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I'd love to see Hambini reaming it  ;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.
Well worth a look get a feel for LightCarbons QC/QA and engineering principles.

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@c74 - this looks like a really nice build.  Two questions. How still is the rear triangle / fork combo? Also, did you manage to see what the inside of the frame is like - any sharp edges or excessive creases?

Hi, sorry for late answer.
Don't quite understand what the "how still is the...", you mean stiff?  Anyways, for a superlight the frame is really stiff. As Im 80kg+ and bend quite a bit and feel no annoying flex to be worried about. For the non Super Light, I'd be worried it might be to stiff and harsh.
I combined the frame with 9velo's LV55's which are quite stiff,  the combo of frame an wheels, I simply cannot get the discs to rub on the pads whatever I do.  :)

About the inside, I have no small cam, so no, just eye balling down the tubes (also look at my previous pics in this thread) is it clean. Really clean. Frame is supposedly not build with bladders but some other technique, check LC's website for more info there.
The exit holes for brake lines, both on frame, fork and handlebar are somewhat sharp, but nothing that a fine sandpaper and just wiping the edge wont fix.
Bearing seats around head tube are equal in thickness all around, ie material between bearing seat and paint job on the outside.
Seats for wheels in frame is clean of paint overspray and edges are super sharp. Actually impressive at this price point.

Regardless of the price for the frame set in comparison to other products out there I think it is a really nice product.


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Looks very nice  :D

Did you have the chance to ride it. If yes, how does it feel so far? Any problems?

Looking forward to get my frame and wheels.

Thank you.

The complete process of ordering with specifying paint, parts, and building has been a no issue (and pleasant) adventure so far.
Some really minor things are;
Tracking of the frame, a notice of a booked parcel and then nothing for 20days, and the last 1-2 days were packed with updates. Not a product quality issue.
Next minor notice, and im being quite picky now, is that the rear axle threads in place somewhat with resistance.
Hunch is that derallieur hanger and axle thread tolerances are not the same as the carbon parts.
To be honest, those are just small farts in a storm as comparison.

Did a initial 60min ride and pushed it a bit.
Im about 82-84kgs, Pmax of 1300w roughly on a super light frame, size 56 and my reaction is undisputed happiness.
Frame feels stiff and as per geometry of frame, right on target.
 
For a safety check of handlebar + stem check, I hanged my whole body wheight on the drops and jumped/rocked up and down. Solid as can be.

To summorize so far, _really_ satisfied.






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My frame has a 1/8-in hole beneath the bottom bracket for I guess water egress

Same here, a hole underneath the BB, for the fork, have not seen any.


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So, my build is done.





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Yes, the tool is ridiculously expensive, and for this frame not really needed.
I'm picky. And a bit obsessed with optimization.  :)

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Another build day, today was BB and cranks.
So, I confess to being somewhat @n@l when it comes to alignment, so the LCR017-D gets a treatment.




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Pricing.
LC had a introduction rate of the frame, so I ended up paying 955USD inc. shipping and VAT.
That included custom design, ie paint job, with decals. Proper decal job, no stickers.
Separate handlebar+stem, seat post, axles, headset, plus additional extra DH, extra head set inc. spacers.

Spent most day in the garage yesterday. Building experience is good, really, the only issue so far is internal cable routing. Edges (entry/exit) of holes are a bit rough.
After building several bokes with a SWORKS logo on it (supposedly good) so far the experience with this frame is more or less up there, pleasant. :)


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Tracking, naah, not until the last 36hrs of the delivery. Tracking page said parcel was registered but not yet recieved, then the last stages in Europe it was all good. The parcel took 20 days to get to Stockholm / me after registration with the carrier (DHL).

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Here, teaser pic...

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Recieved my frame today. Initial inspection tells me all is well.
Frame wise all seems well.
Material tickness around headset area is spot on, bearing seats are, well... REALLY clean.
Derallieur hanger and wheel axel mounts are as expected, ie clean and no paint spill.
Overall paint job is immaculate, did mine in glossy pearl white with LC logos.
If there is interrest, I can post pics after build is finished.

Cheers,
Chris

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Noticed that the geometry of the Agile is up on geomterygeeks, but is it trustworthy?

https://geometrygeeks.bike/bike/winspace-agile-2024/


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It actually looks good on my bike and I don't have any gaps - and I haven't even finalized everything yet.
I have a different handlebar because the handlebar stem units didn't fit me in terms of dimensions, but that has nothing to do with the gap...

I have also assembled the bike so far and so far I am very satisfied.
I'm having my fork shortened by a friend in the next few days.

I'll probably be able to show you the finished build by the beginning of next week at the latest :-)

@WhityWhite
-Have to ask about the "middle spacer with what seems to be cable guide into a ACR 55 headset" on the stem photo. What is that, a stem piece (which one?)
Thanx,
Chris

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Which stems are good?
« on: December 24, 2023, 04:30:33 AM »
I just purchased a Toseek K01 stem and have been riding app 10h on icy road and gravel roads, like 10h of jumping of side walks. Im 85kg + gear. The finish is impeccable, and manufacturing looks good. Have no means of measuring the stem. Highly recommended.

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