Author Topic: VeloBuild VB-TT-023  (Read 340744 times)

teichs42

Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
« Reply #450 on: May 07, 2026, 11:31:14 AM »
1 year Update! 1 year later and same location, with this bike and couldn't be happier. I did some upgrades around the chainring, toolbox and cockpit. Managed to do a 70.3 and actually win a smaller olympic triathlon last year. This year I'll go through a full distance triathlon with the bike. Only issue I had with the frame over the past year was, that water accumulated in it after a wet ride and there is no drain hole at the bottom bracket - I drilled one now hoping it will not crack  ;D

Do you see a possibility of mounting a bottle on top of the tool box, parallel to the ground? It looks like the new box (which looks great!) covers the downtube and seat tube bolts.

Juul

Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
« Reply #451 on: May 08, 2026, 01:43:40 AM »
My carbon stem gave way at such tightening torques.
I received the Alloy stem from Chris super fast within a few days, and with carbon paste it is tightened to 4nm.
At 2nm, it was already impossible to get any movement out of it at full force, so the fit is perfect.

Can you show an image of the new Alloy stem?
I also broke my top piece (of the carbon stem) two times.. third one I received, it works fine.. but now I still keep being skeptical :)
If the Alloy stem would be better.. I am tempted to order one separately if that would be possible.

Cnasta

Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
« Reply #452 on: May 08, 2026, 03:22:11 AM »
That plate looks great! If you've got any feedback on it, I'd love to hear.

For a computer mount, I've had a few solutions.
The first one was a 3D printed plate that was zip-tied to the 2 extensions and had a Garmin insert bolted the middle. This got the computer right between my wrists.
Now, I made a much longer bottle rail and a 3D printed mount on the rail with the Garmin insert to attach the computer to.
Note that the rail you have pictured is meant to be supported by a frame underneath (it is used to move bottle mounts up/down a frame), and may move too much and break when hanging a fully loaded bottle off the end like that. The one I designed is much thicker to properly handle the loads and not have a bottle shake loose. I'd also recommend a 'saddle' cage for the upside-down cage where it has the hooks opposite the screws. I use a Topeak one since its the cheapest I found, but there are a few carbon cage options as well.

Happy to share the files if you're interested. I'm also setting up a site to sell some of my custom parts.

I just saw your reply. I'm using the botlerail-extender thing as wel, and I'm a little bit concerned about durability as well. Mine doesn't have a long 'overhang' and bottlecages are mounted on top and close to the BTA riser/spacer --> I think I'm good, but your rail looks really nice, especialliy with the option for the Garmin mount (min is between than hands, with the risk of accidentally pressing buttons).

Is it possible to order that rail (and what would be the costs)?

Kel-vin

Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
« Reply #453 on: May 08, 2026, 12:51:32 PM »
Can you show an image of the new Alloy stem?
I also broke my top piece (of the carbon stem) two times.. third one I received, it works fine.. but now I still keep being skeptical :)
If the Alloy stem would be better.. I am tempted to order one separately if that would be possible.


Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
« Reply #454 on: May 08, 2026, 10:38:17 PM »
The base plate has worked wonderfully. It has allowed me to get in a more agresivo position since the amount of holes allow for much better adjustment of the bars. Also, being able to move forwards and backwards the BTA system helped me figure out the best setup for me.

As for the rails, yes, I’ve heard theses thin rails for moving ups and down bottles are not sturdy enough for holding a bottle as the amount of force can break them. I had seen the rail from Tririg but getting it to my country makes it almost double its original price.

Your rail looks amazing, and I think I could get it machined at the same place I got the baseplate made.

Here are the files for the rail.

Willos

Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
« Reply #455 on: May 15, 2026, 02:47:41 AM »
Anybody got a a model for a toolbox for frame size S? I know @mattgolt has made one but it only fits bigger sizes.

NWA-Tri

Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
« Reply #456 on: May 19, 2026, 06:24:48 AM »
Thanks to everyone for posting their build and pictures. I've gone ahead and just ordered my bike for a full distance later this year!
How do I get in contact with Chris as I want to order extra spacers and an alloy stem (problems with carbon stem)

Serge_K

Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
« Reply #457 on: May 19, 2026, 09:39:04 AM »
Thanks to everyone for posting their build and pictures. I've gone ahead and just ordered my bike for a full distance later this year!
How do I get in contact with Chris as I want to order extra spacers and an alloy stem (problems with carbon stem)

chris@velobuild.com

NWA-Tri

Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
« Reply #458 on: May 19, 2026, 01:04:41 PM »
Many thanks. I’ve gone for matt black and it’ll be dispatched tomorrow!!
Better do some training now…

NWA-Tri

Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
« Reply #459 on: May 20, 2026, 08:25:26 AM »
What disc wheels are people using? I'm thinking of the Elite Wheels Bundle, due to price, but it looks like they are on backorder.
https://www.elite-wheels.com/product/time-trial-triathlon-wheels-tt-disc-brake-bundle/

Does anyone have any recommendations on what they have used for their builds?

rene2879

Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
« Reply #460 on: May 20, 2026, 10:10:18 AM »
What disc wheels are people using? I'm thinking of the Elite Wheels Bundle, due to price, but it looks like they are on backorder.
https://www.elite-wheels.com/product/time-trial-triathlon-wheels-tt-disc-brake-bundle/

Does anyone have any recommendations on what they have used for their builds?

Happy with my xmcarbonspeed

Front D65CU-33 rear D78CU-33 T1100 rims 20/20H UD paintless
Black color R506 hubs 20/20H 54T rachets TPI ceramic bearings center lock straight pull for 100*12/142*12 with Shimano HG driver
3.8mm carbon spokes

NWA-Tri

Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
« Reply #461 on: May 20, 2026, 10:20:54 AM »
I've also got a ProfileDesign FC35, but how do you fix it to your aerobars? I'm currently using a Gen1 Trek SpeedConcept, which has round aerobars so it clips nicely in, but can't see an easy way to fix it to the TT-023.


I'm not far off pulling the trigger on purchasing this frame, checked out all the other options and this just feels like the right frame for me. Just need to sort out final colour and costing (Chris has been super helpful answering all my questions), thinking mat black to match the wheels. My build will take a few months as the wheels are going to take a while to build. Hopefully on the road early Jan.

Planning to double sided sticky tape the bento box, not as clean a solution but allows for my ProfileDesign FC35 to be custom mounted in front of it. I plan on running the stock bars, unless my bike fitter says not to.

All the bike builds posted here are nice and clean looking.

NWA-Tri

Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
« Reply #462 on: May 20, 2026, 04:23:35 PM »
Happy with my xmcarbonspeed

Front D65CU-33 rear D78CU-33 T1100 rims 20/20H UD paintless
Black color R506 hubs 20/20H 54T rachets TPI ceramic bearings center lock straight pull for 100*12/142*12 with Shimano HG driver
3.8mm carbon spokes

Thanks, I did take a look, but couldn't see anything on their website - https://xmcarbonspeed.cc/collections/triathlon

rene2879

Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
« Reply #463 on: May 21, 2026, 12:02:10 AM »
Thanks, I did take a look, but couldn't see anything on their website - https://xmcarbonspeed.cc/collections/triathlon

you can write an email to Peter from xmc.
They released the D78CU-33 first time in Feb, but maybe didn't updated the website yet?

NWA-Tri

Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
« Reply #464 on: May 21, 2026, 04:37:36 AM »
Thanks and I have emailed them already  :)
Tagoola have also said   

Regarding TT wheels, we now have a new model available.
930±40g,36T Ratchet


(Edited for typo)


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