Haven't got calipers with me, but I've gotten the allen keys out, just for you...
5+ mm everywhere except next to the chain stays, there it's 4mm...

Using the GP 5000 AS TR with TPU inner tubes... On XMCS 26 internal rims (not checked, I believed Peter on that one)

Greetings from the roadside of the TDF

There is a new seatpost and I've got one from Peter. Since the original statistics on my GT still sits perfectly I never bothered taking it out to switch over, but I haven't heard that anyone after the first few frames had the same issues as we had...

I strongly believe Peter listens to the input from here and XMCS improve their product on our feedback.
I think the GT is available long enough for the teething issues too be resolved.

I'm still riding my GT and riding it rather hard. The only issue I encountered apart from the statistics is that the wheeler I'm using (9velo gravel wheeler) is too flexy and gives me problems when sprinting... New wheelsizes to come soon...

Hell I like that frameset so much that I've even considered getting one for my daughter to race on it... But I believe I'd rather go for a race frame for her

Why does this steerer look straight to me? no tapered steerer tube?

But I'm really curious what Peter and his gang have cooked up here...

Hi,

for my little daughter I'll probably need a new (carbon) Wheelset for CX. Since her bigger Sister does Great on older DT Tubulars I'm thinking about getting the little one Tubulars as well.

Is there any Chinese wheels brand you've got good experience with, who still do Tubulars?

What do I need for di2 battery installation in the seat post?

Nothing, it comes with a wedge that goes into the Seatpost and holds the battery, when you tighten the screw

Sorry if I haven't been exact enough Jeff, I don't know enough about the Lightcarbon offerings to compare them to the XMCS Frames... I was only referring to the older XMCS-Framesets and compared pricing of them to the pricing of the GT...

Whatever I'd say about Lightcarbon Framesets and bikes would probably wrong - I only had contact with them once and the answers were so much not to my liking that I didn't bother any further with them... (was about weight limit issues and - while their answers were correct and friendly - didn't help me any step further, no alternatives offered or anything... just a "then don't buy here" kinda thing... same reason why I don't bother with cube bikes anymore)

Now back to the GT for just one second: The reason why I got the GT is it's geometry. When I bought it there was no alternative to give me the position i could ride (except for the Pinarello X, but that wasn't an option for price reasons)... I don't know anything about the LCR018 since I can't find it on their homepage and don't know about the geometry of the bike...
But if it's not close to the GT it's just not a relevant comparison... seriously: if you are proper fit and want to ride a long racy bike, the GT is not for you... if you can't go long racy for whatever reason - the GT is a valid option worth it's money - and I haven't seen a competitor (price wise) in that categorie so far...

Hope this clarifys my statement and helps you on...
(and please keep on taking my opinion with a grain of doubt)

Had a brief conversation about different carbon layups and qualities with Peter since I've ordered a gravel frame after my GT...

I think his words were "but you know that it's not as good as the GT frame?" (Top sales argument 🤣)

Well in axle2crown I've believe Lauf Grit would still be the winner... how is there not a chinese "tribute" to that?