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I've installed 4 cockpits from Aliexpress "Airwolf official store" in 36cm wide, 2 different stem lengths (80&100). I've ridden myself c.1000km on one, including sprints (note: I suck at sprints, can't do more than 1000W). The model is the HB009, which is (allegedly), FULL T1100. I weighed them at 333-350g. I also got the carbon garmin mounts from them (you need to use loctite on the threads btw, otherwise road vibrations will send it flying).
They're super stiff, they were reasonably simple to route (only routed 1 brake hose, though, running er9 as a group), very pleased.
Importantly, the stem cap is FLAT, which means you can play with stem height WITHOUT having to cut the steerer (something you can't do with the velobuild bars for eg).
I paid 75 usd a piece (w/o shipping) including the garmin mounts.
Very pleased, and happy to recommend at this point.





I am looking for a 380mm handlebar to go with my vb-r-099 but not sure if it will fit, specifically the first piece that slide onto the steerer that goes between the frame and handlebar.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velo Build R-099 Build
« on: August 27, 2023, 02:54:16 AM »
Hi, did you find out what's the correct top and bottom bearings to use for the VB-R-099? I am needing to replace them soon and would like to buy the spares before taking the front apart. Thanks.


So I guess I wasn't the only one that had issues with my top bearings, so I feel much better now..  :D. I'm guessing you have the same frame and ended up buying the new headset, were the inner and outer angles 45/45 degrees or 36/45 ?

I'm looking to buy new headset bearings from here https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32991982476.html?algo_exp_id=be3dbb5a-973b-4573-97d0-1c621e580a8e-0&algo_pvid=be3dbb5a-973b-4573-97d0-1c621e580a8e&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2266880025677%22%7D&spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.7993450btvj3Pz&af=1011943&afref=&cv=47843&dp=4e67870165b5b1c932cb60b098189d7f&mall_affr=pr3&utm_campaign=1011943&utm_content=47843&utm_medium=cpa&utm_source=admitad&aff_fcid=6617341363a041c29cf8107688ac888e-1635715984986-06277-_ePNSNV&aff_fsk=_ePNSNV&aff_platform=portals-tool&sk=_ePNSNV&aff_trace_key=6617341363a041c29cf8107688ac888e-1635715984986-06277-_ePNSNV&terminal_id=0de686744d79417dba06dd96895df1f7


It seems like Options Q and R are similar to T and T1, with the width being the difference (8mm vs 7mm)..

Which would be recommended for this frame? The Q and R or the Ts or even the U?  Too many choices that are slightly different.  :-\

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Hi all,
My question is more for the VB-R-099 headset, I had used a 3mm shim between the top cap and c ring but there's still a very slight play, which I believed is due to the thickness of the shim. It also created a 1+mm gap between the top cap and the head tube. I couldn't find a thinner shim so I was thinking to try a thicker top bearing. Would appreciate if anyone could share the info for the dimensions of the headset bearings used on the VB-R-099, thinking of sourcing for a slightly thicker top bearing online to try. Thanks.

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