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Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
I'm in the final stages of putting together my order from LightCarbon and wanted to get your opinion before I pull the trigger. Bergamont 58: 617 stack LCR54: 569 stack 48 mm lower LCR56: 586.8 stack 30 mm lower The seat angle is also quite different so you'll likely be a bit further back. 54 with a 110 stem would make it smaller, racier chassis, plenty of standover. 56 with a 100 stem is a bit more geometrically similar to the bergamont and probably a better fit. August 12, 2026, 06:34:24 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
I'm in the final stages of putting together my order from LightCarbon and wanted to get your opinion before I pull the trigger.Hard to tell how correct my assumption is, as I don't know you body measurements and lower threshold of comfortable fit, but this is very extreme size swap. If you are comfortable on Bergamont and want a bit racier feel, get size 56. Size 54 will require monstrous stem and a Jenga of spacers, or else you're gonna sit like a shrimp which will be neither fast nor comfortable. August 13, 2026, 02:13:05 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
I'm in the final stages of putting together my order from LightCarbon and wanted to get your opinion before I pull the trigger. curious why you're thinking of going from a 58, which you say fits quite well, to 54? assuming the geometries of the 2 bikes is quite different (commuter -> aero endurance road bike), dropping down so many sizes will only increase the change. is the goal to go from an upright commuter to a more racy bike? are you ready to deal with the flexibility challenges or discomfort that comes with that change, or needing to run max spacers and potentially need a riser handlebar? otherwise, why not pick a size closer to your current size? not trying to be critical per se, but not quite following the logic. August 13, 2026, 12:18:20 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
Hello I have a frame in the 02HS colorway its is a wine purple color in some lighting in other lighting it is almost copper orangish or so. I am not the best at description of colors, their is even a green tone to the chameleon shifting of the paint or so one of my family members said so I slightly see it in the right lighting.? Here are some photos of the bike in some different lighting. I am very happy with the 02HS color. Thank you! So, I'm gonna match 02HS with Chameleon 102HS (the one from Dawn Sunlight scheme) which is described as gray with golden sheen. I believe it should be pretty nice color combo! August 14, 2026, 04:11:03 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
Finally finished my LCR018 in black and silver tones. Components: • Frame in size 54 raw carbon glossy finish with inframe storage • HBR17 handlebar (400 * 100 mm) • Serenade wheels, Model TAR50WS (25 mm inner 31 outer), 50 mm deep, SR278C Hubs • 30 mm Michelin MICHELIN Pro 5 with TPU tubes • 105 di2 groupset, 11-34 T 12 speed cassette, direct mount for rear derailleur • Basic Gineyea BB • Magene TEO with 170 mm carbon crank arm and Passquest 50-34 T • 160 mm VXM rotor in front, 140 mm in the back • Cheap bottle holder (that I might change because it hinders the opening mechanism of the storage door), cheap bar tape and cheap rear lamp all from aliexpress • Ryet 3D saddle • Onirii carbon pedals Build was quite straight forward nothing too complicated. I did use foam sleeve tubes for the brake hose. 8.5 kg as pictured (with pedals, wahoo and all my repair kit in the frame). I did a small test ride. There is a small rattle sound but I feel it comes from the inner storage, I need to investigate. No seatpost or saddle slippage (I did put anti slip carbon grease though). My only complaints is the saddle bolts that are so difficult to tighten and the gap between the frame and the first spacer. That glossy finish is also quite fragile I already have some scratches due to chain drops or small shocks when building the bike. Finally I might redo the bleeding on my Shimano brakes because I feel the feeling can be improved. I might change for a lighter cassette and also the saddle but other than that it is pretty much spot on. August 14, 2026, 01:43:39 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
so, finished another LCR018 build. this time for my wife.
frame, painting, quality, accesories: 1+ first LCR018 i built up, i needed to face the brake mounts. this time the mounts were faced perfectly by LC. fingers crossed, i hope she likes it August 15, 2026, 10:51:26 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
For those curious about the v1 vs v3 door. I have attached a picture below of the different covers, the metal plate and a close up of the new lock. To install the new door, it took me (my dad) more time to find the rivet gun than to do the job. No instructions provided but very straight forward. Remove old cover and downtube bag, drill out old rivets, pull old plate out, line up new plate with rivets loose in the holes, squeeze rivet gun x2 and finally install the new cover. Quick tips, put a paper towel in the downtube to catch any metal shavings from the old rivets. I also put some tape underneath with the adhesive facing up to help catch the metal. Not a bad idea to tape around the opening to not scuff anything with the tools. A quick 25km ride today and the door had no rattling nor any other issues. Longer ride tomorrow but I I expect this door to work without issue now the lock position is at the bottom. August 15, 2026, 04:18:57 PM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
The final update I will give on the v3 cover unless an issue arises. 60km ride and drove 45 minutes each way with the bike bouncing/shaking on the bike rack. The lock did not move and no rattle I noticed from the cover. I would call this fixed. 100% recommend getting the v3 door if you have issues with your current.
August 17, 2026, 06:25:13 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon LCR72 "aero racing gravel"
You were also charged 250-300 for custom paint. The frame is 719 matte black no decals. Paint 250, shipping 130-140, makes a total of around 1100 
August 19, 2026, 02:39:56 AM |
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Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
...Reporting back! After that post, I waited patiently for the tracking number, which I explicitly requested on Monday, 10 August, as I expected the order to arrive that week. I received the tracking number the next day - after the order had already been delivered to my door. The package arrived without any damage at all, so I was fairly confident the frame was fine, and a thorough inspection confirmed it. I didn't have time to build the bike up during the week, so I finished it over the weekend. Note that I had never serviced or built a bike before. With a lot of YouTube videos, this forum and the necessary beginner mistakes, I made it work. The first 60 km are done with no issues at all (let's hope it stays that way). I'll share some pictures, along with the specs:
 Happy to post more pictures of the chameleon colour in different lighting on request - I was unsure about it myself when placing my order, but I really like it. August 23, 2026, 01:17:35 PM |
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