Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)

[Rolle2k]

If the tire clearance wont be too extreme and 38mm would be quite tight, and really about max - then this will for certain be my next build.
Built SPCycle g069 recently, and looking to build a more road oriented build.
Will need size 54, and this frame geometry look almost optimal for me. Only things i would like to change a little in that size would be:
*Little less tire clearance, maybe down to real max clearance of 700x35c. (4mm clearance to chainstay-sides).
*Seat tube angle 74deg
*Head tube angle 72.5deg

That would be my optimal frame for road i think. The angles are quite close, if only wheel clearance is not that extreme i will certainly buy it!

[Dragos]

from quick glance it looks like the geometry is very close to the ENVE Fray, looking forward to this bike. I just wish it was coming out this summer.

[Dark17]

Looks good! Endurance and an aero frame I'll probably run a 120mm stem

[peraal]

I like the geo of this one, seems fitting for unfit people like myself. Not sold on the design yet, but maybe I will be convinced when I see it in other colors, I guess I'll have to wait a year and see when they start popping up. 

[JimLee]

The LCR018-D frame will be available in September, the 52cm size has been tested, and the 55cm size is currently being tested. This frame will be matched with the latest HBR18 ultra-light handlebar.

[Rebel_Yell]

The LCR018-D frame will be available in September, the 52cm size has been tested, and the 55cm size is currently being tested. This frame will be matched with the latest HBR18 ultra-light handlebar.

Jimlee. What price are we looking at on this with and without the handlebars?  Thanks

[Lero970]

Wow, that frame looks absolutely beautiful! It perfectly meets all the requirements I have. Since I’m not very familiar with Lightcarbon, I was wondering if there’s a custom paint option available when ordering. Once it becomes available in size 56, I might consider ordering one.

[casper.f]

Altough this seems to be nearly the perfect bike for me, I am scared this endurance-light gravel geometry will feel dull and boring. Cycling is my hobby, and i like to be comfortable, but i dont want to loose the feeling of pure adrenaline and speed on decents or fast corners. I dont really care about the couple of watts (Enve Melee vs Fray with rider is a 4.4W difference with rider @40kph), but it do care about the joy my hobby brings me.

Am i exaggerating or is my concern valid?

Btw Enve Melee vs Fray with rider is a 4.4W difference with rider @40kph, 3.3w without rider. Fray seems pretty similar to the LCR018-D while the Melee is being raced at the top of the sport.

[Da11as]

Am i exaggerating or is my concern valid?

It depends on your prior experience with the bikes.
Extreme example as if you had trail bike your entire cycling story and then jump on some relaxed gravel bike such as Giant Revolt. For sure it would feel like a rocket ship on less technical terrain.

[casper.f]

My only non-commutingbike is a Flanders squadra.
A dated extrenally routed rim brake road bike with 25mm tyres with a (too) small stack

Thrilling to ride? Yes
Fast? No
Comfortable? No

[neobiker]

My only non-commutingbike is a Flanders squadra.
A dated extrenally routed rim brake road bike with 25mm tyres with a (too) small stack

Thrilling to ride? Yes
Fast? No
Comfortable? No

All else being equal, your position is the main drag on your system, and after a few hours on the saddle, you can only keep an fast position if you are comfortable. Comfort is speed.