Quote from: Buffon_bj on October 30, 2026, 05:57:17 AMI am 190cm so I need an XL or XXL. My current Mondince FM316 in size L has 435 reach and 610 stack. I use a -17° 140 stem and 70mm reach handlebars for a total reach of 635mm. On the GRT, I could size up to the XXL which has 415 reach, but it still has 20mm less reach so I'd either have to use a 100mm long reach handlebar like the Pro Aero Pursuit with a 130mm stem, but for that I'd need that normal stem adapter, or a 160mm stem with a "normal" 70mm reach, and those kind of integrated solutions do not exist on the market. What's more, 610 stack is a bit high for my liking, so I need that -17° stem – which again is not possible with an integrated solution, but separate bar and stem make that possible.

Sizing up more than XXL is not possible, and based on other bikes would probably not be good because usually the stack increases much more than the reach when you size up, something which seems very odd to me (Why would I want an endurance fit just because I am tall?), but whatever.

The Mondince has this kind of headset cover with holes for cables (pic related is a photo they sent me). Could you confirm whether this exists for the GRT?

Mind if i ask what your inseam is? I'm wondering if you have a very long torso as your fit seems off for someone who is 190cm.

In that picture you have a huge effective stack with all the spacers and that will require a longer stem.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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/

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.

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.   

The Light carbon 918 and 917 are lower priced than Carbonda and well respected. Their frames are smaller though so make sure you fit.

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.