MF05 - Light Cycling Lightweight hardtail

[tisun]

I was browsing Light Cycling website to check out their new aero frame and found their new HT offer:

MF05: 850g for size S, 66 degree HTA

https://light-cycling.com/shop/carbon-mtb-frame/lightcycling-mtb-mf05/

The geometry matches 100% to the new SpCycle Super Light M038.  That means both Light Cycling and SpCycle are sourcing their HT frame from the same factory.  Cost + shipping is the same from both of them.  However, Light Cycling adds extra values:

- extra QA
- cleaning BB thread
- check caliper mount
- pre-installed internal guides
- sound dampening foam tubes

[trailgazer]

This one might be the base of my new future dropbar mtb.

Specs say 1x Drivetrain Only but pictures show front derailleur cable routing... 🙄

[tisun]

I've been dreaming about an ultra light Mondraker Podium RR SL for a while.  This frame is 100g heavier than Mondraker's, but at 1/4 the cost.  It might fulfill my dream then.  The question is, should I build it as a XC bike for local SoCal mtb races, or build it as a dropbar hardtail gravel bike for Belgian Waffle Race in San Diego.

[trailgazer]

Easy... always go for Belgian Waffles.

[carbonMad]

"Full Internal Routing Supported · or External at the Handlebar via Lower Head-Tube Ports"

That got me excited, but it might just be stock copywriting, like the picture for FD routing 

[maxpet]

I wish they made a fully with similar modern geo