VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame

[ZacItaly15]

Hello, i am an inexperienced builder, so i tend to panic regarding every single detail. Most of the problems i was able to workout fairly easy, but I was not able to find a fix for this one (i don't even know if this is a problem). Should there be the gap between top spacer and integrated handlebar stem? The "teeth" engaged with a hole, nothing moves or wobbles, fork is not moving, but im writing here just to make sure. Im attaching photos from both sides.

PS: I will clean the bike before going out on maiden voyage, my tomfoolery get my whole flat covered in bike grease .

I faced the same issue with the handlebar, so I decided to file just a little the spacers in order to have a perfect contact with the handlebar base

[RasmusWH]

I've signed up for a (fast) gravel race with the 268, anyone who have experience with maxing out the tyre width? I'm right now running 28 mm Conti GP 5000's on the road, but they measure aaalmost 30 mm on the EliteWheels Gravel Wheels (24 mm internal) that is fitted. The frame is stated as max 32 mm, but usually the stated max is a bit conservative.

[ZacItaly15]

Yes, that's correct.
I assume the 268's can reach even 36mm cause i'm running 28 with 23,5inner channel and the effective is 31, and I have a lot of room
When I bought the bike I was afraid to be scammed with a gravel frameset...
Tomorrow I'm giving you the real measure

[RasmusWH]

Yes, that's correct.
I assume the 268's can reach even 36mm cause i'm running 28 with 23,5inner channel and the effective is 31, and I have a lot of room
When I bought the bike I was afraid to be scammed with a gravel frameset...
Tomorrow I'm giving you the real measure

That's great to hear, and thank you! Cheers

[Miodu]

Frame arrived. The color looks awesome. TBH its ice break cherry red color. At the first check there arent any imperfections on painting. Maybe one cons.In two places (on upper site of downtube near sterer tube and middle of top tube) ice break effect is visibly weaker.
Ordered 23-11
Shipped 18-12
Arrived 7-01 (delayed Due to National Holiday)

[ZacItaly15]

That's great to hear, and thank you! Cheers

Plenty of room.
Taking measurement from the 30,8 width of my tyre, i measure at least 8mm per side so 30,8mm+8mm+8mm.
I think you can install up to 38mm, both front and rear.

I've a pair of gravel 47 tyre, let me try tonight to push the envelope

[RasmusWH]

Plenty of room.
Taking measurement from the 30,8 width of my tyre, i measure at least 0,8mm per side so 30,8mm+8mm+8mm.
I think you can install up to 38mm, both front and rear.

I've a pair of gravel 47 tyre, let me try tonight to push the envelope

Thanks, this is a big help!