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Carbonda FM1002 Mullet 4

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Banana.split.oreos
6/29/2022 4:30am
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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Other
FM1002
XL
Frame: Other FM1002. Misc: XL
Rear Shock
DVO
Topaz T3 Air
205x60
Rear Shock: DVO Topaz T3 Air. Misc: 205x60
Fork
DVO
Onyx SC
170mm
Fork: DVO Onyx SC. Misc: 170mm
Headset
Other
Headset: Other
Handlebar
Renthal
Fatbar 800mm
Handlebar: Renthal Fatbar 800mm
Stem
Race Face
Atlas 35 50mm
Stem: Race Face Atlas 35 50mm
Grips
Ergon
GD1
Grips: Ergon GD1
Brakes
SRAM
Code R
Brakes: SRAM Code R
Brake Levers
SRAM
Code R
Brake Levers: SRAM Code R
Shifters
SRAM
GX Eagle
Shifters: SRAM GX Eagle
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
GX Eagle
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle
Cranks
SRAM
X1 Eagle Carbon
Cranks: SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon
Chainrings / Sprocket
SRAM
X-Sync Eagle
Chainrings / Sprocket: SRAM X-Sync Eagle
Bottom Bracket
SRAM
DUB 73mm BSA
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm BSA
Chain
SRAM
X1
Chain: SRAM X1
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
GX Eagle 12 Speed
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM GX Eagle 12 Speed
Pedals
DMR
Vaults
Pedals: DMR Vaults
Front Rim
Bontrager
Line 30 Carbon
29"
Front Rim: Bontrager Line 30 Carbon. Misc: 29"
Rear Rim
WTB
i29
27.5"
Rear Rim: WTB i29. Misc: 27.5"
Hubs
Bontrager
Line comp
Hubs: Bontrager Line comp
Front Tire
Maxxis
Assegai 2.5 WT
Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 WT
Rear Tire
Maxxis
Minnion DHR II 2.4 WT
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minnion DHR II 2.4 WT
Saddle
Bontrager
Arvada.
Saddle: Bontrager Arvada.
Seatpost
OneUp Components
Dropper V2 210mm
Seatpost: OneUp Components Dropper V2 210mm
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2022
Model Year:
2022
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Additional Info

VHS 2.0 slapper tape.

Additional Info:

VHS 2.0 slapper tape.
Banana.split.oreos
6/29/2022 4:30am
2630 of 17517
4 comments

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yvidal
10 months ago

Hi, I have the same frame size large 29.

Have you notice any inclination to nose dive on jumps?

I also have a Norco Sight 2014 27.5 and that jumps perfectly.

I have a general idea on how to set suspension, but nothing I have tried worked so far. 
The Carbonda is a monster on downhills but hell I got some close calls on that bike, mostly on lip jumps, tables, etc. Stuff that on my other bike is piece of cake. 

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msbikes
2 years ago
Interesting frame. Looks like you swapped over most parts from the Trek Remedy you showed previously. What is your verdict on the Carbonda frame in terms of quality, as far as you can judge? And most importantly, how does it ride in comparison to the Remedy?
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Banana.split.oreos
2 years ago
Quality wise its great, no issues with the frame all lines up well feels solid. The stock headset and top shock bolt don't seem the best quality but no problems so far and they can easy be changed if needed.

Overall compared to the Remedy I am liking it more, its more stable at speed with slacker head angle, lower bb, longer wheelbase I would expect that. Its not blown me away but does everything well if that makes sense! Saying that it feels like there is almost no pedal bob when climbing so that has impressed me.
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msbikes
2 years ago
Thanks a lot for sharing your ride impressions. I was looking at Carbonda frames for a while but aside from a few build pics couldn't find much on ride impressions (except for their XC and gravel frames). Understanding how it behaves in comparison to a known bike is much more helpful (to me at least) than purely comparing geometry tables.
Thanks also for sharing more photos. Enjoy riding it!

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