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29er / Re: LCFS 958 build help
« on: March 04, 2022, 09:39:29 PM »
Quote from: MTBR7 on March 03, 2022, 08:20:28 PM
Well, I found a thread on MTBR that indicates it's possible to run the RS Super Deluxe Ultimate RTC on the FS958 but the switch may not be accessible. 
https://www.mtbr.com/threads/light-carbon-fs937-downcountry-29er-build.1101497/page-5

FWIW

I'm the poster on that mtbr thread. I didn't have any issues with the fitting of the super deluxe and I didn't have to modify it in any way. And I eventually got the right dropper to be able to fit a 180mm without the kink in the frame getting in the way.

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E-Bike Frames & Builds / Re: Dengfu E10 frame & Bafang M500 Motor
« on: January 12, 2021, 05:53:27 PM »
Lightcarbon has a whole section dedicated to e bike frames and the many motors available. I'm hoping my next build is an ebike!

https://www.lightcarbon.com/mtb-e-bike_c74

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: January 12, 2021, 05:45:33 PM »
Quote from: humongousfungus on January 09, 2021, 03:03:00 PM
Question about suspension setup for the 958:
I find I have to run very high pressure in my RS Deluxe Ultimate 165x45 to get proper sag.
Is it normal with this frame or am I missing something? With 250psi for my 85kg/190lbs I am still at around 30-35% sag.
I never had to run such high pressure on previous bikes...?

Dude same! I weight 210 and I'm pushing like 330psi on my super deluxe ultimate too! I'm still at about 25% sag. I was eating through the travel so quickly before I realized that the LSC setting on my shock was the culprit. I recently bought a gnar dog token to see if I can use it to ramp up the spring curve and maybe I can run lower pressures. I'm a bit afraid it might turn my shock into a pogo stick due to the low travel. Another option might be a Megneg air can upgrade for our shocks, I haven't tried it but it could be worth a look.

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: January 04, 2021, 12:26:55 PM »
FYI guys, I was able to fit a 170mm PNW dropper post (https://www.pnwcomponents.com/collections/shop-all-droppers/products/loam-dropper-post) in my XL frame with plenty of clearance and slammed all the way down. This particular dropper can be shimmed all the way down to 150mm so it could work well for this frame in different sizes.

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: December 08, 2020, 05:21:19 PM »
Quote from: Jotegr on December 08, 2020, 03:23:04 PM
Personally rather than doing a DIY repair I'd see if you can get  a front triangle only first!

That was also my first instinct. Unfortunately LC said they're too busy with an OEM order and they can only sell me a full frame. Granted they were kind enough to offer me a discount on the new frame but shipped it would still be close to $550

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: December 08, 2020, 12:43:51 PM »
Welp, took a nice spill and landed on a rock with my top tube :/

Rode it the next day and it was fine but I'm still a bit concerned long term. Does anyone have any experience repairing carbon? I'm lucky to have 2 bike specific carbon repair shops within miles but they are asking $350 for the repair. The frame being sub $500 makes it a hard pill to swallow.

I'm thinking of ordering a kit online and repairing it myself so I'm reaching out to see if anyone has any experience.

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29er / Re: What is the best option for 130/130 trail /all mountain
« on: October 20, 2020, 02:39:24 PM »
I've had a ton of fun on this frame! Pretty good reviews overall too!

https://www.lightcarbon.com/all-new-lightcarbon-trail-mtb-frame-lcfs958_p118.html

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: October 01, 2020, 01:49:01 PM »
I ordered a 22.0x8 mounting hardware and the fit is snug as it should on my RS super deluxe. The frame comes with shims that go on the sides of the mounting hardware. That might be the difference here. No problems on my end. The lightcarbon site is dumb. They specify a 30.0x8 but they link to a 22.0x8 mounting kit.


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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: September 16, 2020, 11:07:30 AM »
Quote from: qranked on September 15, 2020, 10:00:21 AM
Also interested to know this, I have a 130-160 Pike I'm thinking of using on it.

You might be able to simulate the extra "slackness" of using a 160mm by swapping the rear wheel for a 27.5.

I'm running a Pike at 140 with debonair and I can't say it has hold me back in the technical terrain here in CO. I don't go for the biggest jumps but I do enjoy technical descends. I think someone might have run this frame with 160 over on the MTBR thread

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: September 12, 2020, 06:27:39 PM »
Took my bike to a DH park where I'm very familiar with the trails. The bike handled everything super well! I was really impressed! I normally ride park on my 170mm front/160mm rear Commencal enduro bike.

This bike felt more flickable, faster out of berms, and easier to throw around the chunk.

The only thing is the rear travel. 130mm is fine for most trails but I was constantly bottoming out. I think this is due to the linear travel of my shock. I'm thinking of installing a megneg to change the progression.

For anyone on the fence about this frame I'd say go for it! It handled a heavy rider with full armor for a whole day of gravity riding sweetness! And I was certainly not babying it!

On a side note the Pike with debonair spring is great!

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: September 09, 2020, 05:16:07 PM »
Quote from: StefanB on September 07, 2020, 11:15:13 AM
Received the LCFS958 frame, still waiting for the right hardware for the shock-mount. Branded it and put on frame protection on crucial places.

Heard rumors of people having problems that the suspension eats bearing. Anyone that can tell me more about that. Problems and solutions?



I haven't heard any rumors about that. There were issues with the trunnion mount bolts coming loose but that was easily fixed with loctite.
I'm taking mine to a dh park this weekend so I'm sure any possible issues will come to light then

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: September 04, 2020, 09:43:18 PM »
Quote from: kduvey on September 04, 2020, 07:26:46 PM
Quote from: rubybear on September 02, 2020, 10:02:39 PM
Adding my build pics to this thread! After a botched facebook marketplace paint job I ended up spending the weekend painting it. I call the paint scheme "Mt. Fuji Shrimp".

Anyone has any tips on installing a long dropper post?

What shock is that, and does it actually fit properly? Easy to air up and adjust? Works through the full travel?

It's a Super Deluxe 165x45. It fits perfectly with some caveats. First, if you go for the ultimate as I did and have a lever to close it or open it, you won't be able to use it. There's simply no space for it to move. Luckily it's stuck open.

Airing it up it's easy. Adjusting the rebound is doable, just a bit awkward. My shock has a low speed compression setting and I can adjust it but it's also very awkward.

I went to a bike park today to test it out and I was definitely going through full travel. So much that I think I want to add a mega dawg spacer to add some progression. I weight 205 and I have the pressure at 295 and it still going through the travel rather quickly.

Here's a pic of how much clearance there is on my large frame. The guide fits just fine

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: September 02, 2020, 10:02:39 PM »
Adding my build pics to this thread! After a botched facebook marketplace paint job I ended up spending the weekend painting it. I call the paint scheme "Mt. Fuji Shrimp".

Anyone has any tips on installing a long dropper post?

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: August 15, 2020, 07:24:16 PM »
I just got my frame today. Can I ask how you went about routing all the cables and hydraulic hoses? Is it the tube-in kind? Or do we use the white plastic tube guides that the frame came with?

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29er / Re: Any general advise or guides for a confused newbie?
« on: August 11, 2020, 10:47:04 AM »
I live in Denver and ride mostly front range and I ordered the fs958. I currently own a long travel Enduro bike. I use that to go to trestle and it performs great there. However, I can only ride that 2-3 months a year and everything in the front range will have you climbing from the parking lot. My Enduro bike sucks at that haha it'll get to the top but it will take a while. I think the FS958 will be the perfect front range bike because of the progressive geometry. I'm building it up as a 130/140 bike so it should still handle the rowdy descends just fine.

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