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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Hello was only a silent reader until now. I ordered 2 frames 168 from Curis are on the way. The video with the handlebars and that it is an experienced self-builder scared me. I already got an answer from Chris My handlebar is the new version HB011, with the two bolts. Chris answered to me after my message with the video and picture, that is his response: Quote Hello To be totally clear and honest, I decided to do cross-tests with different stems and handlebars (3T, rotor, ritchey, deda, chinese ...) and also to scrupulously reinstall the HB011 handlebars (with a few shims under the headset top cover and that make difference) . Of course, the HB011 isn't the stifer solution, but neither is it the worst that I have tried by far. Finaly, I just finished the build an hour ago and did a quick ride of half an hour (15km and 320 D+).  Thus, this ride was short, but I can tell that:
August 14, 2021, 02:37:33 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Dream including pedals? Of course   The futures evolutions will be to change:
I should win 250gr August 15, 2021, 08:57:48 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
56 is correct, it is not due to the frame i ordered 56 size, i can't wait to receive it! thanks for your help August 25, 2021, 02:54:04 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
A quick return of experience after some rides, during the last one I lost one part of the bike who is holding the derailleur hanger   I imagine there was not loctite on this scerw, so it is essential to put some on it to prevent this problem.  I've ask to Chris to send me this set of spare parts, I'm wating his reply. August 25, 2021, 11:40:39 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Finally! I've only had time to pick at the build 15-30minutes at a time so it took forever. Wrong paint color notwithstanding, here are the other hiccups I experienced(mostly trivial): - Brake cable exit hole on fork had some flaking carbon - One of the Front brake mount screw holes was not deep enough, requiring use of an extra washer as a spacer - Handlebar carbon is a bit messy inside making routing fiddly - Rear brake mounts slightly misaligned, resulting in the slightest rub once per revolution (even if I manually open the Juin Tech calipers the whole way). It'll probably be fine once the pads are bedded - some minor cosmetic scratches And here is the good: + Weight was within specified, including hardware + Other than handlebars routing was super easy + Carbon looked super clean on the inside, other than deep in the fork + BB pressed in very cleanly End build is a 1x12 based on the Sensah Empire Pro. Showroom weight (without pedals) = 7.58kg Weight with pedals and cages = 7.79kg Real-world weight (with computer mount, computer, lights, Airtag, repair kit) = 8.6kg UPDATE: Included my parts and pricing. All prices are Canadian Dollars, incl. taxes, duties, and shipping where applicable. Weights are a mixture of estimates and actual, so differ from the final measured weight (probably some parts came in lower than advertised, and losses from cutting cables, handlebar tape, steerer, etc.) September 09, 2021, 07:04:51 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Took delivery of my frame today, very impressed with the initial inspection! To begin with, the packaging was fantastic. The outer cardboard box was largely intact with only 1 small rip, it was nowhere near the frame internally so I had no concerns. The frame etc. was then completely wrapped in bubble wrap and foam so arrived with zero damage. The carbon then looks great on the frame, forks, bars and seat post, and the custom paint (Purple Chameleon fading down to Gloss Black) along with the custom decals is exactly as I requested. I'll do a more thorough inspection once I have a bit more time but so far so good! September 14, 2021, 03:29:44 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Hi there,Slipping seatpost!! My problem for quite some time. I've tried carbon paste, but it didn't work because the problem was that there's not enough contact area between the wedge and the seatpost. My current solution is using a pure aluminium plate. I cut the plate so it's covering the wedge with enough margins and slip it between the wedge and the post. The plate increases contact area. And I use pure aluminium as it's pretty soft so it reduces the chance to damage the seatpost. September 14, 2021, 10:28:16 PM |
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I finally did it! I was sweating bullets but managed to tighten it correctly. I heard three loud bangs that scared me a little but I believe nothing was damaged
September 25, 2021, 07:34:52 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Hi all! I have been lurking this thread for the past few months while deciding if I should go ahead with building my own bike, and whether to get it from Velobuild. Really helpful tips so far and definitely helped with my decision to make the purchase! I finally decided order a VB-R-168 from Chris, in Matte Chameleon Green colour. I thought it would be useful to share my experience and two-cents on the bike building process. It was one rewarding experience to finally be out riding on your self-build bike! Size: 52 Groupset: Ultegra R8000 Hydraulic Disc: RT800 140mm Front and Rear Handlebar: 400mm/90mm Wheelset: From Taobao 60mm Depth with Hubsmith hubs Tires: GP5000 TL Saddle: AliExpress power saddle lookalike Pedals: AliExpress Lollipop pedals Weight: 8.2+Kg there about The building of the bike was not too difficult, just gotta do research and watch youtube for bike building process, tips and tricks, note the torque settings of the various components. The most tedious of all would be the internal routing. I routed the cables through the handlebars first, followed by the rest of the routing through the frame. Used an old brake wire to help with the guiding of cables through the respective cable holes. The FD cable stop was some what tricky, I had to file off the edges to get the cable to fit in to the hole. There is a small bracket to secure the FD cable stop into, it is rather flimsy and mine broke off. I had to fit it back into the frame from the bottom bracket hole, and screw the cable stop into the bracket. (sorry i didnt have pictures to explain it better). Another problem I had was that the headset compression ring not being able to sit squarely into the bearing, I had to squeeze the compression ring inwards a little (with a lil force) for it to sit properly into the bearing. Otherwise there would be large gap between the headset spacer and frame. Otherwise, rest of the installation was rather smooth! This is my first full carbon bike with deep wheels, so I cant exactly do any comparison. In general the bike rides really well, with much better handling, and maintains speed better. Overall very happy with the whole build! October 18, 2021, 09:10:54 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Hello all. I received the package last monday, 1 month after order (18 days shipping), so very happy with the times. The frame looks awesome, acceptable quality and well finished. The paint is better than I expect, the pearl colour in person is beautiful, specially below the sun  .. so in general very happy. Just two issues, I ordered also a saddle and Chris sent me an incorrect model, and also he sent me a 120 stem but I ordered a 110 one. I noticed Chris, hope he accept to solve it and send me the corrrect ones. I’ll update in the next days with the finished build and all the details (including weights). October 20, 2021, 02:59:52 AM |
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