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29er / Re: Carbonda FM909
« on: September 01, 2024, 06:29:56 PM »
Quote from: jever98 on February 21, 2024, 01:41:24 PM
Hi,

I'm wondering what the latest feedback is on FM909 vs FM936, now that both are available with 120mm travel. A couple of years ago, there was a post saying that the 909 wouldn't be as good for downcountry use because of the lower support at mid-stroke.

Thanks for any feedback that people may have.

Hi Jev,

Did you ever find out how they compare at 120mm?

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29er / Re: Best downcountry/light trail FS chiner frame?
« on: September 01, 2024, 06:26:58 PM »
Quote from: lukwy on September 01, 2024, 04:07:38 PM
AIRWOLF YFM059 has about 90mm travel AFAIK, but FM909 has two versions of link: 100 and 120mm of travel.
I also have been searching for 120mm frame with two bottles, but when I managed to fit the second bottle to my FM936, I'm OK with it.
All that's left is to buy the 120mm link.

Am I blind, I can't see where the Carbonda has the FM909 120mm link listed?

Also, how did you fit the second bottle to the FM936 as that's a better-looking frame imho?

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29er / Best downcountry/light trail FS chiner frame?
« on: September 01, 2024, 12:31:45 PM »
I've been looking at the Carbonda FM909 and AIRWOLF YFM059 but they both have a shock travel of 100mm, can the frame(s) be over-stroked to 120mm without issue?

Are there any other downcountry/light trail FS chiner frames I should look at? Ideally, I would like space for two water bottles, a fairly slack head angle, a fairly steep seat angle, 630-645 ETT and 120/130mm of travel.

Cheers! :)

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Lightweight XC Carbon Boost Wheelset?
« on: December 15, 2023, 05:13:10 PM »
I paid $440 but I also paid extra for paypal g&s

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Lightweight XC Carbon Boost Wheelset?
« on: December 04, 2023, 05:25:13 PM »
Well ive paid for my set, hopefully will have a positive review too :)

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Lightweight XC Carbon Boost Wheelset?
« on: November 27, 2023, 02:03:51 PM »
This is the wheelset, seems like a good price?

Not sure about the hubs, I could get some Hunt XC Race wheels for £300 more... I assume the hubs/warranty will be a lot better?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Lightweight XC Carbon Boost Wheelset?
« on: November 20, 2023, 01:39:43 PM »
Quote from: Ludo on November 20, 2023, 01:07:41 PM
In there:
http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4495.msg51207.html#msg51207

Thanks Ludo, i've emailed him!

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Lightweight XC Carbon Wheelset?
« on: November 20, 2023, 01:05:09 PM »
Quote from: Ludo on November 20, 2023, 11:31:27 AM
Ask Leon at Yuan An, he has some good prices on what seems to be like good wheels. A few of us ordered from him over the last couple of months

Is this the site: https://www.yuananbike.com/product-list/29er-wheelset

I don't suppose you have any contact details for Leon?

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Component Deals & Selection / Lightweight XC Carbon Boost Wheelset?
« on: November 20, 2023, 11:08:57 AM »
Hi all,

I'm sure this is a question that gets asked a lot but I couldn't find an answer using the search function!

I was looking for a set of cheap lightweight 33-35mm outer width carbon wheels for my aluminium winter xc hardtail bike, I've done some research and a lot of Aliexpress trawling and i've found:

RYET - Seems heavy (1650g) but popular, I've read on here that people have had issues with the rear hub but the customer service seems good, should I skip?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003750187260.html

ELITEWHEELS - A few reviews on YT which praise them but also seem to be sponsored/given a set? Graphics are a nice touch considering the others are bland, also they appear to have different tiers of wheel.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000115411205.html & https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001677435823.html

Speedsafe - I can only find one wheelset thats 30mm outer, has a review on YT which gives praise
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32910243081.html

FUNNRUNN - Has the width I want but even more expensive than the above
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006181681420.html

Primwon - Has the width I want but even more expensive than the above
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006183483013.html

AIRWOLF - Has the width I want but even more expensive than the above
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005958697704.html


I want them to be light (Ryet seems heavy at 1650g compared to the others) but also reliable, what would be my best bet?


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