Author Topic: Carbonda FM909  (Read 159398 times)

Colt__Seavers

Re: Carbonda FM909
« Reply #15 on: January 08, 2021, 03:29:02 AM »
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

Re: Carbonda FM909
« Reply #16 on: January 08, 2021, 08:27:14 AM »
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 ! :D

Vipassana

Re: Carbonda FM909
« Reply #17 on: January 12, 2021, 11:39:37 AM »
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

Re: Carbonda FM909
« Reply #18 on: February 25, 2021, 12:59:06 AM »
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!!!

Re: Carbonda FM909
« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2021, 08:47:46 AM »
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

Re: Carbonda FM909
« Reply #20 on: March 03, 2021, 11:43:35 PM »
He bought it from Carbonda directly.

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

Rickbe

Re: Carbonda FM909
« Reply #21 on: March 22, 2021, 09:13:38 AM »
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

Re: Carbonda FM909
« Reply #22 on: March 23, 2021, 05:10:20 AM »
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

Re: Carbonda FM909
« Reply #23 on: March 29, 2021, 03:27:41 AM »
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

Re: Carbonda FM909
« Reply #24 on: April 05, 2021, 11:58:07 AM »
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

Re: Carbonda FM909
« Reply #25 on: April 14, 2021, 02:07:08 PM »
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

Re: Carbonda FM909
« Reply #26 on: April 14, 2021, 11:02:34 PM »
edit, ignore me, misread
« Last Edit: April 14, 2021, 11:07:21 PM by jonnybearback »

RobertRinAustin

Re: Carbonda FM909
« Reply #27 on: April 15, 2021, 09:41:03 AM »
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

Re: Carbonda FM909
« Reply #28 on: April 15, 2021, 10:01:54 AM »
Do I understand the handlebars correctly, do they support internal cable routing?

RobinRLS

Re: Carbonda FM909
« Reply #29 on: April 15, 2021, 02:48:23 PM »
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.