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

[edy]

Sounds like an unfortunate isolated case. Whenever I contacted LCR, at any time (before placing an order, during the manufacturing process, post delivery) I got a reply within 24 hours (Carol). I even had a minor issue with the seatpost clamps, LCR sent a new one without any hesitation.

[Fer9n]

An email can always slip through. did you contact them once and expect an answer for months?

[neobiker]

This frame was on my radar, after I damaged my Rinaschlta. I wrote to them several months ago for a frame, handlebar and paintjob, but never, as in never, get any reply, so for my point its a no go. I bought before this year a Emonda clone, which I cant use, even its same spec as original, part wont fit and consider it dangerous to ride, so it going to the bin.

I no spend some more cash and buying a Specialized frame, new with waranty, my chinadays are, for this time, over.

Did you try WhatsApp or Alibaba? I never had any issue.

[Fndr1]

Update for my fork: they first asked to see some photo's and after that for a video and sent it over to their engineer.

Wendy responded very quickly after that that they were going to sent a new fork, painted in my chosen color.

Besides that I like the frame, the customer service was a big factor into choosing to do business with them and they did not dissapoint.

[cristu]

Hello,
I was thinking of buying this frame and I am undecided about the size frame.
My size is 171 cm, Inseam 73-74 cm.
Recommended size chart from LightCarbon is for 490 size with Integrated Handlebar HBR14 - 400 x 90 mm
Do you think it's ok for those of you who are my size approx.

Thank You

[AlexxRR]

Update for my fork: they first asked to see some photo's and after that for a video and sent it over to their engineer.

Wendy responded very quickly after that that they were going to sent a new fork, painted in my chosen color.

Besides that I like the frame, the customer service was a big factor into choosing to do business with them and they did not dissapoint.

That´s good news indeed.

[AlexxRR]

Hello,
I was thinking of buying this frame and I am undecided about the size frame.
My size is 171 cm, Inseam 73-74 cm.
Recommended size chart from LightCarbon is for 490 size with Integrated Handlebar HBR14 - 400 x 90 mm
Do you think it's ok for those of you who are my size approx.

Thank You

I think that the best solution would be to compare the dimensions (including handlebar reach and drop) with some bike you are familiar with.

[cristu]

Thanks
Right now I ride a gravel bike - Gavere Stevens 2000, size 50: https://www.stevensbikes.de/2020/en/de/road/cyclocross-gravel/gavere/
with ZIPP 60 mm stem and it's quite confortable.

I lean towards to 49, what do you think ?

Info: https://geometrygeeks.bike/compare/stevens-gavere-2020-50,light-carbon-lcr017-d-2024-49,light-carbon-lcr017-d-2024-52/

I think that the best solution would be to compare the dimensions (including handlebar reach and drop) with some bike you are familiar with.

[cristu]

Yes, I was thinking about the 165 mm but I'm not sure if 49 is too small for me with 90-100mm stem or 52 would be better.
I know it's more aggressive, I hope I get used to it.
I tried an used Specialized Tarmac SL8 size 52 and it was horribly uncomfortable.

I wouldnt even look at standover height. Looking at stack and reach, you will be lower and more stretched out on the 17D, which is logical for a road bike, but you have to have that in mind (there are road bike alternatives with more relaxed geometries). And i wouldn't put less than a 80mm stem on a road bike, so reach will be 24mm more.
The seat angle is surprisingly steep on the Gavere, idk what to make of it, other than all else equal, you will sit further back on the 17D, which increases the stretched out element even more (you would be able to correct that by moving the saddle fwd on the 17D).
consider short crank arms (160?) because you're short, and if you're stretched out, short crank arms should be more comfortable and easier to live with.

[Ar26]

The 49 seems more appropriate to me. As pointed out, the reach is long. A seatpost with zero offset seems necessary to me.
Regarding comfort and position, there's so much to say. It's difficult to generalize.
Today, my bike is set up differently than when I first started. It took me several months to adjust it because it's not a matter of changing all the parameters (saddle height, fore-aft, etc.) at the same time. Then, it also takes a little time to draw conclusions. The test of time, and therefore the absence of pain, is a good indication.
Some people do posture studies and then ultimately return to their first iteration.
On the road and on the same route, the position changes: On the flat, on a hill, against the wind...

[rasch]

just note as well that a 0 offset seatpost puts more pressure on the hands so one needs to look into the seat tube angle.

[Samuel BMR]

Hi everyone.

Question about this LC’s REAL Max Tire clearance. It states 32c as usual, but jas anyone tried to put bigger like 34c or 35c tires? Or measured +32mm tire?

Thanks a lot

[Samuel BMR]

The actual tire width is 33.6mm. There’s 4mm of clearance on each side remaining near the BB side, where the clearance is the narrowest.

Ok it means 35mm measured could fit. Narrowly but could? 33.6 is almost 34

[kibsby]

Ok it means 35mm measured could fit. Narrowly but could? 33.6 is almost 34

The slick tire measures 35mm? It’s just like 1mm wider on each side than what I’ve got now so I'm pretty sure it'll be fine. A solid fit, maybe.

[Samuel BMR]

The slick tire measures 35mm? It’s just like 1mm wider on each side than what I’ve got now so I'm pretty sure it'll be fine. A solid fit, maybe.

Yeah planning on putting Pro One 34c or Michelin Pro5 in 35c which, apparently, are outstanding