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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame Ordered and got the tracking number a couple days ago. UPS still hasn't picked up the frame though (hopefully they pick it up tomorrow China time).

Went with the matte metallic navy blue like some others in this thread, going to build it up with a Force ETAP group and some Elite Wheels.

Any handy tools to buy other than the usual stuff? I just got a pressfit bb tool, and an offbrand bleed kit. I have all the allen keys/torque wrenches/grease/etc you could ever need.
January 11, 2023, 10:28:46 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame Thanks guys! New to this so I appreciate the help.
January 21, 2023, 07:17:19 AM 		3
Re: VeloBuild Headset Play Issue Using Separate Stem/Handlebar: Resolved. Here you go.

The c clip is identical just without the knobs so not going to bother taking it apart for a pic.
January 31, 2023, 01:06:01 PM 		2
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Quote from: theo__ on February 01, 2023, 02:15:53 PM
After some luking and reading all the thread... Finally order a 168.

It will be dress with Rival/Force AXS bits and probably a Ryet 40mm wheelset.

I hope to be on the 8kg edge... Let's see!

Similar setup to me! Force/Rival defintely seems to be the sweet spot right now price wise.
February 02, 2023, 01:29:45 PM 		2
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Quote from: planet_sammy on February 03, 2023, 07:36:42 AM
I don't want to go through all the posts again, I'm just considering whether to order the set with a separate stem and handlebars...

Did any of you manage to integrate the parts supplied by Velobuild with hydraulic brakes and mechanical shifters without causing problems?

I used their integrated headset. From what I can gather they've made improvements and the headset play typically isn't an issue anymore.

I ran the SRAM HRD lines through it fine, but if you were doing mechanical shifting + hydraulic brakes I think it would be very very tight.
February 03, 2023, 08:00:54 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame Hey what order should I be tightening the headset/stem? Got looser after a ride or two.

Should it be:

1) expander plug
2) fit stem and spacers
3) tightening top cap to compress spacers/stem
4) tightening stem
February 11, 2023, 01:09:43 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame Heres what I found out:

1) My steerer tube is cut a tad too long likely.

2) The velobuild compression plug was slipping as I torqued the top cap down, causing the top cap to hit the top of the plug and the stack to not have enough compression.

My fix was to get a $19 FSA compression plug, these things are great since you can adjust how deep the plug sits and you should always be able to create room to compress the stack. Worked perfectly with a bit of carbon paste.

https://shop.fullspeedahead.com/en/star-nut-and-compression-device/road-mtb/compression-device-3819



For future builders the proper order to tightening everything is:

1) Tighten compression plug to 6-9nm.

2) Push down with your hands on the bars and make sure all headset alignment pins are fully engaged

3) Tighten top cap until headset is fully compressed and no play remains.

4) Tigten stem bolts
February 12, 2023, 01:10:09 PM 		4
Re: Shimano GRX brake adjustment Its possible the brake caliper mounts are not faced perfectly and result in the caliper not being in the same plane as the rotor. It's also possible your calipers aren't retracting properly. Are they rubbing the entire way around or just in spots?

Some diagnosing:

When you try the loosen calipers -> squeeze hard -> tighten, pay close attention to what happens to the caliper as you torque it down. There should be no movement other than getting closer to the mount. If you notice any twisting or yawing as you tighten down that could be a sign.

The other thing to look at it how the rotor rubs on caliper. When it rubs is it rubbing the entire width of the rotor or just the tip? If you are sure they are true and just the edge of the rotor rubs, it may further indicate it needs to be faced.

Should be able to find a bike shop to do this for you if you think it needs to be faced.
February 12, 2023, 08:48:46 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame Here’s mine.

Was able to put 100k on it before the weather got cold again. (this was seconds before I noticed my saddle slipped backwards lol).

Brakes took a shake down ride to bed in and then re-adjust to stop rubbing but the facing seems fine.


55mm elite wheels ent
sram force + rival crank
pirrelli pzero race 26mm tubeless
velobuild integrated bar/stem
February 18, 2023, 07:51:50 AM 		8
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Quote from: gruengelb on February 18, 2023, 11:09:32 AM
Color looks dope! What color is it?

Matte metallic blue.

I sent them a pic of someone else’s in the same colour.
February 19, 2023, 09:21:29 AM 		1