[CulBaire]

I have attached a pic of the build.

More pics.... please???

 

[Blurbikerider]

Did they ever give you an explinationof the paint issue?

When I originally asked about painting the frame I asked what colors and scheme examples he had and he said there were none available for this frame since it was so new. So for 28.00 I figured I would let them paint it whatever scheme and color they wanted. Well I guess the language barrier or something and they must consider the glossy coat as painted. To answer your question though , no he did not reply to my question.

 

[Blurbikerider]

Here's a few more pics .

 

[Kristinka]

Wow! The rear tire clearance is little bit tight. Is it really 650b frame?

 

[Blurbikerider]

Wow! The rear tire clearance is little bit tight. Is it really 650b frame?

It is tight but the frame is xc 100 mm travel rather than all mountain ,perfect for here in the south east.

 

[talabardio]

I wonder if it is the same frame as their 26er frame? As long as it works it makes no difference, I guess, but that is pretty tight clearance for a purpose-built frame.

 

[Blurbikerider]

I wonder if it is the same frame as their 26er frame? As long as it works it makes no difference, I guess, but that is pretty tight clearance for a purpose-built frame.

It very well could be the 26er frame ,regardless I would have bought the 26er version a long time ago if I new the rear tire would fit.

 

[rhynope650b]

It's a 17" frame. I have more pics just hadn't had the time to post. Crackedheadtube is a dear friend in helping me assemble this project. It's a beast.. Really love the way it rides. All carbon xx components. 22 lbs. I'm 5'7". I'd prolly go with the 19" frame for taller than 5-'8

 

[rhynope650b]

Updated pics

This almost finished .waiting on the front deraileur.

 

[PHeller]

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Can you measure from the ground to the center of the BB for us?

Big thanks if so!

 

[hidey]

Anyone has purchased the FR-502 frame from szxgd store on ebay?

ebay.com/itm/FR-502-Full-Carbon-3K-Glossy-Mountain-Bike-27-5-650B-Frame-Headset-17-19-21-/281067764881

Greetings from Chile

 

[Wveddy]

It is tight but the frame is xc 100 mm travel rather than all mountain ,perfect for here in the south east.

What size tire are you running? Any more feedback on the suspension ride quality and pedal bob what be appreciated.

 

[Blurbikerider]

What size tire are you running? Any more feedback on the suspension ride quality and pedal bob what be appreciated.

I'm Running 2.2 Racing Ralphs on Crest rims which may spread the tire out a little. The bike rides great but I have only ridden Older model Santa cruz Blurs and a newer Superlight so I am comparing to those . There's just nothing about the suspension to think about ,its now just having fun beating all my own strava times. I only weigh 137 lbs so I don't know if that has anything to do with it ,I set the old Fox ava shock to 20% sag and havn't thought about it since. The only reason I would like a new shock is to shave some weight and be able to give my wife back her shock . I can tell the bike is super stiff and more so than my superlight but with less vibration .
With all that said this frame could just be the same 26er model . Hong Fu mentions their model has changeable dropouts but these are not needed for a frame this stiff with 27" wheels imho .

 

[hidey]

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This almost finished .waiting on the front deraileur.

rhynope650b your frame is the model fr-501 from flyxii .com?

how was the quality?

 

[rhynope650b]

Great quality. I ride the crap out of it wrecks included. Jumps and all trail conditions . Very light. All carbon bike it weights around 22 lbs +/-

 

[jizzim]

It's been a few months now since the FM136 guys posts. How has the frame holding up? I'm in communications with Hongfu and ready to pull the trigger on a 16" frame for hardtail build. It's nighttime over there as of this posting so I have quite a few hours to decide.

 

[natron5000]

Nancy (Hongfu) quoted me 705.00 on the FM196 shipped to the states. Lead time of 3 months....

 

[LHSN]

Nancy (Hongfu) quoted me 705.00 on the FM196 shipped to the states. Lead time of 3 months....

I contacted Nancy today and she send me geometry chart for FM196.
Just compared it with Scott Scale 700

and it looks like the chinese frame is pretty close to Scale, except the curved top tube

sorry for my english...

Lead time of 3 months

does that mean you'll have to wait 3 months or...?

 

[Jonnybravo]

If we get 4 others together including myself, we can get the FM196 for $640 shipped. I would really like to pick one up at this price. Lets get this together guys!

 

[natron5000]

I'm good for a group buy. (Velobuild has stopped doing group buys from Hongfu - this concerns me a little.)

General questions, I am wondering if the FM196 is compatible w/ 156 Q-Factor. Also, I would be fitting it w/ an XX1 drivetrain. So, which is the cleaner conversion BB92 to BB30 or GXP? I am not experienced in any of those....

This is the text from Nancy's email:

the price:
FM196:$615
headset:$15(1-18".1-1/2")
ship cost:$90

the lead time for 17.5" is 3 month.all is inner cable routing.
the warranty is 2 years under the normal use.
the seat tube size is 31.6mm
can stand 150KG.