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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 		8
Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
Quote from: Sebastian on October 09, 2022, 08:04:30 AM
Wow! That happened during a ride? You’re OK, I hope?

Not dead yet,  it fell apart while I was checking on it at home... I was testing the bike out on a nearby bridge in town (highest point near me about 100m in elevation)  I had to bail after topping out at 30 mph after experiencing some sketchiness.  Lets just say the arm was hanging on by dear life by just a c clip clearly not intended for the job.  It's thin as you can get with somekind of low grade steel and this is where im guessing they've cut corners.  I've noticed this with the washers and bolts as well.  The lip that was supposed to retain the clip is also probably not recessed enough as it came apart so easily. 
Its a bummer,  for sure but Im just glad it didnt happen at speed.

Quote from: Sebastian on October 09, 2022, 08:04:30 AM
But this bike put a big grin on my face today. Especially whilst descending. I can’t overstate how much I love how this thing handles corners. It feels just so nimble. But, the low BB takes some getting used to. I got 175mm cranks and I clipped my left pedal on the ground once because I started pedalling out of a corner to early. That’s the downside. But it’s worth it because it’s super fun!

Yeah the bike is very nimble and and fun.  Its a huge change from my other heavier bikes (gravel and commuter) and I'm pretty happy with the initial impressions.
October 09, 2022, 09:56:29 AM 		1