Author Topic: Velo Build R-099 Build  (Read 60747 times)

Kris

Re: Velo Build R-099 Build
« Reply #285 on: April 25, 2025, 06:51:31 AM »
I have this frame since 2020 already.
I have been running a Mechanical groupset on it. Even though installation was a nightmare with the cable routing, I never had any issue with it once this was done.
But a couple of months ago I was able to get a good deal on an electronic groupset and I 'upgraded' my bike.

But I'm now having issues with some headset play.
I read already this was (is?) a common issue with this frame and I also read some topics that it's an easy fix with some spacers.

but could anyone briefly explain how to do this correctly? Preferably with some pictures where the spacer(s) have to be installed and how it looks like.


2nd, currently I have wrapped the di2 battery in some foam and clamped this in the seatpost. It's stuck for now, but I'm not sure if it will remain fixed after some bumpier rides. Is there any di2battery holder available for this type of seatpost?

zaphodbeeblebrox

Re: Velo Build R-099 Build
« Reply #286 on: April 25, 2025, 08:45:36 AM »
I have a stack of these https://shop.fullspeedahead.com/en/spacers/road-mtb/micro-spacer installed. I also have mechanical shifting so the handlebar routing is a huge pain and didn't want to do re-do it. I clipped a small piece out of each spacer (like a 1-2mm section to make them into a C shape) so I could just bend them around the steerer tube on top of the c-ring. I also have an extra long compression plug installed that seemed to have helped a bit before the spacers.