price as the guy got himself the AXS. I couldnt resist on that one.