Assembly frame LightCarbon LCE971 bafang M510 (By Denver)

[jluketwo]

great color, I like it. Wich kind of trail do you ride? jump?

Nothing too crazy. Single track greens blues and occasional blacks. Still getting used to it. Handles everything so far fine.

 

[PaulH]

It's time for me to assemble my new bike.

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I will gradually provide assembly updates with my various critiques of the equipment I've chosen.
In a few lines, here's what I can tell you.

I rode a "Frey AM1000 EX" and enjoyed using it for 2 years and 2500 km. However, its noisy motor, unnecessary power (1000w), and excessive weight (31kg) led me to decide to sell it.

Today, my criteria for choosing a bike have shifted towards a lighter option with a focus on all-mountain/light enduro. I naturally opted for a carbon frame and carbon wheels. The Bafang M510 motor seems to be an excellent compromise, similar to the performance of a Bosch CX. While the "Bafang M560" also seemed interesting, I found it too noisy.

In the attached PDF, you'll find an Excel sheet listing the parts I've chosen, their weights, and the prices I paid (note that prices are in Swiss francs). Regarding weights, I'll gradually post photos of the different parts. It's quite remarkable to observe that manufacturers never provide the actual weight of their products, except for "Lightcarbon," which displays accurate weights. Other manufacturers usually state a weight lower than reality.
My bike should weigh 23.1kg (fully equipped) on the scale.

Why did I choose "LightCarbon"? It's the carbon frame manufacturer that instilled the most confidence in me. Their website is reliable, providing all frame specifications, and as we say here, "they show their cards." I communicated a lot through WhatsApp, and the person always responded correctly to all my inquiries, remaining very professional. Of all the equipment I've ordered from China, this is the best company I've dealt with. I considered the brand "Dengfu," but "LightCarbon" clearly gave me the impression of being superior. However, I have no doubt that "Dengfu" produces excellent frames; it's just a matter of personal preference as my heart leaned towards "LightCarbon".

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Great build and photos so far, keep it up!
LightCarbon is clearly a premium member of this space, but for taller riders just not an option. I do wish it were economically viable (Jim if you're listening - I've never met a tall person who was poor as I would die for a LC930.