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Re: Better hold off on the Magene QED electronic groupset I am a weird human.

$600 Chinese frames in general don't really scare me. What does terrify me however are:

-Ultra light cheap frames
-Ultra light cheap saddles
-Ultra light cheap handlebars
-Ultra cheap Chinese wheels
-Chinese groupsets

Basically all the touch points on my bike builds I give priority to over the frame itself. Wheels, tires, cockpit, and especially groupset. Like I said...I'm weird.
August 22, 2025, 10:36:47 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe Not at all. It's more like an S5
August 26, 2025, 11:09:01 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe Hi all, just registered to share my experiences so far - *waves in lycra*

I ordered an XL AeroTrace back in mid July, possibly one of the very first orders if the 'Sold' counter is anywhere near reliable.  As of this morning I hadn't received it, or a shipping notification or even an email to confirm finishing choices (paint etc).  I emailed Chris today for an update since it's no longer 'End of August' and got the following response:

"Sorry for delay as after the ISO4210 test ,we improved the carbon structure and frame weight .frame during production already ,size XS S M moulded out ;L XL will be moulded out beginning of next week

we will do best and keep you updated"

I'm in no particular hurry, but looking forward to getting it and building it up.  If it's delayed due to ISO testing and improvements relating to that then I won't complain.

I, for whatever reason, like a very forward geometry and my current TCR doesn't allow for this - partly because it's a size too small, and also since it has a proprietary seatpost it's not possible to use the likes of the Profile Design FastForward.  The steeper STA compared to most larger frames, plus to a greater extent the TT seatpost with adjustable saddle clamps were big motivators for ordering.  Plus it looks badass, and the aero improvements are better than a kick in the teeth.

Happy to update when I hear more about delivery if anyone is interested, and once I've built it up (using the groupset from the TCR) I'll post a few pics and thoughts.

Cheers.
September 01, 2025, 07:49:32 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
Quote from: Cape_Kirk on September 04, 2025, 11:31:43 PM
..if only the seat post would be a bit more visually pleasing

Funny, I love the seatpost.  Adds to the aero look and is pretty slick - apart from maybe the junction at the top with the seat clamp.

No accounting for taste...
September 07, 2025, 10:47:41 AM 		1
Re: XM Carbon Speed - "Gran Tourismo" Frameset
Quote from: Dewa6975 on September 16, 2025, 04:14:55 AM
Do you know (by experience?) if Shimano 105 rotors would face this issue ?

If you mount the rotor correctly flat, then no issue.

On current Gran Turismo frameset, we will remove all decals except the XMCS or CARBON SPEED on downtube for now. After we get our US trademark approved, we will figure out more western design.

We are designing 2026 road racing frameset as well, which would be released in April 2026 I think.
September 16, 2025, 06:36:04 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe I've put the order in for one as well now. They need a few weeks to do the custom painting and say it should be shipped around middle of October.

They will include a headset cover for both their own stem and for ACR, so hopefully I have a bit of options in the front.
September 25, 2025, 03:42:15 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
Quote from: mtm on October 05, 2025, 03:15:21 PM
Why not just throw on a longer stem on the smaller size? It'll be a bit extra weight, but that's more or less it. A lot of racers do that here in flat Denmark where aero is king and weight is next to meaningless. Stems of 170-190mm are not uncommon. Personally running a 170mm and no issues with handling. The bigger problem is usually getting your saddle forward enough on most bikes for a proper aggressive position.

As you say you live in flatland. A setup like you suggest would absolutely destroy your centre of mass on steep descents, which are common enough for me that it has to be considered.
October 05, 2025, 06:51:04 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe Neither the fork design/shape nor seatpost match the photos on the actual frameset on VB's website.
October 08, 2025, 01:56:27 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe 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
October 08, 2025, 02:02:45 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe 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.
October 10, 2025, 03:52:46 AM 		1