VeloBuild VB-TT-023

[Hmpf]

The Maximum Torque for Stem ist 5.5 Nm.
But imo its way too much (the Carbon in top Cap ist too think for it). Use a lot of gripper Paste and Go until it doesnt slip anymore under load.

[Hmpf]

Also be careful not to  overtightend. Otherwise it will "crack" and you will need a new stem.

Don't ask me how I know that .

[benchys]

Doneeee. Took longer than expected as I fiddled a lot with the cockpit. Very happy overall but the list of wanted/unnecessary updates is long

Hey @mattgolt,

Have you got any pics of your front setup?
I saw another comment saying you'd purchased these: https://ronwheels.com/gb/accessories/195-adjustment-plates.html - Do you have any sort of bridge across the two spacer stacks?
 
I'm putting together my cockpit now and leaning toward the FastTTplate (https://fasttt.bike/product/universal-twin-mono-riser-adapter-plate/) but your setup looks like it would give more reach/adjustability.

Cheers,

[mattgolt]

Hey @mattgolt,

Have you got any pics of your front setup?

Hey there,

I just came back from a 70.3 yesterday and just cleaned and rebuilt my bike. Took the chance to put on my old cockpit and take some photos of it. I'm not using this cockpit any more, since the extensions are too short for me - I'm using a 3d printed prototype at the moment and I'm waiting for winow to release an XL version of their fasttt clones and then maybe go back to a similar system.

Hope these photos help. The cockpit basically revolves around the wingspan extenders from RON, that you linked. And a 3d printed bridge that sorta looks like batman. This could be done with the original bridge as well, but I haven't found a nice solution for a BTA setup with the original bridge.. On the photos, only a bottlecage and the twistlock for my garmin is missing.

[Mubaslat]

Hey guys!

I'm going to give it a try and build this bike, I've built several road bikes but never a TT.
Before I cut the front fork (tube), how short is it supposed to be? What should be under the top cover?
The compression plug first, yes, but should I put the round cover/lid there too and then tighten it? Or just the compression plug and then cover it up with the top cover and by that putting pressure on the fork with a bolt from above?

I did not get a chamfered bolt that fits in the top cover, thats why I'm asking and I really dont want to cut my fork tube to short.

Added a picture that I stole from this thread so you know what screw and cover I'm talking about, thanks!

I've got just about all the parts I need, I'm going with the Ltwoo TT groupset, will be interesting for sure!

[Hmpf]

That sounds interesting.
Please take a photo of all the parts of the headset and then I can label them for you in order.

The fork steerer should be short enough so that the top cap does not (!) touch the compression plug.
It's just like the road bike, except that the stem is at a slight angle. You still have to cut the steerer straight.

[rockerplates.de]

Well, i do read "typical flaws for chinese cheap frames"..

If every buyer starts escalating those tiny problems and ask for refunds, send back the frame of make it official on youtube how many small little things are lacking...
the producers will may start to rethink.
Currently , most buyers accept these little errors and invest their own resources...
if you let them get away with it, you will always have a lottery going, will your frame be produced by the best "worker" or the new one in the factory....lets be clear, most of us just get frames of 3rd or 4rd quality profiles in those factories.
Every factory nows exactly about the frame quality and the problems with each individual frame..they just choose to send it anyway, because we customers accept that...
We are also in the market for a tt frame for the next season....and seeing all these problems disqualifies VB as a supplier for us...

[Mubaslat]

That sounds interesting.
Please take a photo of all the parts of the headset and then I can label them for you in order.

The fork steerer should be short enough so that the top cap does not (!) touch the compression plug.
It's just like the road bike, except that the stem is at a slight angle. You still have to cut the steerer straight.

Thanks!
The part I'm thinking about is the one drew a red line around, is this part really needed when I attach/tighten the top cover (green) towards the compression plug.
As you can see there is a standard bolt included, not a bolt that fits "good" in to the top cover (green).

Thanks!

[Hmpf]

Ah, I know what you mean. I didn't have a screw with a narrower head either. It's just a question of appearance.

And I didn't even have an additional top cap. And you don't need one. I've been riding it for 5,000 km now and have been able to adjust the headset well.

I also swapped the compression plug for a shorter one, which fitted better.

Don't forget to install the fork cone and the centering ring at the top.

[cLs_elite]

Ah, I know what you mean. I didn't have a screw with a narrower head either. It's just a question of appearance.

And I didn't even have an additional top cap. And you don't need one. I've been riding it for 5,000 km now and have been able to adjust the headset well.

I also swapped the compression plug for a shorter one, which fitted better.

Don't forget to install the fork cone and the centering ring at the top.

Hey sorry, but what is the right order to put this together? I'm a bit confused. Cheers

[Mubaslat]

Ah, I know what you mean. I didn't have a screw with a narrower head either. It's just a question of appearance.

And I didn't even have an additional top cap. And you don't need one. I've been riding it for 5,000 km now and have been able to adjust the headset well.

I also swapped the compression plug for a shorter one, which fitted better.

Don't forget to install the fork cone and the centering ring at the top.

Thanks, just what I thought but didn't know then!

[adam99]

Hi guys, anyone had a problem with the stem? I mean - I screwed the side screws of the stem to 5NM and it is just so wobbly, the wheel does not turn with the rest of the cockpit. Do you think it is safe to put more than 5NM or what else can I do to fix it?

[Hmpf]

I would never use more than 5nm. In my case, it was so tight after 4.2nm that I could no longer twist it.

Is everything else fitted correctly?
Fork cone? Bearings down? Top bearing? Centering ring?

[emuinaus]

Does anyone on here know what the downtube storage pictured on the velobuild website would be? I asked on whatsapp and they could only say that the customer installed it. I'm hoping to do something similar and would like to know if I need bottle cage rivets installed before ordering.

[ngthanhphuc]

Does anyone on here know what the downtube storage pictured on the velobuild website would be? I asked on whatsapp and they could only say that the customer installed it. I'm hoping to do something similar and would like to know if I need bottle cage rivets installed before ordering.

You can contact @mauwth
at this topic https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,5221.15.html