Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame

[TCal]

Hi there ,

finished my build already some time ago and now found the time to wrap it up in a Summary after approx. 4000k and 60000m of elevation gain on my vbr-168.
 

Beautiful build and paint scheme. Congrats. Small question , what is happening with the seatpost dustcover? Seems to overhang to the back? Not being picky, just trying to figure out what to expect on my own build. Thanks.

[joegal]

Beautiful build and paint scheme. Congrats. Small question , what is happening with the seatpost dustcover? Seems to overhang to the back? Not being picky, just trying to figure out what to expect on my own build. Thanks.

That overhang is normal on the velobuild cover.
I also thought about trimming it, but i am not sure if it will look better.

Maybe i will getw the specialized grommet, that seems to be better!

But its nice that they include a seatpost grommet now!

[BerndSon]

Beautiful build and paint scheme. Congrats. Small question , what is happening with the seatpost dustcover? Seems to overhang to the back? Not being picky, just trying to figure out what to expect on my own build. Thanks.

thanks, yes, as mentioned by joegal, this is how the VB-one looks.
It´s awful so i immediately ordered a specialized part at my local bike shop but somehow didn`t find the time to pick it up. Thanks for the reminder!

[TCal]

Hey folks.
Would like to hear more about internal cable routing. I am going full mechanical with my build. Would love to hear about how to deal with internally routed cable housing on derailleurs and rear break. For instance on the rear derailleur does the housing go through frame all the way back to the point the inner cable exits the frame? Is there a ferrule needed at the tip of the housing cable, before it exits the frame? The same question goes for the front derailleur, does the cable housing routes through frame from shifter all the way through the frame to the point it exits the frame?

This may be a topic that has been discussed before , a link to a previous post is also appreciated.


Thanks again community.

[Eddy_Twerckx]

Hey folks.
Would like to hear more about internal cable routing. I am going full mechanical with my build. Would love to hear about how to deal with internally routed cable housing on derailleurs and rear break. For instance on the rear derailleur does the housing go through frame all the way back to the point the inner cable exits the frame? Is there a ferrule needed at the tip of the housing cable, before it exits the frame? The same question goes for the front derailleur, does the cable housing routes through frame from shifter all the way through the frame to the point it exits the frame?

This may be a topic that has been discussed before , a link to a previous post is also appreciated.


Thanks again community.

I did full housing from the shifter to the rear derailleur. No internal guides from what I could see. I can’t help with the front derailleur though, I did 1x.

[Honda118]

Mine is Di2 - no issues.

[M32CP]

Hi Guys, just finished my SRAM Force AXS Etap build. Unfortunately, my right crankarm is hitting the front derailleur slightly. Did anyone else have that problem before? If so, how do I fix it? I'm using the SRAM Dub Pressfit BB. Thanks for any help!

[TCal]

Hi Guys, just finished my SRAM Force AXS Etap build. Unfortunately, my right crankarm is hitting the front derailleur slightly. Did anyone else have that problem before? If so, how do I fix it? I'm using the SRAM Dub Pressfit BB. Thanks for any help!

perhaps a spacer on the drive side?

[xoloroco]

Hello everyone, I finished my VB-R-168 a few days ago. I've been testing it and I have a little problem with the disc brakes, which are Force AXS. When pedaling standing up and tilting the bicycle, the pads rub slightly. I would like to know if they have happened to them.
I have also changed the derailleur hanger and put this one on it:  https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005001741343749.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.35.7768194dtsW8Rn&gatewayAdapt=glo2esp.

[Unsworn5836]

Hi Guys, just finished my SRAM Force AXS Etap build. Unfortunately, my right crankarm is hitting the front derailleur slightly. Did anyone else have that problem before? If so, how do I fix it? I'm using the SRAM Dub Pressfit BB. Thanks for any help!

Mine is also super close with a rotor crank.

[joegal]

Hello everyone, I finished my VB-R-168 a few days ago. I've been testing it and I have a little problem with the disc brakes, which are Force AXS. When pedaling standing up and tilting the bicycle, the pads rub slightly. I would like to know if they have happened to them.
I have also changed the derailleur hanger and put this one on it:  https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005001741343749.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.35.7768194dtsW8Rn&gatewayAdapt=glo2esp.

Hey, great build, looks very clean! 

Regarding brake rub: try to align the calipers as centered as possible. Its not that uncommon to get brake rub when out  of the saddle.


Which Seatpost hardware did you use? I see you have carbon seat mounting parts, but i cant seem to find fitting ones.

And what searpost gasket are you using? Looks neater than the original Velobuild gasket. Its the original from the SL7?

[xoloroco]

Hey, great build, looks very clean! 

Regarding brake rub: try to align the calipers as centered as possible. Its not that uncommon to get brake rub when out  of the saddle.


Which Seatpost hardware did you use? I see you have carbon seat mounting parts, but i cant seem to find fitting ones.

And what searpost gasket are you using? Looks neater than the original Velobuild gasket. Its the original from the SL7?

Thank you so much.
The calipers are well centered. It only sounds when I get up and move my bike from side to side. She asked in case it was something general and the fork has a little bit of flex.
The rubber is not the original. I put the rubber links and the supports for the carbon seat.
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/4000452319651.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.52.21ef194dtWad0v&gatewayAdapt=glo2esp
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005005559166257.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.134.21ef194dtWad0v&gatewayAdapt=glo2esp

[Wilson82]

Hi,

I ordered my VBR 168 two days ago. It will be my second build, the first with disc brakes.

I am collecting everything I need, actually. I got a good black friday offer for a Sram Force eTap and now I am looking for the bottom bracket.

On the Velobuild homepage they write BB86. Is that Pressfit? Which bottom bracket did you use when doing a build with a Sram DUB crankset?

Tina

[xoloroco]

Hi,

I ordered my VBR 168 two days ago. It will be my second build, the first with disc brakes.

I am collecting everything I need, actually. I got a good black friday offer for a Sram Force eTap and now I am looking for the bottom bracket.

On the Velobuild homepage they write BB86. Is that Pressfit? Which bottom bracket did you use when doing a build with a Sram DUB crankset?

Tina

Hello.
The frame is for BB86 PressFit. You have to use one of this type:
https://www.bike-components.de/en/SRAM/DUB-Pressfit-Road-86-5-mm-Bottom-Bracket-p68729/
Or one of this type with a thread in the center.
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005005502918246.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.114.21ef194dxJ4PAQ&gatewayAdapt=glo2esp
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[TCal]

Hello everyone, I finished my VB-R-168 a few days ago. I've been testing it and I have a little problem with the disc brakes, which are Force AXS. When pedaling standing up and tilting the bicycle, the pads rub slightly. I would like to know if they have happened to them.
I have also changed the derailleur hanger and put this one on it:  https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005001741343749.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.35.7768194dtsW8Rn&gatewayAdapt=glo2esp.

Nice bike,  no ffedback on the rubbing disc, but can suggest to make sure the spokes are tight to the correct tension. some wheel flex is expected when you sprint, but should not be too much to cause rubbing. 
By the way, can you share the specs on your wheels? they look grand!