For two years ago I built a LCFS958 to replace my Merida ONE-TWENTY 800 trailbike. I  have been very happy with my LCFS958.



Last year I built myself a LCFS947 endurobike and this bike had other qualities. More stable descending and better on technical climbs. But it is heavier and fells slower.

The LCFS frame is from 2019 and reach has increased on all bikes the last years. My LCFS958 was in size L with 140 mm fork and a reach of 470 mm. If i build a new one in size XL and 150 mm fork it  will be slacker and with a reach of 500 mm.

So I sold my old LCFS958, ordered a new frame, painted, and built my new bike. I have to adjust the brakes and gears, maybe shorten the chain But a first test-ride is close.

Here are some images of my Light Carbon LCFS713 bike in size M.

This is my 6:th frame and build from Light Carbon and I am very happy with the quality of their products.

The LCFS713 frame is from 2019, replaced with the LCFS947 2021 and of course I have built a LCFS947 as well.

But I like the lines of the LCFS713  and the reach is a little shorter, maybe more suitable for women (my wife). This is the first frame i ordered painted from Light Carbon and i think they have done a nice job.

Specifications:

Size - Medium

Fork- Rockshox Sektor RL DebonAir 150 mm

Rear shock - Rockshox Deluxe RL DebonAir (142 mm)

Crank -  Shimano Deore M6100 – 30T – 170 mm

Cassete -  Shimano SLX 10-51

Shifter - Shimano SLX

Derralieur - Shimano Deore RD-M5100-SGS 12S

Bottom bracket -  ZTTO Ceramic

Front wheel - Shimano WH-MT620-TL-B 29" - 30 mm inner widh Boost 15*110

Rear wheel -  Shimano WH-MT620-TL-B 29" - 30 mm inner widh Boost 12*148

Discs -  Shimano SM-RT54 180 mm

Brakes -  Magura MT5 Carbontecture, 4-kolvs bromsar

Brake lever -  Magura MT5

Tyres -  Continental TrailKing 2.4”

Handlebar -  Josemite Trail 20 mm 31.8 Rizer

Steem -  Cube RFR Trail Stem 30 mm

Headset -  LCFS

Handles - Ritchey WCS True Grip

Dropperpost -  Brand-X Ascend 01 150 mm dropper

Sadle - l fabric Scoop Sport Shallow Saddle

Pedals NC-17 Sudpin Zero Pro Platform Pedals

I just have to say that the LCFS958 is still a great bike, love riding it. Maybe in todays tounge its more downcountry than trail, with 130/140 mm travel (?) But it climbs well, descends well, is easy to handle quite light, a great bike :-)

And after the issues with the AM831 I must say that Light Carbon frames fell very thought through and well made.

Found a video where the frame is tested

if you decide to sell the LCFS947, let me know i maybe interested. do you have any complaints or problems you encountered while building or riding the bikes? also, for how long have you had them? how does the LCFS947 climb? Also, if you had to build only one of the of the Light carbon frames, which one would you do?

thanks!

I haven't had any problems with building and riding the bikes. Sometimes I get a squeaking sound from the suspension on the LCFS958 so that I have to tighten the upper bolt holding the shock. They both climb well but I think the LCFS947 with its longer wheelbase and 2.6" tyres is better on really technical, rocky, climbs. But on more normal trail climbs with smaller roots and rocks the LCFS958 is faster.

If i would built one of them again, or recommend to my best friend, it would be the LCFS947.

However I have not ridden the AM831 yet, if its as good as the LCFS947 I could end up with the LCFS958 and AM831, selling the bike that right now is my favorite.

Slowly building the bike. Going for 165 mm cranks with Wolftooth 30 oval chainring.

All cables routed and this was easier than expected. Having a little problem with the rubber suppurting the cables in the holes. Any tips or is it smooth violence that is the solution?

The dropper is a 150 mm Crankbrothers and the brakes Magura 4-piston.

Everything installed now on the bike. Only adjustments of brakes and gears left. Maybe some more frame protection as well. But I'm really happy with the build so far. There is always small things to struggle with but I'm in no hurry, autumn, rain, mud, is here and this bike will not be ridden before spring.

With wheels on its starting to look like a bike. But the installation of the dropper post was a failure, I have to try again another day. The cable routing is so tight so the outerpart gets stuck.