LTK266-D-SL, race frame, 680g, <800g w/paint & metal parts (M), fits 35mm+ tires

[klrdd]

I havent seen this mentioned yet so I wanted to provide this info:
According to Alisa, both the front and rear flat mounts are designed to work with 160mm brake rotors.

I had thought that perhaps being lightweight the frame would be set up for 140mm, and I would need to buy adapters (the Force E1 groupset bundle comes with 160mm rotors).

If others have built up the bike to the point of mounting calipers and can confirm, that would be great, too.

[Sakizashi]

I am running a 140 rear 160 front with no issues.

However, I am not running the Hope RX4+ caliper i thought about installing and instead am running the new RX2 for a variety of reasons one of which is very tight clearance to the rear seatstay. This should not be an issue with sram calipers.

Also every retail box of SRAM levers and calipers ive ever had comes with the 160mm adapters.

[Cheesecake]

Such a pitty that it is not available in size XL and XXL, how can we convince them to produce them. Really want one so bad now

[BeeMC]

I am running a 140 rear 160 front with no issues.

However, I am not running the Hope RX4+ caliper i thought about installing and instead am running the new RX2 for a variety of reasons one of which is very tight clearance to the rear seatstay. This should not be an issue with sram calipers.

Also every retail box of SRAM levers and calipers ive ever had comes with the 160mm adapters.

Running 140/160mm too. Build will soon be finished, just need to dial in the fit on the trainer… will report after.

[klrdd]

I am running a 140 rear 160 front with no issues.

However, I am not running the Hope RX4+ caliper i thought about installing and instead am running the new RX2 for a variety of reasons one of which is very tight clearance to the rear seatstay. This should not be an issue with sram calipers.

Also every retail box of SRAM levers and calipers ive ever had comes with the 160mm adapters.

Thanks, good to know. Ive never bought a full groupie before, just individual components, so I have no idea what to expect, yet I'm still trying to price things out.

[contraptions]

Thanks a lot guys, this is very useful information regarding LTK266-D-SL, Tideace FM-CR266 and Permeants ST-09 being identical! This also becomes apparent when comparing the frame geometries. Overall, the frame is very close the Tarmac SL7 except for the seat tube (15mm shorter on SL7) and the wheelbase (10mm shorter on SL7). I wonder if this is related to what they refer to as "geometric design is more suitable for Asian body types"?

https://geometrygeeks.bike/compare/longteng-266-20xx-m,tideace-fm-cr266-2025-m,specialized-tarmac-sl7-2022-54/

It also appears to me that most posted frame and full build images must be rather small-sized frames, which is why some designs and builds might look a bit awkward.

Advice sought -

I'm looking to replace a TCR medium that I run with a 100mm stem,  80mm reach bar and 40mm spacers.

https://geometrygeeks.bike/compare/specalized-tarmc-sl8-2023-54,specialized-tarmac-sl7-2022-54,giant-tcr-advanced-pro-disc-2022-m,longteng-266-20xx-m,longteng-266-20xx-l/

Medium would 1) require spacers possibly beyond a safe limit 2) have more toe overlap.

Downside of large has less exposed seatpost, a marginal unknown weight increase.

Bar and stem will be sized appropriately.

I should get the large, right?

Thanks!

[contraptions]

Any experience with their bars?

They offer two, just under 400g differing only by a conventional twin bolt or wedge based steerer clamp.

Both a scary cheap 85USD

[sh]

Any experience with their bars?

They offer two, just under 400g differing only by a conventional twin bolt or wedge based steerer clamp.

Both a scary cheap 85USD

Should be getting some in a week or two  . I think considering the price is without shipping it's comparable to AliX bars which are more expensive. Aliexpress also takes a 14% cut which raises prices

[Dr J]

Such a pitty that it is not available in size XL and XXL, how can we convince them to produce them. Really want one so bad now

If they start making this in xxl I will buy it. Alisa also told me they are not making it right now. But I dont know what could convince them to start making it..

[klrdd]

Advice sought -

I'm looking to replace a TCR medium that I run with a 100mm stem,  80mm reach bar and 40mm spacers.

https://geometrygeeks.bike/compare/specalized-tarmc-sl8-2023-54,specialized-tarmac-sl7-2022-54,giant-tcr-advanced-pro-disc-2022-m,longteng-266-20xx-m,longteng-266-20xx-l/

Medium would 1) require spacers possibly beyond a safe limit 2) have more toe overlap.

Downside of large has less exposed seatpost, a marginal unknown weight increase.

Bar and stem will be sized appropriately.

I should get the large, right?

Thanks!

Get a large. Also just fyi the stack/reach numbers on geometry geeks for the LTK266DSL in size L is wrong -- it is 564/388 not 559/389

[contraptions]

Also just fyi the stack/reach numbers on geometry geeks for the LTK266DSL in size L is wrong -- it is 564/388 not 559/389

Thanks good-catch!  But it turns out Geometry Geeks is correct... the LTK266-D was the heavier predecessor to the LTK266-D--SL with a press-fit BB86 which I found via archive.org and strangely has slightly different geometry.
https://ltbikes.com/index/products/view/id/211.html


Per an exchange with Alisa:
"For the road model LTK266 , we have 2 versions , normal version and super light version . They're almost the same in shape , both all in one molding , there's no any joints on the frame . Normal old version has BB86 BB , new super light version has T47 BB and with UDH rear hanger , the price of super light version is $140/set higher than Old version . "

Damn-shame they adopted the t47 nonsense - adds a chunk of weight back for a worse design.

[Sakizashi]

Advice sought -

I'm looking to replace a TCR medium that I run with a 100mm stem,  80mm reach bar and 40mm spacers.

https://geometrygeeks.bike/compare/specalized-tarmc-sl8-2023-54,specialized-tarmac-sl7-2022-54,giant-tcr-advanced-pro-disc-2022-m,longteng-266-20xx-m,longteng-266-20xx-l/

Medium would 1) require spacers possibly beyond a safe limit 2) have more toe overlap.

Downside of large has less exposed seatpost, a marginal unknown weight increase.

Bar and stem will be sized appropriately.

I should get the large, right?

Thanks!

The large will be longer by about 7mm than your TCR. The reach measurement is taken at a higher stack. This probably is something you can manage either with a shorter or narrower bar, but something to keep in mind.

In terms of setting up the right saddle position the large is a better fit too for you as its more similar to the TCR and the 266 D SL comes with a zero offset post.

[contraptions]

Interesting... Anyone know of a good alternative direct mount UDH?

https://www.permeantsbikes.com/products/permeants-st-09-680g-super-lightweight-one-piece-road-disc-frame?variant=45491813875843

[contraptions]

Interesting... Anyone know of a good alternative direct mount UDH?

https://www.permeantsbikes.com/products/permeants-st-09-680g-super-lightweight-one-piece-road-disc-frame?variant=45491813875843

Alica confirmed they can't supply these.

[Sakizashi]

Interesting... Anyone know of a good alternative direct mount UDH?

https://www.permeantsbikes.com/products/permeants-st-09-680g-super-lightweight-one-piece-road-disc-frame?variant=45491813875843

Wheel MFG has one that's not crazy priced, unlike the Silca and Frames and Gears. There are also some on Aliexpress for $30.

Honestly, at S1250 incl. shipping and duties, the Permeants pricing isn't terrible given that it looks like it comes with a few extras I didnt get with my frame.