japjoe7 Carbonda FM1001 build thread

[japjoe7]

Got some good updates for today, It’s been awhile. Sent my Fox Float X2 out to be serviced a couple days ago. Didn’t even use it on the bike and something didn’t seem quite right with it. I bought it second hand but it looked like new. Got a message from Fox service that they are replacing it with a new ‘24 version at no cost…sweet!

Finally got my wheels finished. Payed a local shop to finish them up. It was too frustrating as a first time wheel builder to get it trued. Super nice guy and I paid him $75 to do both wheels.he said that didn’t do too bad of a job getting them started.

Biggest update…bought another frame, BXT-MTB-117 in gloss white, no logo. I’ll start another build thread with that when I get the frame.

Bought some more goodies for the bikes. Stepping away a little from the Chiner components and got Raceface Turbine-R Stem, Shimano XTR clipless pedals, Peaty’s/Chris King Valves, Cane Creek 40 headset, OneUp carbon handle bars, OneUp v3 Dropper, Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate. I’ll post more pics as the components get delivered.

[japjoe7]

New frame, BXT-MTB-117.

Video approval,

[Ludo]

that's one I was considering for next built! can you confirm frame weight? what are your initial impression?

[japjoe7]

that's one I was considering for next built! can you confirm frame weight? what are your initial impression?

Don’t have it in hand yet. They just shipped it so I’ll have it in about 7-10 days. I’ll weigh it once I get it. I’m pretty sure it is heavier than the Santa Cruz Hightower but by how much we will see.

[japjoe7]

Few things delivered today. I’m finally putting the wheels together.

[japjoe7]

She’s coming together slowly.

[emu26]

She’s coming together slowly.

Looks good.
Are there rubber grommets to go on the cable entry points into the frame?

[helmat]

Looking good, but that's some seriously light rubber on that bike 

[japjoe7]

Looks good.
Are there rubber grommets to go on the cable entry points into the frame?

Yes, all around except the head area. The frame is too thick around those holes for the clips to fit. I may need to do some grinding or sanding.

[japjoe7]

Looking good, but that's some seriously light rubber on that bike 

YES! Way lighter than I thought they’d be. I have a feeling I will need to swap them out because the side walls will be too flexible. I do have Tubolight insert in them though.

[japjoe7]

Got a XO1 165 32 crank 476g. Have GX 170 32 carbon crank I’m going to sell.

[filipes]

With tires like these you will limit bike potential to a down-country territory at best. Around 850-900g per tire is kind of minimum reasonable, think of new Purgatory in T7 or T9 or EXO Forekaster as minimum from Maxxis. I used DHF MaxxGrip for all the colder part of the year, considering something little faster for warm period, but never an XC tire.
I would also reconsider simple SPD before you mount them for Shimano trail pedals for better support, it makes difference which is worth extra grams.

[japjoe7]

Well, hate to say it boys but the FM1001 has been abandoned for now. I’ve chosen to run the BTX for now. I’ll use the 1001 as a backup frame if needed or use it down the road. It’s been a trip to build up all these parts for the build.

[bangacan]

I didn't read every post but why are you abandoning it? I'm thinking of getting this same frame.

[Chamomile]

... Shimano XTR clipless pedals ...

May I know where you got these pedals from? What's the nut size: 15 or 16 mm?