Carbonda FM909

[Xaqu]

Hi,

Anyone using a 165x45 shock in the FM909? Or alternatively with proven confirmation that it cannot be used?

And what is the measured (not theoretical) travel with a 42.5 ?

I’ve gone theough the whole thread and I could not find conclusive information on his.

Thanks

[azuzu501]

Carbonda 909 and 936)

[theirishrider]

Carbonda 909 and 936)

Which do you prefer?

[azuzu501]

Which do you prefer?

My bike is a 909. I like the 909 better because it has an overhead shock, less dirt gets on the shock and it can hold two water bottles and a small bag.

My friend and I had two cannondale f-si 2019. a friend wanted to have full suspension. I found the Carbonda brand and we bought a 936 frame. He needed size L, and I doubted what size I needed. In the end, we assembled a bike for him, I rode it and realized that I also needed an L. A little later, I bought myself a 909

[carbonazza]

Carbonda 909 and 936)

Nice! With a Lefty 

[Vipassana]

With no technical justification, my preference is the 936; I just like the lines of the frame better.  More straight tubes and I just don't care for the pregnant cat belly down tube of the 909.  Hard to decide which is better though when you factor in more than looks... Having 2 bottle holders in the Arizona desert where I ride would be preferred.

[crosschainenthusiast]

Hello,

I am thinking about upgrading to a fully from my 2017 Exceed. Is someone using a non-boost crankset or can measure the gap between the chainstay and the inner side of the chainring with their boost crankset? My Canyon Exceed has a non boost XT crank with a 34t chainring (using a 32t one would also be OK for me) and I do not want to get a new crankset and modify my rear non-boost wheel.
Thanks in advance!

[endo.alley]

With no technical justification, my preference is the 936; I just like the lines of the frame better.  More straight tubes and I just don't care for the pregnant cat belly down tube of the 909.  Hard to decide which is better though when you factor in more than looks... Having 2 bottle holders in the Arizona desert where I ride would be preferred.

I see what you mean about the asthetics of the lines between the two bikes. All I might add is that companies like Rocky Mountain and Specialized have switched from a vertical
shock Horst Link to the horizontal shock Horst Link to increase the progresivity of the suspension. And improve somewhat the pedaling efficiency.

[St0mpB0x]

Have they done that for the reasons you stated or to fit another water bottle?

[endo.alley]

Lighter, more progressive, and in some cases allows for a water bottle. Or sometimes second water bottle.

[JvanJ]

Carbonda 909 and 936)

I also own a 936 and am waiting for a 909 frame. he has to arrive in about a month.

[Rod.GL]

Hi, I am thinking of getting this frame.
What is the long term experience and reliability like? I am thinking on those who have been riding it for a while now.
Also. If I remember correctly some had issues with the length of the axle and the size / threads for the derailleur hanger.
Has carbonda ironed out this issues, if at all?
Do people who have recently received the frame have noticed these or any other issues?

[azuzu501]

Hi, I am thinking of getting this frame.
What is the long term experience and reliability like? I am thinking on those who have been riding it for a while now.
Also. If I remember correctly some had issues with the length of the axle and the size / threads for the derailleur hanger.
Has carbonda ironed out this issues, if at all?
Do people who have recently received the frame have noticed these or any other issues?

Hello!

I bought the frame in December, the axle was too long.
I solved the problem simply - I made a 2mm spacer, put it on the axle

[d3xophen]

Hi, I am thinking of getting this frame.
What is the long term experience and reliability like? I am thinking on those who have been riding it for a while now.
Also. If I remember correctly some had issues with the length of the axle and the size / threads for the derailleur hanger.
Has carbonda ironed out this issues, if at all?
Do people who have recently received the frame have noticed these or any other issues?

I also ordered a frame M size. They said they have been updated rear axle length.
Painting is taking too long. more than 1 and a half month and still no news.

[endo.alley]

Hello!

I bought the frame in December, the axle was too long.
I solved the problem simply - I made a 2mm spacer, put it on the axle

How are you liking the bike, now that you have had some time on it?