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Yes V3 looks like it works with gravity which is a relief.
I’ve put loctite on the v2 bolt which makes a big difference, also foam on the top edge makes a big difference too - although as it compresses over time the looseness will come back, so the bolt is the priority.
It definitely should be sorted before leaving the factory now - email to make sure as the v3 requires removing the currently riveted holder at the top and replacing it - Carol sent me a photo of the revised plate. She will send me one after I said I’ll have a go at re-riveting it myself.
In terms of service and quality, I’ve had bigger problems with much bigger brands. Fair play to Light Carbon for actually following up and revising designs and trying to solve problems - they don’t ghost you, so a big thumbs up. Considering the price,l and the newness of the frame, you’ve got to give them some leeway here. Don’t come in expecting western service levels on a bike at a quarter of the price it probably would be if you were paying like for like here (I’m looking at you Cervelo Caledonia).
I would have no hesitation in ordering from them again, and in fact I’m 99% certain to put a preorder in for the LCR020 as soon as details are released.
This is the first mention of a new updated seatpost I've come across. It doesn't look different to me. What leads you to think there's a new updated seatpost, or that this is it?
Heads up for anyone following the LCR018-D thread. Trace Velo just released a video featuring the LightCarbon LCR018-D frameset.
Looks like he’ll also be doing a full build and a follow-up video later on
Trace Velo video on the LCR018-D
I replaced mine for titanium bolts - not to save 2g (although that's nice!), but because I think titanium is less likely to round off. I got them from AliExpress. I went for hex key heads so I can use the 'ball' end of the allen key to tighten up 95% of the way and then fully torque with the proper end. Not using a torque wrench here to avoid damage to the seatpost.
The frame is pretty stiff during sprints, but the seatpost is creaking (or maybe the saddle? Not sure yet). The seatpost is installed with carbon paste and tightened to 9 Nm.
Yeah...no.
If this is my bike, LC makes this right. No "hack or bodge" for a brand new frame and proprietary seatpost.
I'm planning to order a LCR018-D as a frame upgrade for an existing road bike as soon as SRAM Force E1 Exchange Kits become available at the end of March. That gives me time to decide not to do this, and I'm paying close attention to LC QC and customer support.
I am about to pull the trigger but and going back and forth between the 56 and the 58. I have a velobuild 168 in the 58 and I had to use a 90cm stem and feel a little stretched out. Looking at the geometry the LC in 58 is about the same (9mm reach difference) but higher stack (about 25mm). The 56 is kind of the opposite oddly enough with a close stack height (6mm difference higher) to the 168 but bigger difference in reach (16mm shorter)
I’m 187cm with 86cm inseam.
That said, my flexibility is kinda crap in that I cannot touch my toes. I have the gravel Planet X Tempest in L with an 100mm stem and feels good. The LC in 56 is damn near the same stack and reach. The LC in 58 is pretty much the same reach but has an 18mm higher stack.
So, for an endurance bike I’m not sure which is the right option. Open to hearing opinions.
does anyone else spotted those two frames, ( clearly,De Rosa and Colnago) on the latest video from Lightcarbon costume paint?
maybe an external factory where other brands are painted as well?
My frame is ready and already painted, but they told me that the straight seat posts are out of stock. What are the alternatives? Do i need to shorten drop-bar stem length to compensate so that they can ship my order right away?
