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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
+1 I would have a look at: https://roadmeister.cc/. Complete report on building his Velobuild bike, and includes his shopping list. Few questions from my side: 1. Considered tubeless? I'm planning to go for the pro-one TLE from Schwalbe. 2. I would add foam liners to prevent rattling from the brake lines 3. I think you will need an adapter (FM 160>140) to fit the 140mm disc 4. Make sure to match mounting system of the discs to the rims (either centerlock or 6 bolt) 5. Bottle cages, rim tape, bar tape, tubeless valves ... 6. Start looking for the rival set soon, as all the Sram parts are really hard to find. And finally, why not build it yourself, really great to do and will make maintenance a lot easier! May 24, 2021, 06:54:28 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
I've asked for Rival to local retailers and no stock till 2022. It's crazy... Where do you live? After weeks of searching I managed to get hold of a Force Etap upgrade kit this week, found one in Germany through eBay. Local retailers are not the way to go I'm afraid, as even the bigger online retailers hardly have any stock. Furthermore I would really consider combining an upgrade kit with buying a crank, cassette, bottom bracket and chain separately, as for Force the upgrade kits were easier to get hold of. I ended up buying the upgrade kit combined with a Rotor ALDHU24 crank and a Shimano BB92 bottom bracket, which also allowed me to use a power2max NG eco power meter May 26, 2021, 02:44:25 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
After a lot of e-mail back and forth, mine is now eventually shipped. Hope to receive it soon. Picture also on the Velobuild website, as far as I can see on this pictures I am really happy with the black fading to chameleon paint job. Photos here: http://www.velobuild.com/products/vb-r-168-light-weight-carbon-road-bike-frameset-glossy-green-chameleon-fading-paint. I checked with Chris and I will also receive the two bolt version of the handlebar so I assume he is having issues acquiring the original bars that were on the pictures. June 30, 2021, 08:44:07 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Has anyone tried to fit an SL7 silicon seat post cover to a 168? Something like this: https://www.lordgunbicycles.co.uk/specialized-tarmac-my2018-seatpost-clamp-cover. I know the 168 doesn't come with one and I'd like to have a bit more protection from water if possible. I have ordered the SL7 cover, but have not yet received the frame. Once I have the frame I can confirm if it fits or not. July 05, 2021, 06:13:51 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
I'm having some problems briefing VeloBuild on the paint scheme of my frame, can someone verify if what I'm trying to explain to them is correct? Good choice . That is actually the frame which is on it's way to me. My paint job was put together as follows, I asked Chris to paint the frame as much as possible like: Which translated to the following mockup made by Chris: Mine is made up out of two colours: gloss black and gloss green chameleon. The gloss green chameleon is green / purple based on the angle. I had to pay for 4 colours (1 for gloss black, 3 for gloss green chameleon). July 06, 2021, 09:38:57 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Correct, they don't offer a completely raw carbon frame as they are all coated. Nice! I will share some better pictures (in daylight ) once I have received the frame. I just stumbled upon these pictures on the Velobuild website, really like the look of the Chameleon frame in daylight! (Not so sure about the saddle and the pedals though ) July 08, 2021, 03:05:30 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Beautiful! Does handlebar include computer mount? I ordered it separately. July 11, 2021, 12:01:35 PM |
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Re: WXY / XDB shipping after July 1st
My WXY plane atm... July 12, 2021, 05:07:05 AM |
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Re: Seeking feedback on Aliexpress Aero handlebars (Canyon Aerocockpit CF)
From what I hear (not my personal experience) the Yoeleo handlebars should be pretty good indeed: https://www.yoeleobike.com/collections/road-handlebar As far as I understood their frames are made by Miracle Bikes, found here on Aliexpress, could be the same goes for the handlebars: https://nl.aliexpress.com/store/group/Handle-bar/114868_254353470.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.pcShopHead_11360682.1_4 Dengfu handlebars are to be found here: http://m.dengfubikes.com/index.php?s=/accessories.html July 15, 2021, 01:27:35 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Fwiw my dengfu bike box came beat up like that too. Took pics and videos, frames fine. Thanks! All seems to be okay on first sight, I checked with Chris and he asked to unpack and make pictures. Have checked and all seems okay, frame was packed really well indeed. They did send me the wrong headset bearings... Anybody knows the correct size? So far really happy with the paintjob and the quality of the frame. Will do a more thorough check in daylight tomorrow. Some first pictures: July 21, 2021, 02:24:07 PM |
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