FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame

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hey there.

I joined the FM1001 club. ordered my frame as well and I'm currently building it. the first ride is on its way





if you wanna follow the (german) build up, you can find it here:
https://www.mtb-news.de/forum/t/a-trailbike-downcountry-plastik-kfz-carbonda-fm1001-aufbau.957596/


best from germany

[FullCarbonAlchemist]

hey there.

I joined the FM1001 club. ordered my frame as well and I'm currently building it. the first ride is on its way





if you wanna follow the (german) build up, you can find it here:
https://www.mtb-news.de/forum/t/a-trailbike-downcountry-plastik-kfz-carbonda-fm1001-aufbau.957596/

Reading an English translation of the thread, it looks like you’re asking about a replacement shock bolt? I used a BetterBolts 40mm Transition shock bolt on my 1002. Although this is my first time ever using a titanium shock bolt and I haven’t been able to ride it on trails yet, I have faith in BetterBolts’ quality.

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Reading an English translation of the thread, it looks like you’re asking about a replacement shock bolt? I used a BetterBolts 40mm Transition shock bolt on my 1002. Although this is my first time ever using a titanium shock bolt and I haven’t been able to ride it on trails yet, I have faith in BetterBolts’ quality.

yes you're right. but I already ordered one from switzerland and replaced it with the original one. fits perfect. it was an advice from another german user.
the build up is getting slowly done because of covid. may in the next days it will be finished.

[RDY]

I'm thinking about a Syncros Fraser IC SL DC bar.  I assume integration should work on this frame, provided I find a suitable headset and cover.  There aren't exactly many Z56/28 top headsets available.  Syncros' own solution isn't available to order until August.  Acros appear to do one however. 

https://acros-components.com/en/products/core/headsets/10074/zs56-headset-upper-part-for-integrated-cable-routi

Presumably it should work?

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consider that you have to reassemble brakes/shifter if you wanna change something...
here you can see the original headset you can order on carbonda as well



headset is good but I changed the nonsealed cone/taper to a sealed one from cane creek. the dust cap (full aluminium) wasnt sealed too, so i bought one from acros.
now the headset is sealed.

[RDY]

consider that you have to reassemble brakes/shifter if you wanna change something...
here you can see the original headset you can order on carbonda as well



headset is good but I changed the nonsealed cone/taper to a sealed one from cane creek. the dust cap (full aluminium) wasnt sealed too, so i bought one from acros.
now the headset is sealed.

Thanks.  I saw ACR on the 1001 spec but somehow ignored it.  So it actually supports internal cable routing from the get go. Also I was thinking ZS but it's IS. 

As you're saying the factory one is non-sealed and has no cover, rather than replacing bits piecemeal I guess it'd be better just to get this acros one? Is there a reason why you didn't just do that?

https://acros-components.com/en/products/core/headsets/10830/is52-upper-part-for-integrated-cable-routing-icr?c=219

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Thanks.  I saw ACR on the 1001 spec but somehow ignored it.  So it actually supports internal cable routing from the get go. Also I was thinking ZS but it's IS. 

As you're saying the factory one is non-sealed and has no cover, rather than replacing bits piecemeal I guess it'd be better just to get this acros one? Is there a reason why you didn't just do that?

https://acros-components.com/en/products/core/headsets/10830/is52-upper-part-for-integrated-cable-routing-icr?c=219

I bought the original headset just to build it up quick.
but i dont want to use the internal cable routing because of the named reasons above.

[ShepCO]

Here are a few pics of my recent build.  I'm really enjoying the ride - both up and down.  Very solid bike.  Suspension is great coming from a hardtail.  I'm ~6'2" or 188 cm and went with the XL which is the correct size for me.  It weighs in at 13,610 grams or 30.0 pounds as shown. 

Build includes:
Salsa carbon handlebar
Pike 140mm fork
XT brakes
Thompson stem
Roval Traverse carbon wheels
Maxxis Rekon 29x2.6 tires (with plenty of clearance)
XX1 cranks
One Up 150mm dropper
MTB Rocket saddle
Fox DPS Performance shock
SRAM 10-50 1x12 drivetrain
One Up composite flat pedals

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I build up my FM1001 but couldnt really ride it. It looks more like a Mini Enduro to me 
Here are some Details:

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14,7kg

this thing is fast as f**k - holy gosh.

[FullCarbonAlchemist]

What’s this little protective flap you have installed there? I’ve been looking for something like that to protect the cable ports there on my FM1002 — I’ve already drained a fairly ridiculous amount of water from the stays after washing the bike and can only imagine how much gunk could build up inside there over time!

[shield]

What’s this little protective flap you have installed there? I’ve been looking for something like that to protect the cable ports there on my FM1002 — I’ve already drained a fairly ridiculous amount of water from the stays after washing the bike and can only imagine how much gunk could build up inside there over time!

this is just slapper tape to protect the frame and the little slot between front and rear triangle.

[Zrider]

What length axle shipped with your frame?  I got a 181 length and it seems a tad short.

[FullCarbonAlchemist]

There’s a bit of horizontal slack in the rear triangle that gets taken up when you tighten the axle, so if you’re just eyeballing it without a wheel in place and the axle tightened that can be deceptive.

[bossman302]

Curious if anyone has documented what size bearings are being used? I removed my rear shock to service it and noticed the bearings for the lower mount are starting to seize up. I'm worried about the other bearings and what condition they might be in. I kick my self for not taking note of all the bearings when I had the frame apart to paint it.

As far I know the lower shock mount is using a 6801 VRS 12mmx21mmx5mm.

I think the rear triangle pivots are using 6901 12mmx24mmx6mm but haven't verified.