Chinese Carbon Thread

[r0adrunner]

So my road bike got crushed on my bike carrier when a car rear ended me

 

Looking at a chinese frame, any of you have experience with the FM069?

 

I am keen on either the FM069 or FM066(sl).

[LOOK695]

So my road bike got crushed on my bike carrier when a car rear ended me

 

Looking at a chinese frame, any of you have experience with the FM069?

 

I am keen on either the FM069 or FM066(sl).

I would get the fm069 as it is a newer model and it looks better

[FASST]

Does anyone know where I can get a rear axle .... Preferably to fit an FM057 .. ?

[GS Sport]

Is anyone running a imported 700mm Wide MTB Bar?

[Izak]

Is anyone running a imported 700mm Wide MTB Bar?

Yes I am.... MTB Carbon Flat Bar Icini XC-150

http://www.conceptcycles-sa.com/handle-bars.php

 

Have had no problems whatsoever and they're super light and stiff.

[GS Sport]

Yes I am.... MTB Carbon Flat Bar Icini XC-150

http://www.conceptcy...handle-bars.php

 

Have had no problems whatsoever and they're super light and stiff.

Do yours not flex slightly on the ends if you push down on the bars?

[Izak]

Do yours not flex slightly on the ends if you push down on the bars?

Nope not at all, they are extremely stiff and I think only weigh 120g.

I ride quite hard and like to do some trail riding with this bike as well and have not (touch wood) had any issues.

[GS Sport]

Nope not at all, they are extremely stiff and I think only weigh 120g.

I ride quite hard and like to do some trail riding with this bike as well and have not (touch wood) had any issues.

Mine seems strong and well made, but like I say have some flex to them.

[Martin PJ]

Is anyone running a imported 700mm Wide MTB Bar?

I have one I bought on Ebay for pretty cheap. Scared to use it. It does look very nice.

Edited July 22, 2014 by martinpe

[GS Sport]

Maybe I should rather ask: Has anyone had one of these bars fail?

[SamL1220]

Does anyone know where I can get a rear axle .... Preferably to fit an FM057 .. ?

 

CWC had the alero ones... Not sure if they still do, but no longer on their website.

You need the 12mm shimano style axle which is threaded with a nut on the end as the frame isnt threaded.

 

[shaper]

I have one I bought on Ebay for pretty cheap. Scared to use it. It does look very nice.

Why did you buy bars if you are scared to use them?

[Martin PJ]

Why did you buy bars if you are scared to use them?

I am building up a bike for someone to use riding the beachfront in Durban. Going to use them on that bike.

[Izak]

I am building up a bike for someone to use riding the beachfront in Durban. Going to use them on that bike.

Riding or cruising?

Even a cheapy carbon bar won't just break from normal riding.

Take it offroad or start doing trick riding with it and you might be more concerned.

Edited July 22, 2014 by Izak

[FASST]

CWC had the alero ones... Not sure if they still do, but no longer on their website.

You need the 12mm shimano style axle which is threaded with a nut on the end as the frame isnt threaded.

Thanks a lot.

[Mopkop]

Finally done and dusted...shes HOTT as hell and she goes like the wind!!!

 

Specs:

 

Flyxii FR216

American Classic 101 laced to SuperStar Switch Evo hubs

RockShox Reba with remote lockout

SLX crank with SuperStar 32t NW chainring

OneUp components 42t and 16t cassette adaptors

XT clutch derailleur and shifter

XT Brakes

Continental Protection Xking and Raceking

Thomson seatpost

FSA afterburner bar

KCNC flyride stem

Shimano PD 540 pedals

 

Total weight 10.3kgs

 

Built her myself, just took her in to have the brakes bled

 

Shes a beast I tell you!!! :clap:

 

 

Ill do this again, anytime!!

 

PS.. the saddle bag is on its way to the dirt bin