VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame

[RasmusWH]

Hello everyone, it's the first time I've written on this forum but I've been reading you for a long time.

A few months ago I bought my VB 268 and so far I have been very happy, but after hearing some strange noises coming from the bottom bracket I have found this in it. 

I have tried to contact customer service to find out if it is safe to ride it, but they are on their holiday and there is no response.

Here are some pictures to see the possible carbon breakdown.

I'm afraid you might be right, it shouldn't crack like that. Is it a metal BB? It looks like it

[Miodu]

Hello everyone, it's the first time I've written on this forum but I've been reading you for a long time.

A few months ago I bought my VB 268 and so far I have been very happy, but after hearing some strange noises coming from the bottom bracket I have found this in it. 

I have tried to contact customer service to find out if it is safe to ride it, but they are on their holiday and there is no response.

Here are some pictures to see the possible carbon breakdown.

You can also try to write to them Via instsgram

[DavidG]

What BB did you fit there and what torque Nm did you use?

The 286 comes with a BB86 and that metal ring you have there is something I don't kind of identify as a part of a BB86 pressfit BB. What's it it?

[Miodu]

I think that Silver ring is spacer. Probably used MTB BB or some threded Press fit like ZTTO

[Davidhe23]

What BB did you fit there and what torque Nm did you use?

The 286 comes with a BB86 and that metal ring you have there is something I don't kind of identify as a part of a BB86 pressfit BB. What's it?

This is the sram dub BB86 PressFit axis for Crankset Force. The tightening pair I can not say, since the assembly was done in my local trek distributor, but I have to assume that it was with the best tools.

They are currently on vacation in China and I can't give more information about the case, I am waiting for a response.

[DavidG]

This is the sram dub BB86 PressFit axis for Crankset Force. The tightening pair I can not say, since the assembly was done in my local trek distributor, but I have to assume that it was with the best tools.

They are currently on vacation in China and I can't give more information about the case, I am waiting for a response.

Yeap I googled it and now can see that is a sram dub BB86 PressFit. Fair enough.

I am in with Serge_K just wrote. It is likely to be just pain cracking which may have been there from the start. Keep us posted once you find out till then I would just ride the bike myself personally.

[Lumenir]

This is probably my main point of criticism with this frame (worse than the Mavic speed release). Single bolt saddle clamps are the absolute worst. I've added carbon paste for increased friction and tightened the bolt as much as I dare, and the problem is for now solved - until I hit a small pothole or something.

Ok thanks I'll try your strat, and report

about the mavic speed release, I bough one extra Real mavic speed release (with the torque lever thing) to get an extra one , and they are so much better than the normal one.
Its a bit sad that velobuild went for those speed release if they don't provide the "real" one, but I understand it's a money reason

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

Ok thanks I'll try your strat, and report

about the mavic speed release, I bough one extra Real mavic speed release (with the torque lever thing) to get an extra one , and they are so much better than the normal one.
Its a bit sad that velobuild went for those speed release if they don't provide the "real" one, but I understand it's a money reason

Do you have a link?

[gandalf]

Hi, I received my frame some days ago. I am setting it up and have several questions. A friend of mine gave me a couple of sram flat mount brakes, the front one with adapter, but no more bolts, so I need ones for rear and front brakes. Does anybody know their length? This is my first road bike with disk brakes and I am a bit confused.


Sorry for my english, I am not an english guy.

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

I would highly recommend to get a box of M5 screws with different lengths and just try which ones fit. Depending on frame, brake type and adapters used you will need different lengths and having these available is great. You can get them on Aliexpress for example.

[Miodu]

I would highly recommend to get a box of M6 screws with different lengths and just try which ones fit. Depending on frame, brake type and adapters used you will need different lengths and having these available is great. You can get them on Aliexpress for example.

M6 are for MTB M5 for Road, i made this mistake before i received my frame 

[Takiyaki]

Does Velobuild use the same seatpost shape as Specialized?

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

Does Velobuild use the same seatpost shape as Specialized?

IIRC this was discussed in this thread and the answer is no. An original specialized won't fit the Velobuild but you can get a spare one from Velobuild pretty cheap.

[volan]

I will just give a brief report on my 268 after 1600+km. It's my first road bike and I'm satisfied as I can get. Honestly don't know what more would I want from a frame as cheap as this one. I swapped my handlebars to 38/90 from 42/110, and it suits me better.

Seatpost doesn't slip but I did have a couple of instances where my saddle tilted a bit. I cleaned the interface with brake cleaner and tightened it to around 10-12nm and it's rock solid under my 85kg ass.

Headset did go loose from time to time, but I fixed it with some random aliex plug that seemes a bit rougher than the one I've put previously. Interestingly, the longer plug slipped often, but this rougher and smaller endures firmly so far.

Only gripe is the paint finish. I wish it was a bit tougher. It chips pretty fast and easy. And it's too bad considering the painjob itself is really nice.

That's pretty much all. I'm enjoying the road bike after years of mtb, and jumping on my (pretty lightweight) xc machince, I'm feeling so slugish XD... But the first time I jumped on the road bike I thought It would brake, how thin everything is. 

[Tilmanstoa5ty]

Here's an update on my frame. Unfortunately i have an issue with the cover that goes on top of the steerer tube. It's crooked and therefore doesn't sit straight. I sent Chris pictures and he confirmed to me that it's faulty. He told me they'll sende me a new (unpainted) one. This was end of january and no update yet. I asked multiple times and now answer.
I have issues with reappearing headset play. I'm not sure if that's related to the cover not sitting correctly but i think so. I also had the integrated handlebars come lose once after going over cobbles even though i torqued them to spec. I tightened them further and they didn't come lose again but i still have headset play issues. Hope this will get fixed with the new cover. Hope it will finally arrive or at least i get a reply. Before shipping Chris was really responsive. Now not so much anymore.

I also have some slight issues with the saddle clamp. I think a one screw clamp ist just a bad design. If i torque it really tight it holds up but i would prefer a two clamp mechanism. I ordered an spcycle R088 so the Velobuild will probably stay on the smart trainer anyway but i still would like to fix the headset issues.

I'll attach some pictures of the crooked cover.