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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: July 10, 2026, 10:09:42 AM »
Quote from: Theolean on July 09, 2026, 07:01:31 AM
A while ago I ordered these shorts: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005009734029244.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.80.37865c5fmQUKra&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu (HISERWA Pro Team)

The quality of the short is very good, quite comfy also on longer rides.

My only problem so far is the length of shoulder straps - they are a bit short.

Do you have any recommendations where the lower part (legs) is more less the same, but has longer shoulder straps?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808235472210.html and https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256809432967099.html

Both have longer legs then most of the bibs on ali. YKYW tend to be fitted for someone with a longer torso but I don't have the bibs you linked so can't compare.

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29er / Re: Carbonda 909 120mm vs 100mm
« on: June 05, 2026, 08:47:07 AM »
I haven't tried both but i do enjoy my 120/120. While you might want a new bike I think they are willing to sell you just a new link as that's the only difference. It will convert your 100mm travel to 120mm.

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29er / Re: help me find lightweight carbon rim
« on: January 07, 2026, 03:06:22 PM »
The more expensive would be Nextie Alpha 36S (235/245g?) or Omega 36U (260/280g) and LightBicycle Helios-XC930. I assume you aware of the later since you likely copied the specs from it. At 90kg I've been happy with my 260g Omega 36Us that don't have access holes called "tubeless-Ready". Took a bit longer to build but nice that I don't need to deal with tape. Other manufactures can likely make "tubless-ready" wheels depending on the mold used.

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29er / Re: Carbonda 936, 1001 or 909
« on: December 11, 2025, 08:30:11 AM »
Quote from: zilcho on December 09, 2025, 04:43:59 PM
If you want a 130mm fork I would go with the FM1001. I have all three frames, 936 with 120/107, 909 with 120/120, 1001 with 150/135. Both the 936 and 909 with the 120mm linkage already have slightly funky geometry vs their 100mm versions, including a rather high BB, and adding a 130mm fork will on make it worse. The same can be said with my 150 over forking on the 1001. I built a 1001 for someone in the 130/120 setup and they love it. Still a light enough frame for downcountry duties, just pair it with a fast trail tire and it could be a do it all trail bike.

The 1001 and 909 120mm version have the same 28.5mm BB drop? Are you talking about how the 909 will have a slightly higher bottom bracket than the 1001 due to the over forking?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Spider mounted power meter advice
« on: December 02, 2025, 09:15:12 AM »
Quote from: a2lacrosse on July 19, 2023, 07:44:03 AM
Looks like Xcadey is now selling a generation 2 spider (on panda podium and aliexpress) for $250. Anyone try these yet?

Not good results so far.


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29er / Re: Carbonda FM909
« on: November 10, 2025, 09:29:08 AM »
Quote from: Zeus on November 10, 2025, 07:02:27 AM
Really happy with my 909, but I want another rearaxle. Is it possible to use a Maxxle, because, other brands like Hope or Burgtec are too wide or too narrow.. (?)
Maybe anyone knows about a custom in titanium?
:-)
Cheers

Take a look at the robert axle project they have some printable measurement tools. From that you could get one of theirs or look for another axle that will fit.

https://robertaxleproject.com/what-axle-do-i-need/

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29er / Re: Sub-1000g XC wheels — Chinese options?
« on: October 28, 2025, 02:31:13 PM »
Probably Light Bicycle helios XC930 or Nextie Alpha 36S or Omega 36U. Both will sell you full wheels with carbon spokes, nextie, or berd spokes, LB, to get you under the 1000g. I like my set of Nextie 260g 36U rims just haven't ridden them enough to speak to durability.

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29er / Re: looking for new 120mm bike
« on: January 16, 2025, 02:20:57 PM »
I have a 120/120 travel Carbonda Cfm-909 I built last year that I like. Great climbing and great descending only complainant is a little flat ground peddle bob and that might just be the rider. Its a long frame so your trading a bit of agility for stability. The ican xc S5 looks to be the same mold as the 909 but since its heaver its a different layup. One person in the 909 thread had issues with his ican frame. Does it have a 120mm rear travel option? My large frame CFM909 was 2078g including the shipping suspension lockout so ican might be closer to 200g more now that Carbonda has increased the weight.   

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29er / Re: Downcountry recommendation
« on: November 06, 2024, 09:09:06 AM »
The Light carbon 918 and 917 are lower priced than Carbonda and well respected. Their frames are smaller though so make sure you fit.

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29er / Re: Carbonda FM909
« on: May 06, 2024, 08:29:57 PM »
Quote from: Casio20 on April 22, 2024, 10:47:06 AM
Can you please support which damper bushing do i need?

Especially the width for dox damper
Is it exactly 30mm, or little bit more or less

Thanks

Exactly 30mm. I used a 30x8mm standard bushing, not offset, from offset bushings.

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