Himalo Frames?

[cybrsrce]

Wow, I'm happy I found this thread! I just got my frame and I'm building it up. I found that the rear of the frame is skinnier than it should be. I try to put my hub in (normal boost hub), and I have to pry the frame apart about a cm to get the hub in. Has anyone else had this issue? I don't think it is the end of the world, but I am a little worried that it will make the derailleur hanger a tad crooked.

I have two of them and neither rear triangle has that issue.  Being aluminum it can be "stretched" and the the hanger can be aligned but that does suck that it came that way out of the box.     

[MTBKeo]

I did not have an issue with my rear Triangle.

[WhiteH2O]

I got it all put together and took it around the property a few times. First impressions are that its pretty nice. I have to pry the rear triangle apart to get the rear wheel in, but the derailleur is aligned well and shifts perfectly (SRAM GX). I'm so far surprised with the suspension, but I'll have to test it out on a trail before I start praising it. I might have to swap in a longer stem, but that isn't bad at all.

[Hman32]

The V2 of the Boost frame is out !!!!

Now compatible UDH (which mean also compatible with Shimano direct mount as the adapter from UDH to Direct mount already exist  )



And they have also change the way the rear break is mounted, now it's a one piece molded block.


Regarding the geometry, they have also greatly improved and modernized.
Going from 66 to 64.5 for the HA and 74 to 76 for the seat



The old geometry is visible below:


I'm already thinking if next year I will not change my current one for the new one 

For those interested by this frame, go to the official store to get the latest version 
https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005005080430368.html

[MTBKeo]

hmm, maybe I can do a side by side comparison

[MTBKeo]

shorter seat tube, slightly short top tube, longer reach, smaller rear tire clearance. seems to be better for me

[BHC1BCN]

The V2 of the Boost frame is out !!!!

Now compatible UDH (which mean also compatible with Shimano direct mount as the adapter from UDH to Direct mount already exist  )



And they have also change the way the rear break is mounted, now it's a one piece molded block.


Regarding the geometry, they have also greatly improved and modernized.
Going from 66 to 64.5 for the HA and 74 to 76 for the seat



The old geometry is visible below:


I'm already thinking if next year I will not change my current one for the new one 

For those interested by this frame, go to the official store to get the latest version 
https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005005080430368.html

Damn, this new updated geometry pretty much addresses all the complaints I had with the old frame. Looks like I'm going to order a new frame. For as much as I ride and my skill level this frame is perfect. The old frame rides really well. I can only imagine what this will be like.

[VisionTim]

Interesting. I bought one from eBay in May and while the description has 160mm rotors specified, I can tell you it's definitely set for 180mm rotors. I guess maybe it's the "new" frame. Where I ride it's a lot more climbing than descending and the headtube angle is killing me. Just wants to pull up on me. I'm going to try a Wolf Tooth GeoShift headset and see if taking some of the rake out of it helps with the climbs.

[nord0306]

For anyone with the 29er frame, I'm wondering what size 27.5 tires could fit in the 29 frame? Could a 27.5x2.6 or 2.8 fit? Thanks.

[cybrsrce]

For anyone with the 29er frame, I'm wondering what size 27.5 tires could fit in the 29 frame? Could a 27.5x2.6 or 2.8 fit? Thanks.

I doubt it.  While the rear triangle is longer on the 29 it gets really narrow between the tire space behind the links until it sharply bows out again for the axle.  The widest 27.5 tire I have is a 2.35 but I will check it out for giggles and see how much space is available.

[MTBKeo]

I Fitted 27.5x2.8 Maxxis Rekon in the rear of my 27.5 Himalo frame

[cybrsrce]

If the Rekon is the tire you're after, you're in good shape since they run narrow.  I have a 29x2.4WT and it measures a little over 2.2 on 30id rims. 
The 27.5x2.35 Bontrager XR3 on 25id rims also measures a little over 2.2 so there was plenty of room. 
As another test I put in a 29x2.8 Teravail Coronado that measures just about 2.7 at the edge of the side knobs - it fits but only just.  I think just having weight on it would make it rub.
I also don't believe the reduced circumference of a 27.5 will get you any more space.  Anyway, best to google some measured widths of a tire you're considering just in case.
Some visuals:

[Hman32]

Hi everyone, I wanted to inform you that the Version 3 of the Himalo Fast work 150 is available on the Himalo store (Ali)

Main change are:
* Shorter chainstay for the 29"
* Better tyre clearance, from 2.4 to 2.5 on 29"
* Better cable management
* Reinforced the bottom bracket and other welding
* The seatpost in now 31.6 in place of 30.9
* New screw for the pivot
* Will see when I receive it but the welding or the paint look smoother ?

Only downside I see actually is that it weight 200gr more (3730gr vs 3950gr).

I've ordered one to replace my old V1.
It will be in mint green, if I'm lucky it should be there in 3 weeks 

They have also planned another version with bigger travel and trunnion mount for the shock:
Himalo B2 Trunnion    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006470712630.html

[scourge]

Very nice

[Hman32]

I've received the V3 to replace my previous V1