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Chinese Carbon Road Bikes => Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components => Topic started by: wijmaar on July 05, 2021, 07:11:39 AM
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I have ordered a Velobuild VB-R-168, which is shipped using XDB shipping on June 28th. On WXY order tracking it is currently in the state "Item accepted" for the last week, which is a lot longer than what I am used to when it comes to XDB.
Apparently there seem to be some issues with regards to XDB shipping since the new rules in EU that apply since July 1st. I have heard that some vendors don't even offer XDB shipping for now.
I'm afraid my frame might be stuck because of that... Anybody who knows more about this subject?
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My frame and wheels are on the same status as yours for a week now. Curious if anyone knows more.
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According Chris it has nothing to do with changes July 1st. Mine actually changed status this morning, maybe there was a shortage of cargo space on the planes?
My status right now:
(https://i.ibb.co/t4C42rk/IMG-20210706-074658.jpg) (https://ibb.co/t4C42rk)
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(https://imgur.com/a/NOjSmv3)
I have the same status but looks like they were a little bit faster with my frame. I received an email form the seller telling me I have to declare the
value of the package with a certain sum and tell them when they calling me. I asked what to do if they want a proof and they came back to sent me a invoice in case.
I'm a bit to excited about the custom atm because of the changes. I hope everything goes well.
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Same, my status has also changed. Exciting!
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Same for you?
(https://i.ibb.co/pbPMzdv/Screenshot-2021-07-08-at-08-46-23.png) (https://ibb.co/ZGJF8x6)
(http://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200316114042-lufthansa-grounded-flights.jpg)
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(https://i.ibb.co/qpjv2HJ/Naamloos.jpg)
(https://cdn.jetphotos.com/400/5/24087_1559639680.jpg)
I beat you in takeoff :)
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(https://i.ibb.co/qpjv2HJ/Naamloos.jpg)
(https://cdn.jetphotos.com/400/5/24087_1559639680.jpg)
I beat you in takeoff :)
Noooooo :D. Luckily my WXY plane is soooo much faster and will overtake yours mid-air
(https://www.airhistory.net/photos/0347683.jpg)
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(https://ibb.co/GQtr2zQ)
Obviously, my aircraft was travelling with warp drive. Nevertheless, nothing has happened since. I hope it will continue soon and everything will be ok.
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Scheduled for delivery today, fingers crossed!
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Scheduled for delivery today, fingers crossed!
Nice! Mine still has status: Flight is delayed :(. Where do you live?
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Nice! Mine still has status: Flight is delayed :(. Where do you live?
Sucks to be waiting.. But it will be worth it!
I'm in The Netherlands.
Love it!
https://imgshare.io/image/pYtEpX
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Sucks to be waiting.. But it will be worth it!
I'm in The Netherlands.
Love it!
https://imgshare.io/image/pYtEpX
Wow!! Looking fantastic. Awesome paintjob. Really weird though, i'm in NL as well.... Would really expect the frames to be on the same flight.
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Oh and by the way, what type of headset and stem + bar are you using? Seems to be FSA ACR? Why use that in stead of the integrated bars supplied by VB?
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Oh and by the way, what type of headset and stem + bar are you using? Seems to be FSA ACR? Why use that in stead of the integrated bars supplied by VB?
FSA ACR is correct. We needed a shorter stem compared to what was available. Very happy with the seamless connection, but the stem and spacers were hard to get over the steerer. Maybe it is not perfectly round.
Weird that the frames didn't go with the same plane..
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:'(
(https://i.ibb.co/RCKvCV8/Screenshot-2021-07-12-at-12-06-18.png) (https://ibb.co/NLqVLHR)
My WXY plane atm...
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d9/35/21/d935217dac14a38a579aa2d28084ea2d.png)
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I've just received two frame boxes that were sent the 28th of June too.
Next time, try to get this one :)
(https://i.imgur.com/OK6tjnk.jpg)
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I'm collecting all the WXY statuses possible ;D
(https://i.ibb.co/KNHPb6G/IMG-20210713-082259.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KNHPb6G)
I do get the feeling that the status is somewhat random, especially as it always seems to change at these exact timeslots (mostly 09:00).
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FSA ACR is correct. We needed a shorter stem compared to what was available. Very happy with the seamless connection, but the stem and spacers were hard to get over the steerer. Maybe it is not perfectly round.
Weird that the frames didn't go with the same plane..
Any updates on how the build is coming along?
Specifically on the ACR Headset and Stem combo, did you have to do any mods to get them to fit or were they okay out of the box? Can you also provide a link to the exact ACR headset, stem and bar that you've bought as I might do the same for my 168 to shorten the cockpit.
Thanks!
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Any updates on how the build is coming along?
Specifically on the ACR Headset and Stem combo, did you have to do any mods to get them to fit or were they okay out of the box? Can you also provide a link to the exact ACR headset, stem and bar that you've bought as I might do the same for my 168 to shorten the cockpit.
Thanks!
The build is going great, everything fits and looks slick. I did not need to modify anything.
We went with the FSA No.55R 1.5" headset and non-series stem. You can't put spacers on top of this stem so it's a bit of a pain in the ass to dial in the fit. The FSA ACR compatible handlebar choice is very limited, I'd look at that first before deciding. We went with an energy super compact.