Quote from: RobertRinAustin on April 20, 2021, 10:47:27 PM
I'd suggest a medium. I'm 6'1" on a large and this bike runs long. I think you'll be fine with a medium. It will be a major change from your Proflex which was my dream bike back in 95.

Thanks! Haha it was my dream bike too, and still ride it. Bought it as a 1 season-used demo at SundayRiver in Maine. In 1997. I have recently sold all my Girvin Link forks and misc proflex stuff I have accumulated to fund this project. People are paying crazy money for the Crosslink forks!

Quote from: steveP on April 20, 2021, 05:08:21 PM
Sizing Question
I am 179 CM (5'10.5") and fall right on the line for a M/L. What would you guys suggest? I am coming off a 1995  26' Proflex 855 size large- so zero experience  with the modern GEO.

I'm the same exact height and have always ridden larges. (I used to be more like 5'11.5", but apparently I've shrunk.)

Anyway, I went with a large with a short stem (45 mm) and wide bar (780 mm).  A medium would have been too small for me. I find myself almost wanting a little longer stem or a setback post.  Even though the reach is much longer, the slack head angle and steep seat angle actually makes the saddle-to-bar distance a little less than my 2015 CS-041 hardtail. That bike has old standard geometry.

Quote from: steveP on April 20, 2021, 05:08:21 PM
Sizing Question
I am 179 CM (5'10.5") and fall right on the line for a M/L. What would you guys suggest? I am coming off a 1995  26' Proflex 855 size large- so zero experience  with the modern GEO.

Large

my height is 180 cm, I ride a big size, it fits perfectly, here is a photo of my carbonda

Quote from: reddi on April 20, 2021, 03:03:43 PM
My frame came with a Hex 6 Axle. Definitely no Torx.
In case you need it, marking is: 180 mm M12 * P1.5 * L16.5
Nope, no movement on my derailleur hanger.

Thanks for the info. Why on earth I've got a T30?

Quote from: carbonazza on April 20, 2021, 03:28:18 AM
Are you all having a Torx 30 axle at the rear ?

They sent me a T30 rear axle and a 6mm front for my 1056. I just asked for a replacement for the rear to be 6mm. Not very helpful for your situation, but it does seem like Carbonda is sending both options out.

Need some guidance on the rear shock, please.
Looking to stay around 250ish and am having a hard time finding 165*42.5 shocks.
Fox Performance 165 x 42.5 Shock Trunnion Dps Float, does that fit? This frame needs trunnion mount right?

Any other suggestions? I was looking for the rs from the giant trance people were buying but the only rs options I can find are over 400 bucks.

Yes, 165*40 (42.5) is not a very common size. While 250 $/€ also is not a large budget if you want a new one.
That Fox you mentioned will fit. Carbonda says that you need 165x40, but reading this thread you'll see many people using Fox 165x42.5 without problems.

I read this thread all posts and I discovered that M size frame are roughly 1900g+ without rear axle and seat binder. But carbonda claim SL version is 1850g.
Who got SL M size with 1850g weight?

My medium SL was right at 1855g w/o shock & shock hardware (no axle or seat clamp either).

Just a bit under 2100 grams with shock mounted up.

I am also considering this fm936 and FM 909.
FM 936 frame are very reliable and this frame used by NS bikes , victus etc..
But FM 909 is 100 gram lighter.
I dont know which one to choose.

Quote from: d3xophen on April 23, 2021, 11:06:16 AM
I am also considering this fm936 and FM 909.
FM 936 frame are very reliable and this frame used by NS bikes , victus etc..
But FM 909 is 100 gram lighter.
I dont know which one to choose.

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If you're only consideration is weight I think go with the FM936 - It's solid. You will vary more than 100g just in water weight, it's 100ml of water...

Unless you are a XC marathon  or xc pro,  nobody is going to notice 100,200 or 300 grams difference when you're out bombing the trails. 

Carbonda reply me SL version is 820 usd. Is it the right price?

One week ownership
450 Kilometer
6600 Meter altitude differnce
I love this "machine"

Quote from: d3xophen on April 23, 2021, 12:37:04 PM
Carbonda reply me SL version is 820 usd. Is it the right price?

Same price as last year, yes.