Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D)

[Ar26]

I finished the Build today after receiving the wheel set.
I've also ridden the first few kilometers to set every adjustment and get a first feel for the bike. The build with pedals and bottle mounts is about 7,5kg.

The mechanical shifting works fine. It only needs some fine tuning. The bike feels very good and stiff. I have to say that I do not really have a comparison. Only my aluminum gravelbike (Trek Checkpoint). I'll also post my impressions after a few longer rides.

I think the frame fits me pretty well with size 54. I'm 175cm with inseem of 82. But after only 10km I don't know exactly.

My personal Pros and Cons so far:
+ Good frame  and parts quality. No bigger problems yet.
+ The build was good with some smaller problems.

- front derailleur hanger not so good for mechanical Shimano due to the missing support for the stabilizer screw.
- paint quality is okay (small imperfections here and there) but the clear coat is very thin so that I already have some smaller scratches. I think the paintjob should be clear coated at least 2 times.

As already mentioned by other people the carbon in some areas (downtube, toptube) Is very thin. You can easily flex it with your thumb. I don't know if that is normal for that kind of frames. I just want to say it.

All in all I'm very happy how it turned out and looking forward to the next rides. The whole build was about 2500 Euro. For that price I can't buy a branded Frame with carbon wheels and group set.

It's clear, you're going to beat all your KOMs. We're not going to miss you with this red bike in the green meadows

[dinorello]

I finished the Build today after receiving the wheel set.
I've also ridden the first few kilometers to set every adjustment and get a first feel for the bike. The build with pedals and bottle mounts is about 7,5kg.

The mechanical shifting works fine. It only needs some fine tuning. The bike feels very good and stiff. I have to say that I do not really have a comparison. Only my aluminum gravelbike (Trek Checkpoint). I'll also post my impressions after a few longer rides.

I think the frame fits me pretty well with size 54. I'm 175cm with inseem of 82. But after only 10km I don't know exactly.

My personal Pros and Cons so far:
+ Good frame  and parts quality. No bigger problems yet.
+ The build was good with some smaller problems.

- front derailleur hanger not so good for mechanical Shimano due to the missing support for the stabilizer screw.
- paint quality is okay (small imperfections here and there) but the clear coat is very thin so that I already have some smaller scratches. I think the paintjob should be clear coated at least 2 times.

As already mentioned by other people the carbon in some areas (downtube, toptube) Is very thin. You can easily flex it with your thumb. I don't know if that is normal for that kind of frames. I just want to say it.

All in all I'm very happy how it turned out and looking forward to the next rides. The whole build was about 2500 Euro. For that price I can't buy a branded Frame with carbon wheels and group set.

. Looks great!   Sad to say they definitely don't clear coat but rather buff the color to a gloss finish instead.  Only if you order a chameleon color it seems that it's clear coated due to the process of painting Chameleon colors

[PaxiH]

. Looks great!   Sad to say they definitely don't clear coat but rather buff the color to a gloss finish instead.  Only if you order a chameleon color it seems that it's clear coated due to the process of painting Chameleon colors

Yes, you are probably right.
After knowing that, I would definitely choose a chameleon color, if ordering again.
So maybe a good tip for others who are interested in this frame.

[PaxiH]

Short update:
I did my first 50km ride today with best weather.

It was great and the bike feels amazing.

The only thing I have to get used to is the Free hub sound.
As it is a 36T Ratchet system, the sound is not "round". It's a little alternating which seems to be normal with ratchet Free hubs. But for me it sounds not so nice. Maybe I'll put more grease inside to get it less loud 

It's LCs C52DB-RD28-44C wheel set.

I'm being very picky here...

[rasch]

looks cool.
U still think position is ok? or do you feel stretched?

How much did u pay for the shipping of frame + wheels?

[PaxiH]

looks cool.
U still think position is ok? or do you feel stretched?

How much did u pay for the shipping of frame + wheels?

As my gravelbike has also relatively sporty geometry, the feel here is very near to that. My gravelbike on paper have 12mm longer reach and higher stack. I definitely feel that on LCR017 the stack is lower which wasn't uncomfortable so far. I never had a bike fit so I don't know my perfect measures. All I can say is that I don't had any pain or bigger discomfort on today's ride.

I thought that LC give more stem spacers with the frame.
If I would order again, I would definitely ask for more spacers, as they only deliver one with 10mm and one with 5mm. I then would increase the high about 10mm I think.

Total shipping including EU taxes, for both packages was 287 USD.

[dinorello]

Short update:
I did my first 50km ride today with best weather.

It was great and the bike feels amazing.

The only thing I have to get used to is the Free hub sound.
As it is a 36T Ratchet system, the sound is not "round". It's a little alternating which seems to be normal with ratchet Free hubs. But for me it sounds not so nice. Maybe I'll put more grease inside to get it less loud 

It's LCs C52DB-RD28-44C wheel set.

I'm being very picky here...

Looks great, happy riding! 

[zatopiek]

Finally, I received the pictures from Carol at LC. The paint job looks amazing, and I was promised that they will ship the frame tomorrow. The entire process experienced significant delays compared to the promised lead times, but I hope the wait will be worth it. I will post the final mounted pictures with custom decals (which are yet to be designed).

[Serge_K]

Finally, I received the pictures from Carol at LC. The paint job looks amazing, and I was promised that they will ship the frame tomorrow. The entire process experienced significant delays compared to the promised lead times, but I hope the wait will be worth it. I will post the final mounted pictures with custom decals (which are yet to be designed).

You will absolutely receive it in time for winter

[Ar26]

I see that now these frames have a hole under the front derailleur hanger

[zatopiek]

You will absolutely receive it in time for winter

Lucky me in my Spain region, we have almost "summer" all the year long :-)

[zatopiek]

I see that now these frames have a hole under the front derailleur hanger

I guess it is for the DI2 cable

[cucumber19]

Got my first pics too! Told it will be shipping by end of the week. Fingers crossed! I think it came out pretty nice! Here’s the pics! FYI was only able to upload one at a time then had to go back and modify the post. Don’t know if that’s normal for the site.

[PaxiH]

Got my first pics too! Told it will be shipping by end of the week. Fingers crossed! I think it came out pretty nice! Here’s the pics! FYI was only able to upload one at a time then had to go back and modify the post. Don’t know if that’s normal for the site.

Looks very nice!

Yes, I experienced the same issue with uploading the pictures.

Interestingly your frame doesn't have the hole for FD Cable.
Same as all the frames before 

[doomguard]

How to route the di2 cable if there is no hole under the front derailleur? Through the hole for mechanical behind?