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Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
Hello guys, i am quiet new here around. Today i ordered one of these new frames. I intended to buy the 168 but then this one appears. Let’s see how it will work out. greetings November 30, 2023, 03:49:24 PM |
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Re: Consensus on replica frames ??
I have a Colnago Concept disc replica from Taobao, 2000 miles and it is still completely fine. I even crashed once and went for checking for the frame in my LBS and they said there is no problem and not accepting any payment from me because there's simply no issue found. Funny thing is I got a friend who has a real Colnago Concept, we switched and tested our ride and we can't feel any major difference between the real and the replica, only feel a bit more sluggish when accelerating in the replica because it is around 500g heavier. The paintjob is 8/10, it is definitely not perfect, place the real thing right next to it you can tell there's some difference, but if you don't compare it like this or know where to look I am pretty sure 95% people can't see the difference. There will be some paint scratches but it won't be spotted so easily. The frame + integrated carbon handlebar is like 500 USD, both are replica, one thing to note is that the accessories they provide are kind of trash and expect to get yourself some titanium bolts for replacements, but other than that I can safe to say I will buy replica again if I want a new bike because the real thing is like 3000 USD+ and I simply don't find it worth the price. December 01, 2023, 10:32:45 PM |
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Re: TanTan TT-X38 Build
I'm actually in the process of prepping my x38 frameset for a proper paint job and rebuild for next season. The uniqueness of the frame (because it's a copy) is unmatched for the price, and is just too good to collect dust. In my frivolous quest to pump out content (and need of a groupset for my beloved Yishun R086-D) I may have possibly been too quick to cast judgement on the x38. That's what I get for building it toward the end of the season. This exact scenario also played out with my VB-177 end of last year. December 21, 2023, 02:29:15 PM |
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Re: Consensus on replica frames ??
Just wanted to update on my "FaCtOr OsTrO VaM" build, weighed in at 6.96 after pedals, cages and comp mount.     December 25, 2023, 10:19:55 PM |
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Re: Yuanan Carbon fiber wheelsets Year end discount promotion
My IG inbox is filled people asking why should they go with brands like Winspace, Tavelo, and Elite Wheels when they can just go "factory direct." 
December 30, 2023, 03:22:12 PM |
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Re: Consensus on replica frames ??
I think a lot of people simply think replica / knockoff = unsafe to ride, but in reality, it is about knowing which vendor to trust as some of the factories are producing good quality replica. Some of the big brands out there have a very small R&D department for frame design, maybe not even have one, they just have a huge marketing department. The blueprint of the frames they are selling are also provided by the manufacturer in China, perhaps with a little adjustments heres and theres. The idea of associating well-known brands with quality and great design is not always accurate, I think people need to start understanding this. December 30, 2023, 09:07:36 PM |
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Re: Consensus on replica frames ??
That said, I have seen a fake Pinarello Dogma trying to be passed off as the real thing on a resale site; which was only clear after a friend wasted his time going to see it and noticed some suspicious discrepancies. That’s seriously uncool. I second that. I own and ride a replica (VB R218). Pinarello certainly hasn’t lost a customer in me as I’m not even remotely in the market for their price range of bikes. But I did shy away from the used market partly because of this. Lots of counterfeits out there and people try to sell them off as legit ones. That’s really not cool. And I’d never put Pinarello decals on my replica nor would I tell anyone it’s real. December 31, 2023, 01:22:16 AM |
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Re: Consensus on replica frames ??
From what I can tell the quality of my VBR 218 is no worse than a usual beginner to middle-class carbon frame from a western brand. As we know a lot of western brands just sell chinese frames with their branding and why should a replica frame be worse than other open molds? The replica has the advantage of compatiblity with a lot of accessories or spare parts from the original though. Geometry and aero will often be better too. So it depends: If you want a superbike, you'll have to pay for the original and there is a bigger difference. But if you just want some easy middle-class well performing bike, the replica can do that just fine. I wouldn't put stickers on it too, for sure. December 31, 2023, 09:23:25 AM |
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Re: TanTan TT-X38 Build
1000km update. Despite what it looks like in the pic, I've ridden this bike almost exclusively in very cold, very windy and very wet weather. No issues. The slipping seatpost seems fixed. I marked it with tape and it hasn't moved in several hundred kilometres now. So hopefully it's sorted. The brakes are working very well now. The discs and pads took a while to get properly bedded in bc I live in a flat area so I don't brake much to begin with. Add to that the fact that I did a lot of indoor riding, it took some time. But now they work super nice. No squealing. Great modulation. I'm happy with my fit on this bike now. I feel at home when riding it. My impression is that it is fast in a straight line. No question. Cornering is also very confidence inspiring on this bike - also because of the wider tires. It's very stiff. The only area where I see a lack in stiffness is the headtube area under sprinting efforts. I am by no means a powerful sprinter. But particularly when the speed gets higher in sprints, north of 55 kph, I got it to wobble slightly when pulling on the drops. But that's me being picky. In terms of compliance it feels slightly imbalanced. The rear feels quite comfy but the front can feel pretty harsh when going over rough roads - despite the headtube not being super stiff. I guess it's just a result of the tube shapes, the geometry and the fact that this frame probably doesn't have a super sophisticated layup in the carbon. Also, my impression still is that this is not a frame well suited to climbing. Whenever I go uphill, it just doesn't feel that quick. I'm not necessarily slower than on my other bike but it kind of feels that way, despite having my position sorted now. Not sure why that is. It very much feels like a no compromise aero bike in that way. January 03, 2024, 12:18:21 PM |
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Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
Hello, yes I received mine last week ago. It's under construction. As long as i can say, everything is pretty good. I am going to post some pictures in a few days. JV January 08, 2024, 03:54:09 AM |
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