Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame

[GilardiRT]

I have exactly the same measurements you know and drive a Tarmac in 56 and the 168 I also ordered in 56. My friend has the same measurements but a long upper body who drives 58..is not that easy

And which bar have you chosen for 168?
How much is the drop between saddle and bar?
I really can't decide between the two sizes, even because I'm not sure if can find a no offset seatpost if I would need it for 58 frame...and I don't know which length of bar should I chose for 56

[renrew]

I have now put all the spacers underneath. I see that quite often in the photos.
The geometry is from Spezialized so I can handle it well, but the HB 11 handlebar is extreme.

[GilardiRT]

I have now put all the spacers underneath. I see that quite often in the photos.
The geometry is from Spezialized so I can handle it well, but the HB 11 handlebar is extreme.

what you mean for extreme? Do you know how much drop you have between saddle and bar?
If you had to put all the spacer maybe a 58 would be more correct for our height...or not?

[renrew]

With my Tarmac I have a saddle elevation of 8 cm size 56 here it is 12 cm because the handlebar angle is negative

[renrew]

the HB 10 is not as steep as the HB 11
the HB 1 is more aero

[GilardiRT]

the HB 10 is not as steep as the HB 11
the HB 1 is more aero

Thank you so much! I'll go with 56, Chris suggest 56 as well, I hope it will be all right

[renrew]

56 is correct, it is not due to the frame

[GilardiRT]

56 is correct, it is not due to the frame

i ordered 56 size, i can't wait to receive it! thanks for your help

[renrew]

in color or matt black

[GilardiRT]

in color or matt black

Matt Black, i dont want to wait for the paint job, and Matt black is lighter and cheaper, I opened a thread about the bike, I'll post picture when I'll have it at home

[Jarne]

Hi guys,

I've got my frame a couple of months now and I think it's amazing! The only downside I have is that I don't have a lot of control on cobblestones. On normal roads it's absolutely amazing! Maybe the cobblestone problem is because of my low weight (58kg) and the stiff frame. When I ride with my trek emonda I don't have this problem... So I'm not sure why I have the problem with this bike. Maybe anyone has some tips for this?

[1Sigma]

So, I was dry fitting parts, and noticed that the tiny holes on the stem designed to line up with the spacers are set too close.
This means I cannot get my handlebars flush with the spacer.

Has anyone else experienced this?

UPDATE:  Turns out it was the thin layer of paint throwing things off. 
I’ve had minor issues with paint being where it isn’t supposed to be on this build, causing some fitting issues.  Nothing show-stopping. Just aggravating

[renrew]

So, I was dry fitting parts, and noticed that the tiny holes on the stem designed to line up with the spacers are set too close.
This means I cannot get my handlebars flush with the spacer.

Has anyone else experienced this?

send a picture

[Zdrenka89]

So, I was dry fitting parts, and noticed that the tiny holes on the stem designed to line up with the spacers are set too close.
This means I cannot get my handlebars flush with the spacer.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Make sure the bolts on the handlebar are completely loosened up. If they are tightened just a bit it will be much harder to mount.

[1Sigma]

Make sure the bolts on the handlebar are completely loosened up. If they are tightened just a bit it will be much harder to mount.

I already had it loosened, but maybe not all the way.  This answer is so simple and made me feel so stupid, it will probably work.  Thanks!