What the forums say about Light Cycling
Light Cycling is a B2C retail trading company based in HuiZhou City, Guangdong Province, that hand-picks open-mould frames from factories such as Long Teng and the factory behind TanTan, rather than manufacturing frames itself. Ordering is handled directly via email and WhatsApp with the owner responding quickly during working hours, and payment is accepted via PayPal (with an additional fee) or bank transfer. Customers report immaculate carbon finish, first-time component fit, solid packaging, and delivery in about two weeks with no hidden import taxes or fees on tax-free DDP shipping routes. The company offers high-quality custom paint jobs, a 2-year warranty, and a Founding Riders Program for discounted early access to new paint schemes. Over time, the company has moved from being described simply as a reseller to presenting itself as a hand-picking retail trading company with detailed QC processes and ISO-certified supplier testing.
Pros
- Owner Daniel Zhang is very responsive and communicative, answering every question quickly and replying within half an hour during working hours via email and WhatsApp.12
- High-quality custom paint jobs are a focus, with examples such as holographic and lightning effects.13
- Buyers report immaculate carbon finish inside and out, with every component fitting the first time.4
- Shipping is reliable: delivery in about two weeks with no additional hidden import taxes or fees, all included in the quoted price, and solid packaging.3
- QC includes raw frame inspection (bottom bracket, head tube, seat tube bore, weight, internal routing, alignment), paint inspection, and post-processing alignment checks with photo and video verification.2
- Frames carry a 2-year warranty.2
- A Founding Riders Program offers discounted early access to new paint schemes for a new frame.2
Cons
Key Facts
- Light Cycling is a B2C retail trading company based in HuiZhou City, Guangdong Province, that hand-picks frames directly from factories.2
- Payment is accepted via PayPal (with an additional fee) and bank transfer.2
- Tax-free DDP shipping routes are offered.2
- In-stock frames with a simple paint job are delivered within 10 business days, though actual lead times depend on special materials, new production, requirement changes, inspection results, and paint/decal complexity.2
- The supplier Longteng Factory is ISO 9001 certified and all frames sold are tested to ISO 4210 standards.2
- Light Cycling can supply frames not listed on its website, mostly from manufacturers it already uses.8
- Mondince's Jack stated that Mondince and Light Cycling are not a sister company, only friends, though Light Cycling uses some Mondince frames.97
- Light Cycling plans to develop its own private mould road frame.1
Sources
Bike part reviews of Light Cycling
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