Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)

[JimLee]

Carol was my contact.


There is absolutely no consistency in the responses, which is my concern.
I was told a 42t would be the largest, which I know is incorrect. I also know a 54t with a 45mm chain line is unlikely to be possible.

Regarding UDH. They’ve modified the hanger which is ok, but it sounds like they’ve also slimmed down the frame which would necessitate a spacer for the rear mech to attach.

If that’s the case, it would need to be precise as there are no adjustments on the UDH rear mechs. They don’t have High/Low or B.

I’m just not convinced by any of the technical information they’re currently providing.

If the CL value is greater than 45mm, the chainring can be more than 42T, like CL 47mm, the max chainring can be 54T

[POTOOOOOOOO]

Great information. Thank you.

I’ve been told 42t is the max, which I know is less than it’s capable of achieving with a good CL.
But I also thought 54t is too big to achieve a good CL. ( depending on the offset of the chainring )
Thanks for clearing that up.

Ultimately it’s an AllRoad frame so some users will want to use X1 drivetrains. The service team should already know and publish this information without multiple emails and guesstimations, I’m sure they’re busy enough already without the same questions being asked.

[JimLee]

It's our responsibility and honor to answer your questions!

If you have any questions, please contact our sales staff or leave a message on the forum. I'll respond promptly.

[bsharp77]

JimLee,

Can I ask about the seatpost and saddle clamp?
it’s a very distinctive design - I just wonder how sturdy it is.
I ride over rough roads and have had terrible problems from seatposts slipping and saddles that point upwards after hitting a bump due to bad saddle clamp designs.

Looking at your carbon saddle in the seatpost, there also seems to be very little room for adjustment forwards or backwards - can you confirm?

I think the bike looks amazing but these areas are of particular importance and is hard to gauge when the frame is not yet released.

Any information much appreciated.

[Bobinski]

JimLee-can you p[lease show us a bike with 1x13 Sram XPLR on, and the attachment area of the rear derailluer and UDH. That would help those of us looking to buy this frame to run 1x13. Thanks

[Hualicopter]

Please note, the frame is not aero gravel, it's aero all-road bike frame LCR018-D, max tire 38C,
if you want bigger tire, change the frame to LCG074-D which max tire 50C,
Geo data of LCR018 and handlebar HBR17 as below link
https://photos.app.goo.gl/35w6cWmEnxtNHBUp8
size 52/54cm will be in Auguest, other size in September, now can book it
EXW price is USD$650,  Frame set including frame+ seat post + fork +handlebar + seat clamp+ head set+ front & rear thru-axle,
Color: UD matt, (painting customized is acceptable with extra cost.)
Shipping cost according your address with postcode, we can ship to EU and USA mainland including all duties,

Would you expect a significant difference in comfort with the pivot in the LCG074 with primarily road use?

[maxlhuang]

Just placed my order for a size 52 and integrated cockpit.
Excited to have a frame with better fitting geometry compared to the Velobuild 268 I built up last year.

[bsharp77]

Just placed my order for a 54cm frameset with Carol from LightCarbon.
Ordered both seatposts to make sure I get the optimum fit, went for raw carbon finish, lacquered, with silver holographic decals.
Went for the model with in-frame storage, which is a really nice addition.
Really interested in the bar/stem - looks really lovely from the photos - hoping to be able to get a really nice computer mount, but the 3 hole design dissent seem to be that popular so choices look limited. I'll see what the stock mount looks like and go from there.

Cant wait to see how it turns out,  I have a set of 45mm Go-Zone carbon wheels, rainbow brass nipples, spam cx-ray spokes, 23 internal, which ill fit 30mm GP5000s to which should give some comfort on the crappy roads.
Groupset is an Ultegra 8170 di2, plus I just managed to get a ceramicspeed t47 bottom bracket off eBay at a good price, so that should really finish the job nicely.
I'll take photos once the frame arrives and maybe to a build thread with photos and comments as I get the build done.

Not sure when the frame will be ready to ship, hoping not too long a wait.

[RiP]

Just placed my order for a 54cm frameset with Carol from LightCarbon.
Ordered both seatposts to make sure I get the optimum fit, went for raw carbon finish, lacquered, with silver holographic decals.
Went for the model with in-frame storage, which is a really nice addition.
Really interested in the bar/stem - looks really lovely from the photos - hoping to be able to get a really nice computer mount, but the 3 hole design dissent seem to be that popular so choices look limited. I'll see what the stock mount looks like and go from there.

Cant wait to see how it turns out,  I have a set of 45mm Go-Zone carbon wheels, rainbow brass nipples, spam cx-ray spokes, 23 internal, which ill fit 30mm GP5000s to which should give some comfort on the crappy roads.
Groupset is an Ultegra 8170 di2, plus I just managed to get a ceramicspeed t47 bottom bracket off eBay at a good price, so that should really finish the job nicely.
I'll take photos once the frame arrives and maybe to a build thread with photos and comments as I get the build done.

Not sure when the frame will be ready to ship, hoping not too long a wait.

I'm very interested in this, as I'm considering similar options as you did (also 54 frame, same frame finish but with other decal color)!

Can you tell me more about the different seatpost options?

Thanks!

[bsharp77]

I'm very interested in this, as I'm considering similar options as you did (also 54 frame, same frame finish but with other decal color)!

Can you tell me more about the different seatpost options?

Thanks!

The seatpost that comes as standard is a 15mm offset. They also produce an inline, or zero offset seatpost for the bike, which is what I have normally used on my other bikes (Cervelo S3, Giant TCR).
As im not 100% certain on the best fit for me on this endurance frame, I thought it better to order both seatposts now to save on any extra postage costs in the future - plus as the seatpost is proprietary, its always nice to have an extra just in case.

[RiP]

The seatpost that comes as standard is a 15mm offset. They also produce an inline, or zero offset seatpost for the bike, which is what I have normally used on my other bikes (Cervelo S3, Giant TCR).
As im not 100% certain on the best fit for me on this endurance frame, I thought it better to order both seatposts now to save on any extra postage costs in the future - plus as the seatpost is proprietary, its always nice to have an extra just in case.

Thanks! In my case I'll go for the inline seatpost option for sure. I use that setup on all my other bikes (road, gravel and MTB), as I prefer to set my ideal position over the bike through stem length and handlebar reach...

BTW, are you in Europe?

[oxidizer]

I placed an order for two frames. 56cm (+ 380mm / 90mm cockpit) for me (182,87.5 inseam) and 54 (+ 380mm / 110mm cockpit) for my friend (180, 85 inseam). Raw carbon both, with decals.

How big are you, guys?

[bsharp77]

I placed an order for two frames. 56cm (+ 380mm / 90mm cockpit) for me (182,87.5 inseam) and 54 (+ 380mm / 110mm cockpit) for my friend (180, 85 inseam). Raw carbon both, with decals.

How big are you, guys?

Im 180cm, with bad flexibility and reach, TCR medium with a lot of spacers fits me well, so hoping a 54 frameset will work for me here too - and mean a few less spacers!

[BeR]

The seatpost that comes as standard is a 15mm offset. They also produce an inline, or zero offset seatpost for the bike, which is what I have normally used on my other bikes (Cervelo S3, Giant TCR).
As im not 100% certain on the best fit for me on this endurance frame, I thought it better to order both seatposts now to save on any extra postage costs in the future - plus as the seatpost is proprietary, its always nice to have an extra just in case.

I think that it is a 20 mm offset.

Edit : No it is 15 mm offset.

[BeR]

Im 180cm, with bad flexibility and reach, TCR medium with a lot of spacers fits me well, so hoping a 54 frameset will work for me here too - and mean a few less spacers!

I also ordered the frame : I am 178 cm - 85 inseam : Size 54 and 360x100 mm.