The best replacement for lubuntu is xubuntu.

The best alternatives to lubuntu are rated as following:
★★★★★  xubuntu
★★★★  ubuntu
★★★  crunchbang
★★★  mint
★★  kubuntu
★★  puppy
★★  debian
★  lxle
★  windows xp
★  peppermint
★  zorin lite
★  linux lite
★  mint xfce
★  bodhi
★  lxde
★  zorin
  ubuntu for netbook
  ulite
  linux mint
  ubuntu netbook
  puppy linux
  xbuntu
  linux mint lxde

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Speaking about lubuntu, one probably shouldn't forget about wubi.

Other search terms related to lubuntu and their ratings are:
★★★★★ wubi
★★★ compiz
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