VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

I'm wondering the same. Would be really cool if somebody could share their experience with mounting another handlebar on the frame

[hazzer19]

I'm wondering the same. Would be really cool if somebody could share their experience with mounting another handlebar on the frame

It's possible to use other bars with most of VB's frames either integrated or separate bar/stem combos with either hidden or exposed cables. In the case of the 268 I think you just loose out on the top tube cover which is shaped to match the frame and would just need to find something appropriate that can fit. Seems like theres lots of headset covers/spacers available on aliX that would do the job.

[Serge_K]

Why the hate of aluminum nips?

Corrosion. Brass nipples weigh a tad more but don't corrode. Most would be best served using brass nipples, for optionality. In lots of "if" scenarios, brass wins. The only benefit of alu nipples is weight.

[volan]

It's possible to use other bars with most of VB's frames either integrated or separate bar/stem combos with either hidden or exposed cables. In the case of the 268 I think you just loose out on the top tube cover which is shaped to match the frame and would just need to find something appropriate that can fit. Seems like theres lots of headset covers/spacers available on aliX that would do the job.

Thanks for answering. However, I wonder why do I need to loose the VBs cover and spacers, is the shape of the handlebar stem the reason? Would it be possible to just swap the bars?

[Miodu]

Does anybody know the frame height on rear caliper mount? Need to order shimano bolt C.

[hazzer19]

Thanks for answering. However, I wonder why do I need to loose the VBs cover and spacers, is the shape of the handlebar stem the reason? Would it be possible to just swap the bars?

Yah I think it's because the VB spacers/cover are meant to match the shape of the bars. There is a chance you may be able to make it work by filling away the pins in the spacers that are meant to line up with the small holes in the bars but not sure if the spacers would then stay in place with the stem/bars after.

[hazzer19]

Does anybody know the frame height on rear caliper mount? Need to order shimano bolt C.

Just meassuredmine at ~3cm

[Miodu]

Just meassuredmine at ~3cm

Thanks, so need to buy 43mm bolt 

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

My frame arrived yesterday. Here's a pic of the build in progress. The paint job is pretty good with some minor imperfections but for 50€ can't really complain. The white headtube cover doesn't sit perfectly there's a little gap on the right side and none on the left gotta check that out. But i will redo the cockpit installation anyway when i figured out my fit. The huge spacer tower is just there to give me room to figure out my fit. I will definitely remove some spacers and recut the fork.
There is some paint in the bottom bracket area and some paint on the brake caliper mounting area. Hopefully the brakes won't be too hard to align. I will also postpone brake installation until i have the perfect cockpit height figured out, so i don't cut the hoses to the wrong length. Won't need brakes on the trainer anyway. Currently i'm waiting for a second bottom bracket tool. I got one of those screw together bottom brackets and i can't install it with only grabbing it on one side (who would have thought...).

The build will be:

Velobuild VB-R-268 frame
Elitewheels ENT 2.0 38mm
105 Di2
Magene PES P505

Can't wait to install the bottom bracket and cranks to take it for a first spin on the trainer.

Oh and for those who are interested in ordering and wondering how long it would take:

Ordered on october 30th
Shipped on november 14th
Delivered on november 26th (to germany using the xdb tax free shipping option)

[volan]

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Ordered on october 30th
Shipped on november 14th
Delivered on november 26th (to germany using the xdb tax free shipping option)

My God why did I order icebreak color option... I believe it was the cause for the delay of mine order. Ordered on Oct 26th, shipped only last week, and today should be on it's way to Croatia.

Regarding your bb tool issue, yea I was thinking about it so I ordered another tool from ali on time ... But I think I will drop inside the shimano pressfit BB that came with the groupset. I kinda don't like having aluminium on carbon in pressfit option. Still not sure.

Anyways, build is looking really good. Keep us updated!

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

I didn't want to buy a pressfit tool and thought this might be a good alternative. As far as i see it there's no aluminium touching the carbon with this setup.

I will post the full build once it's all setup. This is my first bike build ever but so far it's going quite smooth.

Btw. does anybody have a good alternative to the seatpost rubber cover that came with the frame. I really don't like how it overlaps the back of the frame.

[hazzer19]

My God why did I order icebreak color option...

may be worth it in the end, the ice break effect looks really good in person!

[volan]

I didn't want to buy a pressfit tool and thought this might be a good alternative. As far as i see it there's no aluminium touching the carbon with this setup.

I will post the full build once it's all setup. This is my first bike build ever but so far it's going quite smooth.

Btw. does anybody have a good alternative to the seatpost rubber cover that came with the frame. I really don't like how it overlaps the back of the frame.

Yea someone in here posted a pic with, I believe, SL7 cover from ali. But having seen the VB's cover, I wonder how come noone tried to cut that rear part?

With regards to aluminum - carbon. I thought your bb is the aluminum one, or am I wrong?

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

Yea someone in here posted a pic with, I believe, SL7 cover from ali. But having seen the VB's cover, I wonder how come noone tried to cut that rear part?

With regards to aluminum - carbon. I thought your bb is the aluminum one, or am I wrong?

Cutting it would be my first step but since these things are probably pretty cheap i will just go for an alternative if i fuck it up.

I have the bottom bracket from the attached pic and there are two rubber o-rings on the area that touches the frame to protect it.

[volan]

Oh we have the same bb. I also ordered ztto like that. But since my last ztto bb (bsa) on my mtb didn't last that long really, I'm inclined to using good ol' shimano plastic one. I really am not sure yet. Will decide on the spot I think.

Tell me, how do you find the bb shell quality, tolerances etc...? I haven't worked with pressfit shells, only bsa. Seems pf bb's have higher tendency for creak development. Also, did you use any grease?