Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)

[bsharp77]

I know you wanted a lower front end, just looking at the numbers and the new bar should drop it 18mm.
Will you still need a new fork?

Yes, well spotted!
I have an extra fork on the way anyway - always very handy to have.
I’ll probably start by just changing the bars over and seeing how that feels, but possibly could lower by another 10mm for a proper racy setup.
It’s really great having the flexibility and options to do all this - I’ll keep the HBR17 - between it and the 2 forks and the new bars, there are so many different setup options available which is fantastic as I have a few varied goals and events planned for the next year.

[Bender87]

What page was this on Bender?
Curious, as ive just been looking at my storage door, and I think that is what is indeed causing the rattle I am having.
There is a small bit of foam on the bottom of the door, but nothing at the top which is where I assume the rattling is happening.
I wonder have they added more in recent builds?
I will have to find a suitably thin layer of something to cut and try on the top edge to see if it makes a difference.
Mine had been quiet for the first 3 weeks, but now is rattling to an annoying level on anything other than smooth road. Tried tightening the mechanism but that didn't help.

Check these two pictures:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/MbaisN6jFeebxeoE7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SRL3918qJC61hXe7A

There is the foam and a harder rubber on the top part of the door.

[JimLee]

Please see the image below. The red line indicates where the metal part of the cover contacts the metal on the door frame. We usually attach sound insulation cotton to this area. Please check if it is missing or damaged. You can use new sound insulation cotton or thin tape with foam to attach it. Please note that the adhesive layer should not be too thick, otherwise it may damage the handle of the cover.

Jim Lee--LightCarbon

[JimLee]

In addition, some buyers have previously reported problems with the the locker of the cover. Please note that you should not use excessive force when locking the cover; be sure to operate it correctly. Otherwise, you may damage the locking mechanism.

[PScott]

Don’t go L twoo

G Thanks Yanger! Care to enlighten us or just waste everyones time??

[Konajra]

If anyone is interested: 35mm Michelin Pro 5 on 21mm internal rim gives a 34mm wide tire. I mounted them on a Novatec R5 wheel set.
Total weight front wheel incl 160mm disc, valve and apr. 60ml tire sealant 1165gr.
Total eight rear wheel incl 140m rotor , valve and apr 60ml tire sealant 1340gr

I did not weigh the wheels before mounting the tires since I did not have a scale at work, but:

Michelin Pro 5: 395gr,
VMX rotor from AliExpress front 160mm 145 gr rear 140mm 116gr.
60gr (roughly) sealant

Wheels just under 1400 gr with valves installed. I think that is a nice weight.

Just heard from Wendy that the repaint of my fork will be done this Wednesday, and then everything will be shipped. So I might just have it just before Christmas.

[Konajra]

What groupset are you guys pairing with the LCR018-D? I'm new to building up a bike from scratch and past bikes are have all been mechanical.

Considering L-Twoo ER9 Version 3.
Yes/No/Maybe so?

I'll be installing a SRAM Force D1 1x12 AXS groupset. Probably will change the 38T ring for a larger 42T or 44T Garabaruk chainring. I chose this simply because I could get it cheaply. Same for the wheelset.
Otherwise, I would have gone for a 1x13 Rivel XPLR groupset.

[BeR]

Test ride review to come tomorrow.

[bsharp77]

Test ride review to come tomorrow.

Looking great - congratulations!
Just ordered a set of Aero Raptors myself, so will be interested to hear what you think of them.

[JensenMacD]

Test ride review to come tomorrow.

Really like the blue tape and bag to add a dash of colour!  Looks sweet 

All these pictures make me excited to build mine up. Although between everything, I am likely 2 months aways from building as I have more to order and 5 months from riding it due to winter. 

[Bike.Man]

Even after tightening my SRAM XPLR derailleur, I can still move the right chainstay 🫣
Does anyone else have this problem?

[BeR]

Looking great - congratulations!
Just ordered a set of Aero Raptors myself, so will be interested to hear what you think of them.

Thanks ! Which configuration did you choose ?
Tagoola has been my prefered brand now. Never disappointed. I will  ride for the first time carbon spokes.

[BLachance75]

What groupset are you guys pairing with the LCR018-D? I'm new to building up a bike from scratch and past bikes are have all been mechanical.

I’m taking the group set off my gravel bike and putting it on this and getting a 1x setup for the gravel bike.

This bike will have a mix of 105, Ultegra, and GRX di2 with Ican wheels

[Bender87]

Even after tightening my SRAM XPLR derailleur, I can still move the right chainstay 🫣
Does anyone else have this problem?

Maybe check the frame dimensions? I think the frame should have 12.5mm width according to the UDH drawings.
See 2nd page on the right side.
https://www.universalderailleurhanger.com/downloads/90-7518-190-000_E9_RELEASED.pdf

[POTOOOOOOOO]

Even after tightening my SRAM XPLR derailleur, I can still move the right chainstay 🫣
Does anyone else have this problem?

Please update us when you’ve resolved the issue. A few pages back there was a picture of a bike with XPLR 13, so it’s clearly possible.
I just don’t know the answer