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29er / Re: The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread!
« on: October 28, 2021, 01:40:57 PM »
1mm washers "fix" the problem.  Some frames, like mine, do not have enough material between the head of the bolt and the bearing so it bottoms out in the linkage.  I get about half the flex now which is about the same as another carbon bike I have around.  It is a different suspension platform, less travel, and an extra small - so not really a fair comparison.

Without making major design changes, the washer or removal of 1-2mm from the end of the bolt is the easiest resolution.

If I could steady cam the video I took, I would use the seatpost of the focal point so it would be easier to discern that the movement is the triangle without drifting focus to the wheel.  An old stiff carbon wheel would make the triangle flex look even worse.

Thanks for your answer, Im kind of new to this so some questions might come out wrong. Hedeli seem to be helpful when it comes to order spare parts though, Im thinking if a bolt comes loose in about a year or so, one would like a spare or be able to find one.

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29er / Re: The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread!
« on: October 28, 2021, 01:04:18 PM »
I believe you shouldn't base your opinion on problems highlighted in this type of forum, because it's problem solving that is discussed at length (and you probably arrived in the forum just when this one was being discussed). Those that don't have the problem, probably the majority, will not say so, unless someone organizes a poll!

Moreover, the video is impressive but misguiding, because a lot of elements are moving around at the same time, with the wheels flexing most, but also the seat post, so you can't really see how much the rear triangle flexes comparatively.

I tried to flex my rear triangle holding the rear axle and pressing my knee in the linkage area. There is some flex, but not more than on my Altitude. Comparatively the wheel flexes much more, and that will have more influence on how the bike handles when you tilt it.

I don't have much of an opinion yet, that's why I'm asking. And when it comes to problem solving it definitely would help if one can order parts for the frame. Don't agree that the wheel seems to be flexing more in that video though.
And you shouldn't assume things either. I've read here since this frame came out, where else would I get any info or get opinions?
Wouldn't it be nice if there where spare parts available to order?

Good to hear you haven't got that problem though

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29er / Re: The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread!
« on: October 28, 2021, 10:55:45 AM »
Any news on the flex problem from Eddie? To bad non of these manufacturers have spare frame parts to buy directly with the frame. Seams like an expensive lottery especially if your not able to join a group buy. Although that frame looks very nice. Any videos of people who don't have the flex problem or video in the field?

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