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Re: ZRace Disc Brakes
Regarding the zrace brakes, trace velo recently did a comparison November 02, 2021, 06:15:16 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Anyone knows the THREADING of the thru axles front and rear? i was wandering the same question then realised the details have been printed on the axles haha February 23, 2022, 04:43:43 AM |
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custom made direct mount derailleur hanger for velobuild frame
im currently in contact with a cnc machinist who has experience in producing direct mount derailleur hangers to have some made for my vb-r-168 and im wandering if anyone else would be interested as i would have to reach a minimum order quantity(still under negotiation) seems like quite a few open mould frames are using the same derailleur hangers too i have attached images of my derailleur hanger that i'll be using as reference and some that the machinist has made in the past. im planning to have it designed similar to one of those. feel free to let me know if you have any suggestions! i am still negotiating and calculating the costs but i am estimating they could end up being around $40 shipped June 18, 2022, 02:11:36 AM |
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Re: custom made direct mount derailleur hanger for velobuild frame
Remind me again the benefits of a direct mount hanger.   so a direct mount hanger is the derailleur hanger + B-link together in one piece. so supposedly it creates a stiffer linkage between the frame and derailleur which results in more precise shifting. Making it one piece will save some weight too also they provides more room to remove and replace the rear wheel, enabling faster and easier rear wheel changes and they look a bit cooler  I believe the hanger is the same for the 099. If so, I'm ini think so too. i will confirm with chris Interested! Especially if they could be made in accent colorsshould be able to but it may cost extra. which colour did you want? send me a reference image and ill ask Is it just one of these but with thred on the hanger rather than the nut?oh yeah, these mounts look very similar to the velobuild mounts. but according to that listing's compatibility list, all of those cube models seem to be mountain bikes? and also it looks like the stopper is in a totally different position. which may put your derailleur on a strange angle? 
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Re: The Un-Official Guide To Fixing Headset Play - Please Add Your Advice Here
good idea! for number 3, could you include the fix of adding some micro spacers between the c-ring and top cap? August 02, 2022, 07:41:41 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
Sell the 177 frame (Pennies to the dollar) and get a 168. hmm tbh i wouldnt personally recommend the 168 as an 'all-road' fun bike for everyone just because it can fit wide tyres. @patliean i guess you must be quite comfortable riding bikes with an aggressive-ish racey geometry but i dont think it would be suitable for everyone. i had the same thought when i was buying my 168 too. but now that i have it, i dont think i would enjoy taking it off road for any more than one hour hahaha August 08, 2022, 10:29:40 PM |
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Re: **Haideli Customer Appreciation FM-M009 Hardtail Frame GIVEAWAY!**
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Re: Integrated Handlebar
just found this TOSEEK version of the UCI banned Speeco Aero Breakaway handlebar! https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004630147718.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.1e2a7aaakhDBjX&algo_pvid=a5ac612f-6466-4349-9bb2-060355dff921&algo_exp_id=a5ac612f-6466-4349-9bb2-060355dff921-20&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000029900794753%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%21620.0%21378.2%21%21%2115.71%21%21%402101e9ce16614200874462452e4b68%2112000029900794753%21sea&curPageLogUid=Q60dCXKnqdPB August 25, 2022, 04:37:01 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
I don't think that would be an issue at all looking at how easy it is to fit any headset to the Velobuild I just received mine two days ago! Thanks again for the review on your other thread! I ended up getting this bar for USD$100 shipped ($10 alibaba voucher and i asked for free shipping within china). And also, thanks heaps for the tip about the bar width! I was so close to accidentally ordering 400mm when i remembered you mentioning something about the bar width. Then i double checked and noticed that they measure the bar width by the width at the drops! I was initally hesitant to buy these bars because of the weight difference between my original velobuild bars 322g and these being 350g, but the weight difference of 2cm of spacers alone almost cancels out the difference lol I've only ridden it once indoors but the quality seems decent. If anyone is interested in how they feel, i have a race in two weeks and i can follow up with my impressions. One thing disappointing was the quality of the split spacers which dont match up very cleanly. Anyone tried to fit "The One Pro" Handlebar to the 168?The headset cover provided with the OEM bar (which looks like is the samE top cap provided with THE ONE PRO bar) does not fit the 168. The headset covef is far too narrow for the 168's headtube. I had to drill allignment holes into the one set of provided spacers to make it fit with the original 168 top cap. Then I wrapped the spacers and topcap in electrical tape to cover the exposed gaps. Its not the prettiest solution but it will do for now. I will one day glue together the top cap and spacer then use a filler to fill in and make a smooth join between the two pieces Can you actually get single items from Alibaba? And if so, how? I thought that’s only wholesale and for retail you have aliexpress.Its possible but it depends on the seller. Some sellers offer minimums of 1 whereas others may require higher minimums. You just have to check. Also some sellers (like in this case) offer samples. Just message the seller and request a sample and they will send you an invoice September 04, 2022, 01:55:11 PM |
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Re: Brake Cables for Hybrid Disc brakes for internal routing
im currently running jagwire sport inner cables and i was previously using jagwire pro. cant feel any difference in stopping power and the weight difference is negligable. Im also running ables fully internally with an intergrated stem and juin tech brakes. i havent tried the jagwire elite cables but i cant imagine they would be that much better.. i would personally recommend jagwire sport if you want decent performance and to keep costs low as for housing, i was also previously using KEB-SL compressionless housing and i recently switched to legion SP housing. the price was almost the same and the i also cant really feel much difference in stopping power. maybe the legion SP is slightly better? or it might just be my imagination... lol. but the legion SP is lighter for both brake cables and gear cables. i think i saved about 30-40g? i also used to use coated inner cables on another bike a long time ago but i found that the coating rubs off and gets stuck in the housing which increases resistance. i read online that other people have had similar experiences so i have decided to stay away from those September 06, 2022, 11:32:38 PM |
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