VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame

[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.

[arnaud63]

I finished my build end of October and have been able to ride the bike for two months.
I am now able to provide a feedback on the bike.

Build:
Frame with integrated handlebar/stem
Mechanical 105 12 speed (550 euros including disk rotors and bottom brackets)
Elite wheels Edge 50 mm (600 euros)
Tyres and tools including stand: 500 euros
Weight of the bike: 8.05 kg including bottle cages and pedals (250g)

I'm quite happy to have a bike under the 8kg bar, probably thanks to the carbon wheels.
It was easy to built, cable routing through the handlebar was also easy with the proper tool. The only hard part was routing the front derailleur cable through he frame cable stop.
I used to ride a 15-20 years old Gitane weighting 11kg or so so to me the Velobuild is great. I am not able to make a comparison with any modern and high end bike.

Cons:
The finish is not perfect, there are some imperfections in the paint especially around the wheels axe holes where paint is missing and there is a dent on the edge of the carbon headtube cover but it's not misssing paint. I guess it's to be expected for such a low price. Overall, these aesthetic defects are barely visible.

Somehow I can't post a picture, it leads to an error page...

[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.

[DavidG]

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.

Would you not put some translucent frame protector decals?

[volan]

I've put some protection after the fact... I mean, the damage to the pain 

[DavidG]

I've put some protection after the fact... I mean, the damage to the pain 

I always put frame protector decals in my frames as there are loads of loose chips in the roads I normally ride.....so it isn't the paint quality sometimes. No paint will cope with loose chips hit to it at 45kph+ haha

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

Any recommendations for frame protection decals? I would like to add some protection to the paint and spice up the looks of my purely white frame.

[Quintix]

Hello, i am an inexperienced builder, so i tend to panic regarding every single detail. Most of the problems i was able to workout fairly easy, but I was not able to find a fix for this one (i don't even know if this is a problem). Should there be the gap between top spacer and integrated handlebar stem? The "teeth" engaged with a hole, nothing moves or wobbles, fork is not moving, but im writing here just to make sure. Im attaching photos from both sides.

PS: I will clean the bike before going out on maiden voyage, my tomfoolery get my whole flat covered in bike grease .

[DavidG]

That looks perfect to me. Yes there's usually a small gap so you can preload the bearings with the headset expander.