Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)

[adc]

You need something similar to the parktool BB 27.3. It's a smaller OD than SRAM Dub BBs so BBt 47-16 won't work (doesn't engage the teeth fully).

[K-Ninja]

Is the OEM T47 BB 12 or 16 notch? Need to buy a tool.

I asked LC about the CEMA BB and they said me: "If you buy the High-end CEMA BB, A 16T wrench with a diameter of 49 or a 16T49/50 socket will work". I think that you can ask them about the another BB.

[JensenMacD]

In my opinion that doesnt mean anything and no one can check if they will do. Of cause they say that to a sponsored youtuber, but will they do the same for an average customer?
This kind of statements are absolutly worthless imho.

I am not a youtuber, just your below average guy. I can confirm LC is good for taking care of their customer. If you go back through the forum, I received a frame that had a paint chip happen by the shipping company. I worked with Chloe from LC and I am very happy with the resolution we came to. LC was willing to lose a lot of money on my frame to make it right.

[Mario kart]

LC puts their reputation on the line by sending Luke a frame. Luke puts his reputation on the line with whatever follows. He risks his livelihood if he doesn't look after his reputation. These statements are only worthless if reputations are worthless.

He just gave this frame, he never built up, a glowing review.


He also gave og evkin a glowing review when he was sent a broken frame and they had to replace it. Then he fixed the frame with 1 layer of UD. Really don’t think it was a risk for lightcarbon to send him a frame. I wonder how bad the frame would have to be to get a negative review from him

[K-Ninja]

A general question for the experts. I always carry a spare derailleur hanger in my bike. I'm new to the UDH standard and I have read that these derailleurs are more robust and instead of bending, they can make a backwards rotation when hit. The questions is: do you carry a UDH spare with your LCR018-D? If affirmative, any recommendations?

Thanks

[POTOOOOOOOO]

A general question for the experts. I always carry a spare derailleur hanger in my bike. I'm new to the UDH standard and I have read that these derailleurs are more robust and instead of bending, they can make a backwards rotation when hit. The questions is: do you carry a UDH spare with your LCR018-D? If affirmative, any recommendations?

Thanks

Depends if you’re SRAM or another brand.
If you’re not using a SRAM UDH Mech then do what you’ve always done. However, it would take one hell of an impact to bend one.

[kjerts]

I got the titanium because the info in this thread said it was shorter. Came in same length as the plastic one. Weight as pictured: 22g, 17g and 12g. Last one is 3d print. Just search the thread to find the files.
EDIT: KRoser is the man with the plan/files. https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,5970.msg100188/topicseen.html#msg100188

I adjusted the length and printed an even shorter computer mount for the Elmnt Bolt.

[JensenMacD]

Congrats to the owner of this FAST BIKE! nice build.

https://youtu.be/37NP6MqPutw?si=GWnuacrid6XJAH1h&t=4245

[jstrawks]

He just gave this frame, he never built up, a glowing review.

You saw a different video than I saw. He went over the construction and finish of the frame and was generally very positive except with regard to the flaw he found and highlighted. He went into detail with his communications with LC about the defect. He didn't review the bike he hasn't built up or ridden.

He says he's going to build, ride, and review the bike.

[Picograms]

My experience after a few rides:

- seat post did slip, applied more carbon paste and it slipped again. Cleaned the seatpots , put a healthy amount of paste and 2 strips of plastic frame protection tape on the front and back of the seatpost where the clamp engages and it seems the issues is fixed. As other stated you can use any other slightly thick and tacky plastic.
 - the LC integrated handlebars have a very short reach. If your position is dialed for a more traditional bar, order one with a 1cm longer stem. Also the bar drop is small, pretty easy to stay for a long time in the drops.
- The front end of the bike is pretty neutral and comfortable with 30 mm tires. Coming from a round seatpost bike, the back end is noticeably more rigid due probably to the aero seatpost. Dind not beat me up, but longest rides where only 4h tho.
- the bolts that hold the puck for your specific computer came loose after 3 road rides, lost 1 of them and replaced them with ones form another mount. Also the mount itself  has a 3 bolt interface with the stem instead of the common 2 bolt one. Not sure how easy is to find a replacement one if I want something elese.

- Got a custom glossy  paint job that is flawless in my opinion but the paint layer is pretty thin. Hope it survives well light scratches and bumps.
- Saddle clamp bolts are not easy to reach with a torque wrench, but its not that big of a deal as others made it seem imo . The clamp is pretty sturdy and you can tighten it by hand without needing to go to the maximum and risking damaging carbon rails.
- Downtube storage compartment cover is sturdy, does not rattle even with a 650 ml bottle

[jstrawks]

My experience after a few rides:

- seat post did slip, applied more carbon paste and it slipped again. Cleaned the seatpots , put a healthy amount of paste and 2 strips of plastic frame protection tape on the front and back of the seatpost where the clamp engages and it seems the issues is fixed. As other stated you can use any other slightly thick and tacky plastic.
 - the LC integrated handlebars have a very short reach. If your position is dialed for a more traditional bar, order one with a 1cm longer stem. Also the bar drop is small, pretty easy to stay for a long time in the drops.
- The front end of the bike is pretty neutral and comfortable with 30 mm tires. Coming from a round seatpost bike, the back end is noticeably more rigid due probably to the aero seatpost. Dind not beat me up, but longest rides where only 4h tho.
- the bolts that hold the puck for your specific computer came loose after 3 road rides, lost 1 of them and replaced them with ones form another mount. Also the mount itself  has a 3 bolt interface with the stem instead of the common 2 bolt one. Not sure how easy is to find a replacement one if I want something elese.

- Got a custom glossy  paint job that is flawless in my opinion but the paint layer is pretty thin. Hope it survives well light scratches and bumps.
- Saddle clamp bolts are not easy to reach with a torque wrench, but its not that big of a deal as others made it seam imo . The clamp is pretty sturdy and you can tighten it by hand without needing to go to the maximum and risking damaging carbon rails.
- Downtube storage compartment cover is sturdy, does not rattle even with a 650 ml bottle

Did you check the assembly of your seatpost clamp per this post:

https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,5970.msg105578.html#msg105578

[Picograms]

Yeah, checked it after i saw that post. Mine was assembled correctly

[jstrawks]

Yeah, checked it after i saw that post. Mine was assembled correctly

Thanks. That's disappointing to hear. This issue could be a deal-breaker for me. I pretty much need to know that LC is going to modify the design to address this before I'd place an order. I'm not excited about buying a new frame with a proprietary seatpost where there's a significant likelihood that I'd need hack-or-bodge the installation to make it functional. They fixed the storage cover. They need to fix this. Jim's been silent here for quite a while.

I'm hoping that the TraceVelo build encounters this issue in order to put more pressure on LC to correct the problem.

[Picograms]

Not to minimize LC's fault here, but seatpost slippage is pretty common for integrated setaclamps. I think i had it on all new bikes, even with external collar and round seatposts. This is the first one where i felt i needed to stick extra stuff on the seatpost, maybe cleaning with alcohol and reapplying new thick layer of carbon paste would have been enough...

[Abreu.T]

Thanks. That's disappointing to hear. This issue could be a deal-breaker for me. I pretty much need to know that LC is going to modify the design to address this before I'd place an order. I'm not excited about buying a new frame with a proprietary seatpost where there's a significant likelihood that I'd need hack-or-bodge the installation to make it functional. They fixed the storage cover. They need to fix this. Jim's been silent here for quite a while.

I'm hoping that the TraceVelo build encounters this issue in order to put more pressure on LC to correct the problem.

The Slipage is "common" problem in many bike manufacters west and east, for exemple 3t strada had the same problem even on newer models (not to say its acceptable) as mention before on the forum you can torque "if needed" to 10nm.
On the clamp it self say 6-8nm on the guide paper say 8-10nm, i talked to LC (Wendy) cause i had slip seatpost at 8nm torque with some carbon paste, and she confirmed with enginear staff if needed you can torque to 10 nm, i put more carbon paste and 10nm torque and  no more problems at the seatpost (not even over pot holes).

Note: no platics used 

Anyway i recommed any one with this problem to confirm 1º with their contact at LC.