Carbonda FM1001 bike check and 100 mile review.

Total this build cost $3100ish.
I misspoke on the brakes. 🤦🏻‍♂️ They are Magura MT5

[@timclopp]

Sweet build! I'm waiting on my Carbonda FM-936 frame to show up right now, so my apartment has bike parts all over the place... I was nervous about going with a trail or enduro frame since the riding gets more rowdy, so I went with a XC. I hope the FM1001 holds up through the chunky stuff and drops etc! I would definitely consider one in the future if so

[@kurtmaxwell3203]

I have nearly 1000 miles on it at this point. So far so good!

[@kiankabir3544]

I've been running advent x as well and it is such a good deal! Right now it's on sale at chain reaction so you can get the whole kit for 90 bucks! That's less than an NX cassette from Sram

[@kurtmaxwell3203]

It's definitely the best value I've found. Very durable, pretty light, enough range. It's not worth spending more for anything else in my opinion.

[@kenwells4715]

Hi Kurt: I have been looking at this frame due to the geo numbers etc. Have you tried other downcountry style bikes like this? I am really interested in how we the bike handles technical climbs? Are the suspension pivots bearings or bushings?

[@kurtmaxwell3203]

I'm not sure I would call this a downcountry bike. I guess if you went with a shorter stroke shock and shorter fork it could be, but I used the same stroke shock and fork that the khs 6600 and Sherpa Massif use. 150f and 135r travel. They are classified as Enduro/Trail bikes respectively. Despite the slack head tube angle and long wheel base it climbs great! Not as well as the hardtail I came from, but I've been very impressed. There are no bushing. Bearings only. It's very smooth!

[@krinpis]

Very nice build! How good is the painting? Did any chips or scratches appear?

[@kurtmaxwell3203]

Paints pretty decent. I have a couple chips, but most of it is my fault. A few wrecks and what not

[@cston_]

Colour looks great! Do you recall what RAL code you asked for?

[@kurtmaxwell3203]

RAL 6016 Turquoise Green. It looks just a little darker in person.

[@Maks-Lirshin2004]

Hi! I have the same frame, Im very happy with everything! What is the weight of the bike assembly?

[@kurtmaxwell3203]

Just under 30lbs.

[@gregdevins9372]

I'm thinking about getting one of these frames, how is the bike holding up these days?

[@kurtmaxwell3203]

I love it! My brother built one too. We have had great experiences with this frame.

[@alf3071]

I'm thinking of buying this frame, how much did it cost for just the frame? do you think it will be ok with a 190x51mm rear shock instead of 185x50?

[@kurtmaxwell3203]

I wouldn't use anything but what is recommended for the shock. Here's a cost breakdown in USD Frame $750 Painting $75 Rear axle $15 Headset $15 Rear derailleur hangers $5 Shipping $190 PayPal fee $47

[@jadesportster]

how long did it take to recieve the frame after ordering?

[@kurtmaxwell3203]

About 4 weeks.

[@jeffryLebovsky]

how is it going? did you hit drops and jumps? any issues with frame?

[@kurtmaxwell3203]

No issues at all. I'm probably over 2000 miles now. I don't hit big jumps or drops often, but it's handled what I have hit exceptionally well. Still very impressed.

[@sergeypopov164]

Hi, can you please tell whether 29er 2.6 tires fit into frame or not? You installed 2.4 but is there a space to install wider tire?

[@kurtmaxwell3203]

I would say there is room for 2.6, but that's probably the max for 29ers.

[@sergeypopov164]

@@kurtmaxwell3203 Thanks

[@japjoe7]

Hey Kurt, what size dropper is it and what size needle bearings? I've got the same frame on order and want to get the same components.

[@kurtmaxwell3203]

30.9mm seatpost, and m8x30 needle bearing kit from real world cycling

[@kurtmaxwell3203]

www.enduroforkseals.com/products/rear-suspension/shock-eyelet-bearing-kits/6mm-8mm-thru-bolts/NEEDLE-BEARING-30.html

[@japjoe7]

@@kurtmaxwell3203 Awesome, thanks man!

[@WalterMehlig]

Hi, do you have the dropper specs, max extension, overall length, and min insertion. thanks!!