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Re: Velobuild VB-R-177 I actually watched your youtube video on this and it kind of gave me hope! Now I just need to see if I have the stones to try the XL vs the L...
January 18, 2022, 10:47:07 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Quote from: Greenred on January 18, 2022, 09:33:35 AM
Legend, Ollie. How much weight did you safe in total?

In all honesty next to nothing, like 10-15g which mainly came from the 2x m6 bolts used in the seat post, and it cost around €40 to swap the bolts so not the most economic way of saving weight. I mainly did it because I wanted all of the bolts to be black rather than silver.

I did get them all from AliX however and what I got seems to be good quality and fit as expected. The products/stores I used are:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002878873842.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32814573763.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1522191?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.21ef194d695mFd
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/3619010?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.21ef194d695mFd
January 18, 2022, 11:05:59 AM 		1
Re: Electronic devices BREAKING NEWS !

SRAM bought Hammerhead.
Hopefully this will help them to fix the lost powermeter issue  ???
January 19, 2022, 10:15:42 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild GF-002 Just came across this YouTube video for their headset installation for VB-R-099& VB-R-168& GF-002, could be some use as details aren't the best on the net
Could be of some help


January 20, 2022, 06:52:56 AM 		1
Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
Quote from: hazzer19 on January 17, 2022, 03:06:56 PM
Update on my EC90 saddle, it cracked  :-[

Rails seem to be ok but as picture, the left side next to the cut out cracked. It must have splintered a few rides ago as I started to notice by bibs were catching on something but it wasn't obvious. Then on my last ride this weekend the sharp pieces of carbon tore a bunch of holes in one of my nicest bibs and it became clear...

I've contacted the seller a couple of days ago (EC90 Official Store) and so far they have have read the messages but not responded. I was very close to buying another of these saddles for my gravel bike as I have been super happy with it up until the crack on the while riding it on the road bike. Not sure if what I got was a dud or I should expect this to happen again. I'm 90Kg and the saddle says it can support max 100Kg.

I doubt that they will remedy it. I suspect they fall into the "you get what you pay for" vendors or AliX.  I almost feel like the 100kg claim is more of a 100% chance of failure rating.

My crack hasn't gotten any worse, but then it's been on the indoor trainer since December.  Also, I've dropped 8kg, which probably helps.

I will probably patch mine with a little carbon fiber and call it a day.

Let us know if they get back to you, and if you buy a replacement or get a different saddle!
January 20, 2022, 12:12:11 PM 		1
Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
Quote from: hazzer19 on January 20, 2022, 01:47:12 PM
Hey! Looks like you didn't see my last post, they are sending a replacement. Interested to see how this one works out. Tempted to fix the current one with some gorilla tape if I can get away with it  ;D and use it on the gravel bike

Nice! If you already shredded a pair of bib tights, I'd probably steer clear of the gorilla tape lol
January 20, 2022, 06:39:14 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame Hi guys, just an update.
I’ve solved the little play of the steerer with this expander.
https://www.lordgunbicycles.es/expander-direccion-specialized-road-mtb-carbon

BTW, more than 1.500km, still very happy!
January 21, 2022, 09:47:44 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-177 My 177 build video is live. Super thrilled with the final results

YouTube Search: My VeloBuild 177 Is FINISHED!
January 23, 2022, 02:47:32 PM 		1
Re: Do you guys get crap from friends for building a chiner? My first chiner was a road bike from velobuild that I put some higher end Campagnolo parts on. A local curmodgeon warned me that the head tube was going sheer off. Thats what happened with some of the original chinarello knock offs before the direct to consumer market got serious. That told me this guy had done 0 research and just liked to spread fear. He's really the one one who hated on it. Even my local bike shop was cool with it.

I rode that bike for several thousand miles before selling the frame to another local who rode it for another several thousand miles before selling it to another local guy. That frame is still rolling under its 5th owner and thousands upon thousands of miles later.
January 23, 2022, 07:40:36 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame I have a couple of road races coming up with significant amounts of gravel sections, so I have been trying to maximize the tire space in the frame. The split for one race is around 15% tame gravel/85% asphalt and 45% tame gravel / 55% asphalt for the other.
I have been looking for high volume road tyres with lower rolling resistance compared to gravel tires.

I currently have Vittoria Terreno Zero's in 32c and they are very puncture resistant but noticeably slower than a road tire (as it probably should be). Very good if there is a high risk of punctures or a need for more grip.

Schwalbe have a 34c model of their Pro One Evo TLE which I picked up. I mounted them on Light Bicycle WR45's which are 25mm internal (hooked). They measure 33,5mm.

Surprisingly there is still a bit of space. Obviously they are narrower than advertised but it probably also has to do with the lack of knobs and that the wide rim gives the tire a lower profile.
I would say if you have wide rims the bike could probably handle a 35mm WAM slick tire if you can live with minimal mud clearance. Anyone wanna sponser me some Rene Herse Bon Jon Pass  ;D ?
January 26, 2022, 03:02:18 AM 		1