Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame

[eico]

@eico seatpost clamp cover is original from Specialized SL7 Tarmac?

Yep! Sits perfectly!

[coffeebreak]

The top cap that came with the integrated handlebar did not fit nicely.  I decided to just use the top cap from the compression plug.

This is little different headset/stem than what I have. On mine the round stem cap does not fit at all. The top of the stem is sloped so the round cap can only sit there at an angle and not flat. The carbon stem cap that VB sent has the angled cut and a little tab on the front that goes into a slot on the stem. It fits okay. It's not perfectly molded but it does the work. Since you can fit the round cap you are in luck.

[ant]

Realized I never posted completed bike
Completed for around $2200 with all mistakes included
- Sensah Empire x SRAM components
- FSA headset for ease of service and adjustment
- Bars and stem from OG-EVKIN
- Rims from Peter on this forum, I built them myself on Ryet hubs

Dialing in fit still but very happy with the miles I've done so far.
Only issue I've had is the VB bottle cages, one of them had the bottom tab fail

[siejak]

[hazzer19]

Nice build!! What bars are you using?

[siejak]

https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005002698488008.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.32.32de1c24oxgu3b&gatewayAdapt=glo2pol + Fsa smr stem + acr headset.

[hazzer19]

Anyone have luck finding a direct mount hanger for the 168?


This set intended for a Cube looks like it could fit. Although the shape of each piece is the reverse of how VB's hanger is designed, it's the closest I think I've seen.


https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001280565954.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.7.4695571aiijgmb&algo_pvid=6b8bea73-6510-491f-9087-7e8ec0ca3d5a&aem_p4p_detail=2022121514335912192209853893220004817708&algo_exp_id=6b8bea73-6510-491f-9087-7e8ec0ca3d5a-3&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2210000015588851312%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21CAD%2148.62%2124.3%21%21%213.98%21%21%402102172f16711436399062656d07b5%2110000015588851312%21sea&curPageLogUid=6cJhsS6OpvLa&ad_pvid=2022121514335912192209853893220004817708_4&ad_pvid=2022121514335912192209853893220004817708_4

[renrew]

Can you take another picture of the area with the spacers?
is the stem from Velobuild?
Thanks

[Unsworn5836]

My frame arrived also right before christmas.

Painting was ok. Fork was obviously painted twice. Saw a different color below, FM points need to be cleared from paint. I asked for a pantone into raw carbon fade. Which they did not do completely. Every joint was coated black, so its just some carbon visible.

Started the build today... unluckily I need to stop as they forgot to put the compression ring into the package
Any advice for a suitable replacement which is commonly available?

Thanks

[Serge_K]

unluckily I need to stop as they forgot to put the compression ring into the package
Any advice for a suitable replacement which is commonly available?

I think any compression plug will be suitable. the diameter is standard, and carbon is carbon. Giant makes oversized steerers but that's niche. 99% of steerers have a standard diameter AFAIK. Obviously get something that will apply force in the right area given your spacers & stem. But that again is standard. if you re not bothered by weight get something tall rather than tiny. More clamping area = more load distribution = less likely to snap.

[Unsworn5836]

I think any compression plug will be suitable. the diameter is standard, and carbon is carbon. Giant makes oversized steerers but that's niche. 99% of steerers have a standard diameter AFAIK. Obviously get something that will apply force in the right area given your spacers & stem. But that again is standard. if you re not bothered by weight get something tall rather than tiny. More clamping area = more load distribution = less likely to snap.

I think we talk about something different.
You are talking about the expander, I about the compression ring to center the fork and guide the brake/shifting cables

[orei75]

Is there any news for the 0 offset  seatpost?

[jr223]

Ordered and got the tracking number a couple days ago. UPS still hasn't picked up the frame though (hopefully they pick it up tomorrow China time).

Went with the matte metallic navy blue like some others in this thread, going to build it up with a Force ETAP group and some Elite Wheels.

Any handy tools to buy other than the usual stuff? I just got a pressfit bb tool, and an offbrand bleed kit. I have all the allen keys/torque wrenches/grease/etc you could ever need.

[abedfo]

Ordered and got the tracking number a couple days ago. UPS still hasn't picked up the frame though (hopefully they pick it up tomorrow China time).

Went with the matte metallic navy blue like some others in this thread, going to build it up with a Force ETAP group and some Elite Wheels.

Any handy tools to buy other than the usual stuff? I just got a pressfit bb tool, and an offbrand bleed kit. I have all the allen keys/torque wrenches/grease/etc you could ever need.

One of the park tool (or other cheaper brands) internal cable routing kit will probably save some headaches.

[bball3r823]

I have a internal routing cable kit but found it much easier to route the cables with a brake cable following the techniques from this youtube video