Author Topic: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread  (Read 12203 times)

japjoe7

Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« Reply #75 on: April 17, 2024, 04:05:48 PM »
Got some good updates for today, It’s been awhile. Sent my Fox Float X2 out to be serviced a couple days ago. Didn’t even use it on the bike and something didn’t seem quite right with it. I bought it second hand but it looked like new. Got a message from Fox service that they are replacing it with a new ‘24 version at no cost…sweet!

Finally got my wheels finished. Payed a local shop to finish them up. It was too frustrating as a first time wheel builder to get it trued. Super nice guy and I paid him $75 to do both wheels.he said that didn’t do too bad of a job getting them started.

Biggest update…bought another frame, BXT-MTB-117 in gloss white, no logo. I’ll start another build thread with that when I get the frame.

Bought some more goodies for the bikes. Stepping away a little from the Chiner components and got Raceface Turbine-R Stem, Shimano XTR clipless pedals, Peaty’s/Chris King Valves, Cane Creek 40 headset, OneUp carbon handle bars, OneUp v3 Dropper, Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate. I’ll post more pics as the components get delivered.
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japjoe7

Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« Reply #76 on: April 18, 2024, 11:18:58 AM »
New frame, BXT-MTB-117.

Video approval,

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Ludo

Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« Reply #77 on: April 18, 2024, 11:29:58 AM »
that's one I was considering for next built! can you confirm frame weight? what are your initial impression?

japjoe7

Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« Reply #78 on: April 19, 2024, 08:15:28 AM »
that's one I was considering for next built! can you confirm frame weight? what are your initial impression?

Don’t have it in hand yet. They just shipped it so I’ll have it in about 7-10 days. I’ll weigh it once I get it. I’m pretty sure it is heavier than the Santa Cruz Hightower but by how much we will see.

japjoe7

Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« Reply #79 on: April 19, 2024, 12:40:00 PM »
Few things delivered today. I’m finally putting the wheels together.

japjoe7

Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« Reply #80 on: April 24, 2024, 05:04:31 PM »
She’s coming together slowly.

emu26

Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« Reply #81 on: April 25, 2024, 07:08:51 PM »
She’s coming together slowly.

Looks good.
Are there rubber grommets to go on the cable entry points into the frame?

helmat

Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« Reply #82 on: April 26, 2024, 01:23:24 AM »
Looking good, but that's some seriously light rubber on that bike  ;D

japjoe7

Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« Reply #83 on: April 26, 2024, 11:22:28 AM »
Looks good.
Are there rubber grommets to go on the cable entry points into the frame?

Yes, all around except the head area. The frame is too thick around those holes for the clips to fit. I may need to do some grinding or sanding.

japjoe7

Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« Reply #84 on: April 26, 2024, 11:24:23 AM »
Looking good, but that's some seriously light rubber on that bike  ;D

YES! Way lighter than I thought they’d be. I have a feeling I will need to swap them out because the side walls will be too flexible. I do have Tubolight insert in them though.
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japjoe7

Re: japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread
« Reply #85 on: Today at 10:59:19 AM »
Got a XO1 165 32 crank 476g. Have GX 170 32 carbon crank I’m going to sell.