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29er / Re: What to check once the frame arrive.
« on: October 01, 2023, 10:56:19 AM »
Remove all the bearings and either add new quality branded MTB bearings or at the very least pop the seals and top up with grease.
Thread lock all frame bolts.

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29er / Re: Max tire width FM936 & FM909
« on: June 03, 2023, 09:58:43 AM »
I run Wolfpack 2.4" tyres on i28mm Arch rims and have loads of room.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: June 01, 2023, 12:20:23 PM »
I'm 5'7" with a 30" inside leg and I ride a small, there's no way I'd want a medium.

I can only just run a OneUp 120mm dropper before it bottoms out in the frame, using 165mm cranks.

Get a small.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: December 26, 2022, 04:37:07 AM »
Had my 936 for a year now and have just noticed some play in the rear end when I pick it up by the top tube, I think it's the main pivot.

I already have a full bearing kit spare.

I've never replaced frame bearings before.

Anyone got any tips or advice on how to do it and the special tools required.

Cheers.

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29er / Re: Looking for the perfect XC Carbon frame
« on: September 05, 2022, 03:09:31 PM »
My small FM936 SL frame came in at bang on 1900g including fittings.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Best FM909 downcountry tires
« on: September 01, 2022, 09:17:10 AM »
Wolfpack: Trail front, Cross rear.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: September 01, 2022, 09:14:54 AM »

I did asked Adam about the new 120mm rear end, ot will be coming end of the year with what I understand a new linkage.

- is that the NSBikes Synonym TR rear end? Is that when NSBikes exclusive right to it expires?

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Component Deals & Selection / Cycplus M2 any users?
« on: August 01, 2022, 04:01:52 AM »
My initial want was to just see what my heart rate was doing during MTB rides, with a Polar chest strap selling for £50 I revisited the idea of a Cycplus M2 cycle computer instead, it offers more stats, tracks and syncs to Strava but has no guidance ability.

I've taken the plunge and ordered one with a HRM strap, one sensor (I initially took "dual sensor" as it being one sensor able to monitor cadence AND speed but each sensor can do either cadence or speed not both). I've brought a K Edge steerer tube / in front mount separately. I'll probably use the sensor as speed as if mounted to the crank / chain stay I can't see it staying put during MTBing which is a shame as I'd like to see cadence every so often.

Awaiting its arrival.

Any other users?

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: May 02, 2022, 02:39:09 PM »
I can fit a 1 litre bottle in my small frame.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: March 31, 2022, 12:43:40 AM »
PS: with the trunnion mount any manual lockout is unreachable on the fly, so if that's important to you get a remote lockout.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: March 31, 2022, 12:40:41 AM »
 Re: do I need lock out & the Rapide FS review.

I don't race, I ride local XC with lots of climbing, I don't have a remote lockout. I've fitted a Rock Shox super delux RCT shock which seems to suit the frame really well, I never use the full lock out but do sometimes flip the blue compression adjuster for climbing. In the middle position with the fork unlocked it still climbs well.

I run a 32t chainring which lines up with the main pivot, I did briefly try a 30t but found that it bobbed a whole heap which I didn't like so promptly went back to the 32t (the Rapide FS review bike had a 30t). I recommend a 32t chainring and then a cassette to give you the range you need.


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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: October 23, 2021, 12:34:34 PM »
Hi, Anyone use a 52mm chain line Shimano crankset (7100 or 8100) with a 32t ring on their frame? Is the clearance OK @ >3mm?

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