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Re: Velobuild GF-002
Quote from: hazzer19 on June 15, 2022, 12:22:58 PM
Just finished up building my new GF-002 frame. Almost all parts except for the bars/stem were transferred over from my GF-001.

2. Smallest chainring for the GF-002 is 46T: I tried mounting my regular compact Shimano 2x crankset 50/34 and the small chainring was pressed hard against the chainstay with no room to move. Not sure if my choice of BB made a difference but I have a Wheels Manufacturing BB386EVO. I ended up getting some 24mm spacers for the crankset shaft to push out the crank and 3mm worth of spacers did the trick. Found out after from VB about the 46T chainring minimum.

Fantastic looking bike! I just have a question regarding the quote above. What BB are you running?
What perplexes me is that 34t ring rubs against the frame but 46t does not. Shouldn't a smaller ring have more clearance than a larger one when it is closest to BB/chainstays?
September 29, 2022, 11:31:31 AM 		2
Re: Velobuild GF-002
Quote from: hazzer19 on October 03, 2022, 03:56:45 PM

Thanks! I'm using a Wheels Manufacturing internally threaded pressfit BB.

I am contemplating the BB choice. Pressfit BB is what is stopping me from pulling the trigger on this v/s Carbonda 707 which comes with threaded, old school BB. I didn't see anyone mention VB's tolerances being sloppy (or perfect for that matter) but overall sentiment my own experience with PF BB is somewhat off putting.
To further make matters worse, I like GF-002's geometry over 707. I guess you can't have everything.
October 04, 2022, 10:28:29 AM 		1
Re: Rules Thread Does it have to be a Chinese frame/ custom built bike or we can list any brand off the shelf full builds like Specialized or Cannondale?
October 29, 2022, 11:35:44 AM 		1
Re: VeloBuild Headset Play Issue Using Separate Stem/Handlebar: Resolved. Thanks for the link! I looked at this and it's about 6.1mm thick while the one supplied by VB is 11.1mm and if my calculations are right I need something about 8.5mm thick overall. Sorry to bother you but when you say 3.55mm of material above the bearing, which section of the ring do you mean? Attaching pics of two sections of my ring, it's kinda hard to explain lol
November 04, 2022, 06:13:24 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild GF-003 Lisa from Tantan sent me this.
November 06, 2022, 03:38:55 PM 		2
Re: Velobuild GF-003
Quote from: Serge_K on November 07, 2022, 04:23:34 AM
Note: SPCycle makes handlebars that flare out in the drops. I think VB sells the same handlebars for both road and gravel bikes?

My GF002 frame came with non flared handlebar. Browsing their handlebar and stem section none of the bars are flared. I wish there were flared bars at least as option.
November 07, 2022, 09:11:12 AM 		2
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc! These IIIPRO brakes seem copies of Juin Tech F1s at less than half the cost or am I missing something. From the photos, the finishing looks better on Juin Tech's listing though.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804554758882.html

Juin Tech F1 for reference : https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799928780428.html
November 08, 2022, 11:49:55 AM 		2
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc! Same. Ordered a pair of black Onirii BR05. All my recent purchases from Aliex have arrived within 2 weeks even though the delivery estimate said a month. I actually ordered Tanke earlier but canceled after reading up on it here. Thanks guys.
November 09, 2022, 10:08:23 AM 		3
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc! There seem to be electronic groupsets coming out of China now. Spotted this today. For MTB only (I wasn't able to find road group) but it won't be too long before Sensah drops their Empire electronic set. Or is it already out?
Anyway, I see two batteries, chargerm USB? cable, an interestingly shaped RD. Hope someone writes a review on one soon!

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804672409709.html
November 10, 2022, 11:37:39 AM 		2
Re: Velobuild GF-002 BB and crankset installation day and a bit confused what is the ideal way. Those who have front derailleur installed, how have you routed the cable - under the BB or over the BB (pic 1 vs 2)?

Also, these two grommets/narrow mouthed hoses in third picture that came with the frame (noticing just now) where they are supposed to go? The longer one looks like cable stop but not sure.
November 11, 2022, 02:08:25 PM 		1