japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread

[cybrsrce]

As a fellow Pennsylvanian, I'm struggling to come up with anywhere I've been in PA, NJ, NY, and DE where I would ride that setup with those XC tires and have a good time

Awesome build!

One thing that I don't see posted a lot is I-Spec EV to SRAM that also work well for AXS - https://www.bike-components.de/en/3min19sec/Matcher-I-Spec-EV-Adapter-p68602/  Cleans up the cockpit a little bit.

[japjoe7]

Weather’s been super crappy the past couple days. It’s been too humid to paint. Should be good on Thurs. to pick painting back up. In the mean time I bought a full Park Tools wheel build setup. Very expensive but I’ll end up reselling most of it once I’m done.

[japjoe7]

As a fellow Pennsylvanian, I'm struggling to come up with anywhere I've been in PA, NJ, NY, and DE where I would ride that setup with those XC tires and have a good time

Awesome build!

One thing that I don't see posted a lot is I-Spec EV to SRAM that also work well for AXS - https://www.bike-components.de/en/3min19sec/Matcher-I-Spec-EV-Adapter-p68602/  Cleans up the cockpit a little bit.

I actually have a park very close to me to ride that’s mostly XC thus the tires. I also ride rail trails with my father quite a bit too. I don’t need very aggressive tires for 85% of my riding and I don’t ride in messy weather. I have Conti’s too if I want to switch. I wanted a more aggressive setup so if I want to use it’s there. I could have gone full XC build but I want flexibility.

I do have the adapters to combine the brakes, shifter, and dropper. That’s one thing I really wanted from the beginning. I’m a bit of a minimalist/OCD/perfectionist if you couldn’t tell lol 

Appreciate the enthusiasm!

[japjoe7]

Almost there. Did some clear coat on the arms and base on the body. Really nice today so I have them drying in the sun.

[japjoe7]

I have a bone to pick with the company I got my paint from. Even though the mid coat is from the same batch the first can I used for the arms have virtually no green, just purple and blue. The second can I’m using has some nice green in it. I don’t think the batch was mixed well when they filled the cans. Nothing I’m going to do now. I’m not going to strip the arms and start over. I’ll be sure to let the company know though.

[Ludo]

You don’t have enough of either to “blend” the paint job rather than having that sortante effect?

[japjoe7]

You don’t have enough of either to “blend” the paint job rather than having that sortante effect?

Arms are already clear coated and wet sanded for buffing. Would just be way to much more work unfortunately.

[japjoe7]

Grrrr damn it! I think I’m just going to respray the rocker. The rear arms I’m not too concerned about.

[japjoe7]

Ton of orange peel I’ll need to sand and buff out but came out pretty good.

See link for colorshift gif.

https://imgur.com/a/yc6AFml

[Ludo]

That looks really good!

[emu26]

That does look really good. Well done.

[japjoe7]

That looks really good!

That does look really good. Well done.

Thank ya!

[japjoe7]

Been polishing a bit after work each night. After this I’ll be installing Xpel Ultimate Plus 7.

[japjoe7]

Finished polishing, now on to installing paint protection film. Tracing out templates, cutting, then installing.

[japjoe7]

Got some more stuff I forgot to post the past few weeks. Tubolight wheel inserts, Tubolight valves, Stans tire sealant, Shimano brake oil, Shimano brake fittings, Secret Chain wax, Sram foam grips, RYET 3D carbon Aircode saddle.

Had high hopes for the saddle but just isn't for me. It's nice and cushy but hurst my butt only after riding half a street block. Looks like for now I'm sticking with the Avocet O2 Air 40R I've had for almost 20 years.