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Velobuild VB-R-177 Hi all, after lurking on here for ages and doing my own research, I've pulled the trigger and order a Velobuild VB-R-177.
The geometry is almost exactly the same as a Scott Addict as far as i can tell.
No word on when shipping will be yet - this is a new design so the frame is in testing, but that was due to finish at the end of March.

http://www.velobuildmall.com/products/2020-vb-r-177-super-light-carbon-fiber-road-frame-disc-version-hidden-cables

I also ordered some 47mm wheel from Elite Wheels on Aliexpress. Production time for these is 13-20 working days, and shipping is 25-50 working days so i don't expect to see these very soon.
Also going one by as I hate front derailleurs! 42T Sram chainring with a 10-36 11speed cassette from Aliexpress.

Let's see how I get on!
April 01, 2021, 02:10:15 AM 		1
Re: Has anyone seen reviews on the Winspace C5? I am also interested in the C5.  Being over 50 y.o, this bike has a more relaxed geometry.  I am also looking for more hands on reviews for this frame.  I also with that the bike came with a T47 bottom bracket.
February 28, 2024, 08:36:14 AM 		1
Re: Which Chinese frames have integrated frame storage? Lightcarbon gravel frame https://www.lightcarbon.com/lightcarbon-gravel-frameset-with-micro-suspension-system-and-integrated-handlebar_p235.html
May 01, 2024, 03:16:27 PM 		1
Re: Lightcarbon: New LCR017-D (or Yishun R1058-D) Took me a bit longer to make this post.  Overall experience has been really good.  The fit of everything was spot on. Full build came in at 15.2 lbs without pedals (size 52).  For being that light, I am also surprised at how stiff it feels in accelerations.  My order was handled well and had great communication. I really like the color but it is more purple than I expected, but it looks great.  You can see in the sunlight it has the orangish chameleon, but the purple is the dominant color. Paint selection was LCB-02HS. Current setup is gp5000 28mm, but have a second wheelset with 32mm gp5000. One bummer is the width of handlebar options.  I went with the 40 x 110 handlebar and I have been running narrower bars and would have selected narrower, if available.

I will quickly address some of the items on this thread:
My frame has a drain hole under the BB
I will say that the layup feels pretty thin below the bottle cage on the downtube.  It is a larger tube size, but the wall thickness feels thin.
Brake caliper mounts are faced
Rear thru axle does require more torque than other frames (but doesn't appear to be any thread damage, so I don't know, not really an issue to me, but a previous poster described this).

I had to cut the seat tube to get my fit right, but just 1/2" or so.
I also ran into an issue with the seatpost clamp.  After riding I needed to adjust, and upon retorque the clamp to 6nm something with the pins that hold the bolt broke.  I have contacted LC and will update with how quickly they respond.  I am pretty sure their clamp is a tried and true design across other frames, so I am not quite sure. I want to tear it apart to see whats going on but it is kind of a captive part.

May 13, 2024, 09:24:21 AM 		1