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Re: Velobuild VB-R-186
Does anyone have a list of torque specs for the VB-R-168? I’ve asked but received limited information. Thanks!
March 15, 2021, 01:45:16 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
finished the Bild today Looks awesome, congrats on the the build! What was the solutions to the cable rub in the headset area? Hoping to get my frame in the next few days and will share some build photos as well. May 06, 2021, 05:23:30 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Received my frame yesterday. Darker than it's supposed to be but it's lighter than the photo shows, depending on the angle.
May 11, 2021, 11:58:14 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
I have had the exactly same experience. I have been told a few times it would be shipped a week or so ago. The first delay was due to handlebars not being available. Next they have said the frame needed to be repainted and they were still doing that. No tracking numbers just yet. Im in the same boat. All my components have arrived, just need frame now. Fingers crossed Similar experience. My order took 3 months and 1 week from order being placed to receiving it and the delay I was told (in addition to Lunar new year) was due to the unusual size of the bars. Also experienced that the tracking number I was given didn't seem to be updating for a number of days after it was created to the point where I also asked if the the package had actually been shipped. Working on the build now and it's going relatively smoothly. Managed to figure out the internal cabling without too much issue. Only trouble I ran into last night related to the frame was that the bolts on the fork where the caliper screws into seemed to have some hardened residue on the inside which made mounting the bolts a bit hard. To the point where I was questioning whether they choose a different size other than the standard whatever that is but eventually with a bit of force they went in. When I was reading that the back brake mounts could take a 160 rotor I thought this meant without the adapter, as in the caliper mounted directly to the frame as I've seen this before but maybe only for 140? Had to mount it with the adapter like my previous frame. May 13, 2021, 11:10:03 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Frame looks really good! You got it. I shoved the battery and wireless transmitter both in the seatpost without issue. The cockpit is so clean that my junction box sticks out like a sore thumb now. In retrospect I would have spend the extra money for an internal handlebar junction A. Build is 97% complete as I'm just missing a couple of parts but took it for my first 70k ride this am! Felt awesome. Definitely a better fit for me personally. The bars weren't as flexible as I thought although they aren't suuper stiff. I also liked the curved shape of them and wasn't sure about them at first. Climbs well, very responsive. Overall very happy so far. May 14, 2021, 07:03:27 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Thanks! I'm waiting on a R8000 crank to arrive so it can match the PM on the other side (still keeping the AbsoluteBlack chainring), some decals and new tubeless tires. So far I've found the axles to work really well, no complaints there. They are hex and not torx as I think I saw at some point? May 17, 2021, 11:05:25 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Did you use the SM-MA-R160D adapter? https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/si/SI-8NU0A-001-00-ENG.pdf Yes I used an adapter and the 160 rotor. Thought I could use the 160 without an adapter but missunderstood. May 17, 2021, 05:03:23 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Thats great news! I was planning on fittings as big a tire as the frame would allow. Last night I finally mounted a new pair of Schwalbe Pro One tubeless after a visit to the compressor at my local gas station. They seem to run more narrow than the previous generation Pro One's I had on prior but they may just need some more air and to get settled better. The mount I got is the one below. I like it because it has one long cut out for the bolts instead of two which may give you more options in terms of how far forward or backward you want to mount it. Downside is that if you don't plan on using the Garmin/light mount below which is on the heavier side, you may not have anything to screw the computer mount top piece above, unless I'm missing something as the mount does come with a number of pieces. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001849052644.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.4e034c4d4FiaD8 May 18, 2021, 10:28:57 AM |
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Re: ceramic OSPW and BBs!
anyone buy ospw's and ceramic bbs from aliexpress? any reviews on them long term? Im afraid if i buy either of them theyll crap out in 6 months. i dont plan to ride them when its pouring rain as itll be on my more expensive endurance bike, but. Curious about a OSPW that doesn't break the bank and is safe as well. I read on another thread here I think that the Rockbros one isn't good. Also saw a video of a review where the rider had a pretty bad crash because the generic OSPW broke under load which scared me to buy a cheaper one. May 18, 2021, 10:34:40 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Nice build! Can I ask what handlebar size is it? Thanks! 400mm x 90mm bars Someone on this forum pointed out that the bars seem to flare up quite a bit extending the reach more than they expected. I ordered a shorter stem length anyway without knowing this and have been happy with the fit. Bars have been pretty stiff so far and not terrible to wire internally. May 23, 2021, 10:23:12 AM |
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