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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« on: September 09, 2026, 06:32:47 AM »
Quote from: rcwsr on September 09, 2026, 02:19:14 AM
Cheers yeah I’m 188cm my saddle height is around 800mm

ok you're more or less like me, I have slightly longer legs, I'm 186cm tall and I pedal at 830mm from the bottom bracket to the saddle (supporting the sit bones)
this frame is ok because it has a long head tube.
I see that you still have a lot of thickness underneath though.
Haven't you thought about opting for a handlebar riser? there is an interesting discussion where a model is indicated which in my opinion would be aesthetically fantastic, I think I will do so.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DckQf1-khwe/?img_index=1

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Integrated handlebar with raise?
« on: September 09, 2026, 06:24:54 AM »
Quote from: FlorianS on September 09, 2026, 03:17:06 AM
There's a new RPANTAHI Riser handlebar: https://www.instagram.com/p/DckQf1-khwe/?img_index=1
A seller on AliExpress said it will be available mid September on AE ... let's see. Looking very promising.

I'm very nice, this is really cool....

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« on: September 08, 2026, 05:10:40 PM »
Quote from: rcwsr on September 08, 2026, 04:12:23 PM
Finally got mine built up, and got my brother's to build up next.

58cm frame, raw carbon matte finish
36cm LC bars
XMCS 50mm (26mm internal) wheels
35c conti GP5000S tubeless
SRAM Force E1 2x12
Ultegra rotors (because I just don't get on with sram rotors)
Ryet saddle
Elite carbon cages

I've got a zero offset seatpost on the way, and some silver LightCarbon decals that I might put on.
Frame is really nice for sure, definitely the most premium feeling and looking chinese frame i've owned.

Not sure if I like the bars yet and kinda wish I used my leftover Balugoe bars. Especially the computer mount is a bit shit, wobbly and angles the computer away from me so there's a glare - any alternatives? (EDIT just read the post 3 posts up!)

Also, I've spent the summer riding my Tideace gravel bike mostly on-road with 13s Force, and I'm kinda regretting not getting 1x13 for this bike.

Very nice! May I ask how tall you are? And what saddle height do you ride at? Thanks.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« on: September 06, 2026, 03:08:51 PM »
Quote from: 2JPW on September 06, 2026, 02:28:12 PM
Mine is 58cm.
Yes had to pay for the decals - I originally wanted the mirror finish, however these go on top of the lacquer so went for these that are underneath the gloss.

We're eagerly awaiting photos of the finished assembly. Bye!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« on: September 06, 2026, 02:02:53 PM »
Quote from: GreyRacer on September 06, 2026, 12:05:29 PM
Shimano comes with adapter you can turn depending on 160 or 140 rotors. Rear needed adapter for 160.

The clear gloss finish is very nice. What size is this frame?
Did you request the lightcarbon sticker, or is it the default?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ruote csc carbon 40x30 Craked
« on: August 06, 2026, 11:21:02 AM »
Quote from: momento on August 06, 2026, 12:54:30 AM

I posted some listings that I was looking at myself. I didn’t check whether any of them have metal spokes. The fact that the ad for items shipped from China says you might have to pay duties is normal (because of the new European rules), but if you select the seller’s shipping method, DPD, taxes and duties are already included in the price. You don’t pay anything else.
yes certainly but if you notice the price always goes up by those famous $100, basically the game is always the same, like on Amazon and eBay if you want free shipping the product costs more including the shipping costs in the price.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ruote csc carbon 40x30 Craked
« on: August 05, 2026, 04:18:53 PM »
Quote from: gribs on August 05, 2026, 04:06:10 PM
I'm telling you that as someone who is 95kg and riding on roads in England that running 65psi on modern wide tyres on modern rim widths doesn't result in a high probability of bottoming out. If it did I'd expect to have had pinch flats running aliexpress TPU tubes or perhaps I'm just lucky/careful.
Hi, I agree with you, but I use tubeless and to avoid the risk this time I'll use specific foam inserts that protect the rim.
Thanx

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ruote csc carbon 40x30 Craked
« on: August 05, 2026, 03:36:40 PM »
Quote from: momento on August 05, 2026, 07:24:00 AM
The store in Poland has been closed; there are France and China. For wheel sets shipped from European stores there is NO shipping cost. For wheel sets shipped from China there is a shipping cost (seller method shipping) of about 100 USD. At the moment there is a 60 USD bonus if the total spend exceeds 475 USD.

I read that you were running tires at 4 bar and you weigh 90 kg – that’s a very low pressure. When you hit sharp-edged potholes, it’s very easy for the rim to bottom out and crack. I weigh 75 kg and inflate to 5.5 bar.
Hi, I'm also replying to your PM, and thank you in advance.
In the first ad, the wheels mentioned have carbon spokes, and they don't work for me. Mine have steel pillar spokes, and they're also discounted because they have a narrow rim, which probably won't appeal to anyone.
Then it says shipping is free, but be careful, because it says you'll have to pay customs fees when you pick up the package, which is an unknown amount.
In the second ad, however, it specifies that shipping is paid, and indeed the price is high, net of discount codes that can be used later.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ruote csc carbon 40x30 Craked
« on: August 05, 2026, 03:16:09 PM »
We're a bit off-topic with the pressure issue.
That wasn't the point we were discussing, but rather the solution to the main problem: whether or not the supplier would be willing to accommodate me.
It seems not, especially since, having ordered only one wheel individually, I now have to pay another shipping fee for the second wheel.
There's no way to communicate; I always get no-delivery orders.
In fact, he keeps emailing me links to purchase directly from China.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ruote csc carbon 40x30 Craked
« on: August 05, 2026, 07:53:48 AM »
Quote from: momento on August 05, 2026, 07:24:00 AM
The store in Poland has been closed; there are France and China. For wheel sets shipped from European stores there is NO shipping cost. For wheel sets shipped from China there is a shipping cost (seller method shipping) of about 100 USD. At the moment there is a 60 USD bonus if the total spend exceeds 475 USD.

I read that you were running tires at 4 bar and you weigh 90 kg – that’s a very low pressure. When you hit sharp-edged potholes, it’s very easy for the rim to bottom out and crack. I weigh 75 kg and inflate to 5.5 bar.
I don't think so. I don't know what country you're from, but if I tried to do the same thing myself, I'd definitely pay the $100 shipping costs. Tom and I spoke again this morning, and he offered me a single rim for $150, including shipping and taxes. Crazy. I'll return the front wheel as well and buy a new set elsewhere.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ruote csc carbon 40x30 Craked
« on: August 04, 2026, 04:46:13 PM »
Basically, even today, Tom told me that I'm out of warranty and need to buy a rear wheel as well.
I acted impulsively and quickly bought just the front, but I was wrong, because if I'd bought the set right away, I'd only pay shipping once ($100).
I suggested returning the front and then buying a front and rear set from them, but I'm afraid the return shipping costs will also be paid by the buyer.
They might be able to help me out, but if they don't, they're really bad people. This is already the third set I've bought from them, plus other accessories.
Anyway, trying Ali, they say the warehouse where I bought the goods, which was in France, has been closed and now they have one in Poland, and in any case, they still charge the same shipping cost of $100 or more.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ruote csc carbon 40x30 Craked
« on: August 04, 2026, 04:40:02 PM »
Quote from: dolph on August 04, 2026, 01:20:59 PM
I dont think it's relevant in this situación when using latex tubes, those holes are useful to avoid spoke nipple corrosion and for tubeless safety, a non tubeless tyre and innertube are "open" through valve stem and leaky tire.
I mounted them tubeless with puncture-proof liquid inside, 30mm tires inflated to about 4 bar.
I weigh 90 kg.
If I were to reassemble them, I already have some inserts at home to fit inside, like the ones used for mountain bikes; we call them "sausages."
With those, if you get a puncture, the rim doesn't immediately touch the ground, and even if you hit an edge, it's less likely to hit the rim edge and crush the tire.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ruote csc carbon 40x30 Craked
« on: August 04, 2026, 04:35:38 PM »
Quote from: Da11as on August 04, 2026, 10:39:33 AM
There should be a hole on a side of the rim, between nipples level and the rim tape level. It serves the purpose of releasing the pressure buildup from a tire in the otherwise enclosed space.
I think I understand what you're talking about. Is it a small hole visible on the outside of the rim? I should check more closely, but yes, I seem to remember it because I've always wondered what it was for.
I'll check further.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ruote csc carbon 40x30 Craked
« on: August 04, 2026, 04:31:43 PM »
Quote from: Lotnik on August 03, 2026, 03:19:17 AM
Did you hit both wheels the same pothole? Maybe rear was also damaged slightly during same ride and didn't showed up right away?
Temperature has nothing to do with carbon and resin. Carbon layups are heated to very high temps to harden properly.
exactly, I think that's exactly how it went, I'm only realizing it now.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Ruote csc carbon 40x30 Craked
« on: August 04, 2026, 04:28:36 PM »
Quote from: momento on August 03, 2026, 02:21:44 AM

I had a similar experience with the 50×32 model with 5.5 mm carbon spokes and 28 mm tyres. I hit a manhole cover and it cracked. I opened a claim because they were only 3 months old, and after a lot of effort I won the dispute and got a full refund. I then bought a new set from them — the 45×32 with 3.3 spokes. Just to be safe, I inflate them to 5.5 bar.
Where did you buy it? From the website directly or from AliExpress?
Didn't you consider using an internal sausage?

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