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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
So I finished my build last week and I’ve been putting the frame thru its paces. I’ve had few reservations at the start but it’s turning out to be an impressive machine. I’ve had zero issues with the BB fitment and the only thing that needed real attention was making the rear brake housing exit bigger, 3D printing a more robust front deraillure cable exit and sanding/dremeling down the BB paint overspray and protruding rivet. Major parts include: Sensah 12spd, look keo pedals, elite wheels and aliEx EEbrake replicas. Without the added crap and accessories it came in exactly 7kg (including bottle cages). One advice I can give to anyone looking to build the frame is keep small files and a dremel handy! October 06, 2022, 09:51:42 PM |
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Re: VeloBuild Headset Play Issue Using Separate Stem/Handlebar: Resolved.
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Re: Curious what build weights people are averaging on their bikes?
I'm thinking about it Mine is a small (52cm). I keep a gravel bike around because I ride some off-road trails, but I don't feel the need for a MTB. Here's mine built up with GRX 400/600 10/11 speed components + 105 RD. October 15, 2022, 08:43:42 AM |
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Tideace FM-CR08 Road Disc Brake Frame
Dear All: Attached some information for the new disc brake frame FM-CR08. Thanks for the supporting and interesting. Descriptions: ● T1000 full carbon fiber, Support max 28C tires, Flat mount disc brake 140mm. ● Single finger light touch will provide powerful braking effect; ● Hidden internal cable routing aerodynamic design. Model NO.: FM-CR08 Brake type: disc brake flat mount 140mm Material: Toray T1000 carbon fiber Frame Size: 490/520/540/560/590mm Handlebar size: Normal size 380*90/400*100/420*110/440*120MM (default 420*110mm, fork steer tube compatible for 28.6 and 31.8mm ) Weave: UD Max tire: 700*28C Axle Spec.: Rear 142*12mm and front 100*12mm Cable Routing: Full Hidden Internal Cable Routing frame Weight: 1080+/-50g (54cm) fork weight: 359+/-15g seatpost weight: 239+/-10g Bottom bracket: BB86 Press-in Headset: 1 1/8 to 1 1/2, Tapered Derailleur System: suitable for both Mechanical and Di2 Including: Frame+Fork+Seat post+Clamp+Headset+Integrated Handlebar with Stem Warranty: 2 years (only for frameset, excluding free parts) Any question or need, feel free to contact us. Eddy@haidelibicycle.com Other molds please check our website. www.haidelibikes.com Many thanks. Best regards Eddy October 20, 2022, 04:15:15 AM |
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Re: Elite Wheels / Aliexpress / Trace Velo
... Can you share the screen shot of your comment on Trace Velo's video here so we can see both sides of the issue and evaluate properly for ourselves. Mind you, it is his channel and source of business and hence he has the right to do whatever he likes with his comment section. Most of us ended up in this forum because we started our journey watching Trace Velo and hence built our first bike ourselves and saved a lot of money in the process. Lots of people here also at one point or the other had issues with dealers. This has nothing to do with whichever youtube reviewers we watched before pulling the trigger. Just because you had a bad experience with a dealer he reviewed doesn't mean you should come here and run him under the bus. However, I do sympathize with you on the terrible situation which I feel you should take up with EliteWheels and probably Aliexpress. Maybe you should make your own YouTube video about the situation and put all the keywords that will direct even more traffic, visibility and awareness to your issue with EliteWheels and Aliexpress. Try doing something positive for the community first before throwing a major contributor of the community under the bus just because of your one bad issue out of many other successful customers. In addition, just like Velobuild once did regarding issues with their services, It will be good if Elite Wheels or even Trace Velo can comment on this issue since both have lots of customers and followers here respectively. Always the best to hear from both sides before throwing the baby out with the bathwater. November 01, 2022, 11:27:59 PM |
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Re: VeloBuild Headset Play Issue Using Separate Stem/Handlebar: Resolved.
There is one available on Aliexpress if I measured correctly it should be 3.55mm thick meaning 3.55mm of material above the bearing. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004250632544.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.69031802v6R3BF You could measure yours, how much it sticks up above the bearing. I would not really recommend sanding down either the ring or the headset cap. Although if you have a drill press you could! My headset cap only had a 2mm deep cut from the beginning, I also had a compression ring slightly too thick so I used my drill press to evenly remove 1mm of material just like a CNC machine November 04, 2022, 02:33:14 PM |
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Re: VeloBuild Headset Play Issue Using Separate Stem/Handlebar: Resolved.
Haha no worries, you tried  You measured everything but the important part haha Try this  Both like the way you did it and then also by putting the compression ring on the bearing then you can measure from the bearing shield to the top. See if you get the same measurements by doing both methods.Apart from that, that compression ring looks really nice to be honest. Is it an upgraded version by Velobuild? It looks nice because the sleeve goes through the bearing meaning it gives more contact area on the steerer tube! Really nice. As you said, the one I linked is very thin but should do the work. Okay maybe not SUPER nice because it is very open in the front.. But I like the thickness There is also this ring, it wont fit your headset spacer but it is a really nice ring as it gives maximum support on the steerer. Although this one is thicker, 8mm in total and 4.5mm above the bearing (the other one was much slimmer at 3.55mm). https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002628785249.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.2cf21802GaXbPi November 04, 2022, 06:33:40 PM |
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Re: VeloBuild Headset Play Issue Using Separate Stem/Handlebar: Resolved.
This dude fabricated his own. Maybe ask if he can have one more done to sell? https://www.facebook.com/groups/243368427271925/posts/625391669069597/ November 06, 2022, 01:25:53 PM |
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Re: Velobuild GF-002
What's your take on the geometry difference / best use cases for the GF002 vs GF003? Here's a breakdown of all three VB gravel frames from my pov. I would say the GF-001 is for someone that wants to go faster either on gravel or on slicks for commuting. I've run 28's on it and it felt pretty zippy. I've also seen someone with a really nice light build they used for competitive CX racing: shorturl.at/glY59 The GF-002 would probably be better for more chunky gravel and technical stuff if you're into single track. It has way more mounts (under the down tube, fork, front and rear fender eyelets) so great for bike packing/touring. It also uses a standard 27.2 seatpost which is important for some. As to geometry differences between the GF-002 and GF-003 (because it has a lot of the features the GF-003 has), here is a comparison tool I loaded with the dimensions for a medium listed on VB's site: shorturl.at/jlxNZ Use the Swap Bikes button to go between the two. Wheels on my GF-002 are 40mm CSC tubeless. Not too many gravel builds with deeper wheels, but it's fun haha November 08, 2022, 10:50:10 AM |
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Re: Advice on where to buy a frame - dengfu/ican/velobuild ?
my 5 cents: 177 or GF002.
November 09, 2022, 06:41:51 AM |
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