Velobuild VB-R-218

[Queen of Skulls]

I got them in a bundle of tools from a bike shop that went bankrupt.
And never used them in 5+ years.
As you just said, probably one you don't need either.
But I agree they look nice

I mean seems like these frames would be one of the few times you might need it to face the shell/insert. But I was talking more having the threading tool to chase threads. And for some reason all my bikes are BSA BB. ANd if I get the 218. I will have another.

[carbonazza]

...But I was talking more having the threading tool to chase threads...

Me too I guess.

If you are afraid of cross threading, just turn the cup in reverse while pressing it lightly against the frame, until you feel a click when the thread engage.
Then screw them in, but never ever force when doing this, as you may trying to put the right cup on the left side for instance, or a little misaligned. And put some grease.
The same applies to bottle cage and brake caliper screws, they are steel while the hole is generally soft alloy.

[kongo]

Well apparently The conversation is on track for my issue right now. The reason I haven't posted. I've been anything on my bill is because I have paint in my bottom bracket. So I had to send my money to the bike shop today so they can clean out the threads for the bottom bracket. Hopefully I can finish this afternoon.

[kongo]

We're done
specs:
frame size: xxl
groupset shimano: di2 6770 shifters, 8050 FD, 6870RD, x11el chain       11 speed 52/36 11-28
wheelset: elite 55mm gp5000 rubber, 28mm front 32mmrear
saddle fizik saddle arione r3 open
brakes: jun tech F1
garmin mount, 4iii single side powermeter, fizik bartape 2x (double rap) look keo classic cleats.garmin rear radar

wt8.98kg 19.80lbs
lighter then my old aluminum bike (giant anyroad)same gear 23 pounds

issues I had bottom bracket had paint in it bike shop hound it out was good after that. First time doing a fully internal build and the guys who did cable brakes and gears you have passions.

Im 6'4" 193cm 235 lbs 106.6 kg

[madmax]

@kongo

Very nice build.  Thanks for sharing the pix.

What height are you for the XXL frame size ?   I'm 5' 10"  & Chris@velo recommended an XL for this frame for me

For your next build, if you have paint issues again, this video was pretty good

Cleaning Bottom Bracket Threads With Basic Tools

[kongo]

@kongo

Very nice build.  Thanks for sharing the pix.

What height are you for the XXL frame size ?   I'm 5' 10"  & Chris@velo recommended an XL for this frame for me

For your next build, if you have paint issues again, this video was pretty good

Cleaning Bottom Bracket Threads With Basic Tools

6'4"  but I only have 70mm  of seat post in frame. bars are 420/110

[Irideslowly]

@kongo

Very nice build.  Thanks for sharing the pix.

What height are you for the XXL frame size ?   I'm 5' 10"  & Chris@velo recommended an XL for this frame for me

For your next build, if you have paint issues again, this video was pretty good

Cleaning Bottom Bracket Threads With Basic Tools

He said he is 6'4

[DroidBE]

wheelset: elite 55mm gp5000 rubber, 28mm front 32mm rear

Does 32mm fits without issue??

I was planning to do the similar,  25mm-front/28mm-rear  or 28mm-front/32mm-rear (for bad roads..)

[kenderu]

Got my frame yesterday, luckily everything seems to look okay, put my BB in pretty easily too.  Only thing is there's a bunch of glue leftover on the steerer tube that'll need to be sanded down.

Matte black looks much better than I thought it would.  Can't wait to build it when everything comes in.

[patliean1]

Only thing is there's a bunch of glue leftover on the steerer tube that'll need to be sanded down.

Are you sure that's "glue"? Actually, never mind...

[kongo]

Does 32mm fits without issue??

I was planning to do the similar,  25mm-front/28mm-rear  or 28mm-front/32mm-rear (for bad roads..)

Yes I have a 32 on rear clear no problem

[kongo]

Got my frame yesterday, luckily everything seems to look okay, put my BB in pretty easily too.  Only thing is there's a bunch of glue leftover on the steerer tube that'll need to be sanded down.

Matte black looks much better than I thought it would.  Can't wait to build it when everything comes in.

Did you get a actual paint job or is it their primer?

[kongo]

Got my frame yesterday, luckily everything seems to look okay, put my BB in pretty easily too.  Only thing is there's a bunch of glue leftover on the steerer tube that'll need to be sanded down.

Matte black looks much better than I thought it would.  Can't wait to build it when everything comes in.

Did it come In with that blob on it? If so, it seems kind of suspect.

[kenderu]

Are you sure that's "glue"? Actually, never mind...

I hope it's glue 

Did you get a actual paint job or is it their primer?

No paint job, just the basic matte black frame

Did it come In with that blob on it? If so, it seems kind of suspect.

Yeah it came with that blob on it, but it's way above where I'm going to be cutting the steerer tube anyways so it's not a big deal

[kongo]

OK I'm still in the honeymoon faze. An coming from a 4.5lbs heavier build. how many of you who have the 218 and road on a more expensive bike agree with GC performance review as for as the frame being stiff and not being great at the sprint. granted I'm running 28mm up front and 32 in rear 70 psi up front and 75 in rear. I feel my bike is more comfortable then my aluminum endurance bike. I'm only 35 miles in because of strong winds we have in my area(13-18mph)usually around 6-10. and the juin tech brakes definitely are better then my old advid bb5 brakes.