Carbonda fm936 Thoughts

[Swolie74]

First post: just made a deposit on a 936 with 120mm - available in 3-4months. Shock stroke is 42.5, same as NS Synonym with 120mm. What are my options? I found some RS and Fox options. Also a DVO Topaz - fit? Cane Creek DBAir - fit? Manitou Mara seems to be 40 or 45 only. Are there any options where I can adjust stroke easily myself?
Thanks in advance for sharing your wisdom

I'm using the Mara with 45 and used a 2.5mm shim to reduce travel.

[volmul]

Thank you!
I just received an Email from Katie that it is a 165x45 shock! that will make sourcing one much easier.

[helmat]

Interesting thanks for the info. Does anyone have more information on that?
Is the new 120mm rear end the only change to the frame or is there anything else?

[RDY]

Interesting thanks for the info. Does anyone have more information on that?
Is the new 120mm rear end the only change to the frame or is there anything else?

Probably it's just the NS Synonym rear triangle.  End of 2 year exclusivity I'd imagine.

[Arno Knell]

Interesting thanks for the info. Does anyone have more information on that?
Is the new 120mm rear end the only change to the frame or is there anything else?

Probably it's just only a new rocker link.

[carbonazza]

Why not ask directly instead of speculating ? 

[Arno Knell]

Why not ask directly instead of speculating ? 

PraterRadler ask Kathie
Only the rocker link will be modified.
https://www.mtb-news.de/forum/t/carbonda-fm-936-erfahrungsaustausch.941960/

[AdamR28]

A little bit of shameless self-promotion here... but I have a built-then-debuilt but never ridden Vitus-branded one of these frames surplus to my requirements. It's a size small (445mm reach), gloss black, with SidLUXE shock, axle, hanger, seat clamp and dropper cable already routed. Can ship worldwide. It's listed on PinkBike if anyone wants to take a look. I think it should offer a financial and significant time saving over buying from Carbonda.

[NasiLemak]

Hi All

I just bought one of these, with additional hardware as per some of the issues expressed on this forum.

A few questions in preparation of my build - (the bike is gonna be set up as 100mm XC racer with 165 cranks).

What aftermarket hardware should I buy? (I ordered spare shock and pivot bolts)
What shock (Preferably RS) would suit the frame best?

Will This Fit? https://www.bike24.com/p2397287.html
I notice in the discription it says bushing kit not supplied - Do i need to buy anything to make this fit the frame?

Thank you!

[carbonazza]

...Will This Fit? https://www.bike24.com/p2397287.html
I notice in the discription it says bushing kit not supplied - Do i need to buy anything to make this fit the frame?

I have this shock on mine.
Replacing the bushing with an ENDURO BEARING BK-5864 SHOCK NEEDLE BEARING 22,2X8MM

[NasiLemak]

Thank you Carbonazza! I ordered the 165x40 trunnion version as wing said the 42.5 wont fit . I will order this bushing kit now

[carbonazza]

Thank you Carbonazza! I ordered the 165x40 trunnion version as wing said the 42.5 wont fit . I will order this bushing kit now

Wing is playing conservative, as the frame was designed for a 40.
Many of us here are with a 42.5, you can contact bike24 and change it if you like.

The shock comes with a bushing you'll have to remove(the metallic part in the picture)
The black tool is from WFMG, 1/2" bushings, it helps to remove it cleanly.
I did it already with a screw of the right diameter on a piece of wood, but it was more brutal.
As a last resort, an LBS should be able to help you get it out.

[helmat]

Does anyone know the real seat angle of this frame?

[Zomb1e]

Does anyone know the real seat angle of this frame?

Real seat angle depends on your real seat height

[acedeuce802]

Real seat angle depends on your real seat height

Effective seat angle depends on your real seat height.  Real seat angle would be the angle of the seat post itself, which doesn't change (other than different fork A2C or mismatched tire diameters.