Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame

Zoc · February 18, 2021, 10:10:44 AM

Hello,

after following this forum (many thanks to all, sharing your experiences),
i ordered by velobuild
a
2021 VB-R-168 Carbon Fiber Road Frame Disc Version Integrated Hidden Cables
special painting chameleon green
and
carbon fiber Road wheelset disc brake carbon deep 38mm width 23/25mm

Plan is to build up a nice clean looking roadbike, with sram force etap

first impression is very good, fast and competent reply from chris,
keep you posted

Jarne · February 18, 2021, 10:32:07 AM

I also ordered 1 with custom painting! They would start with painting asap after the holidays (so I think next week). I will also keep you updated!

Zoc · February 19, 2021, 02:58:38 AM

Just confirmed my order with chris per mail
communication until now is excellent

Sram Force Etap also is ordered
expected delivery in april

hazzer19 · March 08, 2021, 12:15:21 AM

Have you been given an ETA for shipping? Waiting for a 168 frame I ordered prior to the Lunar New Year holiday. Thanks!

Zoc · March 08, 2021, 01:15:18 AM

No, just got an information that the wheels i ordered arn't available
switched to tubless ready wheels
hope i get an update to painting and delivery soon

Jarne · March 08, 2021, 03:07:27 AM

I confirmed my order (custom painting) 3 Feb, estimated shipping date was 15 March. He said they still needed to build the frame smso that means they don't have frames laying around.

hazzer19 · March 09, 2021, 12:34:58 AM

Dang, hope you get yours sooner Zoc and Jarne!

Zoc · March 12, 2021, 07:04:50 AM

today first parts of my sram force Etap has atrived
unforunately no news on the frame and wheels

carbonazza · March 12, 2021, 10:44:44 AM

Quote from: Zoc on March 12, 2021, 07:04:50 AM
today first parts of my sram force Etap has atrived...

That is an event in itself. Getting components right now is a pain.
Where did you get them from ?

Jarne · March 12, 2021, 10:56:09 AM

Quote from: carbonazza on March 12, 2021, 10:44:44 AM
That is an event in itself. Getting components right now is a pain.
Where did you get them from ?

HI carbonazza, I see you're from Belgium. They still have some groupsets at futurumshop. But they don't have Shimano anymore...

Zoc · March 12, 2021, 11:38:49 AM

Got my parts from a local bike Dealer to a very competitive Price

Didn't expected to get it so fast

carbonazza · March 12, 2021, 11:45:45 AM

Quote from: Jarne on March 12, 2021, 10:56:09 AM
HI carbonazza, I see you're from Belgium. They still have some groupsets at futurumshop. But they don't have Shimano anymore...

Thanks for the info !

Quote from: Zoc on March 12, 2021, 11:38:49 AM
Got my parts from a local bike Dealer to a very competitive Price
Didn't expected to get it so fast

I forgot this option, few weeks ago they were as empty as the web stores.

hazzer19 · March 15, 2021, 01:45:16 AM

Does anyone have a list of torque specs for the VB-R-168? I've asked but received limited information. Thanks!

Zoc · March 15, 2021, 04:11:37 AM

News from Chris
Frame will be sent to painting this week
and send out scheduled for beginning of april

hazzer19 · March 15, 2021, 11:49:28 PM

Dang, there go my hopes for having it shipped at the end of March! I ordered Feb 2