I’m in the US and couldn’t make my decision on what frame in time.
Looks like I’m going to be waiting it out unfortunately.

Hello everyone,

I'm finishing assembling my LCR017-D, and everything went very well. Communication with LC was very good, but this isn't my first bike... I've already assembled a mountain bike for my son and ordered several pairs of wheels, road, CX, and MTB. I've always been very satisfied. I received a product that, to me, was in perfect condition, both inside and out. The paint and stickers were exactly as requested.
All I have to do is clean it, remove one or two spacers depending on my test ride, and install a saddle. So far, the only problem is the customs fees.
This is the version for larger riders , I'll give you the weight with the saddle...
Thank you for this forum's existence and everyone who participated.
Have a nice day!

I've been talking to Chinese cyclists on social media almost daily and they also prefer having more reliable products and customer transparency. Shimano is quite affordable there (more so than in the west), so the comparison is always I can get Shimano for this price, why buy something else? I've also learned cycling is quite a young sport in China and we can thank the pandemic and social media for really kicking off interest in the sport. Many young people apparently saw cool photos and at the same time liked the idea of being outdoors. I've also learned cycling groups has been a big trend for dating!  The huge spike in Chinese products and innovations we're seeing today was helped in part by cycling influencers! I think there's a lot of domestic pressure on LTwoo to improve across the board, so it's a win-win for us. 

this.   we distribute and sell magene retail and have not yet had a single issue or return.   People (including myself) find  them super reliable and well thought out.