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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: February 08, 2024, 05:12:35 PM »

Build is pretty much done. Not too many new parts as everything has been moved over from my VB-R-177 build.

Haven't had a chance to take it out for a long spin but general impressions so far based on a short coffee ride:

- Stiffer than the 168 and as stiff as the 177 but more aero (not sure I noticed the more aero part haha)
- Zero offset seat tube is really going to help my personal fit
- Saddle clamping system worked really well and easy to adjust. Extra fittings for carbon rail saddles was great to have included.
- Mavic Speed release style axles are going to take a little getting used to. May need a dedicated axle for the trainer to make things easier to take on and off.
- Overall no issues with the build, ended up drilling a hole in the bottom of the BB area to drain water. Also had to drill out the metal FD cable stop to fit Di2 wire
- New HB-010 integrated bars that came with the frame feel much stiffer than the original ones I had with the wedge tightening system instead of standard two bolt

Just needs some bar tape and maybe some decals and should be ready.


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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: January 30, 2024, 05:17:52 PM »
Quote from: BalticSea on January 30, 2024, 04:00:50 PM
So basically the frame was manufactured for that company for a while, contract ended and now the mould is open for companies like Velobuild?


I don't know that this is an open mould, so although VB may have manufactured it for them, it likely can't be made by others using the same mould.


Quote from: dank_ganks on January 30, 2024, 01:03:18 PM
BTW, for those who have their frame: what shape/dimensions is the interior of the seatpost? Wondering how I'm going to mount my Di2 battery.


I just mounted my battery to the inside of the seat post using one of the standard rubber cases from Shimano. There was some wiggle room, but it ended up securing it with some foam that was covering the Di2 dongle I have in there as well.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: January 30, 2024, 04:34:24 PM »
Quote from: jardo0o on January 30, 2024, 03:00:45 AM
What size of hole do they recommend?


I did't ask. Not quite sure I can tell you what I used either, big enough/not too big?  ;D

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: January 29, 2024, 10:41:04 AM »
Got my 268 frame last week before going out of town and just started working on it last night. Didn't plan on drilling a drain hole in the BB but after taking the BB out of my 177 it was clear that I needed one. Checked with VB just to be sure it would be ok and then confirmed it was. Drilled a small hole into the frame and carrying on with the build.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild GF-002
« on: January 25, 2024, 02:59:41 AM »
Quote from: Greenred on January 24, 2024, 12:02:59 PM
@hazzer19 and others: would you expect spacers also being needed for a 46/30 chainring combo on this frame? Interestingly, velobuild said that this setup would need a longer front derailleur (?)


I ended up having to use BB spacers on the drive side for mine. Found out the hard way and chewed up a bit of the BB area with the chain ring before spacers were installed. Ran 2x for a long time with the spacers and no issues, eventually and eneded up going 1x and love it so far.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: January 09, 2024, 11:52:40 AM »
Quote from: cramy on January 09, 2024, 04:05:24 AM
saw this on youtube

Your post didn't come through for me but I imagine you were referencing this unboxing video?


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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild new year new website
« on: January 08, 2024, 03:51:07 PM »
There's a new selection of wave wheels as well https://www.velobuild.com/collections/road-wheelset

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Track bike frame help
« on: January 02, 2024, 04:00:44 PM »
Did you see this one? https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4651.0.html

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / VeloBuild VB-TK-024 track frame
« on: December 28, 2023, 07:41:30 PM »
Not a road frame but don't think we have a section for track frames so I'll post it here. New VB track frame: https://www.velobuild.com/products/vb-tk-024-new-2024-carbon-fiber-track-frame-set


Looks like the frame was originally designed/built with French company S1Neo (see FP03) but VB is now selling it independently (looks like S1Neo is working on a new track frame of their own).


Anyone going to test one out at their local track?


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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Lost rear axle cap from Velobuild CX-002
« on: December 24, 2023, 12:13:04 PM »
VB seems to use the same RD hanger and mount for all of their frames. A 168 owner bought a direct RD hanger from this link which includes the external mount as well https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3147.msg53129.html#msg53129

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Are there any current carbon gravel frames that have a round seat tube?
« on: December 06, 2023, 09:45:20 PM »
I have a VeloBuild GF-002 and it has a round seat post, same with the GF-003


https://www.velobuild.com/products/2021-velobuild-carbon-fiber-integrated-gravel-bike-frame-hidden-cables

http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3499.0.html

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
« on: November 30, 2023, 02:24:11 AM »
Quote from: xoloroco on November 28, 2023, 04:41:27 PM
Hello everyone, I finished my VB-R-168 a few days ago. I've been testing it and I have a little problem with the disc brakes, which are Force AXS. When pedaling standing up and tilting the bicycle, the pads rub slightly. I would like to know if they have happened to them.
I have also changed the derailleur hanger and put this one on it:  https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005001741343749.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.35.7768194dtsW8Rn&gatewayAdapt=glo2esp.


Clean build! what made you go with this RD hanger instead of the stock one?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: November 30, 2023, 01:15:14 AM »
VeloBuild's new road frame: https://www.velobuild.com/products/velobuild-2024-vb-r-268-carbon-fiber-aero-road-frame-disc-integrated-cables


Looks like a spec'd up VB-R-168


Highlights for me:


- T1000 carbon frame built using EPS and latex
- Mavic speed release system with axles included (what's everyone's experience with this?)
- zero offset seat post is stock

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« on: November 02, 2023, 05:48:33 PM »
Quote from: Ahuevos on October 31, 2023, 02:09:08 PM
Do you know if there is a straight seatpost for this frame? Seatpost without backset?


You may be able to get one from VB if you ask for it with your order

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« on: October 20, 2023, 10:56:47 PM »
Quote from: ENEP on October 16, 2023, 04:07:07 AM
Would you say that the 177 is harsher to ride, because being stiffer than 168?


Not at all. The 177 feels stiffer but not uncomfortable IMO.

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