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Chinese Carbon Road Bikes => Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components => Topic started by: ENEP on June 22, 2023, 02:11:27 PM
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Seems like LightCarbon is working on a gravel frame with built in suspension in the frame.
Doesn't look to require a shock. Looks more maybe like trek iso coupling or similar solution.
What do you think? Would you buy? Could be a game changer for comfort and long distance riding and still affordable.
Does anybody have more info?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtzMn2Bg5Uw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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I honestly don't see the point of that. The only reason brands like Specialized and Trek include rear suspension like that, is to create USPs to justify their crazy prices. A 27.2mm seatpost that's sufficiently exposed already flexes quite a lot.
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Not interested in suspension either, but I think this approach is better than isospeed and specialized STR. Still, I'm pretty sure there is a lot more to gain in just developping a seatpost a la ergon
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I'm assuming this will have an elastomer and function similarly to the BMC and Wilier designs - both of which work nicely and are much more reliable than Trek's notorious ISO design.
I just hope they steepen seat and and slacken head angles in larger sizes, relative to what's usually available with Chinese designs.
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Well they slackened the HTA and steepened the STA a lot from their other frames. It's a lot like the URS except slacker front end. But the geo I saw for S and M, even accounting for the STA and HTA makes it very, very long ... nearly 1100 WB and over 580 TT on the M. They're going to have to be very careful about any extra front end length on the L and XL, or it's going to be unusable except with flat bars (which disconcertingly they showed on the single photo) for most riders.
Rear clearance is 47mm. Hopefully also in 2x. They say they're working on a new fork with 50mm clearance.
It has an elastomer damper very like the Wilier / BMC as I speculated.
Also has a storage compartment in the downtube.
This could be great, but I feel like they might be going a little bit too long on the S & M - and the L and XL could be a disaster if they don't take account of how long the smaller sizes already are.
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LCG073-D
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Integrated storage? Now we're talking ;D Is this a first for chinese brands?
Has anyone tried the SP03 seatpost shown in the pic? Any suspension?
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Yeah, with those angles and that long reach, it definitely looks like it's designed around short stems and flat bars.
I do wish they put a bit more stack on it.
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Integrated storage? Now we're talking ;D Is this a first for chinese brands?
Has anyone tried the SP03 seatpost shown in the pic? Any suspension?
SP03‘s’ hollow structure can bring slight shock absorption. If you need real shock absorption, please replace it with a dropper seat tube with a diameter of 31.6mm. We do not offer dropper posts, we only offer carbon fiber products!
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It would be exciting if LightCarbon would also go in the direction of endurance, 35mm tire clearance is absolutely sufficient for me, plus the internal memory, an absolute “game changer”.
In my opinion, the Endurance with this specs and a little aero would be a new bestseller!
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+1, there are no real endurance frames out there with a relaxed geometry (for size 54 something like ~375 reach and a ~600 stack) and big clearance. I would likely get one of those.
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+1, there are no real endurance frames out there with a relaxed geometry (for size 54 something like ~375 reach and a ~600 stack) and big clearance. I would likely get one of those.
Yishunbike G075-D size 56: reach 374, stack 589,9mm and clearance for 700C*50C & 650B*2.25" - maybe close enough?
https://www.yishunbike.com/product/g075-d-adventure-gravel/
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Seems like LightCarbon is working on a gravel frame with built in suspension in the frame.
Doesn't look to require a shock. Looks more maybe like trek iso coupling or similar solution.
What do you think? Would you buy? Could be a game changer for comfort and long distance riding and still affordable.
Does anybody have more info?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtzMn2Bg5Uw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
i can give you more info, i purchased this frame 4 weeks ago, got sent last friday.
will post pics when i receive in a couple of weeks.
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This arrived earlier than expected …was sent Friday and received Monday. Frame looks quality
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i can give you more info, i purchased this frame 4 weeks ago, got sent last friday.
will post pics when i receive in a couple of weeks.
Avocado, can you give us an update? How do you like it so far? Also what was the cost?
Thanks!
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I also see from their news feed that they have a different variation but I can't see it available on their site yet:
Now based on customer feedback, we have developed the LCG087-D based on the LCG073-D frame. The t is changed to the T47(85.5mm) Bottom bracket and the head tube angle is modified to 69.5°, and have added the design of fender and rack mounts.
https://www.lightcarbon.com/lightcarbon-in-china-cycle-2024-shanghai_n72
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Pretty sure most of the feedback here and elsewhere was give it more tire clearance, number 2 was more stack - as ratio of stack to reach is really low (effectively made worse by them steepening the head angle).
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here is the frame :)
It has no suspension but doesn't look bad either. Seems to be on the racier side of gravel
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That looks great! Looks like a replacement for the Yishun G095-D?
It's very hard to make out the text, but it looks like it says 700x47C. If the geo is good and the clearance can be pushed a bit, that's a great frame.
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Ordered a LCG073-D about a month ago with a single color paint and it shipped a few days ago.
...what was the cost?
With paint, shipping, and fees it ended up being a little over $900USD.
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That looks great! Looks like a replacement for the Yishun G095-D?
It's very hard to make out the text, but it looks like it says 700x47C. If the geo is good and the clearance can be pushed a bit, that's a great frame.
https://www.lightcarbon.com/lightcarbon-in-eurobike-2024_n74
"No.5 700C Racing Gravel & Road Plus Carbon Frame Kit Light Weight LCG072-D
The newest road & gravel comprehensive frame which with bottom bracket of T47*P1.0 (85.5mm) and max tires of 700C*42C
Aerodynamic special hollow shape design between seat tube and seatstay.
The front and rear brake calipers also have a cover design that reduce aero drag,but also adding to an overall clean aesthetic."
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Anyone interested in using SRAM Transmission will need a new thruaxle. Unless they shipped my frame with the wrong one, it is M12 x 1.5 thread pitch x 165mm, it is a bit short but worse is that UDH spec is 1.0 thread pitch. It seems like the included UDH hangers are also 1.5 thread pitch because the axle fits perfectly. I ordered a 168mm and 172mm M12x1.0 which should fit with 18mm of threaded end. Also ordered a SRAM T-Type AXS Full Mount Bolt Kit just in case mine is too stripped and unusable, obviously I checked the specs after noticing the wheel had some movement.
This is probably a warning for all frames here that have UDH support but may not completely follow the spec.