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Re: My Dengfu R12 - First Impressions and Video
Cool! Thanks for sharing. You have an awesome collection. I'm looking into the vb-r-177. Looking to know how yours goes. Awesome video btw. December 13, 2021, 10:30:38 AM |
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Re: Velo Build R-099 Build
Hi all. Just want to add as a note for anyone looking to get the vb-r-099 frame set. Make sure to put the seatpost setback into account when measuring the top tube / reach. This also goes for any frame with a seat post that is proprietary to the frameset. December 14, 2021, 02:02:49 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
Final weight without bottle cages, computer mount, or pedals: 7.6kg How is the 177 ride experience so far? How is the stiffness of the separate stem and handlebar setup? I have notice the Velobuild HB011 integrated handlebar flexes too much especially on the drops. I wonder if anybody observed this same issue with that handlebar? December 29, 2021, 07:10:25 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-099 Build Questions
Well I added some sealant and they're definitely holding pressure now so I guess it will be ok. Hi, attached here is a picture of how I did mine. "pic.jpg" is my current setup. I got the port thing from an old frame but it doesn't flush nicely with this particular hole of the frame. "pic2.jpg is an example of what I will buy in the future from Aliexpress to replace it. I run a 28c tire and it doesn't rub against the cable housing. All the best with your build January 12, 2022, 09:31:46 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
Thank you guys for your input. L sounds like the right choice for you if you previously ride a size 56. You can probably request for a zero setback seatpost if you are concerned about the reach. Additional 20mm or 30mm spacers may be helpful too since the 177 has a relatively lower stack in all sizes. If the handlebar stem you choose is at a negative angle (e.g. the HB011) it will cancel out the spacers and lower the stack, so watch out for that too. January 17, 2022, 05:24:24 AM |
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Re: Velo Build R-099 Build
Sent, thanks!
February 27, 2022, 09:53:44 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Yes they'll come together, no worries. You can contact your velobuild support to double clarify for peace of heart.
March 01, 2022, 02:01:20 AM |
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Re: SEKA Bikes? Out of contact?
Thats generally a really bad way to adjust reach. While it will make your distance to the handlebars shorter, it'll tend to force more weight onto your hands and change your pedalling dynamics putting you at greater risk of anterior knee pain. From experience of owning a vbr099 and a vbr177, the seatpost setback is an issue if not put into consideration when ordering the frame. For me the 099 seatpost setback is so backward that my knees does not track with the center of my pedals at 3 O'clock pedal position. I now run a zero setback seatpost on the vbr177 and this solved that issues and I have a perfect fit (Although my vbr177 stack is about 1-2cm lower compared to my vbr099 which I am ok with this stack). He said the vbr177 frame "feels a bit too long and low". If I use a seatpost that has a setback on my current vbr177, it will definitely feel long and useless to me. If his issue is similar to mine then he can try a zero setback 27.2 seatpost which is easy to borrow or buy to test, compared to the vbr099 proprietary seatpost. If it doesn't help then at least he tried it In my opinion there is no "generally - really bad way to adjust reach" or going about a bike fitting. You solve case by case bases, starting from the back side and then the front side of the bike. Looking forward to a SEKA bike review soon! April 17, 2022, 05:51:17 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
For me it kind of defeat the purpose of not wanting to own a copied branded frame. Gonna keep explaining on group rides that it's a VB frame and not an OEM dogma copy, but ya, who cares right! VB is going to sell a lot of these just like the 168 is a big hit for VB. April 17, 2022, 06:22:08 AM |
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Re: Dark Tranquillity is here
So, here is my version of VB-R-177. It looks really lovely, congratulations April 24, 2022, 07:23:35 PM |
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