Velo Build R-099 Build

[Kris]

I have this frame since 2020 already.
I have been running a Mechanical groupset on it. Even though installation was a nightmare with the cable routing, I never had any issue with it once this was done.
But a couple of months ago I was able to get a good deal on an electronic groupset and I 'upgraded' my bike.

But I'm now having issues with some headset play.
I read already this was (is?) a common issue with this frame and I also read some topics that it's an easy fix with some spacers.

but could anyone briefly explain how to do this correctly? Preferably with some pictures where the spacer(s) have to be installed and how it looks like.


2nd, currently I have wrapped the di2 battery in some foam and clamped this in the seatpost. It's stuck for now, but I'm not sure if it will remain fixed after some bumpier rides. Is there any di2battery holder available for this type of seatpost?

[zaphodbeeblebrox]

I have a stack of these https://shop.fullspeedahead.com/en/spacers/road-mtb/micro-spacer installed. I also have mechanical shifting so the handlebar routing is a huge pain and didn't want to do re-do it. I clipped a small piece out of each spacer (like a 1-2mm section to make them into a C shape) so I could just bend them around the steerer tube on top of the c-ring. I also have an extra long compression plug installed that seemed to have helped a bit before the spacers.

[bichler.bua]

I have this frame since 2020 already.
I have been running a Mechanical groupset on it. Even though installation was a nightmare with the cable routing, I never had any issue with it once this was done.
But a couple of months ago I was able to get a good deal on an electronic groupset and I 'upgraded' my bike.

But I'm now having issues with some headset play.
I read already this was (is?) a common issue with this frame and I also read some topics that it's an easy fix with some spacers.

but could anyone briefly explain how to do this correctly? Preferably with some pictures where the spacer(s) have to be installed and how it looks like.

Which type of cockpit are you running, integrated one piece or separate stem and bar?
I have found all three compression ring iterations from Velobuild being useless.
The only thing that helps is described by @zaphodbeeblebrox: microshims, cut to C-shape
I have recently moved to the Deda Superbox using the Deda compression ring, which seems to work fine, as well.
Still believe the issue is related to the compression ring supplied by Velobuild.

[Kris]

Which type of cockpit are you running, integrated one piece or separate stem and bar?
I have found all three compression ring iterations from Velobuild being useless.
The only thing that helps is described by @zaphodbeeblebrox: microshims, cut to C-shape
I have recently moved to the Deda Superbox using the Deda compression ring, which seems to work fine, as well.
Still believe the issue is related to the compression ring supplied by Velobuild.

I have the integrated one piece HB.

And do you have some pictures of the installation

[bichler.bua]

I have the integrated one piece HB.

And do you have some pictures of the installation

This forum is full of Velobuild headset issue that myself and others have posted in a few threads and posts:
http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3102.msg34848.html#msg34848
http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3683.msg42941.html#msg42941
http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3637.msg35632.html#msg35632

I can make an external photo of my current Deda superbox setup, but I will not take it apart for you - the effort is high since I am running mechanical shifting and braking.
I recommend you use a long and solid expansion plug to make sure you can remove any play and tolerances.
You have good chances with the one piece cockpit, one weakness certainly is the Velobuild stem and the top cap not allowing reasonable compression.
I will also recommend you get the latest iteration compression ring from Velobuild, even I am personally not sure it solves all problems.
In the end the headset play seems to be caused by tolerances and how they add up in your favor or against you.
Trying to minimize the tolerances with the help of C-cut shims can help, as reported by myself and others.