VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame

[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.

[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. The only thing I can say is that it's comfortable to ride and that it's silent, no creaking sound.

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 missing paint. I guess it's to be expected for such a low price. Overall, these aesthetic defects are barely visible.

[ZacItaly15]

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 .

I faced the same issue with the handlebar, so I decided to file just a little the spacers in order to have a perfect contact with the handlebar base

[RasmusWH]

I've signed up for a (fast) gravel race with the 268, anyone who have experience with maxing out the tyre width? I'm right now running 28 mm Conti GP 5000's on the road, but they measure aaalmost 30 mm on the EliteWheels Gravel Wheels (24 mm internal) that is fitted. The frame is stated as max 32 mm, but usually the stated max is a bit conservative.

[ZacItaly15]

Yes, that's correct.
I assume the 268's can reach even 36mm cause i'm running 28 with 23,5inner channel and the effective is 31, and I have a lot of room
When I bought the bike I was afraid to be scammed with a gravel frameset...
Tomorrow I'm giving you the real measure

[RasmusWH]

Yes, that's correct.
I assume the 268's can reach even 36mm cause i'm running 28 with 23,5inner channel and the effective is 31, and I have a lot of room
When I bought the bike I was afraid to be scammed with a gravel frameset...
Tomorrow I'm giving you the real measure

That's great to hear, and thank you! Cheers

[Miodu]

Frame arrived. The color looks awesome. TBH its ice break cherry red color. At the first check there arent any imperfections on painting. Maybe one cons.In two places (on upper site of downtube near sterer tube and middle of top tube) ice break effect is visibly weaker.
Ordered 23-11
Shipped 18-12
Arrived 7-01 (delayed Due to National Holiday)

[ZacItaly15]

That's great to hear, and thank you! Cheers

Plenty of room.
Taking measurement from the 30,8 width of my tyre, i measure at least 8mm per side so 30,8mm+8mm+8mm.
I think you can install up to 38mm, both front and rear.

I've a pair of gravel 47 tyre, let me try tonight to push the envelope

[RasmusWH]

Plenty of room.
Taking measurement from the 30,8 width of my tyre, i measure at least 0,8mm per side so 30,8mm+8mm+8mm.
I think you can install up to 38mm, both front and rear.

I've a pair of gravel 47 tyre, let me try tonight to push the envelope

Thanks, this is a big help!

[foniks]

Hi everyone,

I have been lurking this website for couple months now. I was wondering if 12 Speed Wired Shimano 105 would be a bad choice for this frameset with integrated bars. Would that be too much kinks and cabling for good shifting performance?
I am thinking about getting a used groupset but having major doubts. I am good at building bikes, wheels but want to be certain before pulling the trigger.

Appreciate any ideas.

Thanks