Author Topic: Velobuild VB-R-177  (Read 454664 times)

Ahuevos

Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« Reply #390 on: October 25, 2023, 07:04:00 AM »
How is the stiffness of this frame, have you done the test of trying to join the fork and rear chainstays with your hands? That's my biggest concern with these framesets

patliean1

Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« Reply #391 on: October 25, 2023, 08:23:52 AM »
How is the stiffness of this frame, have you done the test of trying to join the fork and rear chainstays with your hands? That's my biggest concern with these framesets

You have now asked this question in multiple threads. Almost verbatim each time. What are you looking to accomplish by asking this?

Ahuevos

Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« Reply #392 on: October 25, 2023, 08:52:39 AM »
You have now asked this question in multiple threads. Almost verbatim each time. What are you looking to accomplish by asking this?
I'm sorry, I'm just looking for more accurate information on the frame I have studied to buy. It would be the first time I buy one

Ahuevos

Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« Reply #393 on: October 31, 2023, 02:09:08 PM »
Do you know if there is a straight seatpost for this frame? Seatpost without backset?

ENEP

Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« Reply #394 on: October 31, 2023, 02:39:16 PM »
Do you know if there is a straight seatpost for this frame? Seatpost without backset?

This frame uses a standard round 27,2mm seat post. You can replace it with any 27,2mm seat post.

Liter

Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« Reply #395 on: November 01, 2023, 09:08:13 AM »
Do you know if there is a straight seatpost for this frame? Seatpost without backset?

Answering your previous question, your test is useless, makes no sense joining by hand fork or chainstays, been riding this thing for 1 year, no issues and on roads with a lot of potholes. you can by a seatpost without setback, just order the frame without a seatpost.

hazzer19

Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« Reply #396 on: November 02, 2023, 05:48:33 PM »
Do you know if there is a straight seatpost for this frame? Seatpost without backset?


You may be able to get one from VB if you ask for it with your order

Ahuevos

Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« Reply #397 on: November 06, 2023, 03:40:30 PM »
Studying the geometry of this frame I have a doubt, according to my biomechanic, my reach is 386, in this frame it would be size XS, but I see a very short down tube, it seems strange to me.
In velobuild 168 is something more normal.

Zoc

Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« Reply #398 on: December 12, 2023, 02:57:15 AM »
Hi, I have been lurking in this thread for a while, but now finally the time has come to assemble my own VB-R-177. I received the frame few days ago, but I am largely still waiting for other parts. One of the things that arrived in my mail today was the bottom bracket. It came with a ~2mm spacer, that I am unsure whether it is needed, or which side of the bottom bracket I should put it on. I am attaching an image to make sure you understand what I mean.

I have a Shimano 105 R7100 crankset, and I will be running the L-TWOO eR9 groupset. How would I determine whether I need to put on this spacer? Did you put one on when you were assembling this frame?

please look in the manual of the bracket, the frame is BB86 in the manual you will find how many spacers on which side you need, for example if it is a sram Dub bracket it woult be one spacer on the right side (which i assume should also be fine for you)

benquick

Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« Reply #399 on: December 16, 2023, 03:23:51 PM »
please look in the manual of the bracket, the frame is BB86 in the manual you will find how many spacers on which side you need, for example if it is a sram Dub bracket it woult be one spacer on the right side (which i assume should also be fine for you)

Hey, thanks, I actually figured it out soon after asking the question but didn't post anything about my solution. As you mention, the specs are crank dependent, so the information was (in my case) available in the Shimano's 105 crankset documentation.

patliean1

Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« Reply #400 on: February 20, 2024, 10:39:22 AM »
Rebuilt my VB-177 frameset, as it's off to a new home. My buddy opted for 105 Di2 12-Speed and a set of 1st-gen Hyper 65s. Shifting with 105 feels identical to Ultegra Di2 12sp and the wheels make for a speedy ride dynamically. FSA no69 headset system is the way to go.

After building this bike up and riding it, I'm now quite curious to check out the VB-268. I hoping the 268 takes all the good from the 177 and pairs it with the aesthetics and geometry of the 168. Yes I said I was finished with reviewing $500 frames but...

YouTube Search: VeloBuild 177 Shimano 105 Di2 12 Speed: EXCELLENT

https:// youtu.be/tA6i2vBFrzE (remove the space)


canadabike93

Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« Reply #401 on: February 23, 2024, 07:47:54 AM »
The first step is to admit you have a problem! Joking, love watching your videos , keep it up .

North Shore

Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« Reply #402 on: March 23, 2024, 06:38:44 PM »
I see this thread hasn't been used for a while but has anyone successfully fitted the Ritchey Switch upper headset and stem combo to the 177? I see the FSA SMR to ACR headset works as does the Deda Superbox. Just wondering if there are bearing seat or height issues with Ritchey. Thx!

yannic_97

Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« Reply #403 on: March 25, 2024, 01:11:39 PM »
White 177 With old Ultegra Di2 and 55mm deep wheels

Tdiguy

Re: Velobuild VB-R-177
« Reply #404 on: March 25, 2024, 08:11:12 PM »
White 177 With old Ultegra Di2 and 55mm deep wheels

Phew came out clean! What bar is that?