Lexon or Carbonda (or....)

[Patch64]

Hello
I'm looking for a light carbon full suspension frame for XC (120 mm max), I have seen:
-LEXON (https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005002967742425.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.e4a03c00qrnTdU&mp=1)
-CARBONDA FM 936
but maybe there's better? so which one you will recommand?
Thanks for your help
PS: Nowadays, I have a 27.5" Full suspension Carbonal bike (http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,2.345.html)

[carbonazza]

I'm an extremely happy rider of an FM936, some bias is possible
The Lexon looks to be heavier.

[ENEP]

I'm an extremely happy rider of an FM936, some bias is possible
The Lexon looks to be heavier.

Agree! But I'm also biased. Mad love for my FM936.

[Patch64]

I'm afraid the Carbonda could be a little bit more weak that the Lexon.
One question regarding the Carbonda, did you buy it directly trough their website? it seems that they don't have a shop on Ali express.

[carbonazza]

I'm afraid the Carbonda could be a little bit more weak that the Lexon.
One question regarding the Carbonda, did you buy it directly trough their website? it seems that they don't have a shop on Ali express.

You can contact them directly by email: wing [at] carbonda.com

I did an enduro race in July, just swapping the wheels.
And the Swiss Epic, an XC race, in August.
Both with the 120mm fork.
The bike had harsher terrains than it is designed for, and survived 3 crashes.

[numberzero]

but maybe there's better? so which one you will recommand?

lexon is what we can say a classic XC geometry, while carbonda 936 is definitely "down country" with longer reach and slack head angle.
The two bikes have their pros and cons and will have a different feeling on board.

So it's hard to say which bike is best, it depends on the rider, the terrain...

[federic000]

Why are you not considering two new entries ?

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005003198785730.html

And

http://www.carbonda.com/mountain/full-suspension/130.html

[zilcho]

Why are you not considering two new entries ?

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005003198785730.html

And

http://www.carbonda.com/mountain/full-suspension/130.html

That newer Lexon frame is interesting, but super short reach and front-center if the geo chart is accurate. Also says 100mm rear travel in the details but one of the images shows 110mm rear travel.

The 909 is not in production yet. Supposed to start next week if there hasn't been any further delay, but still might have to wait for particular sizes to be made depending on Patch64's timeframe.

[Patch64]

well, well, well....
I'm balanced between the good feedback on the Carbonda and it's extreme geometry.
Then, between the 2 Lexon, It seems that the 258 (not the Riot) is a bit lighter than the other one (200g less but it's not clear...).
And frankly, speaking, I feel more confortable with old school geo from Lexon...
Also the FM 909 seems a bit new. Zero feedback, the good points are weight (it's even unbelievable at 1750g and a bit scarry) and the geo that is less extreme than the 936.

[carbonazza]

You don't think because the tubes are bigger, the bike is stronger, do you ?
In any case, I can tell you, chances are you'll be happy.

[federic000]

What I like of the lexon riot is that it's not a spark's replica.
The weight is higher than carbonda fm936 and fm909.
And between 936 and 909 I'm also in doubt since I don't like the suspension scheme of the 909. Can a shock/geometry expert shed a light on this point, thanks

[Ben78]

You can contact them directly by email: wing [at] carbonda.com

I did an enduro race in July, just swapping the wheels.
And the Swiss Epic, an XC race, in August.
Both with the 120mm fork.
The bike had harsher terrains than it is designed for, and survived 3 crashes.

I won a local enduro in August on my Ican X3 which is a Horst Link version of the 936, and didn't change the wheels lol. Incredibly capable bikes. I've had a lot of bikes and I just love getting on this thing. It is starting to get pretty dinged up, but one day I'll fill the scratches, sand it back and give it the proper paint job it deserves.

[RongGearRob]

I went with the Lexon Riot, it seemed to best fit my riding needs and the trails I ride most.  I have more details on my purchase experience thus far on the Lexon Riot thread.