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I've ordered SLR1 wheels.. to much hassle with this

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I need more than "I think so". I have to buy the wheels to try my theory. If it doesn't work.. I have a problem

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Component Deals & Selection / elitewheels edge series freehub issues
« on: August 02, 2026, 11:01:54 PM »
Hello to everybody

I'm in a market for a carbon road wheel set, and I found some sweet deal on used elitewheels edge series. I have their MTB gnar wheels, and they work great so far.
The problem is that every edge I find has an XDR hub, and I have an 11 spd cassette.
I do have 2 dtswiss HG freehubs (11 spd MTB). Will that work?

Thank you

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: April 29, 2026, 11:12:25 PM »
I see absolutely no problem with drilling the carbon on such a small scale. The "meat" on that spot is really thick and solid, and I think absolutely nothing will happen..

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: April 24, 2026, 02:59:40 PM »
When buying the frame, you can request that they insert the frame ports. I did, but they forgot. Go figure....

The spare one they are sending me has got the ports installed, but I can't figure out from the picture did they put 2 holes on each side or only the right side has 2 holes.. for the RD and the dropper.. and the left one has only one..

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: April 24, 2026, 02:55:09 PM »
It's not that big of a deal. Just use a dremmel and a diamond drill bit.  Granted. the aliexpress grommet isn't the greatest. It has a small indent that the frame wall should fit in, but the carbon on this frame is to thick for it.. and I need to cut out the piece with a scalpel.. and I glued it on. I'm getting a replacement front triangle, and the grommet looks a bit different.

I have a wireless dropper, so I only needed one hole.
The spare triangle has holes drilled on both sides.

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: April 22, 2026, 01:30:05 PM »
Quick update. Neco headset fits but only if you use  the bearing that comes with it (8mm). Also.. it needs a small shim.. not sure how thick.. didn't measure it.. took it off my Epic frame headset.. around 0,2mm, and then it works perfectly. Low stack..
The original 7mm bearing, and included split rings work with acros cap. Only reason I took the neco version is because its aluminum (opposed to plastic acros), the stack is lower and the sealing looks better.

Jim told me that the replacement frame would be sent this week. After that.. I can test the bike as I should.

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: April 13, 2026, 10:51:40 PM »
All that it remains i to test it out in the wild. And take a nicer photo

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: April 09, 2026, 11:26:26 PM »
also.. I have ordered a Neco H382s 52mm HS. It's a smidge lower stack than the acros cap.. but I get both bearings and an original compression ring.. Still a possibility that the acros one won't fit on the original compression rings from LC.

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: April 09, 2026, 02:14:28 PM »
I have ordered this
https://r2-bike.com/ACROS-Headset-Cover-ICR-IS52-Integrated-Cable-Routing

Sure as hell hope it will fit. I have a short steerer, and I haven't got a lot of room to play with. Hopefully, this isn't that high stack, and It'll play nice with the original aluminium insert.

If all else fails.. Gbodorr was kind enough to give me his old LC one piece bars.. and I'll try running those..

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: April 09, 2026, 06:53:15 AM »
I know I am.
Just trying to figure out why include something that doesn't fit anywhere with everything else..

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: April 09, 2026, 04:31:22 AM »
ok.. so I need to order  a new cover from somewhere. Ritchey has it, and Acros has it...Light carbon doesn't have it....

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: April 08, 2026, 03:01:19 PM »
Still waiting for my spares. In the meantime... I found some possible issues with the headset. So.. I ordered the frame WITHOUT the headset routing option, but they have sent me the one that was meant to be internally routed. While I hope I will receive the one without internal routing (side cable exit @Mr JIM), I must be ready for anything.

So.. my main issue it the headset topcap. None of the 3 different versions I got fit properly on my standard 2 piece handlebar/stem. one topcap is to small, so I think that's for the road bike frame
Other one is for full internal routing with their one piece handlebars which I didn't order, and the third one kind of fits, but the gaping holes for internal routing look stupid, and they will allow all kind of water and debris to enter my headset ruining the bearings. Not to mention that the only barely usable topcap is to high for my steerer to reach through, and it raises my driving position which I don't like.

Also, I can't fit the conical split ring anywhere. That's a standard part for centring the steerer on 99% of normal headsets.

Am I doing something wrong, or am I forced to buy their one piece handlebars?


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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: March 25, 2026, 01:48:05 AM »
I have worked out everything with sales dept. They are sending replacement parts. If nothing else.. they really do help out...
Now I just have to wait... again.. lol...

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: March 19, 2026, 02:58:06 AM »
Mr. Jim is a real professional.

Regarding the stiff link:

Small-travel MTB frames usually adopt the virtual pivot point design. This stiff point is exactly the virtual pivot.Before the rear shock reaches this point, the rocking link absorbs initial vibrations. Only after passing this pivot does the rear shock take over, which effectively protects the shock.This structure is also used by brands like Specialized and Trek.The only drawback is that it cannot be used for long-travel suspension systems—it is not suitable for travel over 140mm or 150mm.

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