Quote from: Kamool on March 29, 2026, 03:22:56 AM
Is there some kind of a Mondince-order-curse? I've broken my collarbone 3 days after the order while snowboarding. I'm still getting the bike!
I hope for your quick recover!

That's too funny.  Broke my wrist snowboarding...

Jack has been a pleasure to deal with.  Extremely responsive and communicates clearly. I was very close to ordering the 336 but I decided to go with a more conservative geo for this build.

Quote from: Kamool on March 29, 2026, 03:22:56 AM
Is there some kind of a Mondince-order-curse? I've broken my collarbone 3 days after the order while snowboarding. I'm still getting the bike!
I hope for your quick recover!

There's no curse. I crashed BEFORE I ordered FM336 a few days ago ;-)

Not related to the FM336, but Jack just sent me video of my completed frame (FM286) after painting.  I am pleased.  Only 2-3 weeks since I placed my order.  If all goes well I may be inclined to order an FM336 next year.

Quote from: biceryder on March 29, 2026, 02:29:02 PM
Not related to the FM336, but Jack just sent me video of my completed frame (FM286) after painting.  I am pleased.  Only 2-3 weeks since I placed my order.  If all goes well I may be inclined to order an FM336 next year.

Can you share the video? Or perhaps a screen shot, curious to see what others are going with!

Quote from: biceryder on March 29, 2026, 02:29:02 PM
Not related to the FM336, but Jack just sent me video of my completed frame (FM286) after painting.  I am pleased.  Only 2-3 weeks since I placed my order.  If all goes well I may be inclined to order an FM336 next year.

yeah, share the video!

here ya go.  It's a glossy finish so it appears more blue than it actually is. 

Quote from: biceryder on March 30, 2026, 03:00:04 PM
here ya go.  It's a glossy finish so it appears more blue than it actually is.

Nice! What's the plan for the build?

SRAM Rival XPLR 13spd, Tagaloo XPLR wide wheels.  All-road, gravel with relaxed geo for riding rough UK roads and some dirt trails.

I already have a purpose built fast bike.  Wanted an excuse to try 13spd and wanted build something that I can ride in wet, muddy weather, year round.  Will probably pull double duty as commuter bike too.

The FM336 looks better but... it would almost be the exact same geo as my dedicated road bike.  My lower lumbar is herniated so, switching to a more endurance style frame should give me some relief.

Have ordered 336 in dark green. Will be shipped soon. Waiting eagerly :-)
Sram xplr rival/force with Zipp and thunder burt

Quote from: Norwaygravel on March 31, 2026, 03:31:34 AM
Have ordered 336 in dark green. Will be shipped soon. Waiting eagerly :-)
Sram xplr rival/force with Zipp and thunder burt

please share a foto when it arrives, as i'm not shure if i should go the same dark green (PT 560c) as my road bike or give it more of a gulf livery look.

Hi everyone,

I'm also considering this frame. I'm in contact with Mondince. My setup involves changing the fork to the FM316 with a 50/45 offset. I currently ride a Carbonda 696 and like bikes with a more agile feel

BDW, if you'd like to see a complete bike with this frame, LOCA has posted photos on their website. Sorry for my English; it's not perfect

https://locabikes.pl/libre-cf

Quote from: SirBikealot on March 31, 2026, 04:46:08 AM
please share a foto when it arrives, as i'm not shure if i should go the same dark green (PT 560c) as my road bike or give it more of a gulf livery look.

will do. Painting next week. :-)

The description on the loca homepage says tires up to 47mm fit into the frame.

I asked Jack a question about the maximum tire size.

I think that FM336 hase too roadish geometry and there may be problem with significant toe overlap if you have larger feet, use modern rearward cleat position and run 45-50mm tires.
FM316/326 are much longer.