Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)

[Picograms]

Not exactly, but Wendy told me the frame would be ready about 30–45 days after the order was confirmed. I ordered my 56 cm on September 20th,
so it should be ready sometime next week — though that might just be wishful thinking.

I ordered a size 56 around the same time and got a 1.5 months delivery date. A few days ago i asked LC for an update and they told me they had a big number of orders and that the manufacturing lead time will be  longer than what i was told initially. No new estimation date given.

[Konajra]

Like I said: wishfull thinking . I'm not in a hurry, weather is getting worse every day, so i'll be heappy to ride it for the first time in spring 2026

[Ante]

I can't find the LCR018 on lightcarbons website? Is it because of long waiting times? If the frame is available,pls provide the link.

[zealot128]

I can't find the LCR018 on lightcarbons website? Is it because of long waiting times? If the frame is available,pls provide the link.

Yes it's not on the website, I asked Wendy, she replied:

"Yeah, well update the LCR018-D on our website very soon once 54prod is complete"

You can find frame details etc. on the linked PDF in the first post of this thread.

[zealot128]

I bought the one supply by LC and I torqued it at 30 N.m (recommandation between 25-35 N.m) without any problem. I used those tools. It helps to avoid scratching the BB or the frame :
https://a.aliexpress.com/_Exn8jwu

Thanks, I also ordered the orange one (12T for Rotor).

Is It normal that the bb slip like that at 15-20nmish? Is It due to the bb box?  Btw, very helpfull video, lots of interesting insights.

It's maybe a tool or (my) skill issue? The adapter i use with a wrench will slip. Maybe it's the adapter, I will try again with the orange one again once it's delivered. The surface area between BB & tool is just very very tiny, like a mm, so when wrenching I try to press hard onto the wrench to the frame, but nevertheless will slip, and almost scratch my frame at the BB area.
I used the adapter from "ALLT" which is all over Aliexpress or Amazon (where I bought it with a quick delivery window).

[Tasthal]

Thanks, I also ordered the orange one (12T for Rotor).

It's maybe a tool or (my) skill issue? The adapter i use with a wrench will slip. Maybe it's the adapter, I will try again with the orange one again once it's delivered. The surface area between BB & tool is just very very tiny, like a mm, so when wrenching I try to press hard onto the wrench to the frame, but nevertheless will slip, and almost scratch my frame at the BB area.
I used the adapter from "ALLT" which is all over Aliexpress or Amazon (where I bought it with a quick delivery window).

In your video (huge thanks for that btw), it seemed you tried tightening it while the bike frame was still in the stand if I remember correctly. I'd think it should be a lot easier to tighten if the bike is on the ground on its wheels. In the past I've also used rubber bands inbetween the interface of the BB and tool to aid grip and power transfer. However, these are indeed so small that it seemds difficult. Thanks again for all the extensive reporting!

[BeR]

Thanks, I also ordered the orange one (12T for Rotor).

It's maybe a tool or (my) skill issue? The adapter i use with a wrench will slip. Maybe it's the adapter, I will try again with the orange one again once it's delivered. The surface area between BB & tool is just very very tiny, like a mm, so when wrenching I try to press hard onto the wrench to the frame, but nevertheless will slip, and almost scratch my frame at the BB area.
I used the adapter from "ALLT" which is all over Aliexpress or Amazon (where I bought it with a quick delivery window).

The tool I used (link before) (long threaded rod with a flat thick plastic and a spring) lets you compress the socket against the frame firmly when you screw it. It is almost impossible to scratch anything.

[palanski]

I ordered my 56 cm on September 20th,

Can I ask for your height and inseam? I am 183 cm (6') tall with a ~81.5 cm (32") inseam, probably going to pull the trigger on the 56 cm as well but want a sanity check.

Thanks!

[Bender87]

Finally an update, painting is finished and ready for shipment.
I had to change from the 400/100mm handlebar to 380/90mm, due to the ordered one is out of stock and would take another 2 weeks to make.

Also added the 15mm SB seat post for 50USD to my order, just to be a bit more flexible with the position and adjustment.
Here some screenshots from a video which Wendy send me.

[RiP]

Bender87, great looking frame!

Is it a 52 size?

[Bender87]

Bender87, great looking frame!

Is it a 52 size?

Yes and i ordered it on 18th July.
So i took some more time, i think mostly due to the paintjob/colors and the Golden Week beginning of October postponed it a bit.

[RiP]

My 52 frame is supposed to be ready soon, but I guess it's from a different, later, production batch than yours...

[Konajra]

Can I ask for your height and inseam? I am 183 cm (6') tall with a ~81.5 cm (32") inseam, probably going to pull the trigger on the 56 cm as well but want a sanity check.

Thanks!

181cm and 91cm inseam, long legs but shorter torso and arms. My current Kona Roadhouse is also a 56cm and has nearly the same geometry as the LC frame.

[palanski]

I'm coming from a 2018 Giant Defy in M/L and that has almost the same geometry as well, going to go with the 56. Money sent just now, wish me luck!

[Francy68]

Finally an update, painting is finished and ready for shipment.
I had to change from the 400/100mm handlebar to 380/90mm, due to the ordered one is out of stock and would take another 2 weeks to make.

Also added the 15mm SB seat post for 50USD to my order, just to be a bit more flexible with the position and adjustment.
Here some screenshots from a video which Wendy send me.

did you choose to have the storage box cover in black color? Is It carbon?