Author Topic: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame  (Read 522486 times)

Unknownftp

Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« Reply #135 on: July 11, 2025, 12:43:53 PM »
Looking at the real life pictures of the frame, I wonder what makes this frame "Aero". Apart from the seatpost, all the tubes and especially the fork/headtube look bulky.  ???

I mean, to be fair, its a under 500 dollar frame, I don't expect windtunnel testing, like Kirk said, they likely based the the aero claims off of what the Ridley ASTR probably claims.

Cape_Kirk

Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« Reply #136 on: July 11, 2025, 12:45:59 PM »
Thats new… Reading it again, I get that the problem is with the wheel axle provided with the frame, which comes with a 1.5 thread.

Just reached Velobuild regarding this, I'm planning to use a Transmission derailleur.

They must provide that info right away within the page for people to know that.

They do! It is on VB website. I made the same mistake.

https://www.velobuild.com/products/2025-velobuild-carbon-fiber-racing-gravel-bike-frame
« Last Edit: July 11, 2025, 12:48:29 PM by Cape_Kirk »

Cape_Kirk

Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« Reply #137 on: July 11, 2025, 12:50:25 PM »
Looking at the real life pictures of the frame, I wonder what makes this frame "Aero". Apart from the seatpost, all the tubes and especially the fork/headtube look bulky.  ???

It looks as aero as orca terra race or a backroad ff. It looks faster than most of the other frames imo.

muringuets

Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« Reply #138 on: July 11, 2025, 01:03:08 PM »
They do! It is on VB website. I made the same mistake.

https://www.velobuild.com/products/2025-velobuild-carbon-fiber-racing-gravel-bike-frame

Well you're right, it is indeed... What to say after all this? Now comes the multiple emails and messages, reaching out and trying to get the right part, confirming wether your frame is shipped already...

It's my first build, and I never imagined the amount of details and little things you'd have to know to build a whole bike without a hiccup... Pretty disappointed with everything so far, on top of all the delays and the frame looking meh (regularish), and now the axles are wrong... Definitely missing riding a bike....


Blueberry

Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« Reply #139 on: July 11, 2025, 03:31:54 PM »
Well you're right, it is indeed... What to say after all this? Now comes the multiple emails and messages, reaching out and trying to get the right part, confirming wether your frame is shipped already...

It's my first build, and I never imagined the amount of details and little things you'd have to know to build a whole bike without a hiccup... Pretty disappointed with everything so far, on top of all the delays and the frame looking meh (regularish), and now the axles are wrong... Definitely missing riding a bike....

At this price point there do tend to be weird quirks that you have to work around and you won't get much support from the sellers. The build process can be really annoying, it's not uncommon to have to buy some small parts or tools to get it buildable, but it's usually a lot of fun once it's built and you can just enjoy the ride. 

I ended up canceling my order once it became clear it did not have the tire clearance I wanted :/

Hanes_cz

Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« Reply #140 on: July 11, 2025, 03:59:08 PM »
I’m in the middle of the build, and so far I haven’t run into any problems.
« Last Edit: July 11, 2025, 07:25:01 PM by Hanes_cz »

Edopizzo

Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« Reply #141 on: July 14, 2025, 04:10:44 AM »
Has anybody weighed the frame?

Requiem84

Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« Reply #142 on: July 15, 2025, 02:08:05 AM »
How are the builds progressing?

Cape_Kirk

Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« Reply #143 on: July 15, 2025, 02:53:10 AM »
How are the builds progressing?

Waiting for a new rear axle to build it with sram transmission. Otherwise no problems with the build. Changed all the silverish bolts to black ones.

Whiteman83

Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« Reply #144 on: July 15, 2025, 03:08:25 AM »
Waiting for a new rear axle to build it with sram transmission. Otherwise no problems with the build. Changed all the silverish bolts to black ones.

Could you share a link to those black bolts?

If I plan to use the latest SRAM Rival 1x13 groupset, will I also need to change the axle? If so, which axle should I use?


muringuets

Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« Reply #145 on: July 15, 2025, 08:42:11 AM »
Could you share a link to those black bolts?

If I plan to use the latest SRAM Rival 1x13 groupset, will I also need to change the axle? If so, which axle should I use?

Ask Velobuild for a rear axle with 1.0 pitch (thread).

If you look on their product page, the axles are threaded with a 1.5 pattern.
« Last Edit: July 15, 2025, 08:53:15 AM by muringuets »

Hanes_cz

Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« Reply #146 on: July 15, 2025, 08:56:45 AM »
My build is finished. I’m very satisfied with the frame’s quality, even though I had some concerns before it arrived.

Edopizzo

Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« Reply #147 on: July 15, 2025, 11:21:01 AM »
My build is finished. I’m very satisfied with the frame’s quality, even though I had some concerns before it arrived.
Can you comment on tire clearance? I guess those are 45s?

Edopizzo

Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« Reply #148 on: July 15, 2025, 11:22:12 AM »
Waiting for a new rear axle to build it with sram transmission. Otherwise no problems with the build. Changed all the silverish bolts to black ones.

Are you still in time to weigh the bare frame?

Whiteman83

Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
« Reply #149 on: July 15, 2025, 01:02:34 PM »
My build is finished. I’m very satisfied with the frame’s quality, even though I had some concerns before it arrived.

Congrats on your finished build – it looks awesome! :)
How does it feel in terms of stiffness and overall handling in real-world riding?