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29er / Re: LCFS911 full suspension
« on: December 30, 2021, 03:44:20 AM »
Very re assuring to know, thanks! Wishing you lots of fun rebuilding and all the best for the New Year!
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29er / Re: LCFS911 full suspension
« on: December 26, 2021, 05:43:42 PM »
OMG. That's certainly not something anyone would like to see happening! I feel sorry. Not a good Christmas. Let us know how lightcarbon reacts.... in the meantime to your question: depends on the carbon specialist you can find, but it sure looks tricky to repair.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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29er / Re: LCFS911 full suspension
« on: December 02, 2021, 09:09:52 AM »
Let me try to keep the thread alive with a short word of feedback to the frame after approx. 1000km down on muddy forrest roads. First of all: no knocking sounds 
It's my 'winter bike' so it comes in when temperatures go down, roads go wet and with that the roadbike (also Lightcarbon) gets some rest. Furthermore, my former fully was a 90's one with the common 26" wheels underneath. I do admit, I had to get used to a 29" where you have to 'work' the steering more.
All in all I must say, the bike makes me smile. It's fairly light whilst at the other hand leaves a solid impression throughout. Both handling as well as the overall ride provide that feeling: solid. It's easy to control, not nervous, the suspension with 100mm front and rear is enough for the forrests around here. The front is stiff, the rear follows nicely. There is some bobbing uphill (lockout only front) but it's not much and easy to limit with a bit more focus on your pedaling-
Apart from a flat tyre, I had no issues with the bike (knock on wood) until now.
Keep safe.
It's my 'winter bike' so it comes in when temperatures go down, roads go wet and with that the roadbike (also Lightcarbon) gets some rest. Furthermore, my former fully was a 90's one with the common 26" wheels underneath. I do admit, I had to get used to a 29" where you have to 'work' the steering more.
All in all I must say, the bike makes me smile. It's fairly light whilst at the other hand leaves a solid impression throughout. Both handling as well as the overall ride provide that feeling: solid. It's easy to control, not nervous, the suspension with 100mm front and rear is enough for the forrests around here. The front is stiff, the rear follows nicely. There is some bobbing uphill (lockout only front) but it's not much and easy to limit with a bit more focus on your pedaling-
Apart from a flat tyre, I had no issues with the bike (knock on wood) until now.
Keep safe.
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After The Ride / Re: Where is everyone from?
« on: July 21, 2021, 09:32:29 AM »
Wolfsburg, Germany
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29er / Re: Chinese Carbon 29er Pic Thread.
« on: July 17, 2021, 04:40:27 PM »
The paintjob was done by an artist. One of the few who really knows these old paint schemes. There are so many colours in. Pics don't do it justice
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29er / Re: Chinese Carbon 29er Pic Thread.
« on: July 17, 2021, 09:09:00 AM »
My lightcarbon lcfs911 with ightcarbon wheels, Eagle gx and fox rc32.
Building this, gave me the opportunity to build a real custom bike, which is certainly not everybody's taste. See it as a tribute to the great brand from the 90s
Building this, gave me the opportunity to build a real custom bike, which is certainly not everybody's taste. See it as a tribute to the great brand from the 90s
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29er / Re: LCFS911 full suspension
« on: July 15, 2021, 03:11:41 PM »
After one or the other post on how to build, please find a couple of pics of the final result. I'd like to thank the forum as the ideas and also other detailed pictures helped me a lot.
Of course, this paintjob is very, very personal and surely not everyone's taste. I'm a big sucker for the 90s and always wondered what a modern Klein would look like. This could be it, as a modern tribute to the former world-class brand.
I love it. For me, building this lcfs911 gave me the opportunity to build something unique like this.
Technically, the bike is solid. It features an eagle gx group with a lightcarbon wheel Set and a fox rc32 fork.
Stay healthy!
Of course, this paintjob is very, very personal and surely not everyone's taste. I'm a big sucker for the 90s and always wondered what a modern Klein would look like. This could be it, as a modern tribute to the former world-class brand.
I love it. For me, building this lcfs911 gave me the opportunity to build something unique like this.
Technically, the bike is solid. It features an eagle gx group with a lightcarbon wheel Set and a fox rc32 fork.
Stay healthy!
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29er / Re: LCFS911 full suspension
« on: April 26, 2021, 04:59:01 PM »
Here's a try:
- the 2 upper bolts were easy to remove after increasing from the inside. The lower main bolt was pretty stuck as well and I needed to work around it. I.e. loosening one piece of the aluminium triangle first on one side, remove it. And after that, I could pull the other half of the triangle with nut out. Whilst out of the frame, it was easy to remove also the other side of the bolt.
- my frame is also ,springy' with the damper out. I guess this is meant to be and could also be one of the reasons why it's a bit more difficult to take it apart. There's a bit of tension with the aluminium triangle in place.
My frame has been lying around for a while now. That's the reason why I've got the version with visible upper joints on the outside.
Perhaps you could share what paint scheme you're thinking?
- the 2 upper bolts were easy to remove after increasing from the inside. The lower main bolt was pretty stuck as well and I needed to work around it. I.e. loosening one piece of the aluminium triangle first on one side, remove it. And after that, I could pull the other half of the triangle with nut out. Whilst out of the frame, it was easy to remove also the other side of the bolt.
- my frame is also ,springy' with the damper out. I guess this is meant to be and could also be one of the reasons why it's a bit more difficult to take it apart. There's a bit of tension with the aluminium triangle in place.
My frame has been lying around for a while now. That's the reason why I've got the version with visible upper joints on the outside.
Perhaps you could share what paint scheme you're thinking?
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29er / Re: LCFS911 full suspension
« on: April 20, 2021, 12:49:11 AM »
Here's an update to my disassemble post after sharing my experiences with lightcarbon.
I must say: immediate, professional reply with a picture of how they've already updated the newer versions of the lcfs911. Perhaps some of you might find this helpful. There will be no more bushings visible on the outside of the rear triangle which is a good improvement!
I must say: immediate, professional reply with a picture of how they've already updated the newer versions of the lcfs911. Perhaps some of you might find this helpful. There will be no more bushings visible on the outside of the rear triangle which is a good improvement!
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29er / Re: LCFS911 full suspension
« on: April 16, 2021, 02:29:31 AM »
I thought I'd share my experience with disassembling the lcfs911 as I found it a bit uncommon or at least different then expected.
Background: disassembling for paint, the frame ist still new.
The rear triangle joints obviously mention 10nm and I was wondering why I couldn't open the upper joints. It turned out, that the screw is on the inside of the triangle. The outside is the bushing which (in my case) is solidly fixed with the frame.
The trick i used is to losen the big axle of the rear triangle to get some space, then open the middle joint on one side to get some further room and only then open the upper joints from the inside.
For me, this is uncommon at the least but perhaps someone can use the experience in order to keep the bushing on the outside in one piece (mine now show clear traces of opening attempts).
This led me to (positive) see that the bearings are high quality ones from enduro and (negative) that the main axle of the rear drive uses tiny spacers between arm and bearing where I question the durability.
Background: disassembling for paint, the frame ist still new.
The rear triangle joints obviously mention 10nm and I was wondering why I couldn't open the upper joints. It turned out, that the screw is on the inside of the triangle. The outside is the bushing which (in my case) is solidly fixed with the frame.
The trick i used is to losen the big axle of the rear triangle to get some space, then open the middle joint on one side to get some further room and only then open the upper joints from the inside.
For me, this is uncommon at the least but perhaps someone can use the experience in order to keep the bushing on the outside in one piece (mine now show clear traces of opening attempts).
This led me to (positive) see that the bearings are high quality ones from enduro and (negative) that the main axle of the rear drive uses tiny spacers between arm and bearing where I question the durability.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: April 15, 2021, 02:19:37 AM »
I own a couple of shirts from bicyclebooth. At first glance, the company looks Canadian, however shipments are directly from China and they're also not making a big secret out of that.
They've got some radical designs and could be a choice if you want something different.
As most of the times with Chinese fabrics: a bit stiffer and a more plastic feel compared to established brands.
Short sleeve shirts from bicyclebooth I find good value for money. Long sleeves are a bit tight on the arms but still ok. I wouldn't buy a bib from them.
They've got some radical designs and could be a choice if you want something different.
As most of the times with Chinese fabrics: a bit stiffer and a more plastic feel compared to established brands.
Short sleeve shirts from bicyclebooth I find good value for money. Long sleeves are a bit tight on the arms but still ok. I wouldn't buy a bib from them.
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29er / Re: LCFS911 full suspension
« on: March 23, 2021, 03:26:38 PM »
Thanks for the help! I was not expecting the factory would put that much force on the bolts.
I'll give it a try again. This time, i will put some boiling water over it beforehand. Perhaps the old trick helps.
I'll give it a try again. This time, i will put some boiling water over it beforehand. Perhaps the old trick helps.
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29er / Re: LCFS911 full suspension
« on: March 23, 2021, 03:18:06 AM »
I need some help please. I'm trying to take my lcfs911 apart to get it painted.
Im able to get the trunnion bolts apart, no problem. However, bit the lower pivots as well as the upper pivots are stuck. The bolt says 10nm and I'm struggling to lever more power on them.
To be more precise, both the upper and lower pivots, I can unscrew the nut, but the bolt remains stuck.
Have any of you dealt with this and how did you solve it? I'm thinking of heading the bolt as I assume there's some kind of loctite applied.
Im able to get the trunnion bolts apart, no problem. However, bit the lower pivots as well as the upper pivots are stuck. The bolt says 10nm and I'm struggling to lever more power on them.
To be more precise, both the upper and lower pivots, I can unscrew the nut, but the bolt remains stuck.
Have any of you dealt with this and how did you solve it? I'm thinking of heading the bolt as I assume there's some kind of loctite applied.
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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / Re: Yishunbike and Light Carbon
« on: March 10, 2021, 12:36:57 PM »
Before buying my lightcarbon lcr004d I also did some digging. Somewhere in the net, I found that the both companies work together. Yishun focusses on wheels, lightcarbon on frames. I've got now 3000km on mine (incl carbon wheels) and am very satisfied with the quality.
Lightcarbon is now officially being imported in the EU in Holland, btw. And there's an office in Germany indicated on their internet site.
Lightcarbon is now officially being imported in the EU in Holland, btw. And there's an office in Germany indicated on their internet site.
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29er / Re: LCFS911 full suspension
« on: December 08, 2020, 02:28:51 PM »
Hello to all,
My LCFS911 frame arrived last weekend and I'm excited to get working on this. Whilst searching for parts, I stumbled over the possibility to play a bit with the rake / offset of the fork.
Now of course I know that this can be a matter of taste and also that Lightcarbon is suggesting a 51mm offset.
What I'm planning, is a light XC bike for longer trails with only a couple of hills and descends. An occasional mountain trip is always fun, BTW.
So basically, for the rear, a Monarch RL would do. The front is a different story, I'm looking at a 100mm Fox 32 with 44mm offset but I'm unsure.
So here's my question: what fork with what offset are you riding on the LCFS911 and what can you recommend in A) 100/120 and B) offset 44 or 51.
Of course, I'll share some pics of the build. Just as a pre-warning: I'm thinking towards an old Klein paint job for this one.
Thanks all.....
My LCFS911 frame arrived last weekend and I'm excited to get working on this. Whilst searching for parts, I stumbled over the possibility to play a bit with the rake / offset of the fork.
Now of course I know that this can be a matter of taste and also that Lightcarbon is suggesting a 51mm offset.
What I'm planning, is a light XC bike for longer trails with only a couple of hills and descends. An occasional mountain trip is always fun, BTW.
So basically, for the rear, a Monarch RL would do. The front is a different story, I'm looking at a 100mm Fox 32 with 44mm offset but I'm unsure.
So here's my question: what fork with what offset are you riding on the LCFS911 and what can you recommend in A) 100/120 and B) offset 44 or 51.
Of course, I'll share some pics of the build. Just as a pre-warning: I'm thinking towards an old Klein paint job for this one.
Thanks all.....
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