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Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D) Definitely get a chameleon color over the plain color
June 07, 2024, 06:24:42 PM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)
Quote from: Thomas BT on June 07, 2024, 04:05:12 PM
Hi everyone, I'm considering buying the LCR017 but still uncertain about the color, has anyone seen what white chameleon looks like in real life ?  (Chameleon 7207 on Lightcarbon website)

Same advice as dinorello. Get a chameleon color because of the clear coat and better paint protection because of that.

I've not seen the chameleon white yet.
June 08, 2024, 12:29:02 PM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D) I haven't seen the color in person, but there's a video on YouTube showing the color  LCB 7207;
June 09, 2024, 12:18:08 AM 		1
Re: Yishun R068D
Quote from: PLA on June 08, 2024, 05:54:15 PM
I have one of these frames so if there is anything I can do let me know.
Can you please post some more pictures of the bike?
I have the quote from yoshin but befor buy I would like to see more pictures about the full bike
June 09, 2024, 05:01:23 AM 		1
Re: Hygge Aero Carbon Frame I've just assembled mine, it's the nicest Chinese frame I've had. Previously had a 3T Exporo clone and Longteng LTK118.

No major issues with the build or running the cables.

No rear mech hanger in the box but they sent one out quickly.

Size M, haven't cut down the steerer yet. I'm 181cm with a 74cm BB to saddle height and relatively short legs. 85cm inseam. All my previous bikes are 56cm and this looks a good fit.

I got the Hygge Shun wheels too, in F50 R60mm. The freehub is offensivley loud if thats your thing!

Everything from Aliexpress except the 28mm GP5000s and sealant.

Ultegra DI2 shifting and brakes.
XT rotors
Leese carbon cranks 52-36. The chainline is a bit funky and I haven't worked this out yet. As a workaround I've spaced out the FD mount with washers.
Zitto 11-32 cassette
Cheapo saddle.

7.4kg as is with the Assiomas.

Quick test ride today as I'm getting over flu - feels great, not too harsh at all, low 60s psi will do that!

Very impressed so far, paint is really nice.
 
July 11, 2024, 09:37:02 PM 		1
Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
Quote from: panel on August 07, 2024, 07:41:10 PM
estingo.......where can that frame be purchased and did you get it painted or does it come that way if you pick a certain paint scheme ? Stickers from ?

I've purchased it on Aliexpress (store: taiwan factory bike parts Store - model New Model Fasterway Ostro) and I could choose between any factor color scheme (painted or the stickers are under the paint), I doubted the one without any paint or just the clear paint that you could see the carbon layers. I know a lot of people here don't like replicas or placing a brand name on a copied frame, but in the end, I still did it, because I liked it (sorry).

I doubted also the long ten that Serge-K has, but I believe the rear is still a bit different, I think the rear tubes are a bit smaller in diameter than the long ten, but that opinion is just based on pictures that I saw so I don't know for sure + there is not a big price difference between those frames. I considered basically a lot of frames, like everyone does. I checked all bike sizes and geometries and my personal preference in looks and this was, what came out.

Quote from: BeR on August 07, 2024, 12:42:47 PM
Thanks for your feedback. What is the quality of the frame ? (Paint, faced caliper, inside carbon,...)

Difficult to say, it's my first build and I watched a lot of comments and threads here and YouTube clips from various builders/YouTubers. For my liking is the paint job very well done, I was expecting worse, to be honest. The placement of the calipers is fine for what I have and fits perfectly so that should be fine too. And I don't have a small camera to look into the bike so I have no idea what it in looks like inside other than the BB part.

For me the BB threads look good too, if I compare them to some clips that I saw from Hambini's YouTube channel, so overall I'm quite pleased. The handlebar is a copy of black inc. and I need to sand it a bit, the inside of the stem where the wires enter that it's not too sharp but I have the feeling everyone is doing this.

In the end, I think it was carbon T1000 UD instead of T1100 but okay good enough for me, I'm just an amateur, no pro by any means, so I also think I won't break the d-shaped tube from the front fork. I won't generate that much force I'm afraid, so I do not foresee any problems but I will let you know, once it's finished and I actually drove a decent amount of km or miles.
August 08, 2024, 03:35:59 AM 		1
Re: Hygge Aero Carbon Frame
Quote from: Thomas BT on August 10, 2024, 07:05:39 AM
Hi everyone, I'm currently building the hygge up and I noticed an there are no cable stoppers with the frame.
I've seen many builds on this topic but none of them mention cable stoppers.
Did you go without it or found some that were fitting to the frame ? If so I would be glad to know where you got them

I asked Hygge to include grommets before shopping.
August 10, 2024, 10:47:25 AM 		1
Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM Local buddy of mine. Cat 1 racer. I've him seen race against some of the best pro teams in the country during our locally held events. He's strong as heck.

So I've been admiring his Factor Ostro all summer, as I'm considering buying one to test against my SL8, only for him to confess this morning at the coffee shop that his frame is....fake.

Not a failed QC Ostro but an unauthorized copy. Here's what he told me:

1. Can't remember the full name, but he bought it from a place called Taiwan Carbon...something. $1000 USD
2. His frame is about 300g heavier than the real version.
3. The supplied hardware isn't an exact fit. It required some facing and sanding.
4. He swapped the fake Black Inc cockpit for a real version. He said the fake was too flexy.
5. The carbon layup isn't as tidy as the real version.
6. Legit groupset, wheels, and cockpit. All the vital contact points if you ask me...

I would get roasted if I reviewed a fake Ostro, but call me very intrigued. To me the extra frame weight is simply an insurance policy to withstand the daily abuse of riding. Makes sense to me. Buying an 800g fake anything sounds like trouble...

When I picked up the bike to inspect it indeed felt pretty heavy. But I've also held up a real Ostro (the 2024 version) and that's also heavy even with a full Sram Red groupset. However, the fake felt very solid and study. He said it has served him very well this race season.
September 27, 2024, 10:44:05 AM 		1