Author Topic: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)  (Read 1290447 times)

jstrawks

Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« Reply #1830 on: March 18, 2026, 10:43:32 AM »
yes, i will update you after i've tried it out with my ~89kg.

Thanks. When I resumed cycling in 2021 I was at 102kg. I'm glad my seatpost coped with that.

Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« Reply #1831 on: March 18, 2026, 11:42:06 AM »
After reading this thread days and nights - I’m almost about to order this frame. But I am just wondering, if there isn't a good alternative frame:

I am looking for something with a similar, endurance-focused geometry, (long seat-tube, long head-tube, short eff. top tube, high STR-ratio) + at least 32mm tire clearance, but with a more "sleek"/"minimalist" and less bulky design/appearance. Any ideas? Otherwise I guess I have to buy the LCR018-D (no drama).

Rebel_Yell

Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« Reply #1832 on: March 18, 2026, 12:19:12 PM »
After reading this thread days and nights - I’m almost about to order this frame. But I am just wondering, if there isn't a good alternative frame:

I am looking for something with a similar, endurance-focused geometry, (long seat-tube, long head-tube, short eff. top tube, high STR-ratio) + at least 32mm tire clearance, but with a more "sleek"/"minimalist" and less bulky design/appearance. Any ideas? Otherwise I guess I have to buy the LCR018-D (no drama).

Not sure what exactly you are looking for but you might look at the XM Carbon Speed R01. I love mine in the largest size the have. Not an aggressive model at all.  Bike is incredible in handling and stiffness. 

casper.f

Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« Reply #1833 on: March 18, 2026, 12:45:21 PM »
My frame arrived yesterday, packaging fine as I expected.

I like the raw carbon finish, very pretty.
Love the raw glossy finish.
More character then the matte black ones
Still more stealthy then the huge downtube logos

Stormyshadows

Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« Reply #1834 on: March 18, 2026, 12:57:05 PM »
After reading this thread days and nights - I’m almost about to order this frame. But I am just wondering, if there isn't a good alternative frame:

I am looking for something with a similar, endurance-focused geometry, (long seat-tube, long head-tube, short eff. top tube, high STR-ratio) + at least 32mm tire clearance, but with a more "sleek"/"minimalist" and less bulky design/appearance. Any ideas? Otherwise I guess I have to buy the LCR018-D (no drama).

Maybe Carbonda 505SL or 1136?

Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« Reply #1835 on: March 18, 2026, 01:35:24 PM »
Maybe Carbonda 505SL or 1136?
Yeah I am considering the 1136, but at the end it's still a fraction longer in Size S/50, so I guess I have to stick with the LCR :) Was just wondering if I overlook some newish/unknown frame...

bobloblaw

Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« Reply #1836 on: March 18, 2026, 02:49:28 PM »
54cm frame - 18.5lbs/8.4kg with computer, radar, tools/tubes/CO2 ready to roll. 17.3lbs/7.8kg without tools/comp/radar

Force E1 2x setup with Magene Teo power meter crank, Zen wheels (45/55)

What chainring is this that you used to run with the E1 chain?

Picograms

Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« Reply #1837 on: March 18, 2026, 03:57:30 PM »
After reading this thread days and nights - I’m almost about to order this frame. But I am just wondering, if there isn't a good alternative frame:

I am looking for something with a similar, endurance-focused geometry, (long seat-tube, long head-tube, short eff. top tube, high STR-ratio) + at least 32mm tire clearance, but with a more "sleek"/"minimalist" and less bulky design/appearance. Any ideas? Otherwise I guess I have to buy the LCR018-D (no drama).

You can also take a look at Longteng RD301-D

neXt

Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« Reply #1838 on: March 18, 2026, 11:16:12 PM »
Just asked for an update on shipping of my frame (size 50)..

Ordered: 26.01.26
Estimated shipping: Mid March
Updated estimated shipping: Mid April

From Jims answer, painting seems to be the bottleneck right now.
I'm quiet a bit disappointed about this. From what I read here in the forum this delay seems to be the norm and not an outlier, they need to get better telling real world leadtimes!

smu86

Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« Reply #1839 on: March 19, 2026, 04:54:21 AM »
is there anyone in germany with a 56 or 54 frame build up i could take for a spin?


Mndrvld

Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« Reply #1840 on: March 19, 2026, 04:59:01 AM »
Just asked for an update on shipping of my frame (size 50)..

Ordered: 26.01.26
Estimated shipping: Mid March
Updated estimated shipping: Mid April

From Jims answer, painting seems to be the bottleneck right now.
I'm quiet a bit disappointed about this. From what I read here in the forum this delay seems to be the norm and not an outlier, they need to get better telling real world leadtimes!

Ordered my frame (raw carbon - glossy finish) on 28/01/2026. Frame is ready, but handlebar 400-100 is not in stock at the moment. Would be shipped in about 10 days or so. Maybe you have some custom paint scheme?

neXt

Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« Reply #1841 on: March 19, 2026, 05:34:57 AM »
Ordered my frame (raw carbon - glossy finish) on 28/01/2026. Frame is ready, but handlebar 400-100 is not in stock at the moment. Would be shipped in about 10 days or so. Maybe you have some custom paint scheme?

I have choosen Deep Ocean Blue (marbeled texture), so yes kind of special paint. Jim told me now "only one team can do it".
Nevertheless, thats not an excuse for a delay - They knew this before confirming the lead time.

To get me right, I have no problem with longer lead time if they where honest when I ordered, I am dissapointed about false promises.

Bros

Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« Reply #1842 on: March 19, 2026, 07:34:57 AM »
I’m having the same issue. I ordered my frame in January, and it was supposed to be shipped before or right after Chinese New Year. Now they’re saying mid-May. It’s a massive delay, and they don’t even inform you proactively—you have to email them yourself to find out

UT801

Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« Reply #1843 on: March 19, 2026, 12:43:52 PM »
My size 54 unpainted glossy frame was originally scheduled to be delivered April 5, now end of April to the US (including the ~2-week delivery time). LC attributes the delay to the QC improvements related to the better latex mold release and endoscope inspection.

"Due to the added QC check point (with endoscope), the QC inspection time for each frame has increased, which make the progress slightly slower than before."

LC also found some defects in the earliest batch of BC-11 cages.  I'm sticking with the BC205 since I like the cleaner lines in any case.

"As soon as I get your feedback regarding BC11 bottle cage issue, I arranged a meeting within our team.
Then our QC inspect again all the stock of BC11, testing with standard water bottle. Among the stock 120 pcs, there were 25 pcs be judged as unqualified (not tight enough).
Those 25 pcs were from early batch of production and has now destroyed.
As you can see in attached picture, the one that was a bit too loose, due to top shape that not full grip the water bottle.
This has also been added to our QC check point now, so there should be no longer such issue bottle cage reach our customers.
For those bottle cage that were too loose, we will ask our customer to take picture to check this point and will arrange replacement for them."


yanouf

Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« Reply #1844 on: March 19, 2026, 01:54:35 PM »
Got a message that my size 56 with glossy raw carbon ordered end of November was finally shipped (originally was supposed to arrive end of January).