Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)

[Specialf.]

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!

[oxidizer]

Hi! Anyone in EU has leftover spare frameset door - the old version? I broke mine:(

Thanks a lot!

[Schneedolf]

FYI - i contacted Tailfin to figure out if their rack fits on the LCR018-D.

Here is their response:

"From the details you provided, your bike will require the following parts:

Axle: Universal Thru Axle (using the 1.0mm part - included)

Adaptor: UDH Adaptor and Tailfin UDH Hanger (both included with the Tailfin UDH Adaptor Set)

Please replace the original hanger with the tailfin UDH hanger so the UDH Adaptor bolt will fit!"

[Picograms]

Is the 3 bolt computer mount for the hbr17 handlebar proprietary ? Are there any other 3rd party solutions or can i adapt somehow a 2 bolt mount if the basic plastic one breaks?

[benquick]

Is the 3 bolt computer mount for the hbr17 handlebar proprietary ? Are there any other 3rd party solutions or can i adapt somehow a 2 bolt mount if the basic plastic one breaks?

A while ago I posted my workaround for using a generic 2-bolt adapter: https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,5970.msg103168.html#msg103168

This is hacky, but it has worked for me without any problems.

[chaseme]

Is it possible to buy the just the fork, and with mounts? I'm looking at the forks on the LC website and can't see a clear and obvious one for the 018-D.

[SixtyPlus]

Hi all
my first post here, building a LCR018D this winter just to have something different.

I know it's all personal preference, etc etc, but always curious as to views on custom paint.
I had Gemini do mock-ups of some colour options. 1) Pearl-white fade to metallic green 2)Pearl white fade to metallic red 3) metallic green to metallic red.

Any thoughts. The green-red is a bit of fun. I am in Ireland, and anyone familiar might guess what that colour scheme means.
Thanks

[klementino]

I think its not look related. Its just semi-good engineering.
If you engineer right... luck is not needed.
I will ask. I am not willig to pay, as i expect it to work properly out of the box. Will see what they say.
I am not sure if that would change anything but the friction of the screw in the threads => therefore putting down more clamping force.
I did something similar to that. See below.
The problem is not that the screw gets loose, the problem is, that the clamping force is too low to keep the seatpost in place.
But if that also doesnt work, why not add Loctite. Will be the next thing on my list of trial and error.


So I took of my seatpost today. You can see the stripped paint, and clamping marks.


Picture of my clamp


I greased the sliding angles, so the clamp should slide better and provide a stronger clamp, by using the same torque.

Any update to this?

Interested to find a solution to the seatpost slipping issue.

[rcwsr]

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.

[Specialf.]

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.

[Picograms]

Is it possible to buy the just the fork, and with mounts? I'm looking at the forks on the LC website and can't see a clear and obvious one for the 018-D.

You should be able to get just the fork. Hit them via mail or watsapp.

[mingc]

I’m looking for a sanity check before I attempt a second cut; I measured three times accounting for the lip on the compression plug and the underside of the topcap, I cut once using a ZTTO Carbon Fiber Tube Cutting Saw Guide Tool and carbon bladed hack saw.  I’m now trying to figure out 1) how the cut came out crooked, and 2) how to make sure that the second attempt does not end up the same way.


Update: I mounted the piece that from the fork with the cut end a little less than flush with the edge of the Zitto tool, and the cut looks pretty straight.  So why does the fork end (Compression Plug) sit high on one end and high on the other end, I've checked that the bearings are install curved edge in towards each other, and that the other parts are installed correctly.

It's not you. The top of the stem is angled, not flat. The cap that screws on is also angled, not flat, so everything evens out in the end. Since you used a cutting guide, you likely cut the steerer tube straight.

[rcwsr]

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

Cheers yeah I’m 188cm my saddle height is around 800mm

[aerog33k]

Those of you who preordered the frame before it was released, how accurate did LCs estimated time of production/delivery end up being? I am asking to get an idea of where to put my own expectations of delivery for the LCR020.

[rosteven]

It's not you. The top of the stem is angled, not flat. The cap that screws on is also angled, not flat, so everything evens out in the end. Since you used a cutting guide, you likely cut the steerer tube straight.

I removed the post because I figured out what was causing the issue; there was a thin metal micro washer on the fork race that I had not noticed. I removed the front caliper brake hose at the caliper, removed the fork, removed the washer, re-assembled everything, and it is now fine...