LightCarbon 918?

[Nenokkias(fin)]

https://www.lightcarbon.com/lightcarbon-29er-carbon-frame-full-suspension-xc-frame_p211.html

opinions on this frame?

[Patch64]

I like the way it's simply design, straight to the essential, no decoration, no carbon copy

[dan_cx]

The whole package looks great, but it's the 38mm fork offset that has me scratching my head. I've seen 42, 44, 46 & 51mm offsets, but don't remember anything running a 38mm since the early 26" MTB days. Seems odd to me.

Having said all that, it's a solid package at a good price. From Wendy/Light Carbbon's reply: "Frame LCFS918 size L UD matte finish cost US$590/set including Frame +seat clamp+ rear thru-axle+headset+an additional derailleur hanger"

And for those of us on the US west coast, it was $165 shipping, via EMS, to California.

[federic000]

I also like it very much, not a copy, slacker enough, good price, serious vendor, low weight, what else?

[emu26]

I love the over BB cable routing, but not sure about the cable routing through the bars and headset yet. I just don't see enough benefit to warrant the trouble routing it.

[Vipassana]

This is promising.  Some neat features to be sure.

[jefflinde]

A friend of mine has this on order.  I will try to get some pics when it comes in.   

[Zomb1e]

It seems to be a good frame for tech xc and/or marathon riding. Geometry is something in-between old school and modern "downcountry" (hate this label, but it exists though).
67.5 headtube angle will be good for low-speed steering while together with moderately long front center will allow the bike still being capable on descents. Not-so-steep seat tube angle for better power output on flat marathon sections. Threaded BB and design around 120mm fork are also good things.
Things I don't like about this frame are location of rear brake on flex stays and absence of additional bridge on upper part of them (near seat tube). Leverage ratio also seems to be a bit high (2.9 average).

[RDY]

I'd say this is definitely more on the old school side.  Even the 909 when set up with 120mm / 165*42.5 (thus similar travel) is much longer and much steeper seat tube, and is going to feel a lot more capable descending and climbing really steep stuff.

[Nenokkias(fin)]

We see.. I was order M size to my women and they was shipping that already

[NasiLemak]

Hey Guys!

New to this forum - I think i able gonna pull the plug and buy the 918 frame as it is cheaper shipping and frame then what Carbonda quoted me for a fm936.

My idea is to swap all my MTB parts from my hardtail to this frame, so the only new thing I would need is a shock.

What shock would you recommend for this frame? Would this work - https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/fox-suspension-float-performance-elite-lv-rear-shock/rp-prod211485?gs=1&sku=sku867452&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=base&gclid=CjwKCAjw0dKXBhBPEiwA2bmObXlCTm_lhCUo76wpNFtVMERv1eahwpNpOwsmRoT36z0DlQZK5XFpDxoCuboQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Also is the BSA boost spacing?

If any of you have any advice - please let me know

[JimLee]

about rear shock, we design the frame according Monarch RL Rear Shock 165x38mm, because it's easy to get in the market.
The rear shock size is 165x38mm(standard mount only).piggy back design and coil design also be ok.
check photos as below:
Full Internal Cable Routing Design and Linkage-driven Single Pivot Suspension System .
also the frame have the knock block system as trek.
now this model have some in stock for individual buyer.
contact me:
Jim(at)lightcarbon.com

[Swolie74]

now this model have some in stock for individual buyer.
contact me:
Jim(at)lightcarbon.com

Any idea if/when you might offer an XL frame size?

[JimLee]

Now only two size, M and L, if some wholesaler request size XL, we will make the model for it,  normally a new model we only open one or two sizes, M or L, the rest accoriding the sales status.

[JimLee]

Correction: front fork offset is 51mm now, not 38mm.