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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
For me that's actually what is more valuable in these forums. Analysing the different reasoning and mental model different people use to select frames/bikes/products. Question them and take my conclusions and decisions. It's the same for me. From others experiences and opinions I can maybe learn or think from an different angle on the topic. So I thing discussions are a good thing 
May 16, 2024, 12:50:40 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
Hambini did a review of a Lightcarbon gravel frame, up on YT. I'm to stupid to get a URL working in this forum, so you have to find it yourself. Yes, I've already seen it. Even before buying Maybe someone can send him the LCR017 Frame 
May 19, 2024, 01:58:14 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
I just received my Frameset today. So far it looks good. But I think there is one big problem. The front derailleur mount seems to small, so that the bolt from the front derailleur do not touch anything. I also can't glue the Shimano metal sticker. Anyone have an idea what I should do now? Did I do something wrong or is that a problem from the hanger? May 22, 2024, 12:19:31 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
OK! I see what you mean now. The seat post is quite thin and the derailleur hanger is "short" so you have nothing to push the screw against. The hanger is fixed by 4 screws. So if they could provide a different hanger it could work. I'll definitely give updates when I know something new. So far I can't go on with the build. That sucks. If I have to go with electronic shifting, the build will be mich more expensive than planned. And I also really like mechanical shifting. May 22, 2024, 04:09:38 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
The di2 Ultegra touchs the frame plate for me Can you send a picture please? May 22, 2024, 04:12:57 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
Looking great. Almost done in 1 day... impressive! Thank you I used some kind of rubber sleeve specific for anti rattle on each cable. It is more that you can hear/feel the movement inside when turning the handlebar. It's not a problem as it will not be noticable while riding I guess. The wheel set should be delivered tomorrow according to DHL. May 24, 2024, 05:10:43 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
I don't know about it working perfectly without that stabilizing screw. The screw keeps the derailleur aligned for more consistent shifting for longer without it rubbing Now I glued the little metal plate from Shimano like this. I don't think it will hold very long time, but the feature of the screw kinda works There would be also the possibility to glue (2k) a little metal plate onto the hanger. But I don't know if that is necessary. May 24, 2024, 08:41:49 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
I finished the Build today after receiving the wheel set. I've also ridden the first few kilometers to set every adjustment and get a first feel for the bike. The build with pedals and bottle mounts is about 7,5kg. The mechanical shifting works fine. It only needs some fine tuning. The bike feels very good and stiff. I have to say that I do not really have a comparison. Only my aluminum gravelbike (Trek Checkpoint). I'll also post my impressions after a few longer rides. I think the frame fits me pretty well with size 54. I'm 175cm with inseem of 82. But after only 10km I don't know exactly. My personal Pros and Cons so far: + Good frame and parts quality. No bigger problems yet. + The build was good with some smaller problems. - front derailleur hanger not so good for mechanical Shimano due to the missing support for the stabilizer screw. - paint quality is okay (small imperfections here and there) but the clear coat is very thin so that I already have some smaller scratches. I think the paintjob should be clear coated at least 2 times. As already mentioned by other people the carbon in some areas (downtube, toptube) Is very thin. You can easily flex it with your thumb. I don't know if that is normal for that kind of frames. I just want to say it. All in all I'm very happy how it turned out and looking forward to the next rides. The whole build was about 2500 Euro. For that price I can't buy a branded Frame with carbon wheels and group set. May 25, 2024, 10:22:17 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
. Looks great! Sad to say they definitely don't clear coat but rather buff the color to a gloss finish instead. Only if you order a chameleon color it seems that it's clear coated due to the process of painting Chameleon colors Yes, you are probably right. After knowing that, I would definitely choose a chameleon color, if ordering again. So maybe a good tip for others who are interested in this frame. May 26, 2024, 07:11:47 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
Short update: I did my first 50km ride today with best weather. It was great and the bike feels amazing. The only thing I have to get used to is the Free hub sound. As it is a 36T Ratchet system, the sound is not "round". It's a little alternating which seems to be normal with ratchet Free hubs. But for me it sounds not so nice. Maybe I'll put more grease inside to get it less loud  It's LCs C52DB-RD28-44C wheel set. I'm being very picky here... May 26, 2024, 11:57:53 AM |
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