Quote from: Westman on July 21, 2026, 08:10:31 AM
I'm in the same situation with 1,84m. Lightcarbon recommanded me 54 without any doubts:
"Engineer Verdict & Complete Optimal Build Spec (Comfort-First) for you:
Best selection: LCR018-D Size 54  (56cm is not recommended)
Seatpost: 15mm offset
Cockpit: HBR17 integrated bar with 110mm stem length, 10mm total headset spacers (2×5mm)"

I'm 183cm, and have the 560. Feels perfect.

QuoteThey have 25mm ID available now.
I also have an 8%  code, let me know if you want it

Hi Sander, could you send me this too please. Thanks

Anyone else get the BB (shimano) from lightcarbon and how do they find it?

Creaking/crackling noise is ever present when under load. Removed the storage cover, and took it out, noise is still there.

Edit: Will swap pedals, try to eliminate this.

Ride Feedback

Did a regular 30mile (1800ft climbing) loop yesterday on the lcr018d. Already done this route many times on a trek domane and a tarmac sl7, so can compare it between the two. Road surface is poor in places, plenty of climbing in the route. Expectation was for the lcr018d to sit in between the two.
Had a fear the seat post would slip or the front bottle would go flying out due to the cover mechanism, but they never.

Clocked my fastest time , which surprised me. Did have some tailwind on way out, but I've had this before or on the way back. Speed doesn't mean much I know, but I've done this route 10+times each on other bikes. All three bikes weigh about the same.
Climbing: Better than the trek, tarmac being more nimble surpasses this.
Comfort: Better than the Trek and SL7. Delighted with this. This is probably its greatest attribute.
Speed: This bike is not slow !
Hopefully the seat post holds up, will find out in due course.

Negative
I experienced a rattling sound, and it appears its the storage cover. Frame was delivered last year, so must be the first version of it. Really need to get this resolved as otherwise I'm super impressed with the bike.

Completed build pics
Size 56
Serenede 50/45 wave wheels
Conti GP5000 32 tubeless
Shimano 105di2 +giant powerpro crankset
Mixed 5d saddle
Onirii bar tape
LFZ pedals
elite vico carbon cages(to be installed)
Weight: 7.8kg

Quote from: Hualicopter on April 20, 2026, 09:59:39 PM
Finished building mine, but I absolutely cannot get the rear caliper aligned at all. Have tried another wheel that works in another bike without any issues so I don't think it's a rotor issue. I am worried it's a brake facing issue since I can see the caliper start to tilt as I tighten the bolts down... Anyone else run into this problem?

Ive just had mine built, and mechanic said he had to face the brakes with some special tool. Ill be posting pics of mine when I get a chance.

Some where in the thread someone had listed all the diff bolt sizes, for a ti switch over. Can anyone recall, and kindly let me know the seat clamp bolt, bottle cages, saddle clamps bolts etc

My frame arrived today. Size 56. Two colour, crystal red + crystal silver.
11 weeks from placing order.

I know two friends who had these, very hard to get them off, and almost impossible to get back on. Ended up going to LBS.
If you ever need to remove mid-ride, not going to happen.

Quote from: Cyclinglondon on September 02, 2025, 04:00:15 AM
Hi all!
After having some glorious conversations with Sander, I took the plunge and ordered a set of Zen.
I went lightweight, 50/50 with a 5mm carbon spoke. Zara advised there is a tiny weight penalty for the hub colour but it's by the by.
They took around 6 weeks to arrive but I wasn't counting......lol

Anyway, they came yesterday.
Quality is great, packaging was very very nice. Came with spare spokes, tubeless tape and tubeless valves.

Weight is 1219g which I think is very respectable.
They run fine with the included 36t ratchet.
I did try putting in a 54t but for some reason the cassette won't spin with them. The facial drag between the ratchets must be too high or the spring rate must be too much. So I put the 36t back in. It's fine anyway. I was just looking to make them obnoxious.

I'm hoping to get out this week for a spin.
My only gripe is also that now seeing the gloss....i should have done that. But I'm now thinking.....another set?

How much were they incl shipping tot the UK ?

That was including an ae coupon £95, store coupon £60 off, plus some amount got taken off for tax, which i will have to pay at this end.

Just ordered the 105 di2 groupset minus crankset/rotors/chain.
£450 delivered to the uk.

Is the frame on their website yet / Does the frame have a model number ?

Tideacebike

Qn from a newbie.
I have a 105 mechanical groupset on an old bike with rim brakes. Was looking at at buying a new chinese carbon frame, and transfer components on and just buy a wheelset giving me a new bike in effect for very little outlay.

Is the VB-R-218 my best option ?
I will be handing it to someone to do, will it be straightforward with the cabling given its mechanical
Has the headset issue been resolved with a new ring or is it still an issue. If it is, then this rules it out.

Thanks