Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)

[sOKRATEs100]

Is it?

Maybe.. I do have second thoughts now about the size I ordered. I went with a 56, but I’m 183 cm tall with an 88 cm inseam.

For reference, I've ridden a size 56 Cannondale SuperSix EVO (Gen 4), slammed with 110mm stem, which fitted me perfectly and has a rider height range of 177–185 cm. When I compare that bike to the LightCarbon size 54 (rated for 180–186 cm), the LC is actually about 6 mm lower in stack and 6 mm shorter in reach.

I know the SuperSix isn’t the most aggressive bike out there, but it’s still a proper race bike. The LC, on the other hand, is marketed as an “endurance all-road” bike. Yet these numbers would suggest the LC is actually more aggressive than the SuperSix. That doesn’t quite add up to me.

When I look at the LC size 56 instead (187–193 cm), the endurance label starts to make much more sense: similar reach, but noticeably higher stack. That geometry aligns far better with what I’d expect from an endurance-oriented frame.

The SuperSix rider height range matches my real-world fit perfectly and is also consistent with other manufacturers. So maybe LightCarbon’s height chart is technically correct, and I’m just being thrown off by the “endurance” label. Still, based on the geometry alone, the LC size 56 seems to fit that category much better.

Just sharing my thoughts. Curious how others see it.

I went with size 58 now after having consulted Gemini. With 40cm handlebar, 9cm stem, seatpost without setback and will go most probalby without any spacers or at least with the minimum.

I'm 185cm with inseam 88cm.

Coming from TANTAN GR030 size 57 (gravel frame) as a 1x race bike with 28000km so far. Quite comfortable. Ok, not good looking due to 6cm spacers. 

[pschei]

I went with size 58 now after having consulted Gemini. With 40cm handlebar, 9cm stem, seatpost without setback and will go most probalby without any spacers or at least with the minimum.

I'm 185cm with inseam 88cm.

Coming from TANTAN GR030 size 57 (gravel frame) as a 1x race bike with 28000km so far. Quite comfortable. Ok, not good looking due to 6cm spacers. 

I am also 185cm with 86cm inseam riding a size 58 lcr018-d for a few weeks now. I'm using a zero offset post, 120mm stem, and 20mm of spacers. I'm very comfortable on it so far, happy I didn't go with a 56. I like the long and high setup.

[oilegorpines]

Are they still responsive in emails by this month of February? Emailed CHLOE for an update regarding about the delay end of January but no response yet. I think Lambda might affect the cause of delay because on their website they will start rolling March 2026 and to add up this Chinese New Year. All components are ready except a waiting game for the frame.

[thorbens]

I am building the bike up with a Force E1 2by setup. BB is a Rotor T4729 internal. Now I am struggling with the spacers. Sram Website says 3mm on the drivetrain side. Following these sram instructions there is a space so that the crank can move. The BB manual says 3.5mm on the none drivetrain side and 6mm on the drive train side. Following these rotor instructions it doesn’t seem to fit either.

Anyone any ideas? Trial an error? Something like 1.5mm NDS and 4mm DS should work…

Thanks for your help.

Trial and error is your best bet, I'd do the same

[Samsonight]

Hello,

After placing an order for this frame I'm now looking for the differents parts to buy to built it. I have an issu about the front derailleur. So I'm going for a 105 or GRX one (it depend on the chain set i'll choose) and I can find only brand one. I've read that it must be a direct mount derailleur but my question is are the brazed one and direct mount one are actually sames ?

Thanks to all !

[misung]

oilegorpines I received answers after few hours or one day. But I had a chat with Carol.

BTW:
22.12.2025 Ordered frame 58 rawcarbon glossy
23.12.2025 confirmation of payment [ try to use revolut and paypal [15usd fee instead 45], description below]
19.01.2026 - I sent them email about the status. Answer: 110x420 handlebar was out of stock, replaced with 120mm handlebars
21.01.2026: photos of the frame, replacing seatpost and few things
30.01.2026: received shipping number with DE postfix
10.02.2026: unboxing


If you have revolut card, transfer money from your main bank account to the revolut. Better conversion than bank->paypal, dont send money to paypal but add revolut card there. Then you can pay directly from revolut card, fee is 15usd instead of 45usd

[Mazzini_Velo]

does anyone else spotted those two frames, ( clearly,De Rosa and Colnago) on the latest video from Lightcarbon costume paint?
maybe an external factory where other brands are painted as well?

[oilegorpines]

My frame is ready and already painted, but they told me that the straight seat posts are out of stock. What are the alternatives? Do i need to shorten drop-bar stem length to compensate so that they can ship my order right away?

[oilegorpines]

does anyone else spotted those two frames, ( clearly,De Rosa and Colnago) on the latest video from Lightcarbon costume paint?
maybe an external factory where other brands are painted as well?

I requested before that if they can change some of the color of the frame from what i ordered, the reply is they can’t because it will cost them to pay because the paint bidding is already done. But still it’s changeable and you need to pay again fees. To answer your question IMO the paint is outsourced and they can paint any frames from different clients.

[cycloholic]

I have a question about the BB on the 18-D frame. I went to a bit of extra trouble to ensure I bought a BB that stated 85.5mm. Once I received the frame I measured the width of the frame at the BB and it's 85mm - not 85.5mm. Has anyone else found this, and does it really matter?

[Hoogie]

I am building the bike up with a Force E1 2by setup. BB is a Rotor T4729 internal. Now I am struggling with the spacers. Sram Website says 3mm on the drivetrain side. Following these sram instructions there is a space so that the crank can move. The BB manual says 3.5mm on the none drivetrain side and 6mm on the drive train side. Following these rotor instructions it doesn’t seem to fit either.

Anyone any ideas? Trial an error? Something like 1.5mm NDS and 4mm DS should work…

Thanks for your help.

I used the 3mm spacer on the drive side. Which gave me enough adjustment room on the non-drive side with the adjustment ring thing (not sure what the official name is) to set the correct preload.

I used the standard SRAM T47 bottom bracket. So not the same as your rotor. But since T47 85.5 should be the same. I think 3 or 3.5 should both work fine. Just try and see what fits best.

[SWeiden]

does anyone else spotted those two frames, ( clearly,De Rosa and Colnago) on the latest video from Lightcarbon costume paint?
maybe an external factory where other brands are painted as well?

I think I remember LC saying that they get their stuff painted externally

[Chiyou]

I've read that it must be a direct mount derailleur but my question is are the brazed one and direct mount one are actually sames ?

Yes, direct-mount and braze-on are the same thing. Good luck with your build!

[Samsonight]

Yes, direct-mount and braze-on are the same thing. Good luck with your build!

Thank you !

[UT801]

What?!
Who is Gavin - a sales rep?
This sounds absolutely crazy.

Sorry all - I was away from the board for a few days.
Gavin is the sales director, and the person in the MyBikeParts video tour.

I'm very happy that he shared the data so I could make the best decision for me. I do have some body asymmetry that might be creating an imbalance on some bikes and challenge bike stability in certain demanding situations. I hate to put too much blame on the bikes that other folks seem to ride without problems.
 
Gavin reported that the data in below table is an average number among many frames, so I expect that they tested various sizes. Here are the raw test results comparing a standard bike vs the two LCR018-D versions. Units of measurement are not reported, but I see from some references that N/mm are used to measure frame stiffness.

Model                            Head Tube Stiffness    BB Stiffness
Standard                                           100               150
LCR018-D (No Downtube Storage)   117               185
LCR018-D (With Downtube Storage)   105               160