Few questions about the frameset, still deciding what frameset to go for in my build. I skipped through the whole thread, but obviously didn't read all and every post, so bear with me if this was discussed already.
Do we have any geometry info on the integrated handlebar that VB provides? CAD drawing or something? Ideally I want a compact bar with just a bit of flare, i.e. drops maybe 2 cm wider than hoods.
My understanding is that the geometry isn't as aggressive (only 536 mm stack in size 54) as it seems, as there is a special mandatory spacer that is around 15 mm in height that comes on top of the frame stack. Is that correct? OTOH, on some photos it still did look super aggressive, but maybe that was due to individual sizing decisions. I'm 176 cm and I need around 73 cm saddle height and considered size 54 so far. Goal is 8-9 cm saddle to bar drop.
Is there any verdict on saddles with 7x9 rails? Supposedly there were issues with the clamps, and VeloBuild knew about it. Have they fixed it?
What kinds of accessories do you typically want in addition to what VB ships? From what I've read it should be 1. grommets for cables, 2. Di2 battery holder and 3. maybe a better expander plug.
Edit: another thing... how stiff are the integrated bars? I think I read they are quite wiggly. Is that (still) true?
Bar geometry is here:
https://www.velobuild.com/products/carbon-fiber-road-bike-integrated-handlebar-with-spacers-for-hidden-cables-routingSeems there's just a tad bit of flare.
I bought additional seatpost (30$ or smtng); you just pay for the seatpost that's listed on their site, and tell Chris you want the seatpost for VB268 as a reserve. - if you want one, ofc.
I also bought another set of spacers (buy headset from their site and again, tell Chris that's for spacers). And there's a link for a seatpost di2 battery holder, on Ali for 20 some $.
And since you kinda helped me realise that 15mm spacer that's painted with the frame should also count as a stack height... I could go without another set of spacers I thought I could use. But, why did they list stack without the spacer in the first place? Do other brands do the same? Cause I compared geos with other brand bikes and VB seemed a bit too much agressive... Now, if others measure stack WITH that top HT cover, that would make a lot of sense, and would mean I won't need additional spacers under the stem. Happy days.
I took 56 on my 184 height. 42/110 bars, and I really hope I won't need to change the bars/need longer stem.
First shipment for the build just arrived. Some tools, bar tape, BB from ZTTO that threads into itself (hope that would be ok). Di2, frame and wheels yet to come. Im hoping I'll finish the build this month.
