VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame

[Someguy96]

Urgh, mechanical will always be challenging with these frames that are meant to be used with electronic. I would still try to have 2 lines on each side of the stearer - similar to my picture but just 2 lines on each side instead of one each. That way you should have a bit more space for each line. Have not installed mechanical on this, so no hands-on experience, just throwing out some ideas. I think Serge hast some experience with it.

Thank you for your help ! I will give it a try

[eldingo]

Hi,
I'm new here and just achieved the build of my VBR 268.

Does anyone know a ref for lightest cockpit cap than the one which it comes with the frame ?
Thanks

[armageddon123]

Anyone knows where can I get extra set of headset spacers for this frame with integrated handlebars? Does it use any big brand designs, or is proprietary to the velobuild and the only way is to order directly from them? Would love options available within US to get them faster. Don't mind sanding off the pins as long as everything functions and looks nice.

[jzee77]

Post 100KM ride review on my 268. This was my first full bike build.

I aimed to keep the build as budget as possible. It's based on an XL frame (I'm 1.85m tall) after earlier discussions on bike fit and keeping in mind my current endurance oriented bike in size L to maintain my stack and reach. I've used mechanical LTwoo R9 groupset with Senicx crankset and ZTTO bottom bracket.

Honestly and keeping in mind the final cost of the build (less than Eur1.8K landed in Malta), I can't fault this thing. Frame finish is pretty much perfect, the spray paint wowed everyone around, even the LTwoo, it was a hassle to install but it performs pretty well. Bike holds up speed pretty well and feels very stable, I'd say this is a no brainer really. Of course I'll have to see how it will hold up over time but first impressions are really good. Communication with VB was also satisfactory.

One word of warning - the integrated bars supplied by Velobuid look very neat but are also VERY aggressive. I've installed the shifters as far up as possible in the place where the bars' rough areas are located and I'm still struggling to reach the brakes from the hoods. Love the looks though....

Thanks everyone for the comments on here!!

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

Nice looking bike! Shifter angle does indeed seem pretty low. You should be able to mount them higher up even if they don't touch the rough area. Just use some carbon paste and it should work.

[SillyMochi]

Geez jzee, what are you carrying in that monster of a saddle bag?! Your grandma? 

Otherwise, congrats on the build! You might want to reconsider the saddle tilt. Except for very specific reasons, it's best to have it at 0° angle. If the forward tilt seems more comfortable for you, it might be an indicator that your saddle is too high.

[jzee77]

Geez jzee, what are you carrying in that monster of a saddle bag?! Your grandma? 

  , yeah I did take "some" tools with me on that first ride, "just in case" 

Otherwise, congrats on the build! You might want to reconsider the saddle tilt. Except for very specific reasons, it's best to have it at 0° angle. If the forward tilt seems more comfortable for you, it might be an indicator that your saddle is too high.

Actually that was the idea. But can someone enlighten me how I can tilt the saddle backwards a bit?? I removed the clamps one either side of the seat post but the part attached to the seat post seems to be fixed. Isn't this supposed to rotate to allow for different angles?
 

[SillyMochi]

Yeah those "one bolt designs" suck a bit tbh. Reinstall the saddle with the screw on the loose end. Then tilt the saddle up. Those two "plates" (not sure what to call them) that are on the seatpost side will rotate in their spots. Might need a bit of force. Once the saddle is in place, torque the screw down again.

If you are a heavier rider like me, you might have the saddle tilt change "by itself" if you hit a really hard bump or pothole. The plates just shift through the impact. If I see the bump coming, I go out of the saddle preemptively and put my weight on the pedals to avoid the impact on the saddle rail. Nothing else you can do about it. If it happens, you need to readjust it again as explained above.

If you are featherlight, you might not have that issue at all.

[jzee77]

Can't quite post a Youtube link here but it you search for "NO BIKES WHERE HARMED! How to adjust the saddle with a stuck seatpost" on Youtube, there is what seems to be the same exact problem on a Canyon Aeroad. Guess it can't be fixed in this manner right? Those plates just needed a bit of a tap!

[SillyMochi]

You can safely post YT links if you put them in a <code> segment like so:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odawN1ixmy8
I guess that is one way of handling the situation. Should do the trick. I always just whacked the saddle with the bolt loosened but I guess both ways work. Probably depends on how stuck your plates are 

[jzee77]

I managed to easily remove the plates by levering them with a 6mm allen key. All good now!

[Miodu]

I have 88kg also had the problem with saddle tilting. After reassembly all, cleaned and add carbon paste everywhere i could give (except screw ofc) and use 8.5Nm torque the problem solved.

[Gigi27]

Has anyone built the 268 with separated stem/handlebar combo? If so, what combo have you chosen? I am looking into the 268 but the integrated doesn't seem to have a 110 stem for the 400 width, so I looked for the combo, but even then I have some concerns about the flare... The "default" model doesn't seem to have any while Chris suggested the hb028 which in contrast has a 68mm difference from 400 on the shifters to 468 below, which might be a bit too much...

[Gigi27]

Build is pretty much done. Not too many new parts as everything has been moved over from my VB-R-177 build.

Haven't had a chance to take it out for a long spin but general impressions so far based on a short coffee ride:

- Stiffer than the 168 and as stiff as the 177 but more aero (not sure I noticed the more aero part haha)
- Zero offset seat tube is really going to help my personal fit
- Saddle clamping system worked really well and easy to adjust. Extra fittings for carbon rail saddles was great to have included.
- Mavic Speed release style axles are going to take a little getting used to. May need a dedicated axle for the trainer to make things easier to take on and off.
- Overall no issues with the build, ended up drilling a hole in the bottom of the BB area to drain water. Also had to drill out the metal FD cable stop to fit Di2 wire
- New HB-010 integrated bars that came with the frame feel much stiffer than the original ones I had with the wedge tightening system instead of standard two bolt

Just needs some bar tape and maybe some decals and should be ready.

Hi Hazzer, did you paint it with Velobuild? And do you by any chance still have the color scheme (pantone or whatever) for it? I am also trying to come up with a similar color scheme, albeit adding some white here and there, and it would be super helpful to get an idea about what these colors look on the bike with respect to the catalogue 

[jac2689]

Is anyone able to tell me the size of the bolt needed for the out front computer mount underneath the bars?

I'm trying to find an out front mount but struggling. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a Wahoo Bolt?