Light Carbon LCFS917 XC Frame

Started by ixlix, September 20, 2020, 10:45:35 PM

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Zipper85

I was looking for a frame with new downcountry geometry to do xc and marathons.  i had seen this 917 but it is not very famous like the riot, 936 or 909. how did you feel with this frame?

StefanB

A great frame if Light Carbon are willing to sell it.

Kk5551

Quote from: BrainMach1 on December 22, 2020, 06:34:22 AM
Howdy!

I am new to this forum.  I have built 2 carbon hardtails for my kids and have laced carbon rims to my store bought gravel bike. 

I placed an order for the LCFS917 this week.  They are already mocking up my decals so I hope the frame gets shipped this week.  They either had some extras on the shelf or they are selling some b grades.  I certainly hope the former.

It looks great!  What software template are you using to work on paint/decals?  Would love to use the same one.  Thanks and good luck!

Pharaohollie

Does anyone know what the spec for the top shock bolt is? I need to find a replacement.

jefflinde

Quote from: Pharaohollie on July 16, 2023, 10:01:10 AM
Does anyone know what the spec for the top shock bolt is? I need to find a replacement.

from their product page:
165*45mm trunnion mount-120mm rear travel
(hardware upper M8*22.2mm, bottom M10*54mm)                                       
165*38mm standard mount-100mm rear travel
(hardware upper M8*22.2mm, bottom M8*22.2mm)

ausmtb8989

Quote from: jefflinde on July 17, 2023, 09:17:27 AM
from their product page:
165*45mm trunnion mount-120mm rear travel
(hardware upper M8*22.2mm, bottom M10*54mm)                                     
165*38mm standard mount-100mm rear travel
(hardware upper M8*22.2mm, bottom M8*22.2mm)

So i have the 919 frame on the way and bought a 165x45mm trunnion shock for it, and looking for the bushings for it.  I can't seem to find M10*54mm on Aliexpress.  Is it an uncommon standard?

jefflinde

Quote from: ausmtb8989 on December 17, 2023, 06:21:35 AM
So i have the 919 frame on the way and bought a 165x45mm trunnion shock for it, and looking for the bushings for it.  I can't seem to find M10*54mm on Aliexpress.  Is it an uncommon standard?

The M10x54 is not a bushing. That is the width and thread on the top of your shock. A grunion mount only has the lower bushing and the top threads into the shock body directly.  The frame should come with the two m10 bolts and the bearing will be in the frame.  Just put your shock in and bolt it up.  This has one hole visible and then another on the other side.  Notice there is no bushing eyelet on the top of the shock. https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.dY1lJcDRK4CSVubdjO33UQHaFj?rs=1&pid=ImgDetMain

jefflinde

Quote from: ausmtb8989 on December 17, 2023, 06:21:35 AM
So i have the 919 frame on the way and bought a 165x45mm trunnion shock for it, and looking for the bushings for it.  I can't seem to find M10*54mm on Aliexpress.  Is it an uncommon standard?

If you need a bushing for the bottom I highly recommend Offset bushings.  They are based in the Uk but ship all over and make great stuff. They even make custom lengths and what not.  If you need it.   

ausmtb8989

Quote from: jefflinde on December 18, 2023, 06:33:27 PM
The M10x54 is not a bushing. That is the width and thread on the top of your shock. A grunion mount only has the lower bushing and the top threads into the shock body directly.  The frame should come with the two m10 bolts and the bearing will be in the frame.  Just put your shock in and bolt it up.  This has one hole visible and then another on the other side.  Notice there is no bushing eyelet on the top of the shock. https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.dY1lJcDRK4CSVubdjO33UQHaFj?rs=1&pid=ImgDetMain

Thanks for confirming.  This is my first MTB build!