Please share experience fm909 with 165x42.5 shock if somebody use it.

Is it OK?

Quote from: d3xophen on May 11, 2022, 08:52:31 AM
Please share experience fm909 with 165x42.5 shock if somebody use it.

Is it OK?

I have fox dps 42.5, no problem.  The workshop looked at the gap and offered to increase it to 45, but I refused.

Did my first proper fast xc ride over the weekend.

Happy to report it was a really awesome experience. Was surprised how well the 909 climbed and how smooth it was in general.

I am not used to a bike this long so cornering and drops will take a little getting used to timing perfectly for me.

All in all, super happy. Great bike.

Early days yet, but nothing to complain about on my side!

I notice that water finds its way into the frame and stays there. Get it out by turning the bike upside down, then it flows out of the seat tube.

Do any of you have the same problem?

I am considering solving the problem by drilling a couple of small holes in front of BB.

Quote from: C4rbon on May 16, 2022, 11:46:26 AM
Did my first proper fast xc ride over the weekend.

Happy to report it was a really awesome experience. Was surprised how well the 909 climbed and how smooth it was in general.

I am not used to a bike this long so cornering and drops will take a little getting used to timing perfectly for me.

All in all, super happy. Great bike.

Early days yet, but nothing to complain about on my side!

What length fork did you use? 100mm or 120mm?

Quote from: Manofmanymissions on May 18, 2022, 08:42:26 AM
I am considering solving the problem by drilling a couple of small holes in front of BB.

I drilled most of my frames, and through the alloy BB shell if any, as water can accumulate inside too.
A single 1.5mm or 2mm hole is in general enough.
Remove the crank and look for the lowest point of your frame where you park it usually, and drill there.

Perfect frame geo!  My worries is that its a wet noodle. Im not looking or wanting the lightest frame around.
For all you owners is the frame flexy as hell?

I am using a 100mm fox stepcast 32

And I am not a big guy, but no flex issues on my side.

Quote from: Manofmanymissions on May 18, 2022, 08:42:26 AMI am considering solving the problem by drilling a couple of small holes in front of BB.

My frame already had a hole at the BB

Quote from: multig on May 19, 2022, 10:07:30 AM
My frame already had a hole at the BB

Same here

What has been the experience with pedal strikes? I am looking at this frame with 165x42.5, 120mm Sid Ultimate and 175mm cranks?

Quote from: Beij on May 20, 2022, 04:24:15 PM
What has been the experience with pedal strikes? I am looking at this frame with 165x42.5, 120mm Sid Ultimate and 175mm cranks?

I'm on a FM936 (same geo) with 165x42.5 shock, 120mm Fox 34 SC, and 170mm cranks...If there are rocks on the trail you're definitely going to have pedal strikes with 175mm cranks. My cranks are pretty torn up.

Quote from: PrettyAwesomeJellyBean on April 15, 2022, 02:03:33 PM
Hello everybody, just got my 909 frame, a little bit disappointed about quality. Does everyone have the same issue as on pictures 2 and 3?

Hi! Were these trunnion screws included with the frame? Or did you pay for them separately?

strafer, all bolts are included. As shown on the picture.