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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
Should be here by 4:30 PM PST per Fedex
Mine is the rim brake version with BSA threads, so remember crank side is left threaded, ie lefty-tighty  (double check this)

1. Check threads for any paints & clean the inside very carefully with a shop towel & isopropyl alcohol to get any gunk out of the threads

2. DO NOT force the threads. if doubt take it to local shop where they can get the bracket in for you or rethread if needed.

3. Ideally, you should be able to use a light smear of grease, polylube1000 or asc-1 (anti-seize) & be able to screw the bottoms in & finger tighten them without cross-threading

Thanks, I got it. Paint in the threads was worse than it looked. Used a wire brush and an older BSA BB I had lying around to test/chase the threads with until it was butter. I had file down the center rivet almost flat to get my DUB BB to fit. Thankfully the provided bolt is already short enough so that didn't need any modification.

November 28, 2022, 05:37:33 PM
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218 Still waiting on a couple things but I put some spare components on to go for a ride. This thing is great!


December 02, 2022, 04:38:25 PM
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
Thanks. Looks like the link is for eu and I was unable to find the same part here that would ship in time
Will check Amazon and I think they have the 70mm with a red top

Did you wind up cutting your steerer tube to size after doing a test fit ?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/384953767375

California based seller.

December 04, 2022, 02:26:14 PM
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218 Some general notes.

Better sized grub screws are stem and seat post.

Seat post: 2x M6x12mm 1.0mm thread pitch
            - result is a nice flush fit
Stem: 2x M6x12mm 1.0mm thread pitch
            -semi recessed, much better than stock


Check your local Home Depot for availability:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/M6-1-0-x-12-mm-Alloy-Socket-Set-Screws-2-Pack-813898/204274349

December 04, 2022, 02:28:33 PM
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
Thanks! That's really helpful. Personally, the seatpost screws being recessed doesn't really bother me that much. I'm covering it up with tape anyway. But the stem bolts just don't look right sticking out like that.

See I installed it the other way round. Longer hardware in the seat post and shorter in the stem. It also material. I don't know what the stock hardware is made out of but the Home Depot stuff tells you right there.

Here is a bit more information from Pinarello. https://pinarello.com/storage/download/7aa0c78fe7bd3423eab73c73b65f818b.pdf

These are the torque specs. (not saying they should be exactly the same since its the F12 but I ballparked most around these values.


December 05, 2022, 08:01:33 AM
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
Hey anyone know what juin techs fit the 218? I want to order them but I want to get the right ones

I put the F1s on mine.


February 28, 2023, 03:12:13 PM
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218 I got some new wheels and tires  :)
Reserve 34|37 wrapped in GP5000 TR 30c
Bike rides totally different now

May 18, 2023, 08:53:42 PM
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218 Noticed a crack in my seatstay the other day. Opened an inquiry with velobuild about a warranty exchange. Anyone else have any experience with it?
May 23, 2023, 02:50:16 PM
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
It might have to do with the dropped stays. That creates more stress in this area. Still it shouldn’t happen of course. Let’s see how VB handle this.

They are replacing the frame. I will keep this updated if/when I get tracking information and frame.

May 24, 2023, 11:23:47 AM
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218 Big update time.

My original frame was discovered to have a crack in the seat stay on the drive side. I opened a claim with velobuild and they shipped a replacement which I got about a month later (they had to make me one since my size is XXL).
During that time I looked into fixing the frame like others have done. Ended up following through with fixing it and kept riding it while I waited for a replacement. Once replacement frame was here I decided to buy the extra goodies sans handlebar to have a second bike. Those items have arrived and I will be slowly building up a second bike through the fall. Pictures below will include the carbon repair job I performed and my replacement frame getting painted.

Original frame repair







Replacement frame paint job




August 14, 2023, 02:56:25 PM
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