Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)

[cycloholic]

The code you need to look for in general is MH-P16 but from Enduro

https://cycling.endurobearings.com/collections/headset-bearings?pf_t_bearing_type=Type%3AAngular-Contact&pf_t_inner_diameter=ID%3A40mm&pf_t_outer_diameter=OD%3A52mm+%28also+replaces+51.8mm+%26+51.9mm%29&pf_t_width=Width%3A7mm

Please excuse this question if it sound silly; do I need two of these bearing for one headset?

[paul_otta]

Please excuse this question if it sound silly; do I need two of these bearing for one headset?

Yes - one for the top, one for the bottom.

Today I´ve recieved the pictures of my frameset. A bit more colorful then all these black beauties
Lets see how the decals shine in daylight - they should have the same color as the dropouts but look a bit darker. In the End, if I cant stand it, Ill get matching ones later on...

Its a 58 - should arrive in the next 15 days

[JensenMacD]

Today I´ve recieved the pictures of my frameset. A bit more colorful then all these black beauties
Lets see how the decals shine in daylight - they should have the same color as the dropouts but look a bit darker. In the End, if I cant stand it, Ill get matching ones later on...

That is beautiful, congrats! Can't wait to see pictures when it is built up. Love the colours.

[paul_otta]

Really looking forward to see the color in daylight.
the white base is the LCB-7207

[Roeboe]

Sorry if already answered, has anyone tried max size gravel tires? What will fit and with which width rims? I went through the topic swiftly but could not find an answer...

[zealot128]

Sorry if already answered, has anyone tried max size gravel tires? What will fit and with which width rims? I went through the topic swiftly but could not find an answer...

I uploaded a new video on YT 2 days ago where I show the available width front&back

YMMV: There might be combinations of Rim + tire that change the circumference, like my "35C" becomes 37mm diameter, also the wheel must be 100% true.
TL;DW: Front 43-45 no issue I suppose (37C + 11/12mm free), back: 46mm total gap between chainstays, take 2-3mm on each side, gives 40C.

[Hualicopter]

Alright, hopefully I have everything ordered correctly now besides tubes and a brake bleed kit! Looking forward to the build.

Are most people replacing the headset bearings and getting their own BB? Or just using the OEM?

[gribs]

The BB i got with my LCR017 seems reasonable and at the moment (1500km) I'd look for one again (Gineyea).  I've had genuine SRAM GXP BB's fail in far less time and mates have destroyed DUB BB's in a weekend.

[Bender87]

Alright, hopefully I have everything ordered correctly now besides tubes and a brake bleed kit! Looking forward to the build.

Are most people replacing the headset bearings and getting their own BB? Or just using the OEM?

I just go with the default ones, also just have a "cheap" cactus BB, don't feel like i'm that much a rider to know or feel any difference at all.
Sure, it might don't last as other options, but that's what you have to keep in mind with the price tag.

[cycloholic]

Alright, hopefully I have everything ordered correctly now besides tubes and a brake bleed kit! Looking forward to the build.

Are most people replacing the headset bearings and getting their own BB? Or just using the OEM?

I am fitting a Token BB https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/token-bb47v29-t47-inboard-bottom-bracket

Enduro headset bearings; https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/enduro-acb-4545-150-ss-stainless-steel-bearings

Just looking for the best longevity - not really interested in a 1-2 watt saving. I don't want to be replacing bearings any more often than I have to.

[Francy68]

I have ordered the standard BB which they offered to me, only 10$. Waiting for the frame and bb arrival, I have doubts about BB, maybe is really too cheap. I was wondering if it is possible to replace the bearing (with a ceramic ones) and if if it worth to do it. From lightcarbon replied "I think it's possible to replace the bearings ". What's your take on this?

[POTOOOOOOOO]

Bearings can usually be pushed out from the alloy housing and replace.

For the hassle involved, just buy something else.

[MarioCanario]

I have ordered the standard BB which they offered to me, only 10$. Waiting for the frame and bb arrival, I have doubts about BB, maybe is really too cheap. I was wondering if it is possible to replace the bearing (with a ceramic ones) and if if it worth to do it. From lightcarbon replied "I think it's possible to replace the bearings ". What's your take on this?

Thats the one they sell. I got the SRAM Dub version. Looking good. But havent riden it so far.

Exchanging bearings makes no sense imop. Buy a new one. I also think most of the ceramic stuff isnt really worth it.

[Hualicopter]

Yea that's kind of my philosophy as well, I just want something durable, and I don't want to take apart the bike a ton. That said, a BB replacement is easy. Headset is kinda annoying.

[AlexL]

58cm frame in UD matte black - should be getting shipped today (ordered 7th October)

Seeing some of the sweet looking paint jobs, I have some FOMO -> maybe for the next build!