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Re: Velobuild VB-R-186 For anyone else who doesn't know, I just realized that the R-168 has identical geometry to the SL7.

https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=5f207b42a38eb600178e639e%2C604d98c2d7c8240017c37233%2C
March 30, 2021, 02:58:16 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-186 do we know how much the VB-R-168 weighs at a 52 or 54 alone / with fork?
April 02, 2021, 02:35:28 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Quote from: cityliving on May 13, 2021, 06:52:09 PM
Frame looks really good!
It looks your installing Di2 if I'm looking at the photo properly.
Where and how are you installing the battery?

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 		1
Re: Velobuild custom frame painting and decals I have an order on a GF001 with Velobuild right now, with a two color paint scheme and decals. I made a pdf with the details on where the paint color transitions should be, and the decal locations, sizes, and orientation.

Chris sent me photos the other day, and they got nearly all of it wrong... The decals were were rotated 90-deg, and they didn't seem to get the right colors in the right place... I'm waiting to hear back on their ability to fix the mistakes, but I'm not impressed so far... at all.

Part of me is surprised because based on their website photos, they should be able to do this simple design... but who knows what happened that day. I probably *would* trust their ability to paint a 1-color paint scheme...
May 20, 2021, 11:52:25 PM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Quote from: minisergium on May 23, 2021, 04:11:32 AM
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 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Quote from: minisergium on May 24, 2021, 05:17:01 AM
... with Pillar 1420 spokes...

I've ordered a wheelset last week from another shop.
And asked what they were thinking about Pillar spokes, if they did improve.
They told me to go for the SAPIM CX-Ray. As they are more reliable.

This matches my experience with Pillar ones.
Some broken spokes, but more problematic are their poorly anodized alloy nipple that seize with the spoke in the long term.
But if you want to save on spokes and go Pillar, maybe ask for the little heavier brass nipples then.
May 24, 2021, 06:50:16 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Quote from: minisergium on May 24, 2021, 05:17:01 AM
+1

BTW, It's the first time I buy a bike in parts and I'm planning to have it mounted in a bike workshop, but I'm not an expert and maybe I'm missing something. Could you help me? That's what I'm looking at:

- Whole SRAM Rival group 140/160 Diameter Disc Brake Rotor
- Elitewheels SLT 50MM * 29MM, RD12 XDR hub (with Pillar 1420 spokes?)
- Continental GP5000 25/28mm tyres (not sure, yet)
- Saddle (already bought)

Would you change bottom bracket? Would you change anything?

Any incompatibility, missing thing or simply advice will be appreciated.

I would have a look at: https://roadmeister.cc/. Complete report on building his Velobuild bike, and includes his shopping list.

Few questions from my side:

1. Considered tubeless? I'm planning to go for the pro-one TLE from Schwalbe.

2. I would add foam liners to prevent rattling from the brake lines

3. I think you will need an adapter (FM 160>140) to fit the 140mm disc

4. Make sure to match mounting system of the discs to the rims (either centerlock or 6 bolt)

5. Bottle cages, rim tape, bar tape, tubeless valves ...

6. Start looking for the rival set soon, as all the Sram parts are really hard to find.

And finally, why not build it yourself, really great to do and will make maintenance a lot easier!
May 24, 2021, 06:54:28 AM 		1
Re: Any chinese road bike electronic groupset coming soon? I don't think we'll see any electronic roadbike groupsets anytime soon.

Joe wasn't too excited about the MTB one in the video.
And I wouldn't buy that either at the price point rumored in the video which was around 380€ converted I think.
May 24, 2021, 02:44:29 PM 		1
Re: Any chinese road bike electronic groupset coming soon? Yeah he said shifting wasnt crisp. You also may $400 for a rd and a brifter. A force rd is $300 warranted but chinese electronic groupsets are probably years from being perfect. Best to go with rival if youre on a budget
May 25, 2021, 09:28:35 AM 		1
Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Quote from: minisergium on May 25, 2021, 10:47:08 AM
I've asked for Rival to local retailers and no stock till 2022. It's crazy...

I bought Rival Etap online not to long ago - it seems like delivery times are between 2-3 months. So not 2022. More like August-September.
May 26, 2021, 12:54:17 AM 		1