Author Topic: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe  (Read 294258 times)

Pistonbroke

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #135 on: October 08, 2025, 01:11:19 PM »
Where did you source the photo of the velobuild?
When I first saw the picture it said it was ChatGPT generated (ie. wheels and groupset). Not sure if that is true or not.

It was on a Facebook group, can't say anything about the validity but suspect it's generated

tgarne

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #136 on: October 08, 2025, 01:38:21 PM »
It was on a Facebook group, can't say anything about the validity but suspect it's generated

It is AI. Look at the spokes on the front wheel..

However if that was the new seat post design i am all in!

patliean1

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #137 on: October 08, 2025, 01:56:27 PM »
Neither the fork design/shape nor seatpost match the photos on the actual frameset on VB's website.

toxin

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #138 on: October 08, 2025, 02:02:45 PM »
yeah, attributed some fuzziness of the photo to black parts on black frame on a white background and using a phone, but looking at it closely on a bigger screen, the details are all fucked, very clearly generated slop, just a cancer on modern society
« Last Edit: October 08, 2025, 02:05:49 PM by toxin »

Pistonbroke

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #139 on: October 08, 2025, 03:33:59 PM »
Apologies folks, should have looked harder :-[

mchaggis

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #140 on: October 10, 2025, 03:52:46 AM »
Frame arrived on Wed.

Very well packaged, and all wrapped in that stretchy foam roll.  Haven't fully unpacked it yet - want to keep it protected to take to get built.  But I did open up the bars enough to look them over and confirm they are the 380/110 I ordered so very happy about that.  The finish that I can see so far is excellent so no reason to believe the rest of it won't be just as good.

Getting it built next week, will update with any observations on the build and some photos once complete.

lofetin

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #141 on: October 10, 2025, 03:59:19 AM »
If you could take some photos just to see the finishing/frame design I’d appreciate that!

Pistonbroke

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #142 on: October 10, 2025, 04:02:47 AM »
Frame arrived on Wed.

Very well packaged, and all wrapped in that stretchy foam roll.  Haven't fully unpacked it yet - want to keep it protected to take to get built.  But I did open up the bars enough to look them over and confirm they are the 380/110 I ordered so very happy about that.  The finish that I can see so far is excellent so no reason to believe the rest of it won't be just as good.

Getting it built next week, will update with any observations on the build and some photos once complete.

Aw you tease, don't leave us hanging.... Get some photos up ;D

Lorn11831519

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #143 on: October 11, 2025, 04:54:38 AM »
« Last Edit: October 11, 2025, 04:57:09 AM by Lorn11831519 »

Pistonbroke

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #144 on: October 11, 2025, 05:04:22 AM »
Size 55
https://imgur.com/a/igVlLb7

Thanks so much, but Imgur has turned off the UK, sob!

Would anyone be kind enough to attach the photo for us backwoods Brits please ;D

pertual

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #145 on: October 11, 2025, 05:15:27 AM »
Size 55
https://imgur.com/a/igVlLb7

Is this your frame? if so, how's the finish on the headset holes and bb? looks really good although somewhat far from the 1100g quoted by VB (for size M clear coat without metal parts)

lofetin

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #146 on: October 11, 2025, 05:32:24 AM »
Thanks so much, but Imgur has turned off the UK, sob!

Would anyone be kind enough to attach the photo for us backwoods Brits please ;D


https://postimg.cc/0rD3Lk89

Pistonbroke

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #147 on: October 11, 2025, 05:39:29 AM »
Ta very much, really appreciate it x

Ooo, she's a chunky girl isn't she ;D
Going to make it a challenging Weightweenie build, but will have a go!
« Last Edit: October 11, 2025, 05:42:06 AM by Pistonbroke »

lofetin

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #148 on: October 11, 2025, 05:42:47 AM »
You are welcome! It seems quite heavier than anticipated and without paint

Pistonbroke

Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« Reply #149 on: October 11, 2025, 05:51:52 AM »
You are welcome! It seems quite heavier than anticipated and without paint

Well, they say weight doesn't matter so much....I guess we're about to find out :o
It does look nice though 8)