Why do you call the frame endurance(ish)? Is it going towards a "climbing" bike? The geometry seems rather endurance to me, but I dont have a lot experience.
The frame is somewhat short (reach) and tall (stack), which in my mind signals an endurance frame. However, the chainstays are quite short (405mm), resulting in a fairly short wheelbase, so handling is a little snappier/stability is a little worse than a typical endurance frame.
Here's a Bike Insights comparison of the VeloBuild 066 frame and the 2023 Canyon Endurace CF 7, both in size S:
https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=65d910dc257cb4001beb4fe2,649cf1dd62ee34001adb5027The 12mm difference in stack can easily be made up with an extra spacer under the stem, but there's not much you can do about the wheelbase.
I have another question: was there discount, since you didnt want their handlebar/stem?
I initially ordered the 2020 version of the frame from the "Close Out" section of the VeloBuild website. Since I wasn't planning on fully integrated cables through the handlebars, I preferred hoses entering the frame in the down tube instead of through the headset. I don't care about hidden cables, and I'd much rather have a frame and build that affords easy headset servicing and stem replacement.
Prior to ordering, I emailed Chris@VB to verify that the 2020 size S was in stock, and he confirmed that it was. However, about a week or so after placing the order, I was told that the 2020 version was no longer available, and they asked if the 2023 version would be ok as a replacement, without the stem/handlebar. While I was mulling that over, VeloBuild sent the 2023 frame without waiting for my answer, and they included a headset dust cover with holes for routing cables - as they had said they would. That's the cover that didn't fit properly, but I used the Ritchey upper headset instead.
I see that the 2020 version is still available in the Close Out section on the VeloBuild website:
https://www.velobuildmall.com/products/vb-r-066-ultra-light-road-racing-bike-frame-made-by-toray-t-800-carbon-fiber-120So either they haven't updated their website, or they've come across a few more 2020 version frames somehow.
