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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
« on: August 03, 2022, 05:19:48 AM »
I did some bikepacking trips on my previous roadbike (aluminium Cannondale). I'm considering doing a trip on my 168 aswell.

Does anyone have experience fitting bikepacking bags on a 168 frame? I know there are stories about carbon roadbikes not being suitable for bikepacking but i'm curious to know if there is anyone using their 168 for bikepacking?

I would of course protect the frame with helicopter tape where I would strap the bags. I plan on using a framebag, a seatpostbag and a handlebar bag. Most of the weight will be in the seatpostbag probably.

Thanks!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
« on: July 12, 2022, 02:55:08 AM »
Quote from: stmbike on July 12, 2022, 02:41:01 AM
Hello. I realized that my steering has a little clearence.
I can feel it if I press the front brake and moving the bike back and forward.
I fix it but after few rides comes again. I know some of you had same issue. How did you solve?

I've had issues with headset play too. The expander plug would come up after some bumps, but I didn't want to put more torque on it as it is a carbon fork. I bought a longer expansion plug that has more contact surface with the fork. Problem seems solved now, I can preload the headset and remove any play. This is the plug I ordered (dutch webshop): https://www.futurumshop.nl/pro-gap-cap-expander-long-carbon-50-mm-1-1-8.phtml

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
« on: June 24, 2022, 06:50:02 AM »
I have been reading a lot about the VB-R-168 frame and ordered one a month ago. Received it last monday and started building. Frame is a size 58 in Chameleon green matte. When the sun hits it at the right angle the bike is purple!

Ultegra groupset with 105 cranks and Fulcrum Racing wheels. I still need to do some adjusting with the groupset to make it run smoother.

Quality of the frame is good, paint looks great and everything was complete. Very happy with Velobuild.

I'll post better pictures when it's completely finished i've done the first big ride!

Coming upgrades; skinwall tyres and some custom stickers.

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