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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: November 07, 2021, 03:33:44 AM »
Thanks guys, I will reinstall with outer cable running the full length!
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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: November 06, 2021, 12:53:24 PM »
Hi guys, I've finally assembled the bike and it looks great!
Unfortunately I'm facing a bit of an issue with the gear cable housing & routing
When I shift, instead of moving the RD, it tries to pull the gear housing flat from its curved shape / pulls it into the frame (either at the RD or entry at the head tube)
I've never had a bike where there isn't a form of stopper which prevents the outer housing getting pulled into the frame (see orange bike photo as a typical standard), and then the closeups of what I am using / used (ignore the sellotape that was just to test out the issue
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I'm using a good quality Jagwire sport kit for what its worth
Can anyone please advise how they have sorted this? or if they have the same problem
I guess I could run a full length of gear cable from front to back?
Thanks
Unfortunately I'm facing a bit of an issue with the gear cable housing & routing
When I shift, instead of moving the RD, it tries to pull the gear housing flat from its curved shape / pulls it into the frame (either at the RD or entry at the head tube)
I've never had a bike where there isn't a form of stopper which prevents the outer housing getting pulled into the frame (see orange bike photo as a typical standard), and then the closeups of what I am using / used (ignore the sellotape that was just to test out the issue
)I'm using a good quality Jagwire sport kit for what its worth
Can anyone please advise how they have sorted this? or if they have the same problem
I guess I could run a full length of gear cable from front to back?
Thanks
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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: August 02, 2021, 03:08:27 PM »
OK thanks for the response, apologies you are right, I have got it back to front.
I needed a trunnion mount shock, and have mistakenly ordered a standard mount.
I needed a trunnion mount shock, and have mistakenly ordered a standard mount.
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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: August 02, 2021, 04:35:10 AM »
Hi All,
So looks like I have made a mistake with the shock I have bought
I didn't realise the lower mount was for a non trunnion based shock!
Having bought a monarch RT3 (see attached)
Having never owned a FS bike, I'm learning quickly there are a lot of proprietary options!! made more of a headache given the shortage of mid end equipment at retailers
Can anyone advise on if a trunnion adaptor exists, or has drawn up the design to have machined?
Many thanks
So looks like I have made a mistake with the shock I have bought
I didn't realise the lower mount was for a non trunnion based shock!
Having bought a monarch RT3 (see attached)
Having never owned a FS bike, I'm learning quickly there are a lot of proprietary options!! made more of a headache given the shortage of mid end equipment at retailers
Can anyone advise on if a trunnion adaptor exists, or has drawn up the design to have machined?
Many thanks
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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: July 22, 2021, 02:46:38 PM »My XL SL was 2012g with axle and frame/shock spacer removed. I might have removed the derailleur hanger too.
The head set isn’t press fit. The head tube has angular contact with the headset creating the tension you need.
How tall are you and what is your inseam measurement? What is your current bike and size?
Ok so sounds about right then frame weight
I ride an old school cube reaction GTC 26er carbon 2013 - its a bit long in the tooth, but has served me well as an XC whip
I'm 193cm, not sure on inseam tbh though I take an 33" trouser leg
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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: July 21, 2021, 03:18:13 PM »
Hey guys, after reading plenty of you positive posts about this being a great XC/marathong racer I bit the bullet and ordered a frame
just took delivery of a superlight FM936 (XL matt black)
It weighs in at around 2.15kg which I was a bit surprised at(though did have all spacers other than rear axel in place), has anyone else weighed their carbon frame?
My other question is fitment of the headset bearings,
https://imgur.com/a/PpyGDTy
That is as flush as I can get it, and is not a tight fitment at all i.e. will fall out under its own weight - not like any pressfit bearing I have used before!
ALso this is the first time I have every ridden or built a FS bike, is there a standard bushing i need for the rear shock, I bought a rockshox monarch RT3 - 38.5x165
appreciate any response
Cheers
just took delivery of a superlight FM936 (XL matt black)
It weighs in at around 2.15kg which I was a bit surprised at(though did have all spacers other than rear axel in place), has anyone else weighed their carbon frame?
My other question is fitment of the headset bearings,
https://imgur.com/a/PpyGDTy
That is as flush as I can get it, and is not a tight fitment at all i.e. will fall out under its own weight - not like any pressfit bearing I have used before!
ALso this is the first time I have every ridden or built a FS bike, is there a standard bushing i need for the rear shock, I bought a rockshox monarch RT3 - 38.5x165
appreciate any response
Cheers
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