Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame

[Nickk2000]

the inside looks pretty decently done! is that 3k twill or 12k? that doesnt look like uni at the head tube.

Velobuild is great (or so i read) but how do they send the wrong bearing size?

website says both top and bottom are 1 1/2.

hope they cover the cost to ship those bearings and such. id be unhappy but not pissed.
it also does look very nice. looks pretty shiny too! i notice with a lot of open molds sometimes you dont get a shiny finish that youd see on expensive frames, this looks like a 7/10 while my dengfu was like a 4/10 for shininess. yoeleo would be like a 8-9/10 and a 10/10 would be like a factor one for example.

when you can, can you send a flex test of the handlebar, oz cycles did one with his yoeleo bars where he put his legs on the sides of the front wheel and rocked/flexed the handlebar in the drops.

kinda wish i was in the market for a new frame because the 168 and 177 i cant take my eyes off.

https://www.airevelobearings.com/product/specialized-tarmac-sl7-headset-kit/

these look like the bearings, just google tarmac sl7 headset size and do a bit of digging.

[wijmaar]

the inside looks pretty decently done! is that 3k twill or 12k? that doesnt look like uni at the head tube.

Velobuild is great (or so i read) but how do they send the wrong bearing size?

website says both top and bottom are 1 1/2.

hope they cover the cost to ship those bearings and such. id be unhappy but not pissed.
it also does look very nice. looks pretty shiny too! i notice with a lot of open molds sometimes you dont get a shiny finish that youd see on expensive frames, this looks like a 7/10 while my dengfu was like a 4/10 for shininess. yoeleo would be like a 8-9/10 and a 10/10 would be like a factor one for example.

when you can, can you send a flex test of the handlebar, oz cycles did one with his yoeleo bars where he put his legs on the sides of the front wheel and rocked/flexed the handlebar in the drops.

kinda wish i was in the market for a new frame because the 168 and 177 i cant take my eyes off.

https://www.airevelobearings.com/product/specialized-tarmac-sl7-headset-kit/

these look like the bearings, just google tarmac sl7 headset size and do a bit of digging.

Thanks a lot! Not sure about the 3k or 12k, not really my field of expertise .

Managed to find the correct bearing based on measurements of the one that was supplied, seems to be a standard 1,5" bearing.

OD: 52mm
ID: 40mm
Thickness: 7mm
Angle: 45/45

Furthermore I quickly test fitted the SL7 seatpost cover, fits perfectly:

[Nickk2000]

Got a handy scale?

Also, does anyone know who actually makes velobuilds frames? Curious if anyones gone direct from manuf.

[jokage]

They did send me the wrong headset bearings... Anybody knows the correct size?

I hope I'd get the correct ones. I'd hate to wait/order for the correct ones.

Managed to find the correct bearing based on measurements of the one that was supplied, seems to be a standard 1,5" bearing.

So you received the ones for tapered headset? It seems that there are a bunch of 'standards'.
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Also, does anyone know who actually makes velobuilds frames? Curious if anyones gone direct from manuf.

I couldn't find other vendors who sell frames from the same mould as the 168 and 177. Maybe VB made an exclusive deal with the manufacturer?

Manufacturer might sell them for a higher price for individual orders. As I understand it, one of the reasons for VB's existence is to buffer the orders to the manufacturer.

[toben]

I am trying to find out how to secure the seatpost. Is there a clamp or something that keeps it from sliding down?

Here is my VBR 168 I am finally building. It is a dark metallic red but the pictures do not do it justice due to a lack of light. I will take more pictures in the daylight outside to show it off when I am done.

I went with a size 56 which is down a size so hopefully it fits. I am on the line between 56/58.

[wijmaar]

I am trying to find out how to secure the seatpost. Is there a clamp or something that keeps it from sliding down?

Here is my VBR 168 I am finally building. It is a dark metallic red but the pictures do not do it justice due to a lack of light. I will take more pictures in the daylight outside to show it off when I am done.

I went with a size 56 which is down a size so hopefully it fits. I am on the line between 56/58.

There should be a wedge included which you slide in the seat tube from the top, this wedge can be tightened using a hex bolt from the underside. I will share a picture of the wedge later today if needed.

[AngelDust]

Thanks a lot! Not sure about the 3k or 12k, not really my field of expertise .

Managed to find the correct bearing based on measurements of the one that was supplied, seems to be a standard 1,5" bearing.

OD: 52mm
ID: 40mm
Thickness: 7mm
Angle: 45/45

Furthermore I quickly test fitted the SL7 seatpost cover, fits perfectly:

is the seatpost the same design too with SL7?
maybe can reduce some weight with sl7 seatpost if it's swabable

Btw did you weight the frame and fork?

Nice one btw still waiting mine to be shipped from chris but chris still hasn't answer it yet

[jokage]

Nice one btw still waiting mine to be shipped from chris but chris still hasn't answer it yet

Be patient. Stick to their estimates. A day or two after the promised date, if there's still no shipping, check again with them.

Is your frame still waiting anything? Mine was waiting for the bar and it got shipped 2 weeks later than the initial estimate.

[AngelDust]

Be patient. Stick to their estimates. A day or two after the promised date, if there's still no shipping, check again with them.

Is your frame still waiting anything? Mine was waiting for the bar and it got shipped 2 weeks later than the initial estimate.

actually its been +5 day from the estimated delivery date chris promised me
in monday he checked the paintshop but i guess still not finished
i hope tommorow mine will be shipped

Can't wait to build it

[Natas]

Thanks a lot! Not sure about the 3k or 12k, not really my field of expertise .

Managed to find the correct bearing based on measurements of the one that was supplied, seems to be a standard 1,5" bearing.

OD: 52mm
ID: 40mm
Thickness: 7mm
Angle: 45/45

Furthermore I quickly test fitted the SL7 seatpost cover, fits perfectly:

Where did you buy your SL7 seatpost cover? Thanks in advance

[Natas]

is the seatpost the same design too with SL7?
maybe can reduce some weight with sl7 seatpost if it's swabable

Btw did you weight the frame and fork?

Nice one btw still waiting mine to be shipped from chris but chris still hasn't answer it yet

There is a light seatpost by Darimo for Tarmac SL7 https://r2-bike.com/DARIMO-CARBON-Seatpost-T1-Aero-UD-matte-black-for-Specialized-Tarmac-SL7-from-2021-15-mm-Offset-Di2, but expensive 
But, I've not idea if it's fit on our VB-R-168 ??

[OlieSimpson]

There is a light seatpost by Darimo for Tarmac SL7 https://r2-bike.com/DARIMO-CARBON-Seatpost-T1-Aero-UD-matte-black-for-Specialized-Tarmac-SL7-from-2021-15-mm-Offset-Di2, but expensive 
But, I've not idea if it's fit on our VB-R-168 ??

Baffles me how a seatpost can cost almost as much as the frame does!

I'd love to find a cheap aftermarket carbon SL7 post, ideally light that comes with a 0mm offset.

[hazzer19]

Thanks a lot! Not sure about the 3k or 12k, not really my field of expertise .

Managed to find the correct bearing based on measurements of the one that was supplied, seems to be a standard 1,5" bearing.

OD: 52mm
ID: 40mm
Thickness: 7mm
Angle: 45/45

Furthermore I quickly test fitted the SL7 seatpost cover, fits perfectly:

Awesome, I ordered a SL7 cover from my LBS last week taking a chance and glad to hear it fits. The part number is S204900003 and they quoted me under $10

[toben]

There should be a wedge included which you slide in the seat tube from the top, this wedge can be tightened using a hex bolt from the underside. I will share a picture of the wedge later today if needed.

Yes show me a picture - this is the only thing I seem to be missing.

[toben]

I found this seatpost cover on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/384280172714

Thanks a lot! Not sure about the 3k or 12k, not really my field of expertise .

Managed to find the correct bearing based on measurements of the one that was supplied, seems to be a standard 1,5" bearing.

OD: 52mm
ID: 40mm
Thickness: 7mm
Angle: 45/45

Furthermore I quickly test fitted the SL7 seatpost cover, fits perfectly: