Velobuild VB-R-218

[JonMS]

Might as well spend the extra money & get a fork & seatpost & keep them around

Good idea. I messaged them and asked.
Replacement frame came in today. Looks pretty good from what I can see. Rear axle inserts easier than previous frame. Much smoother. Still paint on bottom bracket threads, resin puddle in headset cups, rear brake holes are uneven. Not too far off my first one.

[Sebastian]

I've done 4000k now on this bike - well, about 1.5k on the new frame, the rest on the old one. I'm really really happy with it.
I've done an ultra event last weekend - 420km / 3600m of climbing in about 14h - part of it through the night. The bike felt really really comfy. It certainly isn't slow uphill and it just rolls so well on the flat and downhill. I've put an 28c Vittoria Corsa on the back, which measures pretty much exactly 30mm. The front is a 25c which measures 28mm. Very comfy setup and still super fast.

At least on the rim brake frame, 30mm in the back is the limit IMO. You could put a 32mm in there, but it gets pretty tight at the rim brake mounts on each side of the seat stays. Clearance at the chain stays is still fine.

[Sebastian]

Very nice. What happened with the frame swap?

I had to redo the rear brake housing and cabling. With the frame being fully internally routed, that meant tearing apart the headset and pretty much rerouting all cables and housings. When I did that, I thought I might as well build up the new frame that had been lying around for months. The old one is now hanging on the wall.

[JonMS]

Good idea. I messaged them and asked.
Replacement frame came in today. Looks pretty good from what I can see. Rear axle inserts easier than previous frame. Much smoother. Still paint on bottom bracket threads, resin puddle in headset cups, rear brake holes are uneven. Not too far off my first one.

150$ USD for the following
Fork
Seatpost 0 degree offset
Seatpost clamp/wedge
Complete Headset

[Queen of Skulls]

I just started my built and the hanger bolt for the groupset I bought a while back from someone on this forum.... thread is marred. I just ruined one of my hangers.

Good thing I got 5 more. And I going to try to re tap it and get a new one.

Also I seem to have a good BB alignment. Woo Now to get the brakes faced.   

[Queen of Skulls]

Please use Jagwire foam over the cables...I cannot stress this enough.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C32KBG9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Both Sebastian & I have the same frame & there is a rattle in the front on mine & it can get really annoying, so be liberal with the foam & you can always trim it later

Hey I finally got the foam. So where is the best places for it besides the down tube and stays? front fork? the handle bars?

[Sebastian]

Hey I finally got the foam. So where is the best places for it besides the down tube and stays? front fork? the handle bars?

I used it mainly in the downtube. It does make a difference on my VB218. I built the first frame without foam liner and it rattled like hell. I also used it on the rear brake housing through the top tube. But that doesn't concern you on a disc frame.

[JonMS]

150$ USD for the following
Fork
Seatpost 0 degree offset
Seatpost clamp/wedge
Complete Headset

To my surprise, my items were shipped within the same week as payment. I should have them this week as they are already in the USA. I have some updates on my original frame I will share when my additional components arrive.

[JonMS]

Big update time.

My original frame was discovered to have a crack in the seat stay on the drive side. I opened a claim with velobuild and they shipped a replacement which I got about a month later (they had to make me one since my size is XXL).
During that time I looked into fixing the frame like others have done. Ended up following through with fixing it and kept riding it while I waited for a replacement. Once replacement frame was here I decided to buy the extra goodies sans handlebar to have a second bike. Those items have arrived and I will be slowly building up a second bike through the fall. Pictures below will include the carbon repair job I performed and my replacement frame getting painted.

Original frame repair







Replacement frame paint job

[neobiker]

Big update time.

My original frame was discovered to have a crack in the seat stay on the drive side. I opened a claim with velobuild and they shipped a replacement which I got about a month later (they had to make me one since my size is XXL).
During that time I looked into fixing the frame like others have done. Ended up following through with fixing it and kept riding it while I waited for a replacement. Once replacement frame was here I decided to buy the extra goodies sans handlebar to have a second bike. Those items have arrived and I will be slowly building up a second bike through the fall. Pictures below will include the carbon repair job I performed and my replacement frame getting painted.

Original frame repair







Replacement frame paint job

This is some next level of DIY

[JonMS]

Moar pictures of final frame. I added gloss black vinyl around the paint transition to make them less ugly.
Also OEM Pinarello headset fits the bike perfectly Part#: STHSBF12KITAM (F12 & F)

[kongo]

hello all just an update. frame is riding great. no issues. had to change out my bars 3 times( 1 time was my fought for locktit grub screws `other 2 times was to dial on the fit).  so far 2300 road mils and 330 mile on a wahoo kicker snap

[Queen of Skulls]

1000km Update!

Still in love with this frame. Stiff, rides like a dream and it fits my body type very well (loong arms) . Brake misalignment issue is still only 99% fixed, as I still have some disc rubbing when I go out of the saddle. Still hoping this will eventually fade when the brake pads bed in more, but I might have to do some more effort into re-centering again.

However, I don't have any issues with the frame. No cracks, no creaking, no rattling. Nothing!

is that a bell on your computer mount?

[michkus]

hey together,

i have my r-218 frame now for arround 1 year and just hit 10000 km with it. No issues so far.

But I want to go for a narrower bar with arround 36 cm width. So far I am thinking about the Farsports F1 Integrated handlebar, Farsports is offering a special top cap to use it with dogma f12/f. https://www.farsports.com/products/f1-handlebar-spacer

Are there any other alternatives? Cheaper maybe?

thanks

[Queen of Skulls]

I want to 3d print stem spacers. is there any real advantage to them being 2 piece? or would one piece be ok? also I am going to do a version with an arm and a mount for a computer.

I am all torso and need a taller stem. for a more relaxed position.