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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: November 04, 2024, 04:57:32 PM »
Thank you that makes a lot of sense. And drilling out a metal grommet sounds way less scary than drilling carbon.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Thinkrider X2
« on: November 04, 2024, 12:32:12 PM »
I ordered one for my brother it will hopefully arrive this week. Price from aliexpress was 277,69€ with shipping from spain so there should be no tax issues. Since i will receive and unbox it before my brother comes to pick it up i will hopefully be able to do a first impression and little comparison to my Wahoo Kickr core. I couldn't find any reviews about this particular unit but in the end after some hesitating my brother said fuck it let's go for it. Really interested on how it will perform.
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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / Re: AWST Store on AliExpress
« on: November 04, 2024, 08:10:35 AM »
Hey just out of curiosity how did this go out? Did aliexpress help you and you got your refund?
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: November 01, 2024, 08:17:27 AM »
Thank you that helps a lot. I will be running the newest 12 speed 105. Seems like the newer cables are thinner than some older ones so i guess i won't have to drill either. I ordered some grommets from Aliexpress but also saw that there are official Shimano ones (see attachments). Guess i will just try what fits best when i get the frame in hand. Small details like that can take their time. The bike will probably only see the indoor trainer until spring anyways.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: November 01, 2024, 06:30:04 AM »
Hey guys i'm new to the forum this is my first post here. IIRC Patrick Lino introduced me to the forum. Shoutout to you, love your content! Got the VB-R-268 on the way. Size M in the beautiful pearl white glossy colour. Build will be as following:
Groupset: 105 Di2
Crankset: Magene PES505 Powermeter
Saddle: Ryet Carbon 3D printed
Wheels: Elitewheels ENT 2.0 38mm
Tires: Continental Grand Prix w/ tpu inner tubes
I already got the wheels as a secondary wheelset for my gravel bike. Since i realized that i really like roadbiking i've decided to build a dedicated roadbike around those wheels. If i had known that i will build a roadbike with these wheels i would probably have gone for a slightly deeper rim but i think the 38mm will work for the beginning.
Before all my parts arrive i have two questions about installing the Di2 on this particular frame:
- A lot of people said that they had to drill out the hole for the front derailleur cable because it isn't large enough to run the cable. Is this still a thing or have they updated the frame. If not what tools did you use for that task? I've never drilled into carbon before and don't wanna f it up.
- My second question is about the rubber grommets to cover the holes for the Di2 cables. As far as i'm aware there are none included. Do you have a recommendation for grommets that fit well for this frame?
Would love to get your help regarding these two questions. Of course i will post pictures as soon as the build is finished. Greetings from germany!
Groupset: 105 Di2
Crankset: Magene PES505 Powermeter
Saddle: Ryet Carbon 3D printed
Wheels: Elitewheels ENT 2.0 38mm
Tires: Continental Grand Prix w/ tpu inner tubes
I already got the wheels as a secondary wheelset for my gravel bike. Since i realized that i really like roadbiking i've decided to build a dedicated roadbike around those wheels. If i had known that i will build a roadbike with these wheels i would probably have gone for a slightly deeper rim but i think the 38mm will work for the beginning.
Before all my parts arrive i have two questions about installing the Di2 on this particular frame:
- A lot of people said that they had to drill out the hole for the front derailleur cable because it isn't large enough to run the cable. Is this still a thing or have they updated the frame. If not what tools did you use for that task? I've never drilled into carbon before and don't wanna f it up.
- My second question is about the rubber grommets to cover the holes for the Di2 cables. As far as i'm aware there are none included. Do you have a recommendation for grommets that fit well for this frame?
Would love to get your help regarding these two questions. Of course i will post pictures as soon as the build is finished. Greetings from germany!
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