65mm / 26mm int / 34mm ext
5.0 mm wide spokes. I chose T800 over the T1100.
Still lighter than I anticipated. Need to check again but I think around 1384g

Is it a paintless or glossy finish? I would say glossy, but I'm unsure.

Very nicely balanced build!

I have my tracking information now, but it is from DHL. I have received an email that customs clearance has been completed. The parcel was sent via the Netherlands and should arrive tomorrow.

I don't quite understand this. I thought it was being sent by DPD. The tracking number provided for DPD still says "waiting to be picked up". I also have to pay "import duties" of €20. My gut feeling tells me that the parcel was not sent with a "prepaid taxes shipping method". However, when it arrives, it's ok for me, albeit a bit annoying.

However, a shipping time of 9 business days is really short. There's really nothing to complain about and the support from Chris at Velobuild has always been good with questions. Even after the order.

Yes, I went through the v-br-218 topic almost completely before I bought it. I “calculated” the risk into the build and accepted it. The rim brake frame will be used indoors next year.

I'm from Hamburg, so I'll only be riding on the flat and only on good roads. I hope the frame can take it .

I would also like to try painting it myself and see the frame as a “test object” for my next disc project. I wouldn't be too sad if a complex paint job at home doesn't work out. Then I'll just paint it all black, I've managed that before.

Thank you, that is valuable information for me. Then I'd better not buy the frame and look around for an alternative.

Is there any chance of getting pictures of an assembled frame in size M (50)?

Can someone please enlighten me? If I want to paint the frame myself and need the visible carbon as a basis for the paint scheme, what do I order? Is UD matte the right one? Can you see the carbon here? Or do you need "raw carbon"? Unfortunately, I don't understand the differences. Is the "UD matte" selection just a transparent primer over the carbon?

Hi Guys,
as I feel that all the frames I like can't be sent to Germany, I'm thinking of buying the SL8 clone. I'm still unsure about the size and don't know which one fits better. Is there perhaps someone here who has similar measurements? I am 173cm tall and have an inseam of 78cm.

I'm currently riding an old CAAD5 frame in 54 (see attachment). A really great frame. Unfortunately, it's too big. I feel a bit like I'm "sliding forward" on the saddle. The frame has a reach of 396, the top tube is 545, my stem is 90 and the handlebars have a reach of 70.

For the SL8 Clone I'm thinking of size 52 with a 90 / 100 stem or 49 with a longer stem. If anyone has roughly the same dimensions and gets on well with a particular setup (even with other frames), I would be happy to get some advices. 

Alternatively, I'm also considering whether the XMC CS-R01 would be better due to its more relaxed geometry. However, I am physically fit enough to ride a sporty geometry.

Nope, this was their answer. I didn’t ask for an explanation.