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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame Hi all, I'm planning to build this up with an sram dub crank. I've read that this isn't recommended, why?

Also, is it a BB86 or BB86.5? Does anyone have a link to a threaded pressfit bb86.5?
July 30, 2022, 04:40:31 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Quote from: patliean1 on August 06, 2022, 06:18:43 AM
What are people using for seat post covers, and does the provided saddle clamp also work for 7x9 oversized cable rails?

I've seen people go with the actual SL7 cover.
August 06, 2022, 01:16:28 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame Received my frame today, something must have gone wrong with the fork I think, as it is not spaced 100mm between the dropouts (see picture).


In contact with Chris already so I'm sure this will get sorted. I'll update when it happens

Other than this it looks good. I'll have an update once I built it up
August 17, 2022, 06:58:47 AM 		2
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Quote from: gilj on August 17, 2022, 06:58:47 AM
Received my frame today, something must have gone wrong with the fork I think, as it is not spaced 100mm between the dropouts (see picture).


In contact with Chris already so I'm sure this will get sorted. I'll update when it happens

Other than this it looks good. I'll have an update once I built it up

I seem to be getting nowhere with Chris. Did anyone have their forks being bent 2cm inwards? I don't think this carbon fork is to be trusted anymore, right? The TA is a standard 130mm TA, and it's fully threaded in on one side. So the fork is just too narrow.
August 22, 2022, 06:20:32 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Quote from: patliean1 on August 22, 2022, 08:57:17 AM
Did Chris stop responding? Did VB refuse to refund or send out a new fork?

What a complete crap shoot...

Chris is replying, but he doesn't seem to acknowledge the issue. He told me that this axle is right for a 100mm hub (something that I agree on), and that I should just try to put my wheels in the fork. The wheels haven't arrived yet (and I have no spare set of 100mm hubbed-wheels lying around, so I can't do this) but I don't know how I could place a 100mm hub wheel in a dropout that measures 82mm. I feel that we've gone in circles in that area for a few emails now, so I've asked him to escalate the issue to his manager or at least acknowledge that I have a problem. I've also mentioned that if this doesn't happen that I will have no other option than to go to Paypal to start the refund claim process. If that's succesful, then I have no idea who will have to fork over the 170USD for shipping the frame back.

Something to add: there was no visible damage on the box when delivered. The fork also has no cracked paint or anything, which I would expect if the fork was bent in transit. I have honestly no clue how this happened, as their mold will be correctly spaced. In the end, it should not be my problem either. I just want a replacement fork.

Will keep everyone up to date.
August 22, 2022, 09:07:42 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame The 130mm axle length denotes the whole axle, so that includes the part that threads in on one side, and goes through the dropout on the other side. If the dropouts are 1.5cm wide each, it makes then it is the correct axle length. I'm not sure what the axle that was delivered with your 168 says, but I'd be surprised if it was not the 130mm one.


EDIT: https://www.modernbike.com/how-to-measure-bicycle-thru-axles this outlines it
August 22, 2022, 10:10:03 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame In my experience you have to be very clear with what you need an answer to, and be very proactive in the communication. Once shipped I got my order quite quickly: it was delivered in 9 days from Hong Kong to London. I went with XDB shipping and had a tracking code, all in all a good shipping experience.



As for my situation with the fork, Chris has forwarded the pictures I already shared here, as well as a short video I had of the fork to the engineers. I hope it can get resolved that way. Best case scenario they would send me a new fork, I can return the one in my posesssion if they would like that.
August 24, 2022, 07:33:07 AM 		2
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Quote from: vTuga on August 24, 2022, 08:48:38 AM
How long did it take for them to ship the order?

I payed on July 29th, and it got shipped August 8 th.
August 24, 2022, 09:20:11 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Quote from: voshond on August 24, 2022, 05:18:07 PM

I had my fair share of issues:
  • Headset is absolute trash, you can still see the bearings underneath what they call a "seal". Give this 1 ride in the rain and you will grind this down. I will replace those.

I checked the bearings they sent me, mine don't have this. They also have a different color (blue), so I'm wondering if they sent me the right ones at this point.


Still waiting to hear back about my fork. I've basically told them that if they don't resolve it soon, I'll have to start the paypal process of trying to claim my money back. The only satisfactory option would be for them to send me a new fork. At this point I could even send the frame back to them to get my money back, but not sure who would have to eat the $150 USD shipping cost on that.

Let's see where this goes.
August 28, 2022, 01:50:35 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame I'm going with the sram rival axs, wanted to upgrade to the red crankf or the same reason, but it comes at a heavier pricetag than I wanted to pay. it does look so sharp though!
September 01, 2022, 04:14:12 AM 		1