Velobuild VB-R-177

[gmh]

I'm looking to pick up one of these frames.  Does anyone know what the stem angle is for the separate bar/stem option? 

[patliean1]

-6 degree

[hazzer19]

Anyone use their 177 for cyclocross or adventure riding?

Doesn't sound like it? Wonder how much further beyond 32c you could push it with this frame and some tires with tread.

[Irideslowly]

-6 degree

What is your review on the separate bar/stem combo? I am thinking about purchasing only the stem from velobuild to use it with a different handlebar.

[patliean1]

What is your review on the separate bar/stem combo? I am thinking about purchasing only the stem from velobuild to use it with a different handlebar.

No complaints. They just work. I'm not super strong, can put out maybe like 1100w on a good day, but I haven't noticed any flex.

[andriyi]

Have you guys fitted 28 tyres in this one?? Still awaiting a pair of wheels from Covas! Hope to show you in few weeks the final product!

[ivorhooper]

I have 28mm tyres on mine and there's loads of room to spare. The spec sheet says 32mm will fit and it does look like that to me.

[StiffWeenies]

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

Wow! That's the best executed open mould build I've ever seen

If you're in Singapore/Malaysia and aren't camera shy, would you consider appearing on an Oompa Loompa Cycling video? The world needs to see your build up close and personal!

[hazzer19]

Wow! That's the best executed open mould build I've ever seen

If you're in Singapore/Malaysia and aren't camera shy, would you consider appearing on an Oompa Loompa Cycling video? The world needs to see your build up close and personal!

These videos are great! Just started watching them 

[patliean1]

Wow! That's the best executed open mould build I've ever seen

If you're in Singapore/Malaysia and aren't camera shy, would you consider appearing on an Oompa Loompa Cycling video? The world needs to see your build up close and personal!

I wanna come to Singapore too hahaha

[gmh]

-6 degree

Would you be able to double check that?  Chris has been telling me it's 17 degrees, but if it is in fact 6 degrees that would put be solidly on a 52 vs right on the edge of a 52/54.

Also, has anyone know of any aftermarket stems that would work with this frame?  It looks like some people are using FSA ACR stems on their 168 frames, but I wasn't sure those would work on the 177 frames (I suppose they should work since both frames use the same bars).

[patliean1]

Would you be able to double check that?  Chris has been telling me it's 17 degrees, but if it is in fact 6 degrees that would put be solidly on a 52 vs right on the edge of a 52/54.

Also, has anyone know of any aftermarket stems that would work with this frame?  It looks like some people are using FSA ACR stems on their 168 frames, but I wasn't sure those would work on the 177 frames (I suppose they should work since both frames use the same bars).

I was told the separate stem/bar combo was -6 upon order, but personally I think it's closer to -12.
For reference I run -17 stems on both my Yeoleo and Allez Sprint and visually the stem angle on my VB 177 is close but not quite the same angle.

[Irideslowly]

I am waiting to receive the Deda superbox. I will update this post once i receive it.

Would you be able to double check that?  Chris has been telling me it's 17 degrees, but if it is in fact 6 degrees that would put be solidly on a 52 vs right on the edge of a 52/54.

Also, has anyone know of any aftermarket stems that would work with this frame?  It looks like some people are using FSA ACR stems on their 168 frames, but I wasn't sure those would work on the 177 frames (I suppose they should work since both frames use the same bars).

[gmh]

Put in an order earlier this week for a small with a bare carbon finish and a few extra stems. Planning to do my own paint job.

What's everyone's experience with processing times to shipping?  From what I can tell they're all over the place.

[bamboo_mountain]

Final weight without bottle cages, computer mount, or pedals: 7.6kg
Difficult to tell in the photos but the paint is chameleon blue and purple. Blurple.

Size M
120mm Stem
400mm Handlebars

Really nice! I noticed you are using a full mechanical groupset, how difficult was it to route the cables through the velobuild bar/stem?