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Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
I ordered the 268 and received something else yesterday. It looks like I got the fork and seat post for the 268 but the frame is something completely different. Anyone have any experience with this? It’s also painted which I didn’t order. Congratulation, you received my (or better said my girlfriends) frame! Yesterday i received my parcel and it contains the correct Fork and assembly parts, but instead of the GF002 in XS with this paint sheme i´ve got an unpainted vbr 268 in size M. Just thought lets check the vbr-268 thread if anyone posted about that and there we go  .Sooo... your Frame is in Austria now, where is mine? I already reached out to VB and they responded, basically saying they f***** up because they have been very busy prior to their holidays. They already asked if i could ship the frame elswhere (most likely to your adress^^) and that they will cover the cost. I replied that i am of course willing to do so, if possible they shall send me a prepaid sticker which i can print out and I`ll drop it off. The other way round, it will be more complicated if you are outside EU since the frame was delivered to me using a special method to avoid our wicked fees&taxes. It needs to be done the same way now, otherwise i would have a lot of struggles with the customs and need to pay a fortune. Lets see what VB responds, - send me a pm if you want to align. kind regards, Bernd February 14, 2024, 03:03:38 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
Rebuilt my VB-177 frameset, as it's off to a new home. My buddy opted for 105 Di2 12-Speed and a set of 1st-gen Hyper 65s. Shifting with 105 feels identical to Ultegra Di2 12sp and the wheels make for a speedy ride dynamically. FSA no69 headset system is the way to go. After building this bike up and riding it, I'm now quite curious to check out the VB-268. I hoping the 268 takes all the good from the 177 and pairs it with the aesthetics and geometry of the 168. Yes I said I was finished with reviewing $500 frames but... YouTube Search: VeloBuild 177 Shimano 105 Di2 12 Speed: EXCELLENT https:// youtu.be/tA6i2vBFrzE (remove the space) February 20, 2024, 10:39:22 AM |
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Re: Airwolf YFR068 - 2023 Gravel Frame
Well my build is 90% complete. Waiting on some power meter SRAM Force cranks to finish the build. Running some loaner cranks for the time being. Mixed feelings about this bike. The quality of the paint (see pic of example - it chipped really easily. Has happened in a few locations), issues with the headset plug (as others have noted) and misaligned brake caliper mounts were low points (normal methods for aligning brakes didn't work, needed to really play around to eliminate brake rub). Overall required excessive fiddling to get things right, in my opinion. The bike rides well enough, but it seems noisy and the wheels I chose are probably too stiff. I can't tell if the noise is the chain/cassette combo? Open to feedback, based on my componenet selection - maybe I'm made some bad choices. Once I get final parts on it, I'll weigh it. I'm not shooting for weight weenie but I think it'll end up light as a result of all that carbon. Here are the specs: - SRAM Force AXS brakes and shifters - SRAM GX AXS rear derailuer (went mullet on this build, good for where I live) - Garabuk 10-50 cassette - SRAM Rival cranks with 42T cassette (upgrading to SRAM Force with PM and 44T when it arrives) - Shimano 160mm ICE-tech rotors - SRAM GX chain (for now) - WheelsFar Wheels. 50mm deep, 24mm internals, 30mm external width, DT350 hubs with aero Sapim spokes - GravelKing SK 43mm tires - 400mm handlebar and 110mm stem on 58cm frame - Specialized Power Comp Saddle (not what's on in pic, but have since swapped it out) Anyone else find specing and building bikes to be almost more fun than riding them? April 17, 2024, 02:49:09 PM |
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