Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)

[neobiker]

It looks a lot like their LCG072-D with the X seat stays.

You can check the catalogue for more details.

I think I will pull the trigger on this one (again).

The only issue is the lead time for this one in 540 is December

[Serge_K]

What catalogue? Where? The frame isn't listed on the website but I also don't see a catalogue link.
I assume it's very new?

Potentially super interesting. Even though the number of duds in the 17D posted on this forum alone is Fing scary.

Edit: catalogue attached, thanks for the link.
And the insta link w some of the pictures: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJYaOvZMnZP/

Edit: an interesting competitor to the upcoming Gran Turismo frame by Peter at Xiamen Carbon Speed.
Geometry differences are confusing me. The 18D is longer at any given stack, to the point where you find yourself wondering if a 56 in one is a 54 in the other.
GT to take 35C, which means much more than 35mm (36mm wide rims fit the GT for eg). I have very mixed feelings about 38C myself, because it's not 38mm, it means much more, and i dont think i want a road bike that can clear 45mm or whatever the max tyre measured width a 38C allows (it's the main thing that has been bothering me about the 301 open mould by Long Teng, i feel 40+mm tyres is too much. Peter's frame should be c.100g lighter, monocoque, so manufacturing / materials wise, should be quite a bit fancier, not that this matters for the vast, vast majority of us. Implies the 18D should be cheaper than the GT, though, and that matters very much.
Peter started selling the GT, afaik, there are real frames in existence, vs this is Dec25 for the 1st mould?

I'm excited because i think a vast chunk of westerners need higher stack, lower reach bikes, with 35C clearing, aero frames that are light enough. That way, you can tackle anything on the road, fast, including the occasional tame gravel section / road works, or gravel on dirty road when cornering in the mountains, road debris on forest roads and the likes, cracked pavement, without having to slow down. But what i dont want is a gravel bike with road tyres, i tired, it sucks.

Good to see LC doing that. A lot of manufacturers are focusing on long and low because the chinese population is younger, built different, and very happy with (super) low stack bikes.

[planet_sammy]

Inspired by SEKA Spear?

@Serge: you have to download the catalogue... "2025-2026 LightCarbon Frame+Component Catalog -V1"

[BeR]

What catalogue? Where? The frame isn't listed on the website but I also don't see a catalogue link.
I assume it's very new?

Potentially super interesting. Even though the number of duds in the 17D posted on this forum alone is Fing scary.

https://fr.lightcarbon.com/category/downloads/1

Take the 2025-2026.

[Vince51]

Wow ! The perfect combo with non-agressive endurance position, light and aero. Hope it will come soon, december is so far !

[planet_sammy]

Has anyone already asked what the frameset is expected to cost?

[pavlo.k]

that's a nice looking frame. Luckily for my wallet there's no size for a taller rider

[neobiker]

Yes, I ask for a pricing and they said 625 USD/set, which is around 75 USD more than what is used to be, but I guess inflation (or USD depreciation is a real thing).

[neobiker]

Inspired by SEKA Spear?

@Serge: you have to download the catalogue... "2025-2026 LightCarbon Frame+Component Catalog -V1"

They had the first version last year with the cross before the Seka Spear, I would say Pinarello X5/Dogma X were the first with such design.

[neobiker]

What catalogue? Where? The frame isn't listed on the website but I also don't see a catalogue link.
I assume it's very new?

Potentially super interesting. Even though the number of duds in the 17D posted on this forum alone is Fing scary.

Edit: catalogue attached, thanks for the link.
And the insta link w some of the pictures: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJYaOvZMnZP/

Edit: an interesting competitor to the upcoming Gran Turismo frame by Peter at Xiamen Carbon Speed.
Geometry differences are confusing me. The 18D is longer at any given stack, to the point where you find yourself wondering if a 56 in one is a 54 in the other.
GT to take 35C, which means much more than 35mm (36mm wide rims fit the GT for eg). I have very mixed feelings about 38C myself, because it's not 38mm, it means much more, and i dont think i want a road bike that can clear 45mm or whatever the max tyre measured width a 38C allows (it's the main thing that has been bothering me about the 301 open mould by Long Teng, i feel 40+mm tyres is too much. Peter's frame should be c.100g lighter, monocoque, so manufacturing / materials wise, should be quite a bit fancier, not that this matters for the vast, vast majority of us. Implies the 18D should be cheaper than the GT, though, and that matters very much.
Peter started selling the GT, afaik, there are real frames in existence, vs this is Dec25 for the 1st mould?

I'm excited because i think a vast chunk of westerners need higher stack, lower reach bikes, with 35C clearing, aero frames that are light enough. That way, you can tackle anything on the road, fast, including the occasional tame gravel section / road works, or gravel on dirty road when cornering in the mountains, road debris on forest roads and the likes, cracked pavement, without having to slow down. But what i dont want is a gravel bike with road tyres, i tired, it sucks.

Good to see LC doing that. A lot of manufacturers are focusing on long and low because the chinese population is younger, built different, and very happy with (super) low stack bikes.

Is the Gran Turismo the new endurance frame discussed in the other Endurance Aero Thread?

As for the availability, I think the frame has already been produced many times because it looks identical to the LCG-072 (look at Gravel threads), and my wild guess is the exclusive right for the design are ending in December maybe?

[Lotnik]

It's not clearly visible, but I hope there is internal storage.

[Serge_K]

Is the Gran Turismo the new endurance frame discussed in the other Endurance Aero Thread?

As for the availability, I think the frame has already been produced many times because it looks identical to the LCG-072 (look at Gravel threads), and my wild guess is the exclusive right for the design are ending in December maybe?

If by the same frame you mean different frame, different geometry table and different specs, then yes, the 072 is the same as the 018. At this rate, so is my grand mother, if she worked at light carbon.

Idk which "Endurance Aero Thread" you're talking about.

[neobiker]

If by the same frame you mean different frame, different geometry table and different specs, then yes, the 072 is the same as the 018. At this rate, so is my grand mother, if she worked at light carbon.

Idk which "Endurance Aero Thread" you're talking about.

Fair point about the geometry.

This thread: https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4173.0.html

I think the different in price point will make the comparison less relevant anyways (carbon speed is speced at 1500 USD, at LC at 625).

[Serge_K]

This thread: https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4173.0.html

Correct!

[rasch]

Love the concept of the bike. geometry is ok (some jumps in between sizes), but design wise seems a mix-match. I prefer more standard looking ones.

But i’m sure i’ll have clients for this. Good quality and service. Looking forward to have one in my hands