Author Topic: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe  (Read 293721 times)


thorbens

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #46 on: July 30, 2025, 01:46:20 PM »
This looks like rather good news. Looking forward to the first impressions/reviews here  :D

mtm

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #47 on: August 04, 2025, 01:34:56 PM »
Got a picture of actual frame (hope attachment works). They should post more on their site soon I'm told.

Uberflo

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #48 on: August 04, 2025, 01:47:59 PM »
But no UDH Standard on the rear axle

victoringemar

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #49 on: August 05, 2025, 11:47:00 AM »
Screenshot from their Insta on the fork, handlebar and frame! The spacers on the handlebar doesn't look very slick?

patliean1

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #50 on: August 05, 2025, 11:53:52 AM »
I've actually found that thicker seatposts provide more comfort than skinner posts.

It sounds counterintuitive. While skinner seatposts offer more deflection, thicker post absorb way more road vibrations. Assuming all else is equal.

victoringemar

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #51 on: August 05, 2025, 01:56:08 PM »
Haha seems like someone is following this thread  ;D

thorbens

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #52 on: August 05, 2025, 02:02:23 PM »
Haha seems like someone is following this thread  ;D
This looks soooo much better than the other picture  ;D

Uberflo

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #53 on: August 05, 2025, 04:32:18 PM »
Haha seems like someone is following this thread  ;D

Should the spacer not cover the hole in the handlebar?

Requiem84

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #54 on: August 05, 2025, 04:34:28 PM »
If you’re reading here Velobuild, please offer some more options for the handlebars :).

360 is a minimum for an aero bike and then hopefully not only 100mm, but also 110 and 120.

victoringemar

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #55 on: August 06, 2025, 03:58:25 AM »
 +1!
If you’re reading here Velobuild, please offer some more options for the handlebars :).

360 is a minimum for an aero bike and then hopefully not only 100mm, but also 110 and 120.

victoringemar

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #56 on: August 06, 2025, 04:06:55 AM »
Feels like Im spamming this thread, but just saw that they updated the website with new pictures of the real frame!

The headtube from the front looks nice  :D

https://www.velobuild.com/products/2026-vb-r-368-carbon-fiber-aero-road-bike-frame-disc-brake



voidptr

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #57 on: August 06, 2025, 04:19:44 AM »
The spacer implementation is horrible. It might a deal breaker for me unfortunately.


« Last Edit: August 06, 2025, 04:22:23 AM by voidptr »

Requiem84

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #58 on: August 06, 2025, 04:26:49 AM »
What’s your issue with the spacers?

voidptr

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #59 on: August 06, 2025, 04:39:13 AM »
It's not going to be easy to use a different cockpit unless you get lucky and it happens to fit their proprietary spacers. Even with their own cockpit, it looks like you're forced to use one or two of those oddly angled spacers.
If you want to use a different setup, you'll likely need to design your own bearing cover and possibly your own angled spacers as well.
I really don't see the point of such a proprietary design, especially since the cockpit and headset aren't particularly special. I could understand it if the cockpit sat flush with the top tube for a seamless transition, but it doesn't. Instead, it looks more like a makeshift workaround.
If I had to guess, they probably originally designed the headset for a completely different cockpit (similar to the Ridley Noah Fast 3). But they must have messed it up and attempted to fix it with these awkward spacers to make it work with their standard cockpit.
« Last Edit: August 06, 2025, 05:02:31 AM by voidptr »