VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame

[volan]

I also had brake rub when out of the saddle on my first ride. However, I noticed the disc was slightly off center between brake pads, so I adjusted it and voilla, no rub when sprinting. 105 hydraulics

[volan]

Looking very nice. Can't you just remove the handlebars and cut the steerer a little shorter? That's how i did it after i decided how many spacers i want to run. I just removed the handlebars, put on the cutting guide and sawed off the top piece. Worked like a charm without disassembling everything again.

Considered it, but I want to try with 0.5mm spacer under to see it the fit is better, then after that I will decide weather to go with the spacer or to cut it couple of mm's.

[ZacItaly15]

I also had brake rub when out of the saddle on my first ride. However, I noticed the disc was slightly off center between brake pads, so I adjusted it and voilla, no rub when sprinting. 105 hydraulics

what about the cheap rotors?
Are they any good?
I remember i used the same rotors with 29er MTB and the braking was noticeably flimsy compared to stock (shimano?) rotors.

I' currently running cheap Aliexpress 88grams rotor (round shape) and I feel the braking power is definitely lower than RT-900 icetech Shimano rotors.

[volan]

Well, haven't had a chance to ride again due to bad weather, but one thing I've noticed is that I didn't put the rotors properly in the first place (wrong roatation), so that "not-so-good" experience I had the first 3 rides are probably due to that. Although I doubt they will have the same braking power as meatier shimano rotors.

[ZacItaly15]

Nice thanks for your feedback.
I lightly sandpaper the braking surface to remove the fingerprint and production oil and then clean with brake cleaner in order to do not contaminate the pads.
They brake decently but they're very loud due to vibration.
Shimano's are supersilent

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

Can anybody tell me which screws i exactly need for the handlebars? One of the handlebar screws is already starting to get round even tough i torqued them to exactly 5 nm. I think they are pretty cheaply made and want to replace them right away before i struggle to remove the handlebars.

[volan]

Had same thing on my mtb handlebars but I had spares from another bar. I guess I'd go with these ones, but make sure you measure them. should be compatible. I could order a set as a spare.

edit: wont let me use the link for some reason. Just search "carbon handlebar screws" on aliex.

[Miodu]

Just received a photo from VB. Shipment tomorrow

[ZacItaly15]

Can anybody tell me which screws i exactly need for the handlebars? One of the handlebar screws is already starting to get round even tough i torqued them to exactly 5 nm. I think they are pretty cheaply made and want to replace them right away before i struggle to remove the handlebars.

Me too.
I choose the titanium ones on aliex (be carefull, you'll find 2 measures of lenght)

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

Me too.
I choose the titanium ones on aliex (be carefull, you'll find 2 measures of lenght)

I ordered these a few days ago should arrive soon. I just ordered both lengths as i wasn't sure about the length. Just gonna send the ones that don't fit back (or throw them into my spare parts bin if i'm too lazy which is probably going to happen).

[ZacItaly15]

I really struggle to cut the bolt to the right side with angle grinder and inox specific disk.
Looks like a real alloy of titanium or something else (kryptonite??)

[arnaud63]

Can anybody tell me which screws i exactly need for the handlebars? One of the handlebar screws is already starting to get round even tough i torqued them to exactly 5 nm. I think they are pretty cheaply made and want to replace them right away before i struggle to remove the handlebars.

I had the issue. I would recommend to tighten the bolts by tightening on the small head bolt. The side with the big head has a too small surface of contact to tighten correctly at the given torque without damaging it.

[DavidG]

Is the seatpost between the 268 and Sl7 interchangeable?

Is it easy enough to get a replacement seatpost for the 268?

Wondering wether to order an extra one now with my order.

[Miodu]

Is the seatpost between the 268 and Sl7 interchangeable?

Is it easy enough to get a replacement seatpost for the 268?

Wondering wether to order an extra one now with my order.

Someone wrote here that he contacted with Chris and ordered the seatpost on their site for 25$.

[volan]

Yes, 25$ for a spare seatpost. Just tell Chris it's for 268, and buy the seatpost from the website accessories page. I'm loving my 268 so far. Only gripe I have with it is the paint quality. It's really frail. Some frame protection on the chainstays and around bb should be done while building it. Other than that, I'm enjoying the ride. It's dead silent with no creaks to be heard.