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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« on: August 26, 2023, 02:12:17 AM »
hey together,

i have my r-218 frame now for arround 1 year and just hit 10000 km with it. No issues so far.

But I want to go for a narrower bar with arround 36 cm width. So far I am thinking about the Farsports F1 Integrated handlebar, Farsports is offering a special top cap to use it with dogma f12/f. https://www.farsports.com/products/f1-handlebar-spacer

Are there any other alternatives? Cheaper maybe? :D

thanks

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-066 Rim brake (not dead yet?)
« on: March 09, 2023, 10:21:07 AM »
nice project!

I also built up a r-077/Ltk-118 rim brake frame for fun with r7000 105 and some leftover parts.
Only thing left are some nice wide wheels... I still ride some cheap Mavic Aksium from 2015 with 17mm inner width.
Then it is even lighter and more fun to ride

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29er / Re: **Haideli Customer Appreciation FM-M009 Hardtail Frame GIVEAWAY!**
« on: August 27, 2022, 03:09:10 AM »
Enter

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« on: August 27, 2022, 03:07:49 AM »
Looks great.
What frame size is it?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« on: August 05, 2022, 12:29:50 PM »
Yes it is a battery holder.
I use the 11 Speed Ultegra di2 and i use the barend junction box.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« on: July 22, 2022, 02:38:56 AM »
•   Did you pay 499+shipping only or was it any "hidden cost" or additional costs that appeared on the way?
I paid 499+160 for shipping (XDB). No more costs for me like taxes or customs. (I live in Germany.)

•   What is your tire width?
Currently 28mm on 21mm inner width rims. But there is plenty more room, I think 32mm should also fit.

•   Is it the default handlebar?
Yes.

•   Did you have any kit during the building phase of the bike?
No special tools required, you dont have to press in bearings etc. Hardest thing for me was routing di2 and hydraulic cables through the handlebar.

•   Which size did you go and what is your height?
I went for Size 54 (M), but my old bikes all were Size 56. I am 181cm.

•   is it possible to swap the handlebar to another one if I dont like that one?
I think only the "Talon 1 Piece Handlebars fit". But you have a lot of choice in stem length and width on the vb site. Also on aliexpress there are alot of these bars  in different sizes. All models for F12/F should fit.

•   did you guys got any discount?
No :D

•   how much did he charge for the paint? Different paint, different price?
I dont know, I didnt ask. Went for Matte Carbon and I think it is beautiful in the sun.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« on: July 21, 2022, 01:27:45 PM »
I built mine up on Saturday and put some chrome decals on it :D
Rides extremly well and comfortable.
My bike before was a Cannondale Supersix evo (2016).

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Xoss/iGPSport, other computer companies?
« on: July 18, 2022, 10:43:20 AM »
Magene L508 is now on aliexpress https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005004540845201.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_newArrival.8148356.4.55ec63d6zwqiKc&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21EUR%21%E2%82%AC%20234%2C64%21%E2%82%AC%20152%2C52%21%21%21%21%21%400b0a01f816581589677734847e20e3%2112000029536857531%21sh

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« on: July 10, 2022, 10:48:23 AM »
Quote from: Sebastian on July 10, 2022, 04:06:08 AM


I ordered it with custom paint, which will add some weight, I guess.

Looks very nice.
I also ordered a frame in size M but in Matte carbon, so should be a bit lighter. Pretty excited and curious about how much it weights.

Also found this seatpost with 0 Setback on Aliexpress. https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005004374653385.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.138d2e0ehY5rQz&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu
Do you thinks it fits the frame?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« on: June 21, 2022, 09:54:23 AM »
Quote from: jth15656 on June 20, 2022, 11:11:29 AM
No, there wasn't a hole near the bar end.
Just the two on the underside for cable routing.

does the computer mount you have come with the frame/handlebar or do you have to buy it separately?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« on: June 20, 2022, 10:29:05 AM »
Quote from: patliean1 on June 20, 2022, 09:45:32 AM
Is the 218 an actual "open mold" of the Dogma F12 design?

I would say of the new Dogma F. The F12 has different seat stays.


@jth15656 is there a hole at the end of the handlebars for di2 barend junction box?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« on: April 18, 2022, 02:18:07 AM »
I asked Chris about weight. He said 80g heavier than R-168.

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