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Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023 Picture from ironman event
September 09, 2024, 11:13:47 AM 		1
Re: VeloBuild VB-TT-023
Quote from: Barry McCockiner on February 08, 2025, 03:11:15 AM
All parts have finally arrived and got the rig set up.

This is so hot. Love the ghetto bottle rig. I've designed a plate that let's me mount it in a similar way. Currently only 3d printed, but I'm looking to have it lasercut somewhere.

What size of the winowsport extensions do you have? And how tall are you? They look nice and long. I'm having some trouble with the original ones from the vb-tt-023 since my arms are quite long
February 10, 2025, 03:55:34 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame my build is almost finished, RD will be in the mail today.

- the "silver" bolts everywhere really do not look nice, ordered black ones
- 48 chainring on DUB Wide fits the frame (see picture)
- tire clearance is okay but not super-roomy. I put in a 2.1 Thunder Burt and it clears well. Not sure about Conti 2.2 Dubnitals. Shown in the picture are 45mm GK X1.

Will provide additional photos when the build is finished if you guys are interested.



July 16, 2025, 03:30:54 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame I’m finally eyeing the finish line with this project! I just did a bikefit on the home trainer and hope (if weather allows) to take it out for a spin tomorrow and fine tune brakes and derailleur (and put on some bartape). Will give my review on performance after a few rides 😊

Side note: Pass Quest removed the “compatible with SRAM Flattop chains” on their listing after I contacted them and asked why it didn’t fit my chain. They are trying to guilt trip me and refuse to offer any solution, so I’m stuck with a useless chainring (and the wrong chainbolts). Not too fond of Pass Quest after this.
September 01, 2025, 01:45:39 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
Quote from: toxin on February 15, 2026, 05:34:31 PM
Nobody can really tell you which of these bikes will be faster from pictures, but you can look at some individual features and judge those. Really the VB doesn't make any disastrous mistakes. The fork crown and lower headtube are a bit odd. The head tube trailing edge is a bit narrow, so that might be a bit unstable at high yaw, the flat transition from top of bb to seat tube isn't the best, but with the mess that the airflow is in that area, it's probably irrelevant. The seat tube and post are a bit wide. The leading edge on the lower section of the fork is flat. The head tube is very narrow, so that's its biggest positive. Can't really say how fast it is when it's all put together.

The advantage big brands have is that they already have libraries of the optimised tube shapes and lots of time and money to spend on optimising every tiny detail (a real pain in the ass). Velobuild really can't afford to do that so they just throw deep tube shapes at the problem, but that's not really as good.

I'd lean towards the S5 simply because of the gap in resources and it tests well (though my suspicion is that the wind tunnel is more flattering to it than the real world), but I wouldn't expect the VB to be a parachute either.

Whoa thorough analysis, thank you.
Wouldn’t be surprised if the S5 is faster, just hoping the Velobuild is up there somewhere.
Maybe like an older gen Madone, if that is not too much to hope for? :D
February 15, 2026, 11:16:56 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
Quote from: Tobi on February 16, 2026, 03:50:32 AM
Here you go....

Tobi that looks sweet  8) The frame is made for those deep rims.  How did you find the build with the mechanical 105?

1x would be fun, but I'm about 50W short of you with too many hills to risk it for my only bike.

For the Garmin mount, Velo do this: https://www.velobuildmall.com/products/cycle-computer-holder Chris included one free due to the delays, but it's not expensive and assuming being a small part shipping wouldn't be horrible.

It attaches to the rivets on the underside of the Velo integrated bar which it looks like you have - same as mine.  Does the job and has a GoPro type mount on the underside, for a light etc.
February 16, 2026, 04:21:34 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
Quote from: Tobi on February 16, 2026, 03:50:32 AM
Here you go....

How’s the bike / wheels feeling in crosswinds?
February 16, 2026, 04:15:36 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe I wanted to share my riding impressions.
Overall, I’m very happy with the bike — both in terms of my position on the saddle and the sensations it gives while riding.
It’s stiff but not uncomfortable.
Maybe it feels just slightly less punchy during low-speed accelerations or in the first few seconds, but once it gets up to speed you really feel how reactive and fast it is.

Last week I did a 10-minute test at 345 watts average and managed to hold a little over 43 km/h with stable wind conditions and a temperature of 10°C.
During that test I also tried to stay in the lowest position possible. I consider myself fairly aerodynamic, but at 186 cm and 85 kg I still catch some wind.
I was also running what are probably the fastest tires in the world — Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR — but unfortunately two days later in a race, after hitting a fairly hard pothole, the sidewall cracked and my race was over  ;D I knew they were delicate and that I’d probably puncture sooner or later, but I didn’t expect them to fail so easily.

Overall, the speed test was very good.
February 18, 2026, 05:51:13 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe Yes. It's gotta have a few mm between top cap and fork compression doohickey to tighten things down.

I know there are varying degrees of QC on these (and many other Chinertown) frames, but am I alone in thinking that's the reason we're able to buy them for a fraction of the cost of the big brands  :-X
February 22, 2026, 12:32:05 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
Quote from: Pistonbroke on February 22, 2026, 12:32:05 PM
Yes. It's gotta have a few mm between top cap and fork compression doohickey to tighten things down.

I know there are varying degrees of QC on these (and many other Chinertown) frames, but am I alone in thinking that's the reason we're able to buy them for a fraction of the cost of the big brands  :-X

I installed an additional 7.5 mm spacer below (I had to cut it slightly to allow the hoses to pass), and now it feels better, with minimal slack (video attached).

Next, I will cut the fork, but to do that it will be necessary to disconnect the hose and bleed the system again.

At the moment, I feel the handlebar slightly pulling to the right side. It may be because there is a bit more hose length on that side, which could be creating some tension and influencing the steering.
February 24, 2026, 09:41:20 AM 		1