XM Carbon Speed - "Gran Tourismo" Frameset

Started by rsw42, May 28, 2025, 11:45:10 AM

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JeffD

In my size, the GT and the LCR018 are very close to each other geometry wise, appart from the LC having a +1cm reach (which can be compensated with a slightly shorter stem). The LC bars add 8mm of stack.

Thanks for your input anyway!

Dewa6975

#181
Hello everyone,

Finished building my gt frame and went for a test and everything worked well.
I then tried adjusting my seat post height and screw it back all the way. Carried my bike down the stair and put a bit of weight on the saddle and it now stuck in the frame. Can't move it, any idea how to fix it ?
For information my frame should not have the same issue as the frame from eurobike.
I also did not put carbon paste on my seat tube and cut 70mm off  (hence why it looks short on the photos).

voidptr

Use a large rubber mallet and tap the saddle rails from below.

Dewa6975

#183
Thanks it worked !
Here are the picture of my build then !!
Custom paint and everything xmcs and AliExpress except for group set and tyres.
Frame, wheels, handlebar, chain rings, cranks and spindle are from XMCS.
Xcadey power meter
Oniri pedals
Ryet saddle
Pirelli P Zero tyres
Weight 7.7 kg.
Will write a review soon !

Rebel_Yell

Quote from: Dewa6975 on November 17, 2025, 01:48:54 PM
Thanks it worked !
Here are the picture of my build then !!
Custom paint and everything xmcs and AliExpress except for group set and tyres.
Frame, wheels, handlebar, chain rings and spindle are from XMCS.
Xcadey power meter
Oniri pedals
Ryet saddle
Pirelli P Zero tyres
Weight 7.7 kg.
Will write a review soon !

What cranks are you using? Sorry if I missed it.

Dewa6975

Updated my previous post but it is the 165mm carbon cranks from XMCS.

Rebel_Yell

Quote from: Dewa6975 on November 17, 2025, 02:50:45 PM
Updated my previous post but it is the 165mm carbon cranks from XMCS.

Thanks

hugovl

Quote from: Dewa6975 on November 17, 2025, 01:48:54 PM
Thanks it worked !
Here are the picture of my build then !!
Custom paint and everything xmcs and AliExpress except for group set and tyres.
Frame, wheels, handlebar, chain rings, cranks and spindle are from XMCS.
Xcadey power meter
Oniri pedals
Ryet saddle
Pirelli P Zero tyres
Weight 7.7 kg.
Will write a review soon !

Super nice bike/frame!
But did you repaint it? Or was the one in post #77 not your frame?

The one you showed before has other decals and looks more "racing green" (which I liked even more) while this one looks a teint lighter green.

Rebel_Yell

Lighting can really make a huge difference and that is my guess. I do agree it looks much different. 

SkylarRnD

Quote from: Dewa6975 on November 17, 2025, 01:48:54 PM
Thanks it worked !
Here are the picture of my build then !!
Custom paint and everything xmcs and AliExpress except for group set and tyres.
Frame, wheels, handlebar, chain rings, cranks and spindle are from XMCS.
Xcadey power meter
Oniri pedals
Ryet saddle
Pirelli P Zero tyres
Weight 7.7 kg.
Will write a review soon !

Beauty! How was mounting those tires onto the wheels? Why did you not go with the RS version of those tires?

Mariuszuzd

I have some update from my colleague, I will assemble bike for her on Gran Turismo frameset. She is very happy, she has choosen the "Raw Black" paiting.

Dewa6975

Quote from: hugovl on November 19, 2025, 02:01:55 PM
Super nice bike/frame!
But did you repaint it? Or was the one in post #77 not your frame?

The one you showed before has other decals and looks more "racing green" (which I liked even more) while this one looks a teint lighter green.

Indeed I repainted it because I did not like the decals and I had to repaint the whole frame.
The new green is indeed a tad lighter but more deep with a less shiny finish.
Overall I liked the orignal one but the new one looks better in person !

Dewa6975

Quote from: SkylarRnD on November 20, 2025, 11:25:46 PM
Beauty! How was mounting those tires onto the wheels? Why did you not go with the RS version of those tires?

Mounting the tyres were horrendous, I spent so much time and hurt my fingers in the process.
Went for the race tlr because I wanted better puncture protection.

Rebel_Yell

Quote from: Dewa6975 on November 23, 2025, 02:41:35 PM
Indeed I repainted it because I did not like the decals and I had to repaint the whole frame.
The new green is indeed a tad lighter but more deep with a less shiny finish.
Overall I liked the orignal one but the new one looks better in person !

Did you paint the decals or order some? I orders from Speedy Decal and was blown away with their work and quality.

Dewa6975

Quote from: Rebel_Yell on November 23, 2025, 05:11:30 PM
Did you paint the decals or order some? I orders from Speedy Decal and was blown away with their work and quality.
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It is painted, found a cool font on dafont.com