Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)

[rosteven]

I'm going try to remove it with a wire hanger.  If that doesn't work, I'm hoping that I can lodge it in the so tight that it never comes out.

[AdmiralAckbar]

Hello all,

500 km into my build and, like many other people, I have a creaking / squeaking sound. Every time I went above 200 W, the sound appeared with every pedal stroke.

I replaced the stock Gineyea BB with a SRAM one. It did reduce the noise a bit, but the squeaking was still there. I tried multiple things, and today I finally found the culprit: it is the door of the storage compartment.

Even though I have the v3 door, my guess is that under high power, the downtube flexes slightly and the door rubs against it.

Anyway, for anyone experiencing a creaking sound, try cycling without the door. It was very obvious in my case. I will try putting some tape all around the edges of the door and see if it improves the situation.

[Westman]

Hi,
I haven't bought the frame yet, but I plan to install TRP Spyre SL calipers with a 160mm rotor in the front and a 140mm rotor in the rear. Do I need adapters? What size screws should I buy to install my calipers?
Thank you.

[jksu]

along with the greasing the seatpost clamp sliding parts (and carbon past on the friction parts of the seatpost) to prevent post slippage, probably the next recommended thing every LCR018 owner with downtube storage should do is add a thin layer of stereo wire tape to the edges of the downtube storage door.  i even put a tiny piece under the upper tab to take away any vibration. 

v3's latching mechanism, closed in the down position, shouldn't let the cover shake loose and come off, but the additional tape just takes up the minor amount of slack between the door and frame and reduces rattling noises over uneven pavement (or in some folks' cases flex in the frame).  the door should come that way from the factory.  maybe LC should consider a v4...

Hello all,

500 km into my build and, like many other people, I have a creaking / squeaking sound. Every time I went above 200 W, the sound appeared with every pedal stroke.

I replaced the stock Gineyea BB with a SRAM one. It did reduce the noise a bit, but the squeaking was still there. I tried multiple things, and today I finally found the culprit: it is the door of the storage compartment.

Even though I have the v3 door, my guess is that under high power, the downtube flexes slightly and the door rubs against it.

Anyway, for anyone experiencing a creaking sound, try cycling without the door. It was very obvious in my case. I will try putting some tape all around the edges of the door and see if it improves the situation.

[MarioCanario]

Hi,
I haven't bought the frame yet, but I plan to install TRP Spyre SL calipers with a 160mm rotor in the front and a 140mm rotor in the rear. Do I need adapters? What size screws should I buy to install my calipers?
Thank you.

the caliper istallation guide is on the LC website and in the following post. bit of search required on your side

The LC web page is showing adapters being used for both front and rear brake caliper installations.

why install a mechanically actuated brake caliper on such a frame at all? such stuff is used on cheap triban bikes. no comparison to hydraulic braking. and running those hoses through the handlebar will prob leave u with reduced breaking performance

[DrRoB]

Hello all,

500 km into my build and, like many other people, I have a creaking / squeaking sound. Every time I went above 200 W, the sound appeared with every pedal stroke.

I replaced the stock Gineyea BB with a SRAM one. It did reduce the noise a bit, but the squeaking was still there. I tried multiple things, and today I finally found the culprit: it is the door of the storage compartment.

Even though I have the v3 door, my guess is that under high power, the downtube flexes slightly and the door rubs against it.

Anyway, for anyone experiencing a creaking sound, try cycling without the door. It was very obvious in my case. I will try putting some tape all around the edges of the door and see if it improves the situation.

I have exactly the same Problem

I just can't seem to get to the bottom of this creaking issue.
At first, I thought the creaking was coming from the stock bottom bracket, so I swapped it for a new Kactus BB; the creaking improved slightly.
Then I installed a new Praxis Works BB, and the creaking improved significantly—now it only happens when putting down over 200W of power on the drive side, specifically when the crank arm is between the 3 and 6 o'clock positions.
In the meantime, I swapped out the pedals and crank arms to rule out other potential causes.

After replacing everything and seeing a major improvement with the Praxis Works BB, I decided to try a one-piece BB and ordered the Bicone BB.
Unfortunately, the creaking persists—still occurring between the 3 and 6 o'clock crank positions when putting out over 200W, even when I'm out of the saddle.

I don't think it's coming from the storage door, because I've already tried it without the down tube storage door and without the bag.

[Westman]

the caliper istallation guide is on the LC website and in the following post. bit of search required on your side

Yeah but I'm a bit confused about the rear installation. And you confirm the screws aren't included with the frame, I have to buy its?
Moreover, for rear mounting, the C screws are not shown in this illustration.

[Schneedolf]

I'm going try to remove it with a wire hanger.  If that doesn't work, I'm hoping that I can lodge it in the so tight that it never comes out.

Do we have some news?

[rosteven]

Yeah but I'm a bit confused about the rear installation. And you confirm the screws aren't included with the frame, I have to buy its?

My Shimano Calipers came with four screws (two different lengths).

[rosteven]

Do we have some news?

Wire hangers are nowhere to be found, I even asked a couple of my neighbors.  I will have to go to the store and buy a pack...

[mingc]

If you're in the US, the dry cleaner may give you one if you ask nicely. Or you can look in their dumpster.

[Schneedolf]

Even if you are not US, this is a good suggestion- I always get one if I pick up stuff at the dry cleaner.

[STEGPB]

Anyone a link to plugs for the unused wholes in the frame if AXS is used, derailleur and front derailleur? Ordered two kinds, both don't fit, so a proven solution would really help me ... Thanks!

[FrostedDyslexia]

Anyone a link to plugs for the unused wholes in the frame if AXS is used, derailleur and front derailleur? Ordered two kinds, both don't fit, so a proven solution would really help me ... Thanks!

common recommendation for this in other threads is a product called Sugru by tesa.

[Winnicycle]

Anyone else seeing extended shipping times?

• June 26- told shipping estimate was mid-July to early August


• July 5 - order placed


• July 6 told 2-4 weeks frame construction, 2-4 weeks painting


• September 3 - told decals are under development and painting will start "afterwards"

They offered two bottle cages, which seems not amazing for the delays..