Author Topic: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame  (Read 102833 times)

Miodu

Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« Reply #570 on: December 17, 2024, 08:21:19 PM »
Just received a photo from VB. Shipment tomorrow 8)

ZacItaly15

Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« Reply #571 on: December 18, 2024, 08:57:44 AM »
Can anybody tell me which screws i exactly need for the handlebars? One of the handlebar screws is already starting to get round even tough i torqued them to exactly 5 nm. I think they are pretty cheaply made and want to replace them right away before i struggle to remove the handlebars.

Me too.
I choose the titanium ones on aliex (be carefull, you'll find 2 measures of lenght)

Tilmanstoa5ty

Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« Reply #572 on: December 18, 2024, 04:50:44 PM »
Me too.
I choose the titanium ones on aliex (be carefull, you'll find 2 measures of lenght)

I ordered these a few days ago should arrive soon. I just ordered both lengths as i wasn't sure about the length. Just gonna send the ones that don't fit back (or throw them into my spare parts bin if i'm too lazy which is probably going to happen).

ZacItaly15

Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« Reply #573 on: December 19, 2024, 08:57:06 AM »
I really struggle to cut the bolt to the right side with angle grinder and inox specific disk.
Looks like a real alloy of titanium or something else (kryptonite??)

arnaud63

Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« Reply #574 on: December 21, 2024, 06:49:15 AM »
Can anybody tell me which screws i exactly need for the handlebars? One of the handlebar screws is already starting to get round even tough i torqued them to exactly 5 nm. I think they are pretty cheaply made and want to replace them right away before i struggle to remove the handlebars.

I had the issue. I would recommend to tighten the bolts by tightening on the small head bolt. The side with the big head has a too small surface of contact to tighten correctly at the given torque without damaging it.

arnaud63

Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« Reply #575 on: December 21, 2024, 11:55:04 AM »
I finished my build end of October and have been able to ride the bike for two months.
I am now able to provide a feedback on the bike.

Build:
Frame with integrated handlebar/stem
Mechanical 105 12 speed (550 euros including disk rotors and bottom brackets)
Elite wheels Edge 50 mm (600 euros)
Tyres and tools including stand: 500 euros
Weight of the bike: 8.05 kg including bottle cages and pedals (250g)

I'm quite happy to have a bike under the 8kg bar, probably thanks to the carbon wheels.
It was easy to built, cable routing through the handlebar was also easy with the proper tool. The only hard part was routing the front derailleur cable through he frame cable stop.
I used to ride a 15-20 years old Gitane weighting 11kg or so so to me the Velobuild is great. I am not able to make a comparison with any modern and high end bike.

Cons:
The finish is not perfect, there are some imperfections in the paint especially around the wheels axe holes where paint is missing and there is a dent on the edge of the carbon headtube cover but it's not misssing paint. I guess it's to be expected for such a low price. Overall, these aesthetic defects are barely visible.

Somehow I can't post a picture, it leads to an error page...
« Last Edit: December 21, 2024, 12:10:59 PM by arnaud63 »

DavidG

Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« Reply #576 on: December 21, 2024, 12:37:00 PM »
How could I get hold of Chris? Could anyone help me?
Thanks in advance.