Carbonda FM909

[Colt__Seavers]

Flybike is the manufacturer of all Carbonda farmes. Carbonda is a flybike subsidiary company.
FM stands for Flybike Mold as far as I know.
If you pay Carbonda, you pay Flybike. Carbonda is mainly for the non-OEM customers.
Most of the flybike frames are OEM only. Some like the CFR696 (there is also a FM name for it) or the FM936 are also availanble for non-OEM.
Source: Carbonda staff

[carbonazza]

1650 without paint and 1750 with paint;)

Or maybe they don't want us complaining for grams anymore, taking a reserve.
And we'll then say... wow, my XL is 50g less than advertised !

[Vipassana]

If this has the same (or nearly) geometry as the FM936, then I shouldn't expect any ill behavior with a 120mm fork, right?  I would like to know if, similar to the FM936, a longer rear shock might get us into the 110-120mm travel range.  I suppose we'll see as this gets into the hands of OEMs and the general public.

[kisuke3]

My friend has already ordered a medium size of this.
It will be ready in March or so.

I have a FM936 in size M and am looking forward to comparing the ride. I think I will be able to tell a lot of difference between the two as the suspension will be exactly the same.

…Maybe I won't be able to tell the difference, lol.

[DESMOCHEEE!!!]

My friend has already ordered a medium size of this.
It will be ready in March or so.

I have a FM936 in size M and am looking forward to comparing the ride. I think I will be able to tell a lot of difference between the two as the suspension will be exactly the same.

…Maybe I won't be able to tell the difference, lol.

Did you make the purchase on the Carbonda website or through Alibaba?

[kisuke3]

He bought it from Carbonda directly.

Did you make the purchase on the Carbonda website or through Alibaba?

[Rickbe]

Would like to get one of these for my son to race next season.  Is there a group buy?  I have been in contact with wing and I'm about to put a deposit down.

[carbonazza]

Would like to get one of these for my son to race next season.  Is there a group buy?  I have been in contact with wing and I'm about to put a deposit down.

There is no group buy on this one, only on the Santa Cruz clone.
No worries for your deposit, you are in good hands with Wing.

[Colt__Seavers]

ATTENTION! SCAMMER/FRAUD ALERT
Don't fall for anyone trying to sell you carbonda stuff for a low price over WhatsApp and with suspicious payment methods. Just got word from Wing.

[Vipassana]

My friend has already ordered a medium size of this.
It will be ready in March or so.

Did your friend receive their frame yet?

[RobinRLS]

I expected it to be a little more expensive than the average generic "high end", but not that much!
I sent an inquiry today and here is Wing's answer :
- FM 909 : US$ 950
- FM 909 + handlebar HB156 : US$ 1060
- headset : US$ 15
- rear axle : US$ 15
- shipping cost for one frame set : 3-10 days : US$ 230 / 15-35 days , Tax free : US$190
- standard matte : free
- UD glossy，black matte, black glossy :US$ 45 
- One color: US$ 70.00

So for the frame in UD glossy finish, delivered, with handlebar, headset and rear axle there is something for USD1325, which is approximately equivalent to 1107€.
I was ready to take the plunge for this frame, I will change my mind.

[jonnybearback]

edit, ignore me, misread

[RobertRinAustin]

I expected it to be a little more expensive than the average generic "high end", but not that much!
I sent an inquiry today and here is Wing's answer :
- FM 909 : US$ 950
- FM 909 + handlebar HB156 : US$ 1060
- headset : US$ 15
- rear axle : US$ 15
- shipping cost for one frame set : 3-10 days : US$ 230 / 15-35 days , Tax free : US$190
- standard matte : free
- UD glossy，black matte, black glossy :US$ 45 
- One color: US$ 70.00

So for the frame in UD glossy finish, delivered, with handlebar, headset and rear axle there is something for USD1325, which is approximately equivalent to 1107€.
I was ready to take the plunge for this frame, I will change my mind.

I know it's not inexpensive, but it's still half what something similar would cost from one of the majors.

[Vipassana]

Do I understand the handlebars correctly, do they support internal cable routing?

[RobinRLS]

Do I understand the handlebars correctly, do they support internal cable routing?

Yes exactly, I asked the question and they confirmed to me that it was drilled to pass the cables inside so that they could then go into the head tube.