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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Bummer with the sidewall cut - I HATE puncturing brand new tires. Feels like such a waste. I'm still wrestling with the back tire but may have sealed the side cut by taking off the wheel and rotating it so enough sealant get to it. Intrigued about the ability to put thicker cx/gravel like tires on this frame! May 23, 2021, 10:25:51 AM |
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Forum name?
I'm new to the forum and have really enjoyed learning from everyone and seeing the builds that get posted. Something that stood out to me right away when I found it was the name. By now I've come accustomed to it and seems a bit more normal, something I'm not comfortable with. I realize it was more than likely not intended to be offensive to people of Asian/Chinese background and everyone that I've come across has been really respectful, but I wonder if it's time to change the name to something else?
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Re: Forum name?
For what it's worth, I live in South-East Asia and of Chinese descend. I was never offended by the name ChinerTown. And having been a member in this forum for several years now, I've seen a number of Chinese (both cyclists/enthusiasts and vendors/suppliers) joining this group but it is only now that I see someone considered the forum name as offensive for being racists. Thanks for your feedback. As mentioned before I came from a place of asking and not accusing. It seems like having these types of conversations online, which in many cases is needed as we don't question enough (but I agree there are limits), seem to not be welcome as two of the responses so far have been basically you're wrong get out of here. What in itself does that say about those responding like this? I'm not sure. It appears I offended some while asking if something is offensive, which is in itself ironic haha. June 24, 2021, 01:59:05 PM |
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Re: Forum name?
FWIW, I thought your question is valid and was formulated thoughtfully and respectfully. We should at least be able to talk about these things, no? Appreciate that thanks! And yes I agree for sure. I did not mean to come across as casting judgement on anyone that has been part of the forum to date or the people who started it. IMO one of the biggest barriers to progress in any respect is the inability to see each other as fellow human beings trying to do our best and knowing that we can always do better. Without casting judgement and writing each other off we stand a better chance of moving forward than by shaming or not trying to understand where each other is coming from. June 28, 2021, 10:15:57 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
You are probably right, but as I do not have my own paint shop, and in my locality a paint job will cost more than the frame (any good recommendations in Toronto, anyone?) I think I would kick myself for not trying to come to a resolution with Chris. YES! I ended up getting decals made locally and the brighter colour actually works well with the darker purple chameleon that I didn't ask for. August 17, 2021, 12:04:38 PM |
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Re: Forum name?
Huh. Well, I have to be honest, I did not see that coming at all. It never once occurred to me that someone could potentially be offended by the forum's name. Thank you for for the very thorough and thoughtful response Sistar_Ned! It sounds like we share a lot of the same values. I hear everything you're saying and appreciate where it's coming from and your openness to have the conversation in a respectful way. Personally I don't think I was ever offended by the name, it just got me thinking, so I wanted to get the conversation going in case others may be thinking the same or it got other thinking about that as well. I definitely didn't mean to point fingers at anyone either participating in the forum or those organizing it, so if it came across like that, apologies. This seems like a really great space and I personally have gotten a lot of value from it, so for that thank you. August 30, 2021, 10:54:43 AM |
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Re: Forum name?
No need to apologize at all. It came across to me just as you intended it to, as an effort to start a conversation. I didn't feel you were pointing fingers at anyone. And you're very welcome. Thank you and all the other members for being a part of and contributing to this community. haha shoot! Sorry about that Sitar_Ned! Can you tell I'm Canadian?? - And thanks again for the platform August 31, 2021, 12:06:42 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
I'm all for losing weight and am trying to do it as much as possible with my 168, however there is no way I'd trust such a small and light expander on a carbon steerer tubed fork, especially for the sake of 30g of weight saving. Thanks for your comments OlieSimpson October 12, 2021, 01:05:06 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
I was watching a few more video on the SL7 recall issue and decided to take the bars off my 168 to see how the steerer looked out of curiosity. Although the SL7 issue may not apply to the 168 because it has a different integrated design (I'm not certain it doesn't apply), what did get me thinking is that the HB10 bars I received are one of the first I think and use the wedge system for tightening instead external bolts. I can see that where one of the wedge pieces tightens agains the steerer, it has created a mark/small indent. Although this part doesn't really move once fastened, I'm wondering if it's only a matter of time until a bad enough mark is made and it weakens the steerer and it fails. Is this why the HB10 moved to external bolts? ugh... October 14, 2021, 11:50:00 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Finished!! All was fine, but the internal cabling thru the stem-handlebar is not easy…at the end looks great. I’ll ride tomorrow to test it, will see how it works. Nice build! The 1x idea for road is starting to intrigue me more. The reason I completed a168 build recently is because I cracked my aero Workswell frame by clamping down the top tube on a work stand and feel obliged to mention this as I've learned that you should clamp at the seat post always to avoid this eek! October 21, 2021, 10:59:55 PM |
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