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

[dinorello]

I didn't see her pushing for Paypal FF but nevertheless, I've been scammed by China sellers before. Wasn't bicycle parts but it was somebody I had purchased from a couple of times , each purchase less than $1000/= without issue. The final order was quite large and I though I could save a few bucks in the fees. The seller ghosted me after that...  So important thing to keep in mind is that even your best friend might murder you for the right amount of money......

My "douchebag" comment wasn't directed at LightCarbon or Wendy who was helpful throughout the ordering process.   The issue happened after delivery of the frame which I now believe was one of the prototypes that was used to test which was why it had been initially primed white prior to it being painted black.  Wendy was only following "orders" in her subordinating role as a customer rep.   Other than her playing dumb to the issues and eventually getting upset that I filled a dispute with paypal she was always nice. 

[dinorello]

We call it "bona fides".

How does douchebag translate to "bona fides"?

[Joselu]

Has anyone experienced issues with the seatpost clamp and saddle? Mine makes a creaking noise when I apply some watts on the uphills. I haven’t applied any grease since the saddle rails already have a designated clamping area. 

Does anyone have any tips or advice? Here's the saddle I’m using:https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005006893754548.html

[dinorello]

So you have the clamp specifically designed for the carbon oval rails? And have you clamped it down to the recommended torque setting?

[ceres]

Has anyone experienced issues with the seatpost clamp and saddle? Mine makes a creaking noise when I apply some watts on the uphills. I haven’t applied any grease since the saddle rails already have a designated clamping area. 

Does anyone have any tips or advice? Here's the saddle I’m using:https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005006893754548.html

I had the same problem and solved it by applying this paste: https://dynamicbikecare.com/collections/grease-workshop-1/products/assembly-paste-pro

[mheusler]

I received my frameset yesterday, took a bit longer than I thought but that's not an issue for me. I'm in no rush and will use the christmas break to build up the bike.

I did a thorough inspection of the frame and fork (including checking inside with an endoscope) and everything looks as close to perfect as I could have hoped. All mounts are faced, there's no overspray anywhere and all parts were included.
The paintjob is absolutely perfect, the initial pictures Jim sent to me (linked earlier in this thread) didn't do it justice, at all.

The saddle clamp mechanism is a bit finicky and caused a moment of frustration, but after a couple minutes the installation of the saddle worked out well enough.

So far, off to a great start.

[ancientone]

I received my frameset yesterday, took a bit longer than I thought but that's not an issue for me. I'm in no rush and will use the christmas break to build up the bike.

I did a thorough inspection of the frame and fork (including checking inside with an endoscope) and everything looks as close to perfect as I could have hoped. All mounts are faced, there's no overspray anywhere and all parts were included.
The paintjob is absolutely perfect, the initial pictures Jim sent to me (linked earlier in this thread) didn't do it justice, at all.

The saddle clamp mechanism is a bit finicky and caused a moment of frustration, but after a couple minutes the installation of the saddle worked out well enough.

So far, off to a great start.

LCR017-D ? Standard or Lightweight version ? How much did you pay ? Any (closeup) photos ? Including internals, etc ?

There are so many different companies and models, I'm getting confused. Is there a contact person on the forum for the LCR017-D ? How is this compared to TanTan or Xiamen Carbon Speed ? I'm planning to get the wheelset from Carbon Speed, but still holding back as I'm undecided on the frame.

[mheusler]

LCR017-D ? Standard or Lightweight version ? How much did you pay ? Any (closeup) photos ? Including internals, etc ?

There are so many different companies and models, I'm getting confused. Is there a contact person on the forum for the LCR017-D ? How is this compared to TanTan or Xiamen Carbon Speed ? I'm planning to get the wheelset from Carbon Speed, but still holding back as I'm undecided on the frame.

This is the LCR017-D thread, so yeah that one, in the superlight version. I paid 550 USD for the frame set as described on the LC website. Shipping/customs/duties and custom paint job + decals come on top.

I didn't take any photos and will only take a few of the build throughout the process.

Jim Lee was the contact person i dealt with, he was active some time back in this thread. Haven't seen him here for a while now. However, he was always super responsive and helpful throughout the whole process.

I have no way of comparing to other companies, it's the first time for me going this way about buying/building a bike. My first/current bike is a Canyon race bike i bought 20 years ago.

[mheusler]

Over the last days I built the bike up bit by bit.
The wheels arrived today so I did a quick dry fit. Overall I have to say the geometry seems to fit me quite well, at least in a static position. With the 90mm stem length, as opposed to 120mm I have on my current bike, it feels quite a bit more relaxed.
This feeling matches what I hoped to get, from comparing the geometry and the measurements with my current ride, which is nice.

I mentioned it before, but I love the way the paintjob came out - the glossy chalk white with the contrast of the matte chamaeleon paint is a dream.

Not sure if I will be able to do a maiden ride this year, but I was able to make fairly good progress in the build so far. Routing the four cables through the handlebars was quite the hassle, especially knowing i would have to do it at least once more after cutting the fork steerer tube to length ...

[Nkearb]

Routing the four cables through the handlebars was quite the hassle, especially knowing i would have to do it at least once more after cutting the fork steerer tube to length ...

I have cut the steerer tube on my bikes few times without ever disconnecting hoses. In your situation it gonna be a bit more complicated since your not going to be able to slide the handle bar off that steerer tube. You will need to cut the steerer twice, first to get it low enough to pull the handlebars off still attached to the hoses, then a second time measured to final length.

[mheusler]

I have cut the steerer tube on my bikes few times without ever disconnecting hoses. In your situation it gonna be a bit more complicated since your not going to be able to slide the handle bar off that steerer tube. You will need to cut the steerer twice, first to get it low enough to pull the handlebars off still attached to the hoses, then a second time measured to final length.

Turns out it was fairly easy to get the handlebar off, after all. Cutting the steerer was a breeze as well - I just clamped down the fork on my workbench and free-hand sawed it off with a metal saw (helps to have some practice with sawing in general from all the woodworking I do). A bit of sanding off the burrs and it was good to go back on the bike.
Second time routing the four cable hoses through the handlebar was much easier, too. 

Installing the headset properly was a learning experience, luckily there's so many great videos available.

I'm moving on to install the STI shifter/brakes now and then setting up brakes, FD and RD.

Oh, and I forgot to mention, bottom bracket and crank installation was very easy. The crank spins super smoothly - I went with a BB that Lightcarbon provided (i thought i can't go too wrong for 15USD). Will have to see how it holds up over time of course, but I can easily switch to another BB if required, T47 be thanked.

[rwtbne]

Anyone have experience with Tavelo handlebars gen-1 on this frame (LCR017S-D)?

I think it would be a nice combination, and I think the standard spacer would fit.

[DavidG]

This is the LCR017-D thread, so yeah that one, in the superlight version. I paid 550 USD for the frame set as described on the LC website. Shipping/customs/duties and custom paint job + decals come on top.

Is that 550usd for the integrated stem/handlebar or the one just with the stem?

How much for paint + decals?

[mheusler]

Is that 550usd for the integrated stem/handlebar or the one just with the stem?

How much for paint + decals?

quoting myself (from the same part that you quoted, even): "for the frame set as described on the LC website".
From the LC website: "Frameset includes: Frame +fork +seat post+clamp +headset bearings+spacers +thru-axles+ HBR13 integrated handlebar"

Paintjob in total was 215 USD.

I would recommend just to reach out to the LC team, e.g. Jim Lee. They are super helpful and responsive and can give you the most detailed and up-to-date info, especially when it comes to shipping / customs / duty and any extra wishes you might have.

[DavidG]

Any idea why the geometries from LCR017-D and R1058-D dont match? Are they not the same frame?