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A comprehensive thread regarding my FM056 (Chinese Carbon 29er) and FM098 (Chinese Roadie) builds.
The China-9r (Shrek) - Hong-fu FM056
February 2012, my father-in-law bought an XTC Composite 29er. I wanted a 29er hardtail, but not the same as that.
I stumbled onto the MTBR thread on the Chinese Carbon 29er, was convinced by the LTK023 and built one up with the best spec I could get for $3000 in March 2012. Such a great bike. The LTK served me well for two years, but cracked on the LHS seatstay in July 2014. She is now a FM056 Hong-fu frame painted green.
Firstly Shrek (LTK023 frame)
And Now as Shrek 2.0 (FM056 frame)
Build List:
FM056 Frame, 19”, Painted British Racing Green
XTR / XT /SLX Drivetrain with 32T Oval Absolute black chainring and 11-42 Wolftooth 10sp Conversion with RAD Cage
XT M785 Brakes
Mavic C29ssmax Wheels
Rocket Ron front, Racing Ralph Snakeskin rear
Time Atac XS Pedals
Weight: Approx 10.1kg
I love this bike, and feel free to PM me any questions about the frame or the components. It was a shame about the LTK023 frame cracking, but a new one was only $600 custom painted. The FM056 seems to have a much better build quality than the LTK023, so hopefully this one lasts longer than 2.3 years and 3350 dirty kms.
The China Roadie (Demonized)- Dengfu FM098
After the success of the 29er, i wanted another project. So with another budget of $3000, i built the following.
I can't believe how well it came together. It makes me think I did a half-arsed job on the 29er.
The frame is a FM098 and was bought in Groupbuy 6 from the velobuild forum (www.velobuild.com). All the info about the frame and how to order it is on in that forum.
This thing rides unbelievably well. Pretty comfy, and very fast. The power transfer is incredible. I only ride this thing to and from work, what a waste! This now has Rotor Q-rings as well. They work great for me, but probably because i am a crap pedaller.
Build List:
FM098 Frame – 3K Weave, Gloss Finish, 56cm, custom red paint scheme
Full 2012 Campy Chorus w/ Rotor Q-Rings and KCNC C7 Brakes
Mavic Ksyrium SL's (Now with Campag Zonda Rear after a cracked rim)
Ritchey WCS Bar and Stem
Michelin Pro 4 Endurance F, Gatorskin hardshell rear
Time I-Clic Racer Red Pedals
Weight – Approx 7.3kg
Current KMs:
Shrek 1.0: 3350km
Shrek 2.0: 267km
Demonized: 7367km
The China-9r (Shrek) - Hong-fu FM056
February 2012, my father-in-law bought an XTC Composite 29er. I wanted a 29er hardtail, but not the same as that.
I stumbled onto the MTBR thread on the Chinese Carbon 29er, was convinced by the LTK023 and built one up with the best spec I could get for $3000 in March 2012. Such a great bike. The LTK served me well for two years, but cracked on the LHS seatstay in July 2014. She is now a FM056 Hong-fu frame painted green.
Firstly Shrek (LTK023 frame)
And Now as Shrek 2.0 (FM056 frame)
Build List:
FM056 Frame, 19”, Painted British Racing Green
XTR / XT /SLX Drivetrain with 32T Oval Absolute black chainring and 11-42 Wolftooth 10sp Conversion with RAD Cage
XT M785 Brakes
Mavic C29ssmax Wheels
Rocket Ron front, Racing Ralph Snakeskin rear
Time Atac XS Pedals
Weight: Approx 10.1kg
I love this bike, and feel free to PM me any questions about the frame or the components. It was a shame about the LTK023 frame cracking, but a new one was only $600 custom painted. The FM056 seems to have a much better build quality than the LTK023, so hopefully this one lasts longer than 2.3 years and 3350 dirty kms.
The China Roadie (Demonized)- Dengfu FM098
After the success of the 29er, i wanted another project. So with another budget of $3000, i built the following.
I can't believe how well it came together. It makes me think I did a half-arsed job on the 29er.
The frame is a FM098 and was bought in Groupbuy 6 from the velobuild forum (www.velobuild.com). All the info about the frame and how to order it is on in that forum.
This thing rides unbelievably well. Pretty comfy, and very fast. The power transfer is incredible. I only ride this thing to and from work, what a waste! This now has Rotor Q-rings as well. They work great for me, but probably because i am a crap pedaller.
Build List:
FM098 Frame – 3K Weave, Gloss Finish, 56cm, custom red paint scheme
Full 2012 Campy Chorus w/ Rotor Q-Rings and KCNC C7 Brakes
Mavic Ksyrium SL's (Now with Campag Zonda Rear after a cracked rim)
Ritchey WCS Bar and Stem
Michelin Pro 4 Endurance F, Gatorskin hardshell rear
Time I-Clic Racer Red Pedals
Weight – Approx 7.3kg
Current KMs:
Shrek 1.0: 3350km
Shrek 2.0: 267km
Demonized: 7367km
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