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Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
Quote from: carboncal on December 15, 2025, 11:07:38 PM
TraceVelo had a solution  for a slipping seatpost which is to wrap it in that plastic that bedsheets come in. Says it works every time.

The seatpost isn't slipping - there is a fundamental design problem with how the saddle clamp bolts are accessed.
Its next to impossible to access them without either scraping against the seatpost or having the bit at an angle - neither of which are ideal, and should have been thought about before this design was approved.

Ill say again, that the 2 bolt design that many use, such as the Giant TCR, where one bolt is used for angle and the the other for tightening is by far and away the easiest and most effective clamping design I have ever used and it simply baffles me why it is not more commonplace compared to some of the other terrible clamping systems in use.

What does everyone reckon to the profile of the seatpost - is it a proprietary design, or would there be hope of finding a 3rd party solution that would fit (one of the hylix seatposts perhaps?).
Ive asked Lightcarbon directly for a response to this question, but im not confident of a response!
December 16, 2025, 02:22:01 AM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road) Tried my bike today. All good. 7.0kg with one side missing bartape. Could easily get to 6.8 with normal tires. These are the TLR RS 35mm at a disappointing 405g each. 35g more then advertised.
February 16, 2026, 03:48:29 AM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road) Thanks. I'm thinking that it makes sense to get both seatposts.
March 12, 2026, 12:03:37 PM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road) Seeing a lot of frustration about lead times on this $700 frame.

Yes, if they say X days, reality might be closer to 2X. Mine arrived about two months later than first promised. Was it annoying? Sure.

But also… perspective matters.

We’re ordering highly customizable carbon frames direct from overseas for a fraction of what big brands charge. Incredible value, tons of options, and a seriously good end product. That combo usually comes with a trade-off somewhere, and in this case it’s patience.

We can’t have premium quality, bargain pricing, full customization AND Amazon Prime speed all at once.

So if your frame is running late: take a breath, ride the bike you already own, maybe stop refreshing tracking for the 14th time today, and remember there are bigger problems in life.

Good things come to those who wait. Mine did.
April 23, 2026, 01:56:17 AM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
Quote from: krroller on April 29, 2026, 10:57:57 AM
I have the LCR018-D currently in shipment.  It was sent out last week and I ordered in mid February, FWIW.
I also ordered the upgraded CEMA T47 Bottom bracket with ceramic bearings in size 85.5-28.99 for DUB.

The following is a Noob inquiry to tap the group's expertise on SRAM Crankshafts, chainline and bottom brackets. 

I plan to use the SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13 drivetrain with the following components:
SRAM Cassette XG-1371 XPLR E1 13 Speed 10-46 (part number 00.2418.160.000)
SRAM Force XPLR AXS Rear Derailleur, Black, 13 Speed E1 (part number 00.7518.193.000)
SRAM Force 1 XPLR Power Meter Crankset, Black, 12/13 Speed, DUB Wide, 160mm, 42T, E1 (part number 00.6118.737.000)

In essence, the entire group set will be SRAM Force AXS E1.

The questions I have are related to the bottom bracket spacing. 
The SRAM Force E1 cranksets are DUB Wide. 
The CEMA bottom bracket from LC is a DUB bottom bracket.   

Will this combination work and keep the chainline in proper position? 
Will spacers suffice to keep the chainline aligned?
Do I need to purchase a DUB Wide bottom bracket, and if so, what is suggested?

Pic of my frame and related items attached.

I also ordered the Cema dub BB from Lightcarbon. In the box is an instruction manual that tells you the amount of spacers needed drive and non drive side for road and wide cranksets. Hope this helps.
April 29, 2026, 12:05:41 PM 		2
Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
Quote from: krroller on May 22, 2026, 02:36:40 AM
Was there a response to this question I missed, and if so, what is the link to it?
I have searched the forum and also have this question as to where this spacer is intended to be placed.

It sits on top of the tapered piece that centeres the steerer fork in the top bearing (and guides the cables at the front), below the cover that you're trying to raise (if it sits too close to the frame).
Where else could it go 🤷‍♂️
May 22, 2026, 03:05:52 AM 		1