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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Lightcarbon LCR72 "aero racing gravel"
« on: August 01, 2026, 06:06:22 PM »
I can’t find that LCB-01HS on the light carbon site. Is it posted there ?
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Sorry, they didn't give me an itemised cost but for a full wheelset I got the following number:
C52DB-RD923-45C-Ray, weight 1380g, price is USD$,577/pair to UK by EMS Express. Ratchet 36T freehub system, TPI Ceramic Bearings.
C53DB-RD923-45C-Ray, WEIGHT 1332G, price is USD$598/pair to UK by EMS Express, Ratchet 54T freehub system, TPI Ceramic Bearings.
Thanks. How do we like the LC wheelsets as it seems I could get some of their gravel wheels and go ahead with the largest size i can fit. They do a 32mm inner but I guess that would be too big. Otherwise the 26mm at 45mm depth could be the way to go?
https://www.lightcarbon.com/lightcarbon-gravel-rims-widened-26mm-inner-width-700c-carbon-rims-for-gravel-bike_p263.html
They call it LCB-908GD / Crystal Effect [Purple]. I didn't get my frame yet but the pictures look pretty good. Custom paint is relatively expensive compared to how cheap the frame is. In total I paid almost double the base frame cost I think.What does the sticker name read? You request that as well?
And with a 32mm tire (Michelin Power cup)
Mine is partly glossy black..
Contrary to the post above, I can't use 40mm tires. The 40mm schwalbes measure exactly 40mm. It fits, but with less than 2mm margin at the rear chain stay and front derailleur.
The tire rubs when I get out of the saddle and put some power down. (nothing crazy, maybe already around 600W)
I think it's rubbing against the front mech. Stiffer wheels could help. I'm running ZEN 60mm 3.2mm carbon spokes, iw 25mm ext 30mm - weight limit 120kg -> I'm 86kg.
The decals are actually vinyl self adhesive lettering. You can design them online here...
www.vinylletteringonline.co.uk/lettering-designer
My finished built LC018-D weighing in at 8.050kg with pedals (but before the bar tape was fitted). Not built to be particularly light weight, but just to do long endurance miles. I asked LC to paint the frame Ferrari Red with no graphics, but when I got it, I felt it looked a bit bare without anything, so I named the bike Hardknott after my favourite cycling pass in the Lake district. (If you know it, you'll know why!).
I also (finally) finished my build this week and am happy with the process and result. Thanks to the community for the helpful tips (including the 3D-printed Varia mount).
For reference, I am 187 cm tall and chose the 56 frame with 120 mm/36 mm. I still need to fine-tune the position a little.
I chose the frame in gloss raw carbon (with my own deals) and a ceramic coating finish. Other special details include a Bikone bottom bracket and SLT headset (I installed the spacer). Paired with ZEN Wheels, Sram Rival XPLR, and a Rotor crank with a Power2max PM. I want to use the bike as a commuter and winter all-rounder. The first few kilometers will show how it performs in this usage area.
I look forward to your feedback.
i just compared the frame geo to my old super six evo and just for fun used the cannondale synapse carbon and saw that the geometry is nearly identical. kinda interesting
just fyi
are there any other comparable of the shelf bikes in terms of geo? i want it to fit like a glove and therefore hopefully ride some bikes which specs i could transfer to the lcr018d and build it up.
So, I'm finally done 😄
-Schwalbe G-One R Pro tires, 45mm front and 40mm rear, tubeless mounted with Orange Seal Endurance Sealant