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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
From disc to rim, can I ask you why? Ease of maintenance. I don't know how to bleed sram brakes as yet. 1. If I stick with disc, it will be the sram force groupset as I have the chargers etc & don't want to bother with Di2 Also, less cable routing hassle, except for the brakes I need to check these forums & see if anyone has has any issues routing cables in these frames 2. Since this is a Dogma clone (one of my fav. bikes), I thought it would be cool to have a rim brake one & campy groupsets are very durable & well made I live in SoCal, so there's not that much rain & it's relatively flat. My wifes 2005 Bianchi with the Chorus groupset is still working fine till today with near zero maintainence & it's easier to get wheels out of drops & transport the bike. Still in 2 mind over this & the size. The wheels will likely be Hunts as they are local & I don't need super aero wheels like zipps or dt swiss September 09, 2022, 10:16:07 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
Look at these from Pro Bike Tool on Amazon (out of stock at the moment) PRO BIKE TOOL 1/4 Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench Set – 2 to 20 Nm https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083MRWD6Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I bought the 1/4 & 3/8 sets in 2021 & have been using it since then on my Trek Madone SL-7 eTap & these are very good tools. Your other choice would be ParkTools. This is one area where you do not want to use an uncalibrated wrench & wreck the frame or components If you want a smaller hand one then get this or parktool (4-6 Nm) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WMPMVGJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Finally bookmark or print this page https://www.bikeride.com/torque-specifications/ September 16, 2022, 11:25:38 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
Very nice paint job above. Did you do that or was it done at the factory ? .... Also I think you may need handlebar tape, which you should be able to buy at the local shop, which should carry Pinarello/Most handlebar tape 
September 19, 2022, 09:36:46 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
Heyo ppl Here you go. I compared 4 sizes for you with your current Canyon CF-SL 2019 https://geometrygeeks.bike/compare/velobuild-vb-r-218-2022-525-xl,velobuild-vb-r-218-2022-520-l,canyon-aeroad-cf-sl-7-0-2019-m,velobuild-vb-r-218-2022-510-m/ September 22, 2022, 03:49:54 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
Did any of you guys have any issues with 1. Misaligned FD/RD holes ? 2. Paint in BB or alignment issues ? 3. Fork flex ? 4. Bolt/nut inside BB that needed to be filed or was hitting the crank ? Based on above earlier responses, it does look like a rim/campy would be easier for me to build as a first bike & maintain I have no clue about the toyota/audi/lambo comparisons as I would expect any carbon frame to be lighter than an alloy one & if we put the vbr-218 frame next to a dogma f and use the exact same components on each bike & the only difference being the 218 would be heavier by 300 -500 gm than the dogma, then given the same rider & riding conditions I would expect them to be equal in performance Of-course my above comment may be totally ignorant, but in my head I see this as a piece of carbon that is painted or unfinished being propelled forward by a pair of legs September 26, 2022, 01:15:16 PM |
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Re: What's your ERC(Every Ride Carry)? Show me what your ride kit looks like.
In a lighter vein, my wife was looking for a saddle bag & I realize it had to accommodate the following items  I'm sure some of you may have faced a similar issue..
September 29, 2022, 04:25:30 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
I'm 235lbs i started high(100psi on 32mm gatorskin) and worked my way down. the high psi hand my back killing after 16 miles I'd be done. once i went below 80psi i could go all day long. i will never ride anything smaller then a 28 i love myself to much. unless its a short ride 10miles are less. I had 1 flat on my gp5000 on the rear and 3200 miles and non on the gator skins. Oh ok. I'm in San Diego & the streets are all over the place here, lots of small stones & glass. I went through a 10 pack of continental tubes 80mm & was about to give up biking when I saw a Youtube video & decided to try a higher psi, so its 110 for me for now, until i start shedding weight. I guess the majority of the aggravation came from trying to remove & put on the GP5000's. I have never seen a tire that is so miserably hard to remove or put back on. Have fun on your new bike & post some pix. It's really nice to read about people experiences & see their bikes. September 29, 2022, 06:42:13 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
yea i thought it was just me with gp5000 and removing them from rims. but the absorb the road buss better then the gatorskins. but i could kill the gatorskins i still have a set. Yeah, this is why the Germans will loose any war..... they won't be able to change their continental tires on their armored vehicles in the field ..... Very nice pix. Thanks for posting them September 29, 2022, 07:14:26 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
I’ve only used tubes and I thought about tubeless……briefly….after a few videos, it’s just too much hassle Use a good thick tube and liner with gatorskin or tube and gp5000 and it should last a long time The majority of flats come from incorrect psi, and your body weight pressing down on the tire and a bump will cause a pinch flat as you ride along. I had really bad knee and back/sciatica pain that went away after I was fitted correctly and switched to a better saddle and shorts with better padding. Correct saddle height will fix a lot of the pain and this is one area where finding a good saddle brand that works for you is worth the money spent on it. I’m using the bontrager Aeolus comp saddle on all my bikes now September 30, 2022, 02:07:53 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
I'm almost done my build and for some reason I have these leftover... what are they for? Steerer fork compression plug/sleeve ? or Polished centrifuge part from their nuclear program...for bikes November 07, 2022, 02:24:26 PM |
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