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$500 Gravel Bike Frame: TRASH or TREASURE? Uboxing and In-Depth Review!!
The reviewer examines the LightCarbon LCG071-PRO gravel frame, highlighting its aesthetics, build quality, and features while noting some minor concerns.
AI-Summary
Pros
- High-quality paint job with custom color options at an affordable price ($150)
- High modulus T700 carbon fiber construction
- Good weight (claimed 1020g for size 52)
- Extensive mounting points for storage
- Faced brake caliper mounts and neat derailleur hanger
- Asymmetrical chainstay design for improved tire clearance
- Large tire clearance (700x53C or 650Bx2.1")
- Integrated bar and stem combo and seat post with measurements
Cons
- Bottom bracket surface not perfectly smooth
- Slight variation in bottom bracket measurements (40.3mm to 41.1mm)
Key Points
- Custom paint job available for $150
- Press-fit BB86 bottom bracket
- Asymmetrical chainstay design for tire clearance
- Multiple mounting points for accessories
I thought Gravel was a joke so I bought Cheap Frame and wheels
The reviewer briefly mentions the LightCarbon LCG071-PRO but does not provide detailed analysis.
AI-Summary
Pros
- The frame comes in a few different colors
- The forks come with mounting bosses for aerodynamic contraptions
- The handlebars are well-designed and seen on other bikes
- Uses standard MH series bearings for easy maintenance
Cons
Key Points
- The frame is a light carbon Geo 71 gravel frame
- It has a silvery color with darker silver writing
- The forks have mounting bosses for additional accessories
- Uses standard MH series bearings (1.5 inch basis top and lower bearing)
- Internal cable routing
I Built a Full Carbon AliExpress Gravel Bike for Under £1000!
The reviewer presents the LightCarbon LCG071-PRO gravel frame as a major component of a budget build, highlighting its features, included accessories, and value proposition.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Feathery light
- T47 bottom bracket
- Integrated down tube storage unit
- UDH dropout for future compatibility
- Includes many accessories (fork, one-piece bar/stem, carbon seat post, storage bag, hardware, headset bearings, spacers, cable routing bits, Garmin mount)
- Clean internal carbon work
- Faced bottom bracket shell
- Mud guard mounts
- Internally routed
- Seems pretty good quality
Cons
- The metal panel for the storage unit is noted to be quite heavy, adding to the overall frame weight
- Not as feathery light as a top-tier frame like an S-Works Crux
Key Points
- Gravel frame
- Cost £556 for the frame set and accessories
- T47 bottom bracket
- Integrated storage unit
- UDH dropout
- Includes one-piece bar/stem (38x120) and carbon seat post
Where to Buy
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