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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29+ & 27+ => Topic started by: chetosmachine on March 21, 2018, 07:02:59 AM

Title: LightCarbon LCFS-712
Post by: chetosmachine on March 21, 2018, 07:02:59 AM

There's a new frame around the corner!

Fresh news from China, LightCarbon has a new frame to be released shortly.

BB92, Boost, Metric.... seems to tick the "new" standards!

I've been told first frames will be available by the end of april.

Not yet on their web nor in their brother's Yishun bikes.

 

Title: Re: LightCarbon LCFS-712
Post by: samroy92 on March 21, 2018, 04:30:40 PM

Hmmm, I wonder what it will weigh!

Title: Re: LightCarbon LCFS-712
Post by: bxcc on March 22, 2018, 12:15:46 PM

The effective top tube measurement is crazy short. 584mm on a 19" frame. It should be around 620mm or more.

Title: Re: LightCarbon LCFS-712
Post by: chetosmachine on March 22, 2018, 04:33:39 PM

I think the same. Then you check the Reach and it is ok. The head angle is 65° and the seat tube 75°, which explains why the TT is so short. I believe it will be a good downhiller...

Title: Re: LightCarbon LCFS-712
Post by: bxcc on March 22, 2018, 06:56:52 PM

Something isn't adding up. I wonder if that number is wrong? Head angle, seat angle, reach and others numbers are all similar to the SC Nomad yet the ETT is 35mm or so shorter.

It calls for a 205 metric shock, I wonder what stroke they are designing it for. The front fork is 160mm for 27.5" wheels. I'm assuming it's for 27.5 as it's a LCFS-712.

Title: Re: LightCarbon LCFS-712
Post by: R_Pierce on March 23, 2018, 01:37:29 AM

Quote from: chetosmachine on March 22, 2018, 04:33:39 PM

I think the same. Then you check the Reach and it is ok. The head angle is 65° and the seat tube 75°, which explains why the TT is so short. I believe it will be a good downhiller...

74* STA.  Still doesnt add up.

Title: Re: LightCarbon LCFS-712
Post by: chetosmachine on March 23, 2018, 03:32:05 AM

Yup, 74 not 75.

I drawed the bike at home using the provided pdf as template and compared to a Large Ican P9. It's definitely shorter on top, and HA slacker.

BTW it calls for a 205x65 shock, trunnion mount. I forgot to add the image that LC sent to me.... I just wish it was longer and not so slack.

Title: Re: LightCarbon LCFS-712
Post by: Verbl Kint on February 07, 2019, 03:50:53 AM

Boosting this thread up as I am looking to get this frame.  I wonder if one can put 29 in wheels on it.

The graphic shows 27.5+ so it should be able to fit, right?

(https://www.lightcarbon.com/uploadfile/201811/18/7be11bd6743bf595121b28e61974ce79_medium.png)