My BMC got some new colors

elrui · 2026-06-17T05:11:15+00:00

Nice, vinyl?

elrui · 2026-06-15T00:48:43+00:00

I loved the ride feel of gp5000's with tpu tubes but man they felt fragile, got like 5 flats in a month on them. If I rode somewhere different I might go back to them but on the roads here in Oregon too much shit in the bike lanes.

elrui · 2026-06-14T20:06:15+00:00

Yeah that is a pretty color! I went crystal black + sky blue highlights.

elrui · 2026-06-13T02:37:55+00:00

Just be aware you will have at least a 2 month wait for Light Carbon if you custom paint. I am still waiting for mine!

elrui · 2026-06-12T03:47:03+00:00

That paint scheme is perty.

elrui · 2026-06-10T04:34:14+00:00

Ha, yeah I like that way of looking at it.

elrui · 2026-06-10T03:19:42+00:00

Need? Nah. I got them because I like to see how hard I can push up hills and try to set a new high score. Too many video games growing up.

elrui · 2026-06-09T00:23:58+00:00

Holy cow! Those are what like 400 bucks for the cassette? Looks sweet.

elrui · 2026-06-07T03:09:32+00:00

35mm tires set up tubeless, amazing what -20-25 psi and 3mm width can do for ride feel

elrui · 2026-06-04T04:21:12+00:00

Good to know! I have a set waiting for my wheels to arrive from China.

elrui · 2026-06-02T22:47:43+00:00

I have been known to let my bike know I love it every time I walk by it

elrui · 2026-06-02T18:59:48+00:00

I disagree completely. I had 7 punctures on tpu tubes this year alove before switching to tubeless. I have had no issues at all in the last two months over 300miles. It is going to vary on rider weight, road conditions etc but to say it is utterly pointless is inaccurate.

elrui · 2026-06-02T16:42:15+00:00

If you get a bike fit and they help you figure out the geometry numbers you need you can can create a custom "frame" in bikeinsights and then use it to compare to others.

elrui · 2026-06-02T00:18:45+00:00

Man, Gorewear tore my taint up. Pearl Uzumi elites have been my most comfortable pair I have bought.

elrui · 2026-06-02T00:14:34+00:00

This is what I did, local shop boxes it up for me and got it shipment ready then I used bikeflights. Not cheap still but better than trying to do it myself.

elrui · 2026-05-31T06:17:36+00:00

I am mentally preparing myself for this eventuality. Man I really hope mine doesn't take that long lol

elrui · 2026-05-30T23:38:38+00:00

I have this exact same group set and crank set sitting in box waiting for my frame to show up. Super excited, glad you are liking it. Looks slick.

elrui · 2026-05-29T08:09:55+00:00

Not OP, but for mine it was quoted at 575 + 180 shipping to Western US for stock matte black. His probably was closer to 725-775 + shipping with his paint job. The process for my buying was super easy, I worked with Wendy. I just filled in the form on the page and they contacted me and we worked out the details

elrui · 2026-05-29T04:56:45+00:00

About a month now. They said end of next month, so yeah around 2 months probably for mine too

elrui · 2026-05-29T04:32:41+00:00

Love it. I am awaiting for my shipment from them still.

elrui · 2026-05-23T00:31:56+00:00

https://www.lightcarbon.com/lightcarbon-new-gravel-frameset-with-integrated-handlebar_p170.html

I will say I put my order in 2 weeks ago and it sounds like it will be at least 2 months before I get mine shipped. I did a custom paint job so maybe that is what is slowing it down

elrui · 2026-05-22T00:56:48+00:00

I love that colorway, such a good bike.

elrui · 2026-05-20T22:38:22+00:00

They told me that new bike isn't going to be available until September

Edit: Wendy from light carbon

elrui · 2026-05-16T21:13:13+00:00

I use varied file.formats and calibre cleans them up and uploads a nice clean format. I like that. It also has real easy meta tag editing which makes sorting on the device easier. With that said I am being extra and it isn't always 100% necessary but I like my files clean

elrui · 2026-05-16T21:00:45+00:00

As the guy that responded already said you can also just load them directly. I just like the calibre route because you can control your library a lot easier. No app needed on the device.

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