New VeloBuild gravel race frame in the works...

[Cape_Kirk]

Hey folks,

I want to pull the trigger on the velobuild aero grav frame, but I'm not sure about the size. I've got a Scott rc foil (2024) in size 54 with a 100mm stem and no spacers. It fits very good. I'm 1,79m with 87cm inseam.
The aero grav in S/52 has a similar stack and reach. In size M/54 stack (+23mm) and reach (+17mm) are longer/higher. So I would run the size M with a 80 or 70mm stem and would have a higher stack - therefore more control? What are your thoughts?
Thanks for your input

[Blueberry]

Hey folks,

I want to pull the trigger on the velobuild aero grav frame, but I'm not sure about the size. I've got a Scott rc foil (2024) in size 54 with a 100mm stem and no spacers. It fits very good. I'm 1,79m with 87cm inseam.
The aero grav in S/52 has a similar stack and reach. In size M/54 stack (+23mm) and reach (+17mm) are longer/higher. So I would run the size M with a 80 or 70mm stem and would have a higher stack - therefore more control? What are your thoughts?
Thanks for your input

I would look up the geometry for both frames and put it into bikegeocalc.com. Make a model of each bike and you can see which components you need to get the geometry to match. The website is extremely basic but very helpful for checking how new frames will fit against your old frame.

[Blueberry]

From mapping up the small and the medium on BikeGeoCalc I did notice the frame's stand-over is quite high, for the small it was around 775mm and the medium was 795. Those heights were assuming we're maxing out the tire clearance but definitely something to look out for when deciding on size! My inseam is 800mm and I was considering the small and medium. Noticing the stand-over made me realize I should go for the small.

Update from looking at it more closely: It looks like their XS size is more in line with ~52cm gravel frames from other brands. Extra height from bigger tires might not have been considered when they came up with the geo. Shorter seattube/more sloped toptube would be ideal. Seattube length on the size S is the same as the 56cm MOG or 54cm Breed; it's similar to a size S Grizl but Canyon also offers 3 sizes smaller than their S.

Anyone with an inseam of less than 76cm/30" is going to struggle with fitting on even the XS frame and possibly have a lot of toe overlap with the front tire too. VB might wanted to consider making some smaller sizes and a second fork that has a bit more rake

[triponzio]

Hi everybody, I just built a gravel bike for a friend using the Velobuild new gravel aero frame. I can't tell you how the bike behave, since it is my friend first gravel bike and now I'm sick and I can't ride it.
The frame quality is very good, the paint job is ok.
My friend is 173 cm and on a M size frame we had to cut the seatpost and use a 80mm stem over all the spacers. I would say that the frame sizes are on the "big" side but the handlebar is low. We choosed the seatpost with 20mm offset.
We installed the Velobuild gravel carbon wheels and Ali-x-press components, except for Cinturato M 40mm tyres.
There is plenty of room to install tyres up to 50mm wide.
The assembly went smooth, but, as for all Velobuild headset, I changed the conical "C" compression ring with another having a tighter inner diamerer.
My friend is very happy with the bike.
I just ordered a second aero gravel frame for my daughters, since the frame looks beautiful.
I asked Chris to have a sloped handlebar instead of the standard one.

[triponzio]

Here is a picture of the bike during assembly, with a beautiful and temporary green saddle...

[fed]

The assembly went smooth, but, as for all Velobuild headset, I changed the conical "C" compression ring with another having a tighter inner diamerer.

I'm not entirely satisfied with the headset either. Could you tell me which alternative C-ring you used? Thank you!

[Theolean]

I want to build a new commuter bike and this frame is actually quite nice.

One of the requirements would be the ability to install fender and a rack. From the pictures that I see, the rack should be possible.

Ideally I want to install normal fender (for example https://www.sks-germany.com/Produkte/Schutzbleche/BLUEMELS-STYLE-27-5-29-SET.htm?a=article&ProdNr=111&p=1003). So a screw at the bottom bracket and one at the seat stays is required.

The pictures I could find, are not 100% clear. So can someone verify if this would be possible?