New Light Carbon LCSF980 XC bike

[jefflinde]

i reached out to LC to see if they have any new frames in the works and i was sent their new catalog.  looks like there is a new XC race bike coming/available.  looks like 90mm rear travel with 2 bottle cages.  i personally love a sub 100mm travel XC bike and will probably end up getting this.  i just hate the internal headset routing.  i will definitely be asking if they can cut holes for down tube cable entry. 

[Silverado123]

Cool looking bike. Are there any WC teams using this mold do you know?

[Silverado123]

Not much on this bike. I can't find it anywhere but here. Does it go by a different name or manufacturer?  I really dig it.

[jefflinde]

Not that I am aware of.  I reached out to LC and asked if they had anything in the works and I was sent the 2024/25 catalog. In there was this thing.  No idea on when it will be on their website.  The 958 is still not posted on there so who knows how long this will take.

[endurik]

Cool looking bike. Are there any WC teams using this mold do you know?

https://www.pianetamountainbike.it/tecnica/66279-full-suspension-xco/70706-bike-check-il-prototipo-trinx-factory-team-di-olivia-onesti

[jefflinde]

https://www.pianetamountainbike.it/tecnica/66279-full-suspension-xco/70706-bike-check-il-prototipo-trinx-factory-team-di-olivia-onesti

Super interesting seeing the components like the pedals and chainring/power meter.  i have used those parts for a long time as they work well and are a great value, but cool to see them on a race team. 

[Silverado123]

Trinx has always used open mold frames. Just like my Lexon Riot, they used that mold for a season or two. But this is exciting, because it shows me that its a more than worthy frame to take the abuse.

[repoman]

Is there any significant differences between the 980 and the 918? 
Is the 980 a XC and the 918 a down country?
The 918 has a lighter listed weight.

Anyone built one of these yet? 
Is this sort of a Epic WC style frame and the 918 is an Epic Evo style frame?

[jefflinde]

Is there any significant differences between the 980 and the 918? 
Is the 980 a XC and the 918 a down country?
The 918 has a lighter listed weight.

Anyone built one of these yet? 
Is this sort of a Epic WC style frame and the 918 is an Epic Evo style frame?

I don't think there is a huge difference other that travel and the visual differences in frame layout.  At the end of the day they are both short travel, likely very efficient bikes.  I have the 918 and am very happy with it.  I will likely go with a 980 as I prefer to have less travel than the 110mm of the 918.  It also looks like the 980 will hold 2 big bottles better than the 918. I can only fit a 500ml bottle on the seat tube in my large frame.  Hoping I can get a 750ml on the 980

[baarsan]

Has anyone ordered the 980 yet? I have a hard time to decide between the 980 and the 918

[repoman]

Yeah, just ordered one for a build.

[Aradell]

Yeah, just ordered one for a build.

If you don't mind sharing. What did you pay for the frame?
And please update on the progress! Would love to see this one being build up!

[Drayd]

Same, looking at getting this frame myself for a build. Any details would be great!

[baarsan]

Yeah, just ordered one for a build.

Great! Yea keep us updated on the build!  Did you order it with paint? Wheels?

[repoman]

Great! Yea keep us updated on the build!  Did you order it with paint? Wheels?

Nah, just UD black, thinking if I want to spend the time to paint it myself....
I bought some of their wheels too with it and one of the integrated handlebars.

I have one of their gravel bikes and I think it's pretty good.