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29er / Re: Carbonda FM909
« on: July 07, 2025, 02:15:14 PM »
Well time for my final thoughts on my 909 frame and build. Large 909 frame, custom clear blue paintwork, full XTR build, Sid ultimate fork and rear shock, carbon wheelset.
After two instances of cracks (one in main triangle, one in rear) I can’t recommend the frame. The first crack was quickly taken care of under warranty which was great, but the second was not. I was offered a rear triangle at 50% off which I have declined. In full disclosure I am a few months out of warranty; however, the frame only has about 170 miles on it in total. I think the rear triangle was cracked at the same time as the front, just unnoticed at the time I submitted. Still no dice on getting replacement rear triangle. Even if I was offered the replacement I cannot say that I would trust the frame. Just a little suspect to have multiple structural cracks in this few miles.
This frame was 100% ridden as a normal XC bike. I have other bikes and have no need to override this bike on terrain it was not intended for. I’ll be looking at different manufacturers as a replacement.
After two instances of cracks (one in main triangle, one in rear) I can’t recommend the frame. The first crack was quickly taken care of under warranty which was great, but the second was not. I was offered a rear triangle at 50% off which I have declined. In full disclosure I am a few months out of warranty; however, the frame only has about 170 miles on it in total. I think the rear triangle was cracked at the same time as the front, just unnoticed at the time I submitted. Still no dice on getting replacement rear triangle. Even if I was offered the replacement I cannot say that I would trust the frame. Just a little suspect to have multiple structural cracks in this few miles.
This frame was 100% ridden as a normal XC bike. I have other bikes and have no need to override this bike on terrain it was not intended for. I’ll be looking at different manufacturers as a replacement.


