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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. Try Challenge Strada Bianca or Panaracer Gravelking Slicks January 26, 2022, 04:00:09 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Hi guys, thank you for all your advice, here is finally my bike mounted. Very impressive weight indeed! I've weighed each and every part on my VB-R-168 and I'm estimating the final weight at around 8131g. A full list of weights can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JRhus6SxSn-_OqfEiuNH-_bxQrsS67ouus0gICANTKk/edit?usp=sharing Everything in white is actual weight as measured by myself and the yellow highlighted cells are claimed weights taken from the manufacturer website. These will be updated once I take the parts off my current bike and will be weighed before being installed on the 168. I'm still in the process of building the bike so I don't have an actual confirmed final weight yet. You can also see a link to most of the parts I'm using, including the tools needed to assemble the bike + the cost of each item in tab Bike | Parts List if you're interested. I'm struggling to see how I could drop nearly 1.2kg from my estimated weight to get to your 7kg build, as none of my parts are particularly heavy. I am planning on swapping the cranks for Magene P325CS 50/34 in 165mm, rotors for Galfer and pedals for Ultegra SPD-SL, however this would drop 400g at best so would put the bike at around 7800g. Any other recommendations? January 26, 2022, 01:41:00 PM |
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Re: My Dengfu R12 - First Impressions and Video
did you notice anything funky with fd shifting? i have etap axs and the braze on mount is slightly slanted so the fd has to sit higher than manufacturer recommendations bc the chainring will hit it, so the shifting is a little wonky on mine, hit or miss. Yep had the same issue. Thought it was just me. In order to get the FD to shift properly I had to switch from my 53/39 crank to a smaller 50/34. This could probably be remedied with some sort of shim. I'll be sure to mention this in a follow up video. Obviously if this was my only frameset I would be a bit upset. But since Chicago is super flat, I never use my FD anyway and I have other bikes for climbing and Zwift. I'm probably gonna turn my Dengfu R12 into 1x setup with a 53t or 54t chainring, and use it as a backup crit machine. January 27, 2022, 02:58:26 PM |
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Re: Electronic devices
From the last release note, can't believe it! Improved Sensor Search We’ve improved the Karoo’s sensor searching behavior to make connecting to sensors more likely, especially after breaks in the middle of your rides. Now, Karoo will search for any disconnected sensors as soon as you start moving. ![]() January 27, 2022, 10:08:29 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
Hi Guys, After a long wait, I manage to get my 177 built up Just to share with you guys the final build. Frame size S Integrated handlebar @ 90/400 Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio Flow Saddle with Carbon Rails Wheels: Yeoleo C50 Sat wheels with DT swiss 240 exp hubs (changed to 60 Teeth ratchet) Tyres: Conti GP5000 25mm with revoloop 60mm tubes Groupset: Shimano DI2 R8100 12 speed Pedals: Dura ace Overall weight witht pedals: 7.33kg Absolutely love the weight of this thing and the acceleration of this is crazy January 29, 2022, 08:04:38 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
Anyone use their 177 for cyclocross or adventure riding?
January 29, 2022, 02:15:08 PM |
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Re: Titanium bolts
...My only complaint is that their packaging is too fancy. They send the bolts in a metal box which is padded with form fitted foam. In my opinion it is just too much waste. I would have been perfectly happy just receiving the bolts in paper bags. Did you tell them ? I didn't like it either, and complained. If we are many they may improve this, and save some money too. February 01, 2022, 02:56:08 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
I actually took off the stem so am confident there was no force compressing the steerer. I switched to this one. Works a lot better, no slipping issues. https://www.ebay.com/itm/274059545505?hash=item3fcf38cba1:g:dJMAAOSwuShai4Wg February 02, 2022, 11:31:12 AM |
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Re: Velo Build R-099 Build
I've got the HB010 and I'd agree they're not that stiff. The bar tops/hoods are ok but certainly in the drops they're a bit flexy. For me personally they're fine and I would very happily buy them again (actually that lack of super stiffness means they soak up lots of road vibration). However, if you're the sort of person who's doing hard sprints out of the saddle with the drops, you might be concerned about this lack of stiffness.
February 03, 2022, 10:29:22 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
I actually took off the stem so am confident there was no force compressing the steerer. I used one of these in my VB-R099 - Quite a tight fit (Needed to tap it with a rubber mallet to get it in) but it works very well: https://dedaelementi.com/expander-70 If I remember rightly, it was lighter than the stock plug, despite being considerably longer. February 03, 2022, 10:33:28 AM |
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