Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame

[dalon]

i was wandering the same question then realised the details have been printed on the axles haha

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=J%26L+Thru+Axle&_sacat=0


I don't understand, I would like to buy them ,what are those with the right size, someone gently puts me two links, the front and rear axle.

thanks in advance for help

[Greenred]

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=J%26L+Thru+Axle&_sacat=0


I don't understand, I would like to buy them ,what are those with the right size, someone gently puts me two links, the front and rear axle.

thanks in advance for help

I wrote them, they can only provide the rear axle, not the front axle.
I will post a link tomorrow when I get access to my computer.

UPDATE: for the rear axle, this should work: https://www.ebay.com/itm/353448249604
Stated weight is 27g.
As I stated above, J&L cannot provide the front axle unfortunately.

[bamboo_mountain]

I'm thinking about ordering one of these but not sure if I should order size 54 or 56, I'm 178 cm tall (5' 10") with 84cm inseam, saddle height just under 75 cm. Anyone around that height have an opinion? I'm leaning towards 54, but specialized sl7 says 56.

[Irideslowly]

Order a 54. I'm about the same size as you, got a 56. Regret it.

[stmbike]

More than 2mil kms.. I can’t be more happy. The bike is performing very well.
Size 58, saddle heigh 79cm.

[stmbike]

I'm thinking about ordering one of these but not sure if I should order size 54 or 56, I'm 178 cm tall (5' 10") with 84cm inseam, saddle height just under 75 cm. Anyone around that height have an opinion? I'm leaning towards 54, but specialized sl7 says 56.

It depends on many things (arms lenght, flexibility, etc) but IMO you are closer to a 56. But, have in mind the seatpost has setback. In my case I could solve it with this saddle. I could be 1’5cm closer to handlebar with this saddle than with standard ones, and my surprise.. is ver confortable and cheap

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[bamboo_mountain]

Order a 54. I'm about the same size as you, got a 56. Regret it.

What size bars/stem do you have on your 56? Slammed?

[Irideslowly]

I'm thinking about ordering one of these but not sure if I should order size 54 or 56, I'm 178 cm tall (5' 10") with 84cm inseam, saddle height just under 75 cm. Anyone around that height have an opinion? I'm leaning towards 54, but specialized sl7 says 56.

the seat post has a lot of setback.

[bhamham]

I'm still trying to figure out 54 or 56 as well (~5'11).  Gonna get a bike fit to help.

Matt Stephens from GCN is ~6ft tall and looks ok on a 54 SL7. 

[Irideslowly]

What size bars/stem do you have on your 56? Slammed?

I have extremely long arms. Yoeleo h9 handlebars with a 110mm stem. I think they measure more than 110mm.

[Greenred]

I have extremely long arms. Yoeleo h9 handlebars with a 110mm stem. I think they measure more than 110mm.

How is the compatibility to the vbr 168? Does it look off or seamless? Maybe a photo would speak best for itself .
I am considering their 420x90 to mitigate some of the excess reach of the frame but unsure whether that's the best option.

As for the seatpost setback, I will cite an older post of mine.

[Greenred]

Interesting responses to the sizing so far!

I am 180cm / 5'11 tall with an inseam of 85cm or so.
I tested the original SL7 comp yesterday in 56cm variant and it fitted very well, so I am thinking about going ahead with the VBR 168 in 56 as well.
Only modification I have in mind will be a different straight handlebar (HB011) instead of the curved standard bar.

Before my testing I erroneously had thought that the VBR would come with a larger seatpost offset than the original, but that's not the case.

EDIT// Replacing the VBR168 seatpost with the original specialized seatpost does not work - they are not compatible and differ significantly in form - thanks to @renrew.

Regarding the setback see above + additional experience I had with a real SL7. The 54 would have been too small for sure.

[Irideslowly]

Regarding the setback see above + additional experience I had with a real SL7. The 54 would have been too small for sure.

Where would the bike feel too small?

Here is a picture of my bike. my lbs mixed and matched spacers by mistake.

[bamboo_mountain]

Where would the bike feel too small?

Here is a picture of my bike. my lbs mixed and matched spacers by mistake.

That is a VB-R-099, not a 168.

[Irideslowly]

My mistake.