Carbonda FM909

[rukomasa]

I was talking to Carbonda Adam via Skype. He usually responds very soon.
Rear boost OLD is a bit too wide, measured as 150.0mm, wheel ends goes beyond its slot, a bit annoying when i put.

Ride is good. not as nimble as EPIC FS but decending fast. it is not that stiff but not feeling major flex.

[St0mpB0x]

Looks great. You weren't tempted to go with the routing through the headset?

[tcross]

Thanks! Got in touch with wing. Ordered in! Matte black UD. Was going to get it painted but I'd rather keep this one light. Delivery hopefully in August to Hong Kong. Look forward to getting the build sorted for the winter riding season.

Going with 100mm on the rear and at this stage looking at maybe going 120mm on the front. Struggling to get my hands on a sidluxe ultimate though. No one has stock that can ship it.

Also I'll probably build it with Level ULT or TLM and 34t XX1 AXS. Already have a pair of EIE carbon XC wheels with 240exp's.

[rukomasa]

Looks great. You weren't tempted to go with the routing through the headset?

No, totally not. Even I hate any internal.
The difference they told was that, headset top cap only, it has a hole to get cables in. that's it. Frame keep its holes but just have blank fillers for holes. fillers come with frames. So choice is headset top cap only.

Even mines, the centering sleeve is "C" shape to allow cables go though. but we have four cables right? RD cable, Rear brake, rear lockout and dropper. Not sure I can put everything in the space of "C" honestly.

 

[Manofmanymissions]

Hi everyone. New here on Chinertown. I´ve built four chinese 29ers and i love them. Now I have ordered a 909 from Carbonda. I´ve had my conversation with Wing who says she/he doesnt know anything about how you can order the handlebar shown on the website.

Anyone who can fill the blanks? I´m interested in a clean cockpit.

[johnnchc]

I requested a quote for the handlebar too and was told it was not in production. The handlebar is on the flybike website. It's called hb 156 http://www.flybike-asia.com/product/217.html I don't know if it'll ever be available without ordering a commercial quality. I ordered one of these handlebars (thanks carbonza) https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32967312663.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail&spm=a2g0n.store_m_allProduct.allProducts_11695160.32967312663

[carbonazza]

I requested a quote for the handlebar too and was told it was not in production. The handlebar is on the flybike website. It's called hb 156 http://www.flybike-asia.com/product/217.html I don't know if it'll ever be available without ordering a commercial quality. I ordered one of these handlebars (thanks carbonza) https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32967312663.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail&spm=a2g0n.store_m_allProduct.allProducts_11695160.32967312663

Beware this is not an internal routing handlebar.
There is no way to pass the cables through the headset if you want it fully integrated.

[cosch040@gmail.com]

Hi Guys. I am trying to get in contact with Carbonda. The don't respond to mails. What is the best way to contact them. Thanks Regards Cris

[d3xophen]

Dangerholm uses Syncros IC SL handlebar for internal routing. He drills holes handlebar.

[Manofmanymissions]

Beware this is not an internal routing handlebar.
There is no way to pass the cables through the headset if you want it fully integrated.

I already have the handlebar linked to on my other bikes. I really like it, but it is not suitable for internal routing.

I am a little dissatisfied with Carbondas inability to guide their customers to a result similar to the pictures of the frame shown on their website. I think it is quite strange to show a solution in a picture and thereby attract customers, but not be able to assist with any information on how this can be built.

Does anyone else know where you can buy parts to run cables through the headset and handlebar?

[St0mpB0x]

Workswell list a handlebar which might suit although it appears to currently only be renders so I suspect its not yet in production.

https://www.workswellbikes.com/MTB/whb-051.html

Token have some headsets and stems avaliable. Not sure exactly where you can purchase them though.

https://www.tokenproducts.com/headsets/525-cable-box

FSA have their ICR series of products although I'm not sure there have a headset to suit this frame. Link to the stem below which shows the setup.

https://shop.fullspeedahead.com/en/type/stems/stems/mtb/ns-icr-stem

[carbonazza]

Dangerholm uses Syncros IC SL handlebar for internal routing. He drills holes handlebar.

Really ?!? I didn't see that.
Do you have a link with some details ?

[Manofmanymissions]

There is a lot on his Instagram profile.
He’s a cool guy!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/COLXVC7BM9e/?utm_medium=copy_link

[Manofmanymissions]

Workswell list a handlebar which might suit although it appears to currently only be renders so I suspect its not yet in production.

https://www.workswellbikes.com/MTB/whb-051.html

Token have some headsets and stems avaliable. Not sure exactly where you can purchase them though.

https://www.tokenproducts.com/headsets/525-cable-box

FSA have their ICR series of products although I'm not sure there have a headset to suit this frame. Link to the stem below which shows the setup.

https://shop.fullspeedahead.com/en/type/stems/stems/mtb/ns-icr-stem

Fantastic!

[carbonazza]

There is a lot on his Instagram profile.
He’s a cool guy!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/COLXVC7BM9e/?utm_medium=copy_link

Ok, I knew his instagram, but I didn't spot the part about drilling the bars