As China leading carbon frame developer and manufacturer, LightCarbon has full range of full suspension MTB carbon frames for XC, Trail, All Mountain, Enduro and Down Hill. Considering the options of carbon enduro frame are still limited in the market, to meet the growing demand for modern enduro carbon frames, we create a new one.

LightCarbon LCFS948 is an all new design full suspension carbon enduro frame which combines many good features that you want for a dream enduro bike, including modern geometry, VPP suspension system, 170mm max rear travel, 29erx2.6’’ tire clearance, chain guide, dropper post compatibility, UDH hanger, Boost dropout, etc. It climbs with ease, descends stably and controllably.

LightCarbon LCFS948 is an all new design full suspension carbon enduro frame which combines many good features that you want for a dream enduro bike, including modern geometry, VPP suspension system, 170mm max rear travel, 29erx2.6’’ tire clearance, chain guide, dropper post compatibility, UDH hanger, Boost dropout, etc. It climbs with ease, descends stably andcontrollably.

VPP Suspension System

LCFS948 carbon enduro frame is designed with VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) suspension system. There are two short links rotating in opposite direction, creating a virtual pivot point which moves during the whole suspension travel and affect axle path. Such system is the best balance of pedaling efficiency and damping performance, help you to keep at good speed and avoid unwanted wobbles.

Shock & Water Bottle Compatibility

In LCFS948, both linkages are placed at the lower side of frame, combining with specific designed seat tube shape to provide large clearance for shocks. Such linkage and shock placement also helps to lower the center of gravity for better stability, and leave enough room for water bottle.

Rear Shocks & Max 170mm Rear Travel

LCFS948 is designed to fit 210x55mm metric size rear shocks. Thanks to its large shock clearance, it is able to fit both air shocks and coil shocks, and either with or without piggyback. Compatible with both 29’’ and 27.5’’ wheels, fit max 29x2.6’’ or 650bx3.0’’ tires. The max rear travel can be reached is 170mm, which is sufficient for your whole All Mountain - Enduro trip. Besides, it is designed for 44mm offset front suspension fork with travel around 170mm.

Leverage Ratio & Axle Path

Shock leverage ratio shows the relationship between shock and rear wheel axle movement during the travel. LCFS948 is tuned to be more sensitive (feels relatively soft) in the initial part of travel. As the suspension goes further in its travel, more and more force is required in order to move the rear wheel further. At the last part of travel, the leverage ratio curve rise slightly, meaning the leverage slightly increases which helps overcome the naturalramp up from an air shock, and help you make the max use of available travel.

With main pivot being positioned in the downtube of front triangle, and a 440mm length chainstay, such design help to generate a more rearward wheel axle path in the initial stage. The rear wheel is able to move up and over bump easier (compared to those axle paths do not move rearward to the same degree).

Pedaling Efficiency

Pedaling efficiency is about the efficiency of power transferring from rider to the rear wheel. It is mainly described by anti-squat and pedal kickback. LCFS948 enduro carbon frame is designed with more anti-squat, which makes it pedal more crisply, while relatively low pedal kickback that means less resistance for you to pedal forward faster.

Optimized Cable Routing

Both rear brake and rear derailleur cables aregoingabove the main pivots on downtube, then enter the holes from the bottom side of seatstay. Such optimized cable routing provides a clean looking and avoid chafing and rattling. Even when rear shock is fully compressed, the cables remain where they belong, tidy and quiet.

UDH & Chain Guide

Following the newest trend, LightCarbon LCFS948 Enduro frame is designed with UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) which is easy to be found when replacement is needed and is Sram T-Type compatible.

Chain guide is not that noticeable but critical! LightCarbon will include chain guide for our LCFS948 enduro frame, so you will not need to seek one by yourself. Just ride it with peace of mind, without worrying chain drop.

LightCarbon new enduro carbon frame LCFS948 is under mould construction now. If you are interested in this frame (or any other MTB full suspension carbon frames), and would like to get one at the beginning of 2024, please contact us. If you are a new customer that have not bought from LightCarbon before, please send generally inquiry to: info@lightcarbon.com. If you are already a LightCarbon customer, please contact the sales rep who you've ever contacted last time. We look forward to hearing from you!