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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: April 03, 2024, 08:57:19 AM »
Prepared to be disappointed  ;D

I run a 140mm -12 stem on my Allez Sprint, paired with a set of carbon bars from Prime Bike Components (76mm reach).

The problem with running the FSA no69 headset system in this particular build is I can't get my overall stack height low enough, and I don't have a spare 140 stem. Only a 130mm -17. Thankfully I bought a spare set of Prime bars before they stopped shipping to the USA.

Currently my bar selection is an integrated cockpit I had from a pervious TanTan build. 120mm stem, 84mm reach, -10 angle. Brands grossly mis-measure the stem length on their integrated cockpits. From the compression cap bolt to the center point on the top, rather than to the imaginary stem faceplate. Essentially the stem on a 120mm integrated cockpit is more like the equivalent of a 130/135mm length traditional stem.

So with a bar reach of 84mm, an effectively 135mm length stem, and the fact I don't really need spacers going this route, the integrated cockpit will get me much closer to mimicking my Allez Sprint than a separate 140mm stem/bar FSA 69 combo.

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Hi Leon - Are these similar to Elite's latest Drive Helix wheels?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: April 01, 2024, 02:38:47 PM »
My first look video is live on the channel.

YouTube Search: Velobuild 268 First Look - My excitement for budget frames has returned
https:// youtu.be/SKZo17VVuEk?si=lfH6xQdDkYU3oMDy

https://youtu.be/SKZo17VVuEk?si=lfH6xQdDkYU3oMDy

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: March 28, 2024, 06:14:39 PM »
Size 56
Silver Chameleon Paint
Frame (no FD hanger): 1079g - I'm going 1x. FD delete saves 15g
Fork (uncut): 406g
Seatpost (with saddle clamp): 228g
TOTAL: 1713g

I'm going to assume the 950g advertised weight for a size M was unpainted, and the 180g seatpost didn't include the actual saddle clamp. The 410g fork weight however is accurate. No complaints to be honest. Both paint and facing surfaces look good too.

For Reference...

Giant Propel Size ML
Frame: 1071g (both hangers)
Fork: 361g
Seatpost: 198g
Total: 1630g

Tavelo Attack size L
Frame: 1041g
Fork: 443g
Seatpost: 156g
Total: 1640g

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Hygge Aero Carbon Frame
« on: March 22, 2024, 11:24:07 AM »
I have a VB-268 frameset delivering later today. When it comes it to building up these super budget frames I find that a careful consideration of 3rd party components, wheels, and hardware are far more important than the frame itself. At this point I don't even bother ordering handlebars or headset bearings anymore.

Obviously a customer should not need to do this if the brand is providing decent equipment. But usually this is where the cost cutting measures have been made. Don't leave the 3 contact points up for chance.

Quality handlebar/stem/wheels from reputable brands, extra long compression plug, and a reliable bottom bracket. The marginal upgrade of each component collectively can transform most $500 frames.

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Funny enough, I had not heard of these wheels from Farsports/Wheelsfar until last night on this forum. Thanks for raising awareness.

Did about 30 minutes of research on WW. Now I want a set of 50mm 30ext 24int glossy UD wheels, carbon spokes on the RD270  8)

I've gotten so accustomed to 23mm internal with 28/30c tires that now even 21mm int wheels feel slightly harsh. What a time to be alive.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TPU vs Latex innertube
« on: March 16, 2024, 06:31:32 PM »
From Bicycle Rolling Resistance:

"Using latex inner tubes in tubeless tires is nearly as fast as setting them up tubeless. The most significant performance penalties are the higher weight of the inner tube and the loss of the re-sealing in case of a puncture that tubeless sealant in tubeless tires offers."

Sidenote: I ordered an electronic pump from Cycplus' latest update of pumps: E-Pump AS2 Pro. Offers up to 5 inflations at 80 PSI, and weighs less than two Co2 cartridges and inflator combined. To me this is the final nail in the coffin to running tubeless for road.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TPU vs Latex innertube
« on: March 15, 2024, 10:56:52 AM »
I've been running TPU for the past 18 months. Not a single puncture out on the road yet (gonna jinx myself now). Routine maintenance and inspection of your tires are the biggest factors to prevent punctures, as is running the optimal tire width/pressure for both your weight and local road conditions, respectively. I also use baby powder.

While the weight savings and puncture resistance of TPU over latex is very tangible, latex beats out TPU for road comfort no question. I've converted all my bikes to TPU except for my Winspace T1500 paired with D67 wheels. That bike being super aero isn't exactly light anyway, so I'd rather prioritize marginal rolling resistance and comfort over the 100g weight savings. We are talking like 1% of overall system weight.

Personally I actually find latex more delicate than TPU. Latex handles rough pavement (and cornering/grip) better overall but TPU is better at preventing punctures from sharp objects. TPU is more affordable than latex nowadays. Almost two for the price of one. RideNow 36g versus Vittoria Competition.

I make a good habit of inspecting my bike and tire pressure before every ride. It takes 45 seconds...

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: March 13, 2024, 09:57:37 PM »
Wicked @rga19071976 !

Assuming your paint color is silver chameleon, my frameset was shipped out yesterday in the same color. Hoping it delivers by end of March. I'm gonna be blinding mofos when the sun hits  8)

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I emailed LC last night regarding the super light version in size 56. They replied within 3 hours, which was a welcomed surprise. The sales rep was polite, detailed, and it was obvious she was well-informed. All the molds for each frame size are finished, however current production time for a size 56 is one month.

I'm not sure whether or not LC and I will be collaborating as far as video content goes, but the price and initial customer service experience is enough to make me wanna purchase a frameset regardless.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: March 06, 2024, 03:33:59 PM »
Two pages fully corrupted. Is there a way to retrospectively clean pages from these corrupted files?

And back to the 268 frame topic: what would be the ideal approach to mount a narrower bar on this frame? Would it be advisable to use the headset provided by VB or take a different route entirely?

Take a look at my 177 video at the 5:28 mark - I discuss the FSA no69 headset system. This allows you to run your own handlebar and stem combo. And this is precisely what I plan to use again for my 268.
https://youtu.be/tA6i2vBFrzE?si=o5mWWbAoCFL42EKU

FSA Vision NO.69/SRS
https://www.fsaproshop.com/products/no-69-srs

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: March 06, 2024, 10:28:23 AM »
11th page we go.

Maybe stop uploading incompatible images that corrupt the pages. If this is you...then perhaps use a 3rd party photo platform and simply share the URL.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: March 06, 2024, 10:28:05 AM »
...USE...

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: March 06, 2024, 10:27:50 AM »
...OR AT LEAST...

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: March 06, 2024, 10:27:28 AM »
...PLEASE...

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