Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)

[Konajra]

Has anyone been able to try the bike yet? How does it feel on the road?

some pages back:

Finished the build, had my first ride today!

Great ride feel. Very soft feel, especially with those 35C tires. But the frame, maybe the special seat-post takes meaningful amount of road vibration and bumps. On the other hand, it feels also stiff when putting in a little power.
Even though I reused my 105 DI2 it has the New Bike Feel. Very agile with that short handlebar (80mm). Handlebar is a little to narrow in the end, If I could, I would probably go wider (38cm -> 40cm), as my previous HB had all flare, but this has none. Anyways, that's more Aero, right?! 

For building up, my key learnings:

• Make sure that you have the right BB and the right tool for the BB, as I already wrote before I made mistake here. Also there seems to be a couple of different diameters, numbers of notches etc. for T47 BB tools.
• Fork cutting - I would say this is the most risky situation, as you need to cut with an angle AND - according to the one page manual from LC - "make sure there is a gap of 4-5mm between the top of the stem and the expander plug". Even the usual tools on Alix are only useful for cutting 90º - I build a contraption with miter box + angle to get it into the right direction but used a jigsay in the end anyways. The cut is not particular bad, but not beautiful either - If more experienced builders can share their process here, that will probably be helpful You probably have to cut 90º - I didn't read the "manual" very carefully. Check next post.
• Besides cabling the nasty brake hoses through handlebar + frame there were no other major obstacles.
• No sounds from the frame, even putting in 1kW, no squeaks etc. - BUT only the rattling of the rear brake hose in the frame when moving vertically with the bike - As some of you mentioned: having a liner may help here. I tried tape, but ofc the hose will move inside the frame when you turn the handlebar and the tape will cut loose

[vietmunki]

So my frame arrived yesterday and I am thoroughly impressed with the quality and delivery, even though the package looked beaten up and had a hole punched in while travelling around half the globe the contents of the package were in pristine condition.

I cannot wait to start building now.

Just a question for the guys that already got their frame: how hard was it to open the storage compartment? Either I am too stupid, or it requires a lot of strength on my individual frame. So far I was too scared to go hard on the lever. Inspection from the inside with an endoscope showed no abnormalities just maybe the screw is locked too tight. Carbon layout looks marvellous. Also, there is some kind of rubber buffer to prevent it from rattling I think.

Congrats! Pics!!

[deliverymonkey]

What sort or build weights are people getting? I saw the size 52 with 105 Di2 and 1300g wheels was at 8.4kg, slightly concerned that a size 58 is going to be heavy.

[neobiker]

What sort or build weights are people getting? I saw the size 52 with 105 Di2 and 1300g wheels was at 8.4kg, slightly concerned that a size 58 is going to be heavy.

You have to compare apples to apples. The overall weight of 8.5kg included pedals, lights, computer mounts, etc.

I would argue you can find build at 6.9kg if you just weigh the bare minimal. The frame is around 1kg, so it should not be much heavier than your usual build.

[paul_otta]

That build is not really lightweight.
For example I'm going to shave about 500g on the groupset (force e1 42T to XX1 52-10).

If you take the new Aethos at 5.98 and just Switch Frame & Forks you'll end up at 6.6-6.8

[Francy68]

Had a small start at the build tonight.

All going well - the rear brake cable was easy to install using a ZTTO internal guide tool, plus the storage opening made things even easier - especially when routing the foam liner down over the cable.
Headset bearings for anyone interested are MH-P16. I might get some black oxide versions from Aire Velo bearings next time around.
First disc build for me so interesting to see the little spacer that sits on top of the top headset bearing - very neat and allows easy routing of cables through.

Rubber di2 battery holder is a lovely addition - shaped perfectly for the seatpost and gives a very neat finish.

Next up is to plonk the bars on and try and figure out a stack height so I can cut the steerer and get the bars on there.

Some photos attached for reference including a clearer view of the storage area which caused a bit of concern in my last photo due to an optical illusion from the raw carbon finish - needless to say, all is perfect.

Thank you so much for this detailed information, this is really gold for me, as my first build. Why did you cut the foam line? it does not go through from the handlebar to the chainstay? I saw someone make the foam line goes up to the handlebars.

[bsharp77]

That build is not really lightweight.
For example I'm going to shave about 500g on the groupset (force e1 42T to XX1 52-10).

If you take the new Aethos at 5.98 and just Switch Frame & Forks you'll end up at 6.6-6.8

Sorry, yes the foam goes all the way down to the rear chain stay and all the way up to where it meets the fork.
I just took a photo halfway through routing it down through the frame to show how easy the storage hole made it to route everything through!

[Nikh]

Finished the build, had my first ride today!

Great ride feel. Very soft feel, especially with those 35C tires. But the frame, maybe the special seat-post takes meaningful amount of road vibration and bumps. On the other hand, it feels also stiff when putting in a little power.
Even though I reused my 105 DI2 it has the New Bike Feel. Very agile with that short handlebar (80mm). Handlebar is a little to narrow in the end, If I could, I would probably go wider (38cm -> 40cm), as my previous HB had all flare, but this has none. Anyways, that's more Aero, right?! 

For building up, my key learnings:

• Make sure that you have the right BB and the right tool for the BB, as I already wrote before I made mistake here. Also there seems to be a couple of different diameters, numbers of notches etc. for T47 BB tools.
• Fork cutting - I would say this is the most risky situation, as you need to cut with an angle AND - according to the one page manual from LC - "make sure there is a gap of 4-5mm between the top of the stem and the expander plug". Even the usual tools on Alix are only useful for cutting 90º - I build a contraption with miter box + angle to get it into the right direction but used a jigsay in the end anyways. The cut is not particular bad, but not beautiful either - If more experienced builders can share their process here, that will probably be helpful You probably have to cut 90º - I didn't read the "manual" very carefully. Check next post.
• Besides cabling the nasty brake hoses through handlebar + frame there were no other major obstacles.
• No sounds from the frame, even putting in 1kW, no squeaks etc. - BUT only the rattling of the rear brake hose in the frame when moving vertically with the bike - As some of you mentioned: having a liner may help here. I tried tape, but ofc the hose will move inside the frame when you turn the handlebar and the tape will cut loose

Would you mind to share your actual saddle height and/or your inseam.
I am thinking about ordering that Frame in size 52.
would've saddle height 710. and wonder about the vertical difference to the handlebar.

[BeR]

Build is finished. Everything was smooth. I find that the wheels' logo match so good with the frame's logo.

Long review next week if I can ride it.

7,5 kg with heavy pedals.

[RiP]

Build is finished. Everything was smooth. I find that the wheels' logo match so good with the frame's logo.

Long review next week if I can ride it.

7,5 kg with heavy pedals.

Congrats! Very nice result, great looking bike!


Can you tell me your saddle height and stem length?

[alexgaignard]

Build is finished. Everything was smooth. I find that the wheels' logo match so good with the frame's logo.

Long review next week if I can ride it.

7,5 kg with heavy pedals.

Pretty much the same build I'm going for ! Looks really good ! Would you mind detailing the price of the overall build ?

[BeR]

Congrats! Very nice result, great looking bike!


Can you tell me your saddle height and stem length?

74,5 cm and 110 mm.

[BeR]

Pretty much the same build I'm going for ! Looks really good ! Would you mind detailing the price of the overall build ?

Next week  .

[vietmunki]

Build is finished. Everything was smooth. I find that the wheels' logo match so good with the frame's logo.

Long review next week if I can ride it.

7,5 kg with heavy pedals.

Nice! When you have time, can you post a pic of your 30mm tires between the fork and the chainstays please? want to see how they look with "skinnier" tires. Thanks!

[BeR]

Nice! When you have time, can you post a pic of your 30mm tires between the fork and the chainstays please? want to see how they look with "skinnier" tires. Thanks!