Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame

[patliean1]

Where would the bike feel too small?

Here is a picture of my bike. my lbs mixed and matched spacers by mistake.

How have the mechanical brakes been treating you, and which brand of calipers are you using?

[Irideslowly]

How have the mechanical brakes been treating you, and which brand of calipers are you using?

I have not tested the bike on the road. I am in eastern canada. Snow everywhere.

I am using Juin tech.

[hazzer19]

Just under 3,000 km on the 168 I built in May last year and so far it's great.

New additions include the 50mm Velobuild wheels and the recently installed HB-011 bars. I previously had the HB-010 with the internal fastening wedge instead of the two outside bolts. Had some play/flex on the HB-010 and not sure if this was related to additional spacing because of the wedge or just how I had it mounted them, however I've been really happy with the HB-011 bars and I did cut off some of the steerer when I mounted them.

[bamboo_mountain]

Just under 3,000 km on the 168 I built in May last year and so far it's great.

New additions include the 50mm Velobuild wheels and the recently installed HB-011 bars. I previously had the HB-010 with the internal fastening wedge instead of the two outside bolts. Had some play/flex on the HB-010 and not sure if this was related to additional spacing because of the wedge or just how I had it mounted them, however I've been really happy with the HB-011 bars and I did cut off some of the steerer when I mounted them.

Looks really nice! Is the angle more aggressive, or is it just an illusion?

[hazzer19]

Looks really nice! Is the angle more aggressive, or is it just an illusion?

Thanks! Yes the HB-011 have a difference stem angle than the HB-010. Also I ordered a stem that was 10mm longer than my previous HB-010 however because they don't flare forward I'm not feeling stretched even after eliminating a spacer.

[memebike]

hi, dumb question, ordered the 168 frame and wheels. does the frame come with spacers and bearings for the fork and headset or was I supposed to add that to the order as well?

[Velovelo]

Yes they'll come together, no worries. You can contact your velobuild support to double clarify for peace of heart.

[memebike]

Thanks mate, super excited, apparently frame and wheels are shipping out today. Anyone here used this frame for racing purposes?

[OlieSimpson]

Has anybody tried one of the SL7 direct mount mech hangers?

Something like this?

https://www.pedaleur.nl/product/specialized-tarmac-derailleurhanger-my18-my19/

[hazzer19]

Has anybody tried one of the SL7 direct mount mech hangers?

Something like this?

https://www.pedaleur.nl/product/specialized-tarmac-derailleurhanger-my18-my19/

I've been looking for direct mount hanger but I think the 168 one is too different from the SL7. The amount of hanger that goes into the 168 is different as well as how close the screw is to the axle, and the rest of the shape as well ha!

[bhamham]

Had a bike fit on my 56cm Canyon Ultimate CF SL disc and was told I round my lower back a little but the sizing was correct for me (~5'11 179cm) and with slightly longer torso I would be good with a longer stem or else I'd be too scrunched up so 54cm 168 likely not an option and I'll choose the 56cm 168 in the future.

[bamboo_mountain]

Had a bike fit on my 56cm Canyon Ultimate CF SL disc and was told I round my lower back a little but the sizing was correct for me (~5'11 179cm) and with slightly longer torso I would be good with a longer stem or else I'd be too scrunched up so 54cm 168 likely not an option and I'll choose the 56cm 168 in the future.

Interesting, I'm 5'10" and planning on getting 54. I emailed Chris at velobuild and he recommended me 54 as well. Now I have to decide on stem length. 100 mm or 110 mm...

[bhamham]

Chris told me 56cm previously so maybe that 1 inch changes the sizing enough.  Should be okay.

[cm8181]

If I mount the rear caliper without adapter, then fits on the rear wheel a 160mm disc or only a 140mm?

[Greenred]

Where would the bike feel too small?

Here is a picture of my bike. my lbs mixed and matched spacers by mistake.

With the size both stack and reach change, that means all angles change such as your riding position.
A smaller frame can make the position more aggressive for example.

A question: how much do your yoeleo h9 bars weight?

My vbr168 is now painted and ready to ship, HOWEVER, all of a sudden they don't have the hb010 in 420/100 anymore.
So I am definitely looking for alternatives. A bit annoying.