I would love to build up my new gravel frame using something like a 13 speed Rival XPLR derailleur.
But all my wheelsets are HG body and I would like to keep it that way for interchangeability between bikes.

Is there any alternative 13 speed cassette with hg fitting out there which has been proven to be reliable?

Otherwise might just go mullet using none transmission eagle and 12 speed cassette of choice as in the past, but it would be fun to try the full mount solution

Hello,

Bit of a noob question.
 
I do not want to use the HBR17 integrated handlebars on my build. But rather a 3rd party 2 piece bar+stem combo, if possible with full integration.

1- Anyone has done that? What stem would you recommend for that?
2-Should I:
    A) Ask for the HBR17 top covers and spacers and then find a stem that fits on top
or B) Get a stem with a top cover that will work with the lcr018D frame.

I was looking at the deda superbox V2 for example, it ships with 46mm and 56mm top covers.
Would that work as option B (preferably) or A? (I tired to attach a picture)

Thank you

Given that Lambda Tuning in Germany sell the LCR018 frame under their own brand and offer it with the Superbox stem, it should work

Deep diving a bit more on the geo - in size M it is quite close to a Crux 5 size 56 (albeit slightly lower stack), in size L it is very close to the Canyon Grizl in (M) which is Canyons recommended size for me.
So it is a bit of a choice between "racey, lively more twitchy" like the Cruz or "stable, adventure machine" like the Grizl with a shorter stem.
But what seems strange is the standover?
Standover appears to be almost + 6 cm (57 mm) compared to the Canyon?? Surely that is pretty big? And for a bike that you want to take off road, perhaps also with top tube bags .etc, you definitely don't want a high top tube / low standover.
Compared to a road bike, like the SuperSix Evo size 56 the standover is almost + 10 cm???

Was set on the 366 but wanted some real world experience first, and didn't like the aero seatpost.
This looks bang on with round seatpost as well. Wow!

How can you actually order this frame? On the VoiceVelobsite they are all 0 $ and polish distributor shows no stock?

I currently have a Cannondale SystemSix aero bike, a Carbonda 696 gravel and a Fairlight Streal steel road bike.
So all in all, a pretty sweet stable

Both the SystemSix and the Carbonda have been around for some time.
But on the gravel side I have been waiting for "big tire options" to become mainstream. Currently tempted by the Mondince FM366 but  I don't want to be a guinea pig so I'll wait a bit

The Fairlight is my all season bike with 34 mm tires and fenders during the wet season. I reckon it will be around for long.

So currently the bike I am having the hardest time to make my mind up about is the SystemSix.
It looks cool, can be blistering fast on a strong day, but on the dislikes side it is quite heavy, only clears 30 mm in the back (<34 is a squeeze up front), can be a bit harsh and "bouncy" on poor road surface with lots of cracks and uneveness and can be a handful on really windy days and can be quite tiring on rides longer than 3hr.
At the same time a lot of fun on the right day and a proper race bike.

I ride mostly solo, averaging 31-34 km/h over a few hours on fairly flat stuff. So time above 40 km/h is pretty limited. In terms of distance everything from a 30-60 km evening blast to longer 2-300 km rides.

The rational side of me says LightCarbon Lcr018 - but my fear is it won't feel as fast / racey and maybe become too similar to my steel bike.

On the other hand the LCR020 looks pretty neat and with bigger tire clearance probably will ride a lot smoother than the SystemSix.

Really like the Avenger R8RS mainly due to the aero bar integration, I ride with clip on aero bara quite often. But feel it is a bit too expensive.

Looked at the TanTan x68 as well because lighter and I can appreciate the allround approach but quality put me off..

Also considered getting a used Gen 4 SuperSix which can be quite cost efficient and has slightly higher stack for a bit more comfort, but no UDH and limited tyre clearance.(and gen 5 is overpriced).

So at the moment, I think its between the LCR18 or 20 but since the 20 does not yet exist - probably the smart thing would be to wait until there is some real world feedback.
I also travel abroad once or twice per year On those trips there tends to be a lot nore climbing than at home and when travelling lighter is always better.

Curious to get some thougts around this very convenient dilemma

Hey everyone,

I wrote a while back about having some issues with my frame, a crack on the top tube (likely from shipping) that I unfortunately only noticed during my first ride after finishing the build.

I'm happy to give a quick update: I contacted Light Carbon, and on June 11th, they confirmed they will provide a free replacement frame (excluding handlebar, fork, and seat post), complete with the custom paint job. They are also covering all shipping costs. Massive props to their customer service for handling it so well.

A bit off topic, but while waiting for the new frame to arrive, I’m looking for a new wheelset to pair with it. I want to keep the build looking clean, so I'll be opting for a matte UD finish with no decals.

I’ve been eyeing a 45mm front / 60mm rear staggered setup from Serenade: serenadebikes.net/23mm-internal-high-performance-aero-bike-wheels-build-with-carbon-fiber-spokes-p6704522.html.
To give you some context on how I will use them, I will mostly be running 30mm road tires for summer, but the wheels should also allow for 35-38mm gravel tires. I am looking for a setup that is reasonably light and snappy without sacrificing flat-road aero, especially since I mostly ride flat roads and only ride hills on vacations.

Do you think this configuration makes sense for an aero frame, or should I consider other alternatives in the sub 700€ price bracket? What wheels are you guys running on your builds, and are you happy with them?
Serenade seems to have a good price performance ratio, but I am open to other suggestions.

In regards to staggered setup, if you look what the established brands offer, it is the other way round with higher rim in the front as the front hits the air first. I have 45 Serenade wheels, 50 Ican and 60 Scribe - I enjoy the Serenade wheels the most. I often ride in windy conditions and they are the least impacted by crosswinds and are by far the lichtest which gives a snappy feeling and is loads of fun for short power bursts riding rolling hills.