Verona  -Italy

Quote from: bedampft on October 08, 2026, 05:48:35 AM
Somebody interested in a frameset? Selling mine in size Large and UD glossy finish (the silver stripes are only vinyl wrap). I'll include a new FSA ACR headset, as well as the Sram DUB BB, or a new Ztto for 24mm spindles, and the lightweight Heppe thruaxles. Bike works great, no scratches or paint chips. Still assembled, but I strip it in the next days. Shipping within the EU. Send me a PM if interested.

I see that you've crankset Magene Teo with powermeter Geoid...
On my current bike, I have the Magene PES P515 crankset, and on the new bike, I'd like to put the Magene TEO. Could I transfer the Magene power meter to the TEO crankset and buy a Geoid or Thinkrider power meter to install on the Magene PES crankset?

Quote from: acador on September 10, 2026, 02:10:26 AM
I got the HB266 handlebar with my gravel frame from mondince. I have two points to add, the drop is actually 110, they have incorrect dimension measured on drawing - that plus for me. Second more pressing issue/niggle is that the top part of stem is not perpendicular to the fork steerer, so you cannot add any more spacers on top of it, before you commit to the cut. The preload screw, then sit not fully flush with top cap. It´s at a slight angle.
Besides these two things, the bars feel really nice and also the cable routing was possible to do without any tools.

Thanks for the valuable insights, especially regarding the drop and the top cap angle! Do you happen to have any front-facing photos of the handlebar installed? I'd love to see how it looks mounted.

I am in touch with Alisa regarding the frame purchase. She suggested their new HB266 handlebar, which is lighter than the other models. The top cover and the fork retaining ring are aluminun and other parts are plastic.
It should cost around $100. Here is the link to the geometry specs: https://www.ltbikes.com/index/products/view/id/441.html

Great build! How many headset spacers are you running under the stem? And do you plan to remove any once you've dialed in the fit after a few longer rides?

Quote from: jmly14 on May 11, 2026, 06:06:19 AM
Hi all,
Really enjoying reading the threads.  I have a question on sizing:
I'm 170cm - 171cm tall, and plan to order the 49cm frame size with 20mm offset and 380*90mm stem and handlerbar.  Reading the LC website, this is what it recommends for me.
Wanting to ask the LCR017 owners that are my height, will this frame size and specs fit me or should I go for 52cm size.?
Thanks all.

Hi! I'm also 170cm tall with an 80cm inseam and I've been looking at the exact same dilemma.

Personally, I also believe the 49cm is the correct frame size for our height. However, because the 49cm frame has a shorter headtube, I really want to avoid stacking too many headset spacers to get the right handlebar height

Beautiful. Do you have any other photos? I want to get it too and I was undecided about the color, whether it's like yours or Chamaleong purple matte.

Quote from: heissduscher on May 11, 2026, 05:20:44 AM
Hello from my side,

After reading and benefiting from all the insights here, I can now post a short middle-term review. Overall, I am super pleased with the bike and the build.

Here are the specs:

Size: 54 metallic frame (I believe it's colour 3)
Seatpost: Zero offset
Headset/Stem: Fully integrated FSA Headset and SMR Stem
Handlebar: Balugoe, 36.5cm wide
Shifters: 105 Di2
Derailleurs: Ultegra Di2 rear and front
Cranks: Magene PES P505 Powermeter, 165mm
Chainrings: Spécialités TA
Cassette: ZTTO 11-34
Wheelset: Tagoola Aeroraptor (60mm deep, 23mm internal, UD-Satin finish, 5mm bladed carbon spokes, 1260g)
Tires: Continental GP5000 S TR, 30mm
Saddle: Fizik

The bike just fits like a glove and rides super well. I was skeptical if the wheels would be problematic in crosswinds, but so far they perform better than expected. The communication and build process went without any problems.
I love that so many details are now standardized: UDH, BSA BB, and the headset. I first installed a Kocevlo integrated handlebar but felt it was too soft; I believe most of the movement came from the top headset cover. After switching to the FSA headset/stem combination, it felt totally different. I now have much more confidence in the bike and the build.

Super happy with the bike, the only problem is that I genuinely don't know what to upgrade now!