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

[tiagosantos_ss]

Just curious for the bad frame, does it have a "QC Passed" sticker on it?

From the outside, can't see anything. From the inside, I recall seeing a label but don't recall what was it for. But definitely, I saw a QC sticker, maybe on the wheels

[dinorello]

Yes, the did ask to remove it. I made it private. In case I don't hear them posting me about the shipping it will be back to public

You're lucky you found this forum as LC knows it affects their bottom line.   It's like crowd funded post sale QC.  How did you find this forum?

[PLA]

Yes, the did ask to remove it. I made it private. In case I don't hear them posting me about the shipping it will be back to public

I don't see any reason to make it private. If they're going to ship frames that are that shockingly shocking, people should know about it.

[dinorello]

I don't see any reason to make it private. If they're going to ship frames that are that shockingly shocking, people should know about it.

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A little quid pro quo from Lightcarbon instead of stepping up  they rather obfuscate than right their wrong.  Ultimately that's the type of business model that Asian manufacturers seem to follow...no QC and attempt to gaslight the customer

[patliean1]

Tan Tan told me they would sell me their latest gravel frameset at "dealer" price (same one Tideace sells) and that I could not disclose the price on here or on YouTube.

On the surface it would seem TanTan was making concessions for me since I make videos. However, the price offered was identical to what another member on here paid for his.

When I originally purchased my Yishun/LC R-086D frameset I disclosed the price. Yishun was not happy about it. Yet they never once mentioned that the price they quoted me was discounted because they "knew who I was." And still had the nerve to increase their retail price after the fact LoL

[dinorello]

Did you file a claim with Cannondale?

[tiagosantos_ss]

You're lucky you found this forum as LC knows it affects their bottom line.   It's like crowd funded post sale QC.  How did you find this forum?

Searching on google with the frame as keywords

[tiagosantos_ss]

I don't see any reason to make it private. If they're going to ship frames that are that shockingly shocking, people should know about it.

People know it. If people are really interested in the frame and they saw Hambini's review, is not that short video that will stop them from pulling the trigger.i actually drop that video even before Hambinis review. The video is still around if people try to know more about the frame they will find it

[PLA]

I'd be more annoyed that they offered to send a new frame in exchange to remove the video or at a minimum asked to take down the video. That would make me put the video back up as soon as I received the frame and made sure it wasn't made out of paper and water. And I'd make a follow up video saying that they asked to remove the video.

[PLA]

There are 2 issues here. The shittest frame known to mankind in the history of the universe, and then LC trying to cover it up. I'm not sure which is worse.

Send the video to me, I'll post it for you once you receive the new frame

[dinorello]

It only takes one bad meal to ruin a restaurant's reputation.

[mheusler]

even then, the restaurant should be given the opportunity to make it right.

There is a lot of fuss being made here about one frame. i think there will be QC issues but as long as the companies deal with it in the right way (in the end the customer should be satisfied with what they got), for me this is acceptable.
After all, to expect flawless QC at a fraction of the price for western brands is quite unrealistic.

On a different note: does anybody have the exact clearance for the fork and seat stays? Im wondering if 32 mm really is the limit or if i can push it a couple more mm if necessary.

[mheusler]

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On clearance, it's rated 32C, not 32mm, so you can run a 32C tyre on a wider than 32mm rim, your tyre will measure 32-33-34...mm and you'll be fine. If you're saying you want to run a 35C tyre, then it's a different question. On my LT268, i have a 34mm rim and a 32C tyre, and i have loads of space all around. the frame is also rated 32C.

Aah! learn something new everyday :-)
thanks for the clarification, this really helps!

[dinorello]

People know it. If people are really interested in the frame and they saw Hambini's review, is not that short video that will stop them from pulling the trigger.i actually drop that video even before Hambinis review. The video is still around if people try to know more about the frame they will find it

Was the bottom bracket on the frame they sent you faced?  Can you post more pictures of your frames clear over raw carbon paint job?  Interested in the carbon layup.  thanks

[mheusler]

not sure if this is new (it is to me). LC is promoting the LCR017-D with '"Z3" Level Quality' on their homepage. This at least matches what Jim and Gavin have mentioned in the email correspondence I had with them.
Looks like people should then also be able to refer to that in case of any issues with the QC