Velobuild VB-R-177

[patliean1]

Man, This hits home. Im currently running a 140mm stem on a bike with 393 reach. I typically ride a 55/56, but after looking at the geometry charts it makes me feel like I need to get the XL as it’s -10mm shorter. Id still need a 130mm that they don’t offer

Having dealt with several Chinese brands now, let me tell you that how these brands measure stem length varies wildly. This is regardless of integrated or separate handlebars.

Exhibit A: This is my separate bar/stem combo on my 177. I ordered the 120mm length. As you can see...it measures closer to 130mm.

With a traditional stem, you would measure length from the center of the compression bolt to the where the stem meets the faceplate. VeloBuild however measures from center of the compression bolt to the center point on "the tops". And because aero handlebars are much thicker/wider than standard round/tube bars...this effects overall stem length measurements.

I say all of this to say that every single stem/handlebar I've ordered from these brands have ran at least 8-12mm LONGER than the advertised length. Good if you need the extra reach like me. Bad if you are already on the limits.

[pearl]

I actually watched your youtube video on this and it kind of gave me hope! Now I just need to see if I have the stones to try the XL vs the L...

[patliean1]

I actually watched your youtube video on this and it kind of gave me hope! Now I just need to see if I have the stones to try the XL vs the L...

My Winspace integrated handlebars are listed as size 125mm...and I measured them myself at almost 145mm

[andriyi]

Hello guys,

I expect to receive my 177 in the next few weeks (already in the plane to uk).

I have a stupid question….

Which torques have you been using for the different bolts of the bike?

Thanks

[OlieSimpson]

Hello guys,

I expect to receive my 177 in the next few weeks (already in the plane to uk).

I have a stupid question….

Which torques have you been using for the different bolts of the bike?

Thanks

I'd also like to know what torque settings people are using. If someone could fill in the blanks and/or verify my assumptions it would be greatly appreciated:

Shifter Bar Clamps - ??Nm
Steerer Tube Compression Plug - 8Nm
Steerer Tube Top Cap - ??Nm
Steer Tube Stem Clamp - 6Nm
Computer Mount - ??Nm
Front Brake Calliper - ??Nm
Front Axle - 10Nm
Front Dropout Aluminium Insert - ??Nm
Seat Post Wedge - 6Nm
Seat Clamp - 6Nm
Front Derailleur Braze On Mount - ??Nm
Rear Derailleur - ??Nm
Rear Brake Calliper - ??Nm
Rear Axle - 10Nm
Rear Dropout Aluminium Insert - ??Nm

I think that would cover everything, however if there are others you think would be helpful please add them to the list 

Thanks in advance!

[patliean1]

My 177 build video is live. Super thrilled with the final results

YouTube Search: My VeloBuild 177 Is FINISHED!

[pearl]

Man that custom paint is killer… I didn’t want to splurge for something like that but it really is a game changer over the matte/gloss black!

[patliean1]

There is an over abundance of matte black frames in the market and on the road. Might as well be different…

[JutSu]

Looks good indeed, is it blue chameleon glossy ?
I am awaiting a blue chameleon matte myself, I am wondering if I should have taken the glossy one but I guess both should be nice 

[Irideslowly]

The matte blue chameleon is just as nice!

[patliean1]

Glossy blue and purple chameleon. BLURPLE.

[cwchee]

Hi Guys,
After a long wait, I manage to get my 177 built up
Just to share with you guys the final build.

Frame size S
Integrated handlebar @ 90/400
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio Flow Saddle with Carbon Rails
Wheels: Yeoleo C50 Sat wheels with DT swiss 240 exp hubs (changed to 60 Teeth ratchet)
Tyres: Conti GP5000 25mm with revoloop 60mm tubes
Groupset: Shimano DI2 R8100 12 speed
Pedals: Dura ace

Overall weight witht pedals: 7.33kg

Absolutely love the weight of this thing and the acceleration of this is crazy

[jannmayer]

Looks great! Love the two-tone paint!

[patliean1]

Anyone use their 177 for cyclocross or adventure riding?

[Liter]

Update on the headset issue, the expander kept coming off and I thought it was the expander. But after changing the expander I realized it was the stem. The screws were coming loose and pulling the expander out, they use sleeve like screws for the stem which I don´t like, I used some thread lock and the problem went away.


The frame is very good but the handlebar/stem needs some work, wanted to buy the old integrated handlebar but they no longer sell those.