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Feedback on the Velobuild VB-M-095??

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apctjb:

--- Quote ---Do care if the rear is 148x12 Boost? If that works, I would go with the XMCarbon CS-496. Otherwise, check out the Workswell 062. Yes it's 71 HA with a 497mm fork (based off the 90mm that Specialized uses) but most 100mm forks are 506 or 507. I have a RS Sid 120mm on mine and it's roughly 69.5 for the head angle. And with the relatively short 430mm chain stays and long 620mm top tube (18.5"), it's super fun to ride. It's not really in the "trail" segment, but it's still plenty fun ride.
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The CS-496 looks very similar to the velobuild 27.5+ plus frame that I just finished. Its boost, and with the asymmetrical chainstay can fit up to 3" tires. I put 2.6" tires on 40mm rims and 120mm Reba shock and your right, it is a ton of fun to ride.  Problem is the frame weighed in at 1500g in size 17. If I could find this frame at 1200g then that is clearly the way I would go, but hoping for something fun to ride but lighter.

Cound not find the Workswell 063 online.

bxcc:
Here is the 062
http://www.workswellbikes.com/PRODDUCT/MTB/XC/20170117/16.html

Their new 150 frame looks like a decent option too. Nice and long in the top tube, relatively short at 435 in the chain stays, and 69.5 HA with a 100mm fork.
http://www.workswellbikes.com/PRODDUCT/MTB/XC/20170809/154.html

Silverado123:
Looks awesome!

apctjb:

--- Quote ---claimed weight 1000gr
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I ordered the Velobuild 095 in size L -19". Came in this week. Measured 1004g on my scale, impressive for a MTB frame. Fit and finish look good. Ordering up components now, will post photos of completed bike...

Wal-ter:

--- Quote from: apctjb on March 17, 2018, 09:26:49 PM ---
--- Quote ---claimed weight 1000gr
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I ordered the Velobuild 095 in size L -19". Came in this week. Measured 1004g on my scale, impressive for a MTB frame. Fit and finish look good. Ordering up components now, will post photos of completed bike...

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Great!
What about the seat clamp? Is it strong enough?
I also looked at this frame, but the seat clamp is my first concern.

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