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

[dinorello]

Why not spend a little more money on a better quality bottom bracket?

[edy]

Didn't find anything wrong with this one for now, so why bother? Maybe when this one needs replacing.

[nikk]

I completed by LightCarbon LCR017D build a couple of weeks ago and now have about 400k on the bike.
Build:
Frame: 56
Integrated bar and stem: 38/100
Seatpost: set back
Groupset: Wheeltop EDS
Crankset: Rotor Vegast 170mm
Chainrings: Rotor oval 50/34
Cassette: Ultegra 11-34
Saddle: Selle Italia Boost SLR Carbon
Wheels: Wheeltop wavy 45/50
Tires: Pirelli PZero 4S TLR 30 (run tubeless)
My dimensions: 181 cms; 79 kgs
Bike weight with dura ace pedals: 8 kg

My impressions:  I have 400 kms on the bike so far.   Overall, it's a fun bike to ride and I think it's a keeper. On the plus side, it's light, super comfortable, not too extreme and descends well. This is all helped by good rubber (30mm Pirelli P Zero TLR 4S set up as tubeless) and a good saddle (selle Italia SLR carbon).  My niggles so far: the integrated stem and handlebar feels a bit like a wet noodle and is very thin. I have had my LBS build up the drops so that I can get a good grip. Also the frame does flex. When climbing, I could feel the chain rub. I took it back to my LBS and sure enough, on a stand we could see the flex. This is exacerbated by the Wheeltop groupset trimming inward in the middle gears regardless of the settings. There is an update recently released that may solve this and I will try it to see if this reduces/clears the problem.  Other than this the only thing I am watching warily are the wheel bearings. Others have reported that they corrode quickly. I have not experienced that but will watch for this.

Net, net, for a frame and fork that costs 1,300 euros landed in Europe, I'm still impressed!

[edy]

I too had some concerns with the flex of the integrated bar (running 380/80 combo myself; 78 kg). I don't have much experience with the flex of other brands so I need to compare my bar to others in order to confirm or dismiss my concerns. In general, I don't feel the flex when riding. Does anyone else have the same observations?

[Ar26]

For my part, no flex on the handlebar (400x100 mm) but which is actually a good 110 mm. I have few spacers, I weigh 69 kg and rarely do sprints (does this explain that?). Lightcarbon has released a new handlebar, a little heavier and wider at the stem

[edy]

It just might. I also don't engage in any intense sprints so this does not matter much. My observations are based on "dry" tests by applying some extra force on the handlebar while standing and trying to bend the whole stem-bar combo as much as possible etc. Can't complain that flex is noticeable during the rides (in a bad way) which keeps me reassured for now

[eugeniob]

From today in LightCarbon catalog there is this image,

does anyone have more info ?

[neobiker]

I tried to check the certification on the UCI website, but could not find anything.

[Fer9n]

I tried to check the certification on the UCI website, but could not find anything.

Number is the same one saint piran used 

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/british-continental-team-saint-piran-admit-to-faking-uci-approval-for-unmarked-chinese-frames/

[edy]

UCI approved or not, it apprars that a professional team has recognized this brand as trustworthy which seems to be good news after all 

[HanzJWermhat]

I swear I saw the LCR017 being sold under the Rollingstone brand at some point. Rollingstone is registered in UCI framesets so I wonder if it's by proxy approved. I can't however find the Rollingstone frame on aliexpress anymore tho

[Rebel_Yell]

FYI.  LC is still doing the normal version and the super lightweight version for any wondering.  Was quoted roughly $695usd for delivery to USA.

[bogdan.l]

I know that the max tire width is stated to be at 32 mm, but I've saw replies hinting that there's enough room to fit a wider tire so my question is if anybody actually fitted 35mm tires on this frame.
Cheers.

[ODDO]

Hello,

I have finished assembling my LightCarbon LCR017D.
Here is the list of the assembled equipment:

Frame: 52 (LCB-08HS color)
Integrated handlebar and stem: 40/90
Groupset: WHEELTOP EDS
Crankset: MAGENE P505 - 170mm cranks
Pedals: LFZ
Chainrings: DUAL-OVAL 50/36
Cassette: SPADEO-Casette 11-28
Chain: SUMC SX11SL-116L
Brake pads: BUCKKUB
Brake disc: NEWGOAL 160mm
Saddle: RYET Black carbon
Wheels: ELITEWHEELS Drive 40 mm
Tires: CONTINENTAL GP5000 STR 28"
Inner tube: CYCLAMI TPU 28" FV45mm
Computer: HAMMERHEAD Karoo 3

My dimensions: 177 cm / 71 kg
Weight of the bike (with pedals/computer/rear light/bottle): 7.8 kg

I expect more than my CYCPLUS L7.
I was able to travel 100 km with it and I am delighted with the behavior of the bike.
Responsive without being penalizing in case of less well.

[Ar26]

Ladies and gentlemen, here is Wendy's answer :
According to the updated List on UCI's official website, the latest date is as of 2025.01.14, and the passage time of our LCR017-D is 2025.01.21
When they do the next update, they'll definitely have our model.