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!
