LCFS948 - a new enduro from Light Carbon

[jefflinde]

Both sides broke in the same spot

[alexhell]

Both sides broke in the same spot

What does lightcarbon say?

[repoman]

Yikes! The fact that these breaks are in different spots is even more concerning...like the CF they are using or process is bad?

[jefflinde]

What does lightcarbon say?

Waiting for their full response.  They were super responsive so I want to give them the chance to correct it.  If they have a new rear triangle that would be a great solution.  The frame seems very thin and spindly for the leverage forces that are taking place. 

The rider is about 190lbs and we had to run a 650lb spring to get 30% sag.  This frame is definitely at the limit of the leverage curve.

[jefflinde]

So I heard back from light carbon on this issue. They are going to replace the frame with the new version or updated version under warranty.  I was given a time frame of middle of October.  I was told they are doing additional testing on the frame and a stronger rear swing arm will be made.  One cool feature is the new version of the frame will have down tube storage under the water bottle mounts.

Not a great situation to be in but I can't really ask for a better resolution from Light Carbon. As it stands I am very happy with the process and excited to see the new frame.  I will post an update when I have more info

[michaeldepeza]

Hey man happy to hear this....Lightcarbon have been great to me with both my tester frames.....

[andrerav]

The rider is about 190lbs and we had to run a 650lb spring to get 30% sag. 

I'm 185 lbs and run 450lbs springs on my Rocky Mountain bikes (which have a very favorable leverage curve) and 550 lbs on my Scott Ransom (which has a trash leverage curve). Running a spring on this frame is daring in itself, and running a 650lbs spring on a 190 lbs rider is absolutely bonkers.