Quote from: smu86 on January 05, 2026, 05:12:00 AM
Hey guys =) i love the frame!  thinking about ordering one very soon.

did anyone go with a full chrome paintjob yet? if so, i would love to see pictures of it 

You should order now, cause it might 3 months to arrive ✌️upon payment.

What is this spacer for that i got with the headset bits? Do i need to use it?

Quote from: BeR on January 08, 2026, 01:15:17 PM
To be honnest, I thought that I took a video but it was pictures instead 😅.

I did not have the bravery to take "another" video. I will do it tomorrow of nobody does this before.

Thanks!

Has anyone tried 650b wheels?  Wondering if you could squeeze in a little bigger tires that way.

Quote from: Picograms on January 08, 2026, 03:28:25 PM
What is this spacer for that i got with the headset bits? Do i need to use it?

The spacer goes at the very bottom, between the metal ring that sits on the ball bearing and the base of the spacer. If you don't use it, it might rub against the frame on the top tube where the arrow is.

Quote from: BeR on January 08, 2026, 12:26:04 PM
I created a topic on the sales sub-forum but if you have not read it, I sell my LCR018-D in size 54 like brand new because of a wrong size (with HBR17 360*110 mm and two seaposts). PM if you want.

BeR, may I ask which direction it's wrong size - too small or too large?
Having read whole thread couple times and about to order, I noticed you are similar size to me (181cm, 86cm inseam). Narrowing to size 54, and would be nice to hear your comments on sizing. Also noticed your sales post, but I am too eager for glossy finish

Regarding slammed setup and which covers / spaces needs to be there to know actual stack of setup is bit unclear. How to read this:

"There should be no reason why the bar can't sit directly on top of the bearing cap. It's the only mandatory interface needed.
Compression ring.  8.3mm
Cover.   10mm
Thick spacer.  10mm
Thin spacer   5mm"

For the sizing I hear comments about getting proper bike fit. However, I was not able to find decent fitter in my region. Also think it's part of the build and hobby to experiment. Seeing multiple size discussions in this thread, maybe someone can say if my thinking is completely false.

Current bike is Kona Rove ST 2018, size 54. A relaxed gavel bike. I have played with multiple stems and swapped to more narrow handle bar. I am trying to replicate reach and stack of the setup. With my testing I have figured out that I don't want any longer bike. Frame reach is 388mm and stem 90mm. LCR018 size 54 I could then choose 90mm or 100mm stem to match this.

This will be my first road bike, so I have no experience of how low I should go with stack. I tested my current setup removing all spacers and invertin stem to negative -6 degrees. Feels fine and I could go lower. Kona frame stack is 590mm vs, LR 54 569mm, difference of 21mm. With 8mm rise on handle bar this results 13mm. But are there other components I need to add? Tryin to figure how low I can go.

Quote from: sdicby87 on January 09, 2026, 12:45:45 AM
BeR, may I ask which direction it's wrong size - too small or too large?
Having read whole thread couple times and about to order, I noticed you are similar size to me (181cm, 86cm inseam). Narrowing to size 54, and would be nice to hear your comments on sizing. Also noticed your sales post, but I am too eager for glossy finish

Regarding slammed setup and which covers / spaces needs to be there to know actual stack of setup is bit unclear. How to read this:

"There should be no reason why the bar can't sit directly on top of the bearing cap. It's the only mandatory interface needed.
Compression ring.  8.3mm
Cover.   10mm
Thick spacer.  10mm
Thin spacer   5mm"

For the sizing I hear comments about getting proper bike fit. However, I was not able to find decent fitter in my region. Also think it's part of the build and hobby to experiment. Seeing multiple size discussions in this thread, maybe someone can say if my thinking is completely false.

Current bike is Kona Rove ST 2018, size 54. A relaxed gavel bike. I have played with multiple stems and swapped to more narrow handle bar. I am trying to replicate reach and stack of the setup. With my testing I have figured out that I don't want any longer bike. Frame reach is 388mm and stem 90mm. LCR018 size 54 I could then choose 90mm or 100mm stem to match this.

This will be my first road bike, so I have no experience of how low I should go with stack. I tested my current setup removing all spacers and invertin stem to negative -6 degrees. Feels fine and I could go lower. Kona frame stack is 590mm vs, LR 54 569mm, difference of 21mm. With 8mm rise on handle bar this results 13mm. But are there other components I need to add? Tryin to figure how low I can go.

I won't go into details, but the bike is for my wife, who is shorter than me, hence the wrong size. Otherwise, it's perfect for me.

Quote from: jstrawks on January 08, 2026, 06:12:56 PM
Thanks!

As promise, here you are.

Just sharing, requested installation of top tube mounts and they granted my request for no additional charge. Paid invoice dec 15 2025 and my frame is still on production size 50.

Quote from: oilegorpines on January 09, 2026, 05:29:32 AM
Just sharing, requested installation of top tube mounts and they granted my request for no additional charge. Paid invoice dec 15 2025 and my frame is still on production size 50.

Good to know. My size 56 was paid on the same day. Carol assured me it would be shipped before Chinese new year. Can't wait 

I paid on the 7th Dec for a 52 with no paint or decals. I was quoted 1.5 months before shipping.
Fingers crossed, it's sent before NY.

Quote from: BeR on January 09, 2026, 02:10:10 AM
As promise, here you are.

Thank you! That's very helpful. I can't imagine what other manufacturers of similar designs but with paint-on-paint contact points are thinking. It's not that hard to avoid.

Quote from: jstrawks on January 09, 2026, 07:04:49 AM
Thank you! That's very helpful. I can't imagine what other manufacturers of similar designs but with paint-on-paint contact points are thinking. It's not that hard to avoid.

You are welcome. If you need more videos or something else, let me know.

Quote from: Bike.Man on January 08, 2026, 11:38:27 PM
The spacer goes at the very bottom, between the metal ring that sits on the ball bearing and the base of the spacer. If you don't use it, it might rub against the frame on the top tube where the arrow is.

Are you sure? Isn't that one just for use if you're not using a fully integrated handlebar?  (Happy to be proved wrong; I've just built a GR201 clone and it had a similar piece with the frame I didn't need to use as I was fitting it with a Lexon Unox integrated handlebar set).

Quote from: Hainesy on January 09, 2026, 09:01:06 AM
Are you sure? Isn't that one just for use if you're not using a fully integrated handlebar?  (Happy to be proved wrong; I've just built a GR201 clone and it had a similar piece with the frame I didn't need to use as I was fitting it with a Lexon Unox integrated handlebar set).

IIRC, I did not use this and I don't have any rub.