Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame

[Ulrich]

On the website some R168s are marked with light and some aren't.
Does anyone know if there are actually different frame versions.
And what would be the difference for a size 56?

[Greenred]

Is there any news for the 0 offset  seatpost?

So it looks like velobuild wants 50 pre-orders this time to realize this forum request.
Is anyone willing to drive this?

[orei75]

Does anyone know where to urgently find the plate and the dropout screw?

[coffeebreak]

Contact VB on instagram, that has been the fastest response for me. They might help you in such frame specific parts.

[jr223]

Hey guys,

For the front thru-axle, I feel like the one that came with my frame might not be correct. Its the right size but the I'm not sure about the where the bolt head contacts the fork.

Basically it sits flush on the outside of the fork, directly on the carbon. However, it has grip serrations on the bottom of it so if you twist it in it basically grinds the paint off and maybe eventually the carbon? Is this correct or should I ask/buy a different thru axle.

[memebike]

Hey guys,

For the front thru-axle, I feel like the one that came with my frame might not be correct. Its the right size but the I'm not sure about the where the bolt head contacts the fork.

Basically it sits flush on the outside of the fork, directly on the carbon. However, it has grip serrations on the bottom of it so if you twist it in it basically grinds the paint off and maybe eventually the carbon? Is this correct or should I ask/buy a different thru axle.

Have you got a photo?

[jr223]

Have you got a photo?

Here it is

[Yunglord]

That area should be faced so I wouldn't worry too much about it.

[memebike]

Here it is

Can confirm mine looked like that also, shouldve been faced but wasnt worried about it. the paint has flaked where the bolt head sits but is only noticeable when the thru axle is removed.

[jr223]

Thanks guys! New to this so I appreciate the help.

[theo__]

After some luking and reading all the thread... Finally order a 168.

It will be dress with Rival/Force AXS bits and probably a Ryet 40mm wheelset.

I hope to be on the 8kg edge... Let's see!

[jr223]

After some luking and reading all the thread... Finally order a 168.

It will be dress with Rival/Force AXS bits and probably a Ryet 40mm wheelset.

I hope to be on the 8kg edge... Let's see!

Similar setup to me! Force/Rival defintely seems to be the sweet spot right now price wise.

[planet_sammy]

I don't want to go through all the posts again, I'm just considering whether to order the set with a separate stem and handlebars...

Did any of you manage to integrate the parts supplied by Velobuild with hydraulic brakes and mechanical shifters without causing problems?

[patliean1]

I don't want to go through all the posts again, I'm just considering whether to order the set with a separate stem and handlebars...

Did any of you manage to integrate the parts supplied by Velobuild with hydraulic brakes and mechanical shifters without causing problems?

LoL yes.

[jr223]

I don't want to go through all the posts again, I'm just considering whether to order the set with a separate stem and handlebars...

Did any of you manage to integrate the parts supplied by Velobuild with hydraulic brakes and mechanical shifters without causing problems?

I used their integrated headset. From what I can gather they've made improvements and the headset play typically isn't an issue anymore.

I ran the SRAM HRD lines through it fine, but if you were doing mechanical shifting + hydraulic brakes I think it would be very very tight.