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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: February 22, 2023, 01:51:55 PM »
Quote from: wwwru on January 30, 2023, 05:28:28 AM
Hi. I am interested in this frame. Quick question. Does it use the universal derailleur hanger or some specific one? Maybe a canyon copy?

I'm fairly certain it uses a universal derailleur hanger (UDH).

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: February 22, 2023, 11:07:46 AM »
Quote from: zilcho on February 11, 2023, 10:58:52 AM
For anyone running AXS/a single brake hose internally, have you found a solution for filling the other holes in the headset cover?

I'm running AXS and have two housings into the headset (brake and dropper). I haven't plugged the gaps and haven't developed dust issues, but black silicone caulk will fill the excess gap.

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: February 22, 2023, 12:17:18 AM »
Quote from: Technic on February 06, 2023, 01:57:00 PM
Anyone use 165*45 shock on this frame? any problem?

This frame is uses standard mount shocks. All the 165*45 I've seen are trunnion mount.

I've compressed the frame without the shock and there's still some room before the tire will hit the seat tube. I suppose if you can find a 165*45 in standard mount it will likely work.

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: January 14, 2023, 09:21:55 AM »
Quote from: federic000 on January 14, 2023, 02:08:25 AM
That's great, what size is it? Any trouble with cable routing?

Size medium and I did not have troubles with cable routing. I did not use zip ties under the headset and I don't have any binding.

The only housings I'm running through the heatset are the dropper and brake.

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: January 13, 2023, 12:54:33 AM »
Went for the maiden voyage night ride. 8.69 miles (13.98km), 1,103 ft (336.19m), 1hour moving time, 1hour 20min elapsed time (had to made bike adjustments, take fotos and some street crossings). Maiden ride was mostly climbing and XC.

My local trails are XC and my background has been XC. My previous, most used, bike is a BXT hard tail (carbon) and I also have an old Kona Hei Hei (FS alloy).

The LC 918 is my first modern geo bike and even though I've had one ride, it was a blast and I'm looking forward to riding it more. I was surprised how well it climbed and its efficiency. It's not a hard tail, but it's no slouch and well worth the trade off for FS comfort and handling.

I don't have regrets yet and will keep posted in the future.


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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: January 12, 2023, 04:09:36 PM »
Finished building. It's a few hairs under 26lbs (11.79kg). Planning to ride soon, will report back.

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: January 03, 2023, 02:21:38 AM »
@jefflinde and @vidlee, are your cables crossing after they exit the headset? I'm not sure what the protocol is or if its just aesthetics.

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: January 03, 2023, 02:12:30 AM »
I've received my frame after waiting 30+ days for paint. Building has been good and the only two issues so far are the paint around the cage bolts (not a big deal though) and the lack of space using a 36T chain ring. The specs say max 36T but it seems a little too close. Thoughts?


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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: November 10, 2022, 11:01:14 AM »
On the fence about this frame.

Anyone with this built, can we get some feedback on how it rides and handles?

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