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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Also, a carbon fork cannot be bent or crushed in shipping A carbon fork either flex a little and goes back to original position or breaks in half. I cannot be bent like alloy. That axle is correct, its just his fork thats fked up! How Chris from Velobuild cannot admit fault is beyond my understanding, if he cannot see anything wrong then he is not suited to work in that position. August 23, 2022, 12:54:19 AM |
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Re: **Haideli Customer Appreciation FM-M009 Hardtail Frame GIVEAWAY!**
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Re: Miraclecycling vs Yoeleo prices
I would like to refresh this entry, is it really true that Miracle-Cycling produces the frames for Yoeleo and that Yoeleo only paints and sells them? I tried to order early 2020 before the pandemic, I paid with paypal and expected delivery. They answered emails very bad, but at least I received a reply. After I had paid they disappeared and 3 months without a frame I had to use Paypal resolution center to receive a refund... But they are probably not any worse than any other chinese company. Very much hit and/or miss with everything. August 24, 2022, 03:12:27 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Anyone tried to fit "The One Pro" Handlebar to the 168? 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 would recommend to buy directly from the manufacturer instead of all the resellers on Aliexpres.... I bought one and it feels pretty decent. TOP NOTCH finish, looks like any $3-400 handlebar https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/T1000-Carbon-Bike-Handlebar-Fully-Internal_1600457733782.html?spm=a2756.order-detail-ta-bn-b.0.0.3acc2fc2w9Nt1I Note* that a 400 bar measures 400mm C-C drop to drop and actually is 385mm C-C hood to hood. Weight is 350g for a 400x100mm bar, 337g without screws and the heavy clamping plate (cast iron or something) Stripping the thin layer of paint saves you 5 gram. September 03, 2022, 12:50:41 PM |
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Re: RRS Kit SPD-SL Carbon Pedals
Wow this is something I haven't seen before, very excited to hear more after you have had the chance to test further. I just picked up mint condition PD-R9000 pedals for $80 bucks at 240 gram which I felt was a really good deal. But next on my list is a set of Favero Assioma Duo as I need a power meter to match my new THM Clavicula SE crankset September 08, 2022, 01:48:36 AM |
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Re: RRS Kit SPD-SL Carbon Pedals
I don't think there really is such a thing as 'forged carbon'. It's most likely just normal carbon reinforced thermoplastic with a silly name. shorturl.at/hmQU9 *seems difficult sharing a youtube link on this forum, the link disappears September 08, 2022, 11:07:24 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
I placed my order for my 168 on 10/13/22 with custom paint of blue/purple chameleon blue. To my surprise, I just received the frame 10/31/22. On the front fork, I noticed the hole for the front brake line is on the right hand side of the steerer tube. I expected the hole to be in the middle of the steerer tube. Will this be a problem running the brake line from the right side of the steerer tube to the left fork for the disc brake? Hole placement looks absolutely fine! It is done so for smoother movement between hose/fork/frame to reduce twisting. Remember to tape the hose, every S-works SL7 I have seen built, the mechanics tape the hose just above the steerer hole to keep the hose in place. Any slack should be inside the frame. November 02, 2022, 02:29:02 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
any picture of that taping? You can see it here  https://youtu.be/kV2tiHzWe6A?t=177 November 02, 2022, 04:23:05 AM |
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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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