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[robvincep]

Awesome and it sounds like it's time for tubeless!

They were!!! SMDH

[hazzer19]

They were!!! SMDH

wow!

[Bikeoiv]

After a couple of weeks considering frame size and talking to Chris I’ve ordered the frame today. It’s my first total build (I’ve stripped some frames for most of it’s parts before), so I’m excited.
There has been some weird communication from Chris- like last week he said the shipping was 84 usd (the same as stated on their website), but yesterday he told me EMS haven’t been shipping to Norway (or that they ship but it has gotten way to expensive) so I have to pay extra for HK ems. Per now I’ve only paid for “normal” EMS, so let’s see what happens.

[Snacks]

I'm not sure about the pricing but I've paid for hk ems for everything I've ordered from Chris. First frame took 3 weeks and second one took 1 week to get to California. So it was definitely worth it here.

[njansen]

I'm looking for a new project. Any recommendations for a light chinese road bike frame which is suitable for climbing the mountains?

[hazzer19]

I'm looking for a new project. Any recommendations for a light chinese road bike frame which is suitable for climbing the mountains?

I'm assuming you've considered the VB 177 frame?

[Bikeoiv]

Started building the bike today!!
I just cut the steerer tube, and now I noticed this inside the fork. Is it normal?

[don-wea]

May be residue from the bag they used to mold it, not sure though.

[Snacks]

Id be fine with a few loose strands but that seems like a lot. I ld email Chris and see what he says. Hopefully someone else can chime in with a more exact answer

[robvincep]

Has anyone else noticed headset creak? My headset has developed a creak when I sprint and I’m worried that the bearings are seated correctly or that the carbon is deforming. Anyone else with this frame had that issue? I am going to email velobuild to see if they know anything.

[St0mpB0x]

First of all make sure your headest is properly adjusted. I find it easiest to turn your wheel 90 degrees and hold the front brake. Rock the bike forwards and backwards and there should be no movement from the fork/headset interface.

Secondly make sure all contact surfaces are well greased. Bearings in the frame. Between the bearings and the fork. Between the handlbar and the fork. Between the fork and the axle and any ot her contact surfaces.

[Liter]

The outer plate that secures the derailleur hanger fell off the bike, been trying to contacr Velobuild to buy with no success,  any difficulty talking to them lately?

Two questions, is it safe to ride without and is there a brand with the same outplate I can buy online that would fit?

There is a small vertical play when I put weight on the wheel.

[zaphodbeeblebrox]

Oof that looks like a problem.

I just ordered an 099 yesterday and over the last few days they were very prompt in responding to e-mails. Usually got responses by 11pm-12am EST.

[FHS]

You can try TanTan, just ask for a derailleur hanger for the TT X-21. I have my old one that I bent. That piece is fine though if you want to PM me.

[Liter]

You can try TanTan, just ask for a derailleur hanger for the TT X-21. I have my old one that I bent. That piece is fine though if you want to PM me.

its not the hanger per see, but the plate that screws from the outside and fixes the hanger. If you have that I´d like to buy, that is if you can ship with Fedex/DHL

its this plate in the image