Pulled the trigger,...
Fm936, L, superlight, boring black is on its way. So looking forward to this.
It was annoying as I wanted an FM916 as well but they had no inventory and it would've reduced the shipping costs as to ship 2 frames is not much more cost.
...now to stock pile parts.

Shame the sidluxe is not available in a lockout version.

Besides the good old fashion old tube, what is everyone using for chainstay and downtime/bb protection?

Quote from: impmonkey on March 22, 2021, 07:26:12 PM
Besides the good old fashion old tube, what is everyone using for chainstay and downtime/bb protection?

I put the VHS Huck Norris on my chain stay,  https://vhsmtb.com/products/vhs-2-0-slapper-tape . Looks like they don't call it Huck Norris  anymore, but it's the same and works great.

On my downtubes, I've always used "keel guard". I use it on the bottom of my kayaks, so always have some around. I order mine from Amazon. It's sticks well and is very durable.

2 records in one !

I waited 9+ months to get my frame.
But 5 days only for the shipping !! 

Has anyone had issues with getting in touch or getting replies from Carbonda? I had an email discussion going with Adam, but I haven't heard from him in over a week now. I sent some follow-up emails to check, and tried sending the question via the contact form on the website, but still nothing. Was hoping to get an order going as soon as possible.

Quote from: carbonazza on March 25, 2021, 09:30:54 AM
2 records in one !

I waited 9+ months to get my frame.
But 5 days only for the shipping !! 

They first send the rear axle only. That's why it is very quick   
(joking)

Hope you'll be happy with it !!

Thoughts on Reba or Revelation?

I'll be installing a 165x38 Monarch until I can afford a trunnion shock because I already have it.

I have a non boost Reba @100mm so would be buying a 120mm air shaft - it weighs 1240g
I have a boost Revelation @130mm so would be buying a 120mm air shaft - it weighs 1740g

So what would be the preference, and would a half kilo weight penalty on the Rev rule it out straight up?

Has anyone ran 130mm on this frame?

Ben

I absolutely doubt the weight of your Reba, that would be even lighter than a Sid. It should also be somewhere in the 1600-1700g range.

Quote from: Schumo on March 26, 2021, 07:12:56 PM
I absolutely doubt the weight of your Reba, that would be even lighter than a Sid. It should also be somewhere in the 1600-1700g range.

Entirely possible, but I threw them both on a scale before making the post. Just a basic kitchen scale though....

Edit, put on scale again,
Rev at 1749
Reba at 1565 now.... I took it off and put it on a few times and it was within a couple of that each time... So less than 200g, I'm pretty much on the Rev then, should be a stiffer chassis.

Quote from: QuentinLL on March 26, 2021, 05:44:50 AM
They first send the rear axle only. That's why it is very quick   
(joking)

Hope you'll be happy with it !!

There were two frames in the box, with two axles
Brakes need a bleed...
Waiting for a stupid ring to put on the XDR freehub for the XD cassette.
And some tires.
And I'm done 

How is everyone getting with the Sidluxe out back? As it is currently not possible to get the remote lock out version any feedback using the lock out on the shock (obviously annoying having to reach down)

Or is it a good platform to start with set up firm?

Cheers

Quote from: Ben78 on March 26, 2021, 04:27:10 PM
Thoughts on Reba or Revelation?

I'll be installing a 165x38 Monarch until I can afford a trunnion shock because I already have it.

I have a non boost Reba @100mm so would be buying a 120mm air shaft - it weighs 1240g
I have a boost Revelation @130mm so would be buying a 120mm air shaft - it weighs 1740g

So what would be the preference, and would a half kilo weight penalty on the Rev rule it out straight up?

Has anyone ran 130mm on this frame?

Ben

I ride a 120mm reba but would love a stronger fork. 120 or 130 in general there is no difference

(photo of a bike on a reba 120)

yes, I was lucky to buy a frame from a defective lot. The cracks around the top link started back in December, just a month after the purchase. I recently received a new front triangle.

Carbonda's warranty support is one of the best, many thanks to them.

Quote from: ilyamaksimov on March 27, 2021, 03:29:30 AM
yes, I was lucky to buy a frame from a defective lot. The cracks around the top link started back in December, just a month after the purchase. I recently received a new front triangle.

Carbonda's warranty support is one of the best, many thanks to them.

defective lot? how to identify the lot?

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