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Re: LCFS911 full suspension
Just did the final shakedown. Very happy with the feel and power delivery. Specs: Fox shock (Trek Top Fuel Takeoff) SRAM XX crankset + Quarq Power Meter XO1 AXS Eagle 12 speed mini Group SRAM Level TLM brakes Amazon $20 disc rotors (fantastic) Light Bicycle RD934-TR Carbon rims Profile racing Hubs (USA made) EThirteen 9-46 12 speed cassette Following parts from Scott Spark takeoff: Rockshox Sid 100mm fork Boost Syncros Carbon Seatpost, Bars, stem 24.5lbs with pedals & Wahoo mounted Size 19” Took approx 2 months from order (Nov 20, 2020) to delivery About $3500 invested combination of new and used parts January 17, 2021, 06:17:22 PM |
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Re: FM1001 / FM1156 - 135mm frame
Finish  Parts: Carbonda Fm1001 "M" RS Lyrik Ultimate 140mm RS Super Deluxe 185x55 RS Reverb AXS 150x30,9mm and Trickstuff seat clamp Sram XX1 AXS Magura Mt7 polish with Mt5 HC1 levers and Dächle UL 203/180mm inkl titanscrews Newmen Sl31,8 Handelbar/ Stem Deathgrip Ultra Soft thin CrankBrothers Mallet E Pedals Dt Swiss XMC1200 30mm Maxxis Assegai Maxxgrip Exo+ and Dissector Maxxterra EXO mit Taunus Insert mounted with 100ml milk March 22, 2021, 09:23:00 AM |
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Re: LCFS911 full suspension
Just did the final shakedown. Very happy with the feel and power delivery.I've got this frame now! 1950detroit sold me the frame, fork, shock, handlebars, stem (I swapped to 80mm Syncros stem instead of his 120mm stem), seatpost, and saddle. I had most of the parts laying around, just had to buy a crank, chain, and a few little parts. Specs: Fox shock (Trek Top Fuel Takeoff) SRAM XO GXP crankset (started it's life as a 2x, swapped on a 32t ring) 11-speed GX derailleur, XX1 shifter, X01 cassette, XX1 chain Formula Cura 2 brakes Amazon $20 disc rotors Speedsafe rims, ZTTO 54t hubs, Pillar Wing 20 spokes, Sapim brass spokes (I built them) Vittoria Mezcal XC 29x2.25 (I'm curious to try a Barzo front) Following parts from Scott Spark takeoff: Rockshox Sid 100mm fork Boost Syncros Carbon Seatpost, Bars, stem, saddle, grips Bontrager comp pedals Build ended up at 23.2 lbs with pedals, and 23.6 with dual bottle cage. I 3d printed the bracket to hold both cages at the perfect angle, could maybe make an aluminum version that's lighter, but I'm not worried about it, the bracket itself is around 100g and the ABS part seems plenty strong. First ride was a success, the bike was really fast, it's about 1 lb lighter than my hardtail so having a lighter bike with the sting taken off the rear end was nice. I only felt any noticeable bob when standing and pedaling hard, and it's nothing major. The noise I heard was the topping out of the DPS shock, but I think I need to add rebound damping and soften the air spring. I added McMaster neoprene foam around the cables so those are silent, which is really nice! I'm hoping this bike will be the perfect XC and long distance bike. My favorite ride is a 57 miler with 18 miles of very rooty old-school singletrack, 21 miles of flow trail, and the rest is gravel to get in between. My hardtail makes my joints ache by the end and my trail bike is just so heavy. The goal of this bike is to cut the difference. I think my biggest surprise was how nimble the bike was. My hardtail is a Transition Vanquish, which is 67 HTA (which should match the 911 HTA once sagged), 75 STA, short chainstays, but the LCFS911 feels SO much more nimble around tight turns.  
March 28, 2021, 11:01:42 AM |
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Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
Here is my bling build ! The weather isn't very nice here, so only two ~70km rides so far. But I loved every instant of them, a smile from one ear to the other, even once when I crashed it  Not sure if it is the geometry, the full suspension, the seatpost or the electronic shifting in particular, but this has little in common with my past hardtail riding. It is a size M SL. OG-Evkin bar Ligthbicyle XC925 wheelset with DT-Swiss EXP 240. XX1 AXS derailleur + Blipbox + Multiclics SID Ultimate 120mm and SIDLuxe shock 42.5mm Piccola brakes Reverb AXS 2.35 tires. And 10,1kg The commands are, left click easier gear, right click harder gear. Click on both for the seatpost. I was hoping for a more greenish blue, than this reddish one, but I start to get used to it  I'm still testing different 3D printed mounts for the blips for different positions. For now the cables are taped below the bar, my plan was to make them go through the bar end and exit through one of the mount holes. But there was some sun, and I preferred to go ride than work more on it. Maybe later. April 12, 2021, 05:55:25 AM |
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Re: LCFS911 full suspension
I thought I'd share my experience with disassembling the lcfs911 as I found it a bit uncommon or at least different then expected. Background: disassembling for paint, the frame ist still new. The rear triangle joints obviously mention 10nm and I was wondering why I couldn't open the upper joints. It turned out, that the screw is on the inside of the triangle. The outside is the bushing which (in my case) is solidly fixed with the frame. The trick i used is to losen the big axle of the rear triangle to get some space, then open the middle joint on one side to get some further room and only then open the upper joints from the inside. For me, this is uncommon at the least but perhaps someone can use the experience in order to keep the bushing on the outside in one piece (mine now show clear traces of opening attempts). This led me to (positive) see that the bearings are high quality ones from enduro and (negative) that the main axle of the rear drive uses tiny spacers between arm and bearing where I question the durability. April 16, 2021, 02:29:31 AM |
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Re: Carbonda FM909
I suppose I didn't consider the hassle of bearing service. Seems to me someone needs to invent a quick disconnect for brake lines that doesn't leak when disconnected. I've been fortunate with my headset bearings. It's nice and dry here in AZ and I've got 7 years/7-8k miles on mine. They're a bit lose now, but still fine for use. EDIT: The disconnects exist! But that price... https://22bicycles.com/products/brake-break-hydraulic-disconnect April 16, 2021, 08:41:28 PM |
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Re: LCFS911 full suspension
Here's an update to my disassemble post after sharing my experiences with lightcarbon. I must say: immediate, professional reply with a picture of how they've already updated the newer versions of the lcfs911. Perhaps some of you might find this helpful. There will be no more bushings visible on the outside of the rear triangle which is a good improvement! April 20, 2021, 12:49:11 AM |
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Re: LCFS911 full suspension
Thanks @Carbonazze and @Gbrnole, I just excited to start build the frame. and ride with it!
April 22, 2021, 03:43:37 PM |
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Re: LCFS911 full suspension
Here's a try: - the 2 upper bolts were easy to remove after increasing from the inside. The lower main bolt was pretty stuck as well and I needed to work around it. I.e. loosening one piece of the aluminium triangle first on one side, remove it. And after that, I could pull the other half of the triangle with nut out. Whilst out of the frame, it was easy to remove also the other side of the bolt. - my frame is also ,springy' with the damper out. I guess this is meant to be and could also be one of the reasons why it's a bit more difficult to take it apart. There's a bit of tension with the aluminium triangle in place. My frame has been lying around for a while now. That's the reason why I've got the version with visible upper joints on the outside. Perhaps you could share what paint scheme you're thinking? April 26, 2021, 04:59:01 PM |
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Re: LCFS911 full suspension
Last thuesday I received my frame. OMG it's a beaty  looks really good! the finishing out and inside is looking very good! I received the newest frame with the hidden bolts, looks really clean. I just had a problem with the mount of an Magura MT4 rear brake. The caliper hits the rear stay. So i ordered a new Shimano XT brake to solve this problem. The cable routing is perfect, no problem with this. Also the press-fit cups are installed in a decent way. Hope to ride bike this week when I have recieved the rear brake. Keep you updatet!
May 02, 2021, 08:52:57 AM |
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