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Re: Help... seat post is stuck!!! Lube it. Wd40 or anything else that penetrates.
Put an old saddle on that seatpost. Turn the whole thing upside down and step on that saddle. Now pull on that frame like a motherf#%$er!

If that doesn’t help, I dunno what will. Maybe some more lube.

January 22, 2025, 11:14:48 AM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D) The actual tire width is 33.6mm. There’s 4mm of clearance on each side remaining near the BB side, where the clearance is the narrowest.
May 07, 2025, 06:51:33 AM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road) As this thread gets longer and longer there are many questions that come over and over again.
I made a AI-summary based on the full content.
Hope that is helpful. If you consider it spammy, than I will also delete it, but it's hard to navigate 34 pages already, and also hard to link back to the answers :)

Pros 
  • High-quality carbon finish and construction
  • Competitive pricing ($625–$650 for frameset)
  • Comfortable endurance geometry with balanced stack and reach
  • Aero design with integrated handlebar and optional storage
  • Tire clearance up to 38C for versatility
  • Responsive and helpful customer support
  • Lightweight (~1000 g for size 52)
  • UDH-compatible for modern drivetrains
  • Custom paint and decal options available
  • Smooth internal cable routing and easy storage access
  • Well-finished seatpost and headset

Cons 
  • Long lead times (some sizes delayed until late 2025)
  • Limited clearance for wider gravel tires (>38C)
  • Initial confusion around UDH and chainring compatibility
  • No fender or rack mounts
  • Custom paint options can be expensive ($200+)
  • Steerer cutting requires care due to integrated cockpit
  • Polarizing seatstay design ("eye of the wind")
  • Larger sizes (58 cm) have longer wait times
  • No chainstay protector included by default


Key Specs 
  • Price: $625–$650 (frame, fork, seatpost, handlebar, headset, thru-axles)
  • Weight: Frame ~1000 g (size 52), fork ~430 g, total ~2.1 kg
  • Material: Carbon fiber (UD matte or glossy)
  • Tire Clearance: Max 38C (40 mm tight fit reported)
  • Geometry: Endurance-focused (similar to Enve Fray / Cervelo Caledonia)
  • Standards: T47 BB, UDH hanger, 12×100/142 mm thru-axles
  • Storage: Optional downtube compartment (+ bag free for early orders)
  • Handlebar: HBR17 (80–130 mm stem, 360–420 mm width)
  • Seatpost: 0 mm or 15 mm offset
  • Max Chainring: 54T SRAM / 42T Shimano (1×), 56/43 SRAM / 54/40 Shimano (2×)

FAQs 

Q: What is the delivery time for the LCR018-D? 
A: 52 cm available from August 2025, 54/56 cm from September, 58 cm from October–December 2025. 
Custom paint adds 2–4 weeks. Shipping to Europe/US takes 2–3 weeks. 
References: #80770, #82579, #84147, #89735, #94428

Q: What is the maximum tire clearance? 
A: Officially 38C, but some users report fitting 40 mm tires (e.g., Wolfpack Gravel Superspeed) with tight clearance. Actual fit depends on rim width and tire brand. 
References: #86577, #88166, #90644, #93865, #93972

Q: Is the frame UDH compatible? 
A: Yes, it uses a "mini UDH" hanger that is lighter but functionally identical to standard UDH. Standard UDH hangers can also be installed. 
References: #86137, #89638, #93324, #94270

Q: What is the maximum chainring size for 1x setups? 
A: SRAM up to 54T (45 mm chainline). Shimano up to 42T. Larger chainrings require chainline adjustments. 
References: #87210, #88339, #88440, #89637

Q: Does the frame have internal storage? 
A: Yes, an optional downtube storage compartment is available, free for early orders (includes storage bag). 
References: #80788, #84475, #84625, #84664


Q: What bottom bracket standard does it use? 
A: T47 (85.5 mm shell width), compatible with Shimano 24 mm, SRAM DUB, and other cranksets with adapters. 
References: #90220, #93826, #93845, #93934


Q: What handlebar options are available? 
A: Integrated HBR17 handlebar with stem lengths from 80–130 mm and widths from 360–420 mm. Rise is 8 mm, reach is short for a modern fit. 
References: #84621, #86835, #91712, #93808


Q: Is custom paint available? 
A: Yes, custom paint jobs start around $120 for simple designs and go up to $200+ for complex schemes (e.g., Eurobike demo). Decals cost extra. 
References: #82643, #90228, #91263, #94467


Q: What is the frame weight? 
A: Approximately 1000 g for size 52 (without storage door), fork ~430 g, handlebar ~300 g (380×80 mm). Total frameset around 2.1 kg. 
References: #92694, #93422, #93480, #94746


Q: How does the geometry compare to other bikes? 
A: Similar to Enve Fray, Cervelo Caledonia, Canyon Endurace, and BMC Roadmachine — endurance-focused with higher stack and moderate reach. 
References: #80878, #84320, #86818, #89513
October 21, 2025, 04:23:15 AM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road) Interview & Factory Tour video is on now! (Full English)


Next up.... XMCS, but will take maybe 2 weeks for editing or so :)
January 15, 2026, 04:14:09 AM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road) Hi all, would be great to see a gallery of everyone’s frame colour choices.
If you can spare the time, please post a pic of yours, whether that’s a part build, completed bike, or email pic from LC pre delivery, thanks in advance
April 12, 2026, 03:52:11 PM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road) Just finished mine. Able to handle 40C tires, no problem.
April 16, 2026, 04:17:33 PM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road) Shipped!!
April 17, 2026, 04:20:44 PM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
Quote from: mingc on April 20, 2026, 02:19:42 AM
I'm awaiting delivery of my LCR018D. What headset bearings did you get from Amazon?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081GGFTQ9?th=1
April 20, 2026, 10:21:33 AM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road) For me, it's a nice surprise when a new frame doesn't need to have the brake mounts and the bottom bracket faced and the threads chased. I take a frame to my LBS and spend the $35-50 to have that done as a matter of course. If the surfaces are fine and need no attention, they're honest enough to tell me so and not charge me for work I don't need. You can buy a $5000 frame and still need to have this done. That may not be ideal, but to demand this of a $600 frame seems unrealistic to me.
April 21, 2026, 01:50:38 PM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
Quote from: mingc on April 21, 2026, 01:11:37 PM
Five separate posters reporting brake mount alignment/facing issues. As someone who's waiting for delivery of a new frame, that's very discouraging. I suppose I'll ask Wendy to check that they're properly faced before they ship the frame.

For what it's worth, mine is perfect. Headset and BB surfaces as well. Quite a bit better than a few "premium" brands that I worked on.

Did a 150k gravel group ride on it last weekend and we hammered. The bike was superb
April 21, 2026, 03:05:05 PM 		1