Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame

[wijmaar]

I don't know about the decals, I explicitly asked to only follow the color scheme and not add the decals as I don't want it to be a fake s-works.

[fcs01]

In other news, it seems that VB bumped their shipping costs. It was $80 and now it is $112 for US, and from $64 or something to $95 to my country. That's pretty steep.

I noticed VAT collection also in Alix at checkout. (for IT and UK); so as EMS ships without pre-paid duties, it may be that they are now included, hence the increased cost. To be confirmed though

[OlieSimpson]

Had confirmation from Chris this morning that the Chameleon paint colours are indeed pre-mixed and cannot be customised in the way I wanted. They are only available in Green, Red, Blue and Purple.

I'm a bit stumped with what I'd like now and might go the complete other end of the spectrum, and just get raw carbon with a high gloss clear coat like the Cervelo example below. Would expect this to also be a few grams lighter than a painted frame 

I don't know about the decals, I explicitly asked to only follow the color scheme and not add the decals as I don't want it to be a fake s-works.

For the decals, I think it's just a flat fee of $30. I have only asked for 1x small sticker near the head tube and also paid $30.

[jokage]

I'm a bit stumped with what I'd like now and might go the complete other end of the spectrum, and just get raw carbon with a high gloss clear coat like the Cervelo example below. Would expect this to also be a few grams lighter than a painted frame 

The bonus point is that you will be able to inspect the layups.

[vasnd]

Nah, iirc they always put on some sort of finishing coat. Haven't seen a bare frame yet.

[OlieSimpson]

Nah, iirc they always put on some sort of finishing coat. Haven't seen a bare frame yet.

Correct, they don't offer a completely raw carbon frame as they are all coated.

In the end I've gone with a very similar paint job to Wijmaar with chameleon purple fading down to gloss black. Should be receiving my mock-up of the paint job later today.

[wijmaar]

Correct, they don't offer a completely raw carbon frame as they are all coated.

In the end I've gone with a very similar paint job to Wijmaar with chameleon purple fading down to gloss black. Should be receiving my mock-up of the paint job later today.

Nice! I will share some better pictures (in daylight ) once I have received the frame.

I just stumbled upon these pictures on the Velobuild website, really like the look of the Chameleon frame in daylight! (Not so sure about the saddle and the pedals though  )

[Nickk2000]

Nice! I will share some better pictures (in daylight ) once I have received the frame.

I just stumbled upon these pictures on the Velobuild website, really like the look of the Chameleon frame in daylight! (Not so sure about the saddle and the pedals though  )

Now that is a sexy bike.

[jokage]

Nice! I will share some better pictures (in daylight ) once I have received the frame.

I just stumbled upon these pictures on the Velobuild website, really like the look of the Chameleon frame in daylight! (Not so sure about the saddle and the pedals though  )

Ugh. The more I saw the builds, the more I can't wait for my frame which is... still awaiting shipping.

[OlieSimpson]

Ugh. The more I saw the builds, the more I can't wait for my frame which is... still awaiting shipping.

Been waiting long?

[jokage]

Been waiting long?

Not that long . prob it's just me getting impatient (and whinny). It' my first time ordering a frame.

[Mattias]

Update from Chris:
Yes, We sent one frame, only via mistake, we will send another ASAP

I really do not understand how that company works, how is possible if you have a invoice indicating two frames you only send one by 'mistake'

[Nickk2000]

So they sent two frames for the price of one?

[vasnd]

Is anyone running 140mm on front? Looks like I need to use the 160mm adapter..

Edit: nvm my dumb ass probably overlooked the double orientation of the adapter

[jokage]

I read that the bars that come with R-099 (mold 268) are not that stiff. How's 168's bars?