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Re: Magene QED 12spd groupset showcased in Shanghai
My source sent me this photo that Magene told him about the shifter disc + rim compatibility. But I honestly have no idea how it works. According to the Chinese conversation in the cyclisthub video, the hole on top is for mechanical brake cable. The hydraulic brake hose goes to the traditional location below. It's one single design that accepts both mechanical and hydraulic braking. Neat. May 06, 2024, 07:13:16 AM |
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Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
what size do you recommend for 167cm? Going by height only is not recommended for proper bike sizing. At very least you want to measure inseam length as well. If you really want to get it right, you'd measure leg length in two parts (ankle to knee and knee to hip bone), torso length, shoulder width, and arm length. This would give you the most important contact points to the frame. However, if this is all you can get, then by height only I'd say a 52 frame would be appropriate, which would be a S for velobuild. May 06, 2024, 09:51:09 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
Got some new shoes for the purple bike. I asked the seller to ship without PCW branding but these are what showed up. I will likely remove the decals eventually.
May 08, 2024, 09:33:23 AM |
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Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
Does anyone know what size the headset bearing are? 52mm outer, 40mm inner, 7mm height, 45° May 10, 2024, 05:00:19 PM |
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What are some of the unanimously loved frames?
Hi all, I’m new to the scene, I know Winspace, Elves and Yoeleo produce decent stuff, I’m also aware of Velobuild and their offerings but what are some of the more universally loved frames? I’m predominantly looking for a aero frame set but I’m interested in anything really, so what are the more popular and commonly loved framesets? Thanks May 16, 2024, 02:02:20 PM |
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Re: What are some of the unanimously loved frames?
For me the lightweight/aero VeloBuild VB-R-268 paired with Magene EXAR Ultra wheels has been awesome so far. That looks ace! Is that a magene crankset too? What group set are you using? May 16, 2024, 02:39:21 PM |
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Re: What are some of the unanimously loved frames?
I think SergeK pretty much sums it up. At this point, there’s a few proven and reliable options when it comes to sellers. Most of them offer one or multiple aero frame options. The rest is personal preference with respect to geometry, weight, aesthetics and paint options and so on. IMO Velobuild is a no brainier these days if you don’t want to dive down the rabbit hole and are just looking for a decent frame and lots of Color options for the money. May 17, 2024, 02:15:52 AM |
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Re: Velobuild Quality Control
I have a Velobuild 168 and I’d say you get what you pay for. It was $500 for the frameset, you can’t really expect S-Works quality. Even S-Works frames have issues. If you go in with the expectation of a $500 carbon frameset, you’ll be happy and satisfied. I’ve had mine for almost two years and I love it. There are some quirks for sure, but if you’re handy with tools they aren’t an issue. I replaced the rear derailleur hanger which was a job but that’s just because I wanted something specific, the stock on is fine. My paint job has a couple chips on it but it was $100 so I find it hard to complain it still looks great overall and I get so many compliments on it it’s crazy. For the price they’re still very competitive.
May 23, 2024, 08:33:30 AM |
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Re: Velobuild Quality Control
I have a Velobuild 168 and I’d say you get what you pay for. It was $500 for the frameset, you can’t really expect S-Works quality. Even S-Works frames have issues. If you go in with the expectation of a $500 carbon frameset, you’ll be happy and satisfied. I’ve had mine for almost two years and I love it. There are some quirks for sure, but if you’re handy with tools they aren’t an issue. I replaced the rear derailleur hanger which was a job but that’s just because I wanted something specific, the stock on is fine. My paint job has a couple chips on it but it was $100 so I find it hard to complain it still looks great overall and I get so many compliments on it it’s crazy. For the price they’re still very competitive. Agreed. And the 177 is improved over the 168. And the 268 is improved over both 177 & 168. May 23, 2024, 09:18:35 AM |
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Re: Velobuild Quality Control
I am looking to purchase a Velobuild frame but I am a little concerned about the build quality. Just looking through Videos and posts on here it seems like people can have some pretty big qc issues like bottom bracket alignment and shotty paint jobs. What is the overall consensus on the frames and how much work will I have to do to get one rideable? What specifically about VeloBuild has peaked your interested? Price? Geometry/Design? Paint Options? And what other brands have your crossed shopped? This forum has years of information and use cases on Velobuild. Folks have made videos as well. More than enough to make an informed decision. If your research has still led you to the conclusion that VeloBuild has some big QC issues then it's probably best just to look elsewhere. Or reframe your expectation of what a $500 is as others above have mentioned. Based on the feedback from customers in this forum, VeloBuild is very fair in their customer service. If you are decent with your hands and willing to put in a little sweat equity, the 177, 268, and CX002 are solid options for the price. And welcome to the forum. There are more helpful people in here than not, and offering more context in your posts will go a long way. May 23, 2024, 09:53:02 AM |
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