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Re: Velobuild GF-002
Just finished up building my new GF-002 frame. Almost all parts except for the bars/stem were transferred over from my GF-001. Aside from a few stumbling blocks that were on me, the build was smooth. Frame and separate bar/stem combo from VB have been great and I'm happy with everything so far. Learnings: 1. No cabling exposed with separate VB bar/stem: This bar/stem combo has fully integrated cabling with no exposed cabling at all (unless you don't want internal cabling and route on the outside of the bars). Unlike the integrated bars where the cables/wires poke out under the stem before going down the fork. This is only an issue if you're running an external Di2 junction box like I am as you normally place it under the stem where you have access to the wires being exposed, can connect the junction box and then the wires go down the fork. This is how I have my VB-R-168 set up. Considered getting an internal junction box to mount to the opening in the top of the downtube, however I wasn't able to source one easily (aka I was too cheap and didn't find a deal I liked, plus needed another junction and extra wire). Someone suggested I just drill a hole in the stem and that's what I did! Solution worked perfectly and I don't have any concerns with the integrity of the stem provided how small the hole is and how thick the carbon in that area is. Photo below. 2. Smallest chainring for the GF-002 is 46T: I tried mounting my regular compact Shimano 2x crankset 50/34 and the small chainring was pressed hard against the chainstay with no room to move. Not sure if my choice of BB made a difference but I have a Wheels Manufacturing BB386EVO. I ended up getting some 24mm spacers for the crankset shaft to push out the crank and 3mm worth of spacers did the trick. Found out after from VB about the 46T chainring minimum. A few things I appreciate having that my GF-001 didn't are: - Fender eyelets in the fork - Additional bottle/bag mounts on the side of the fork and under the downtube - Round seatpost Really happy with how the paint job turned out. I wasn't sure about their ability to blend the two colors but they did a good job with the transition. Decals were made locally and splatter is just some left over plasti-dip splattered by moi. The newly revised slightly taller C ring for the headset seems to be making a difference to prevent the play issue some were experiencing with the separate bar/stem option. Overall happy with how it turned out. June 15, 2022, 12:22:58 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
My 168 raked more than 9000km outdoor and indoor now. No issues other than creaking headset. And recently, I've tried to change its attitude. And it worked! Here it is. Conti Terra Speed 650x35B on Hunt Adventure Sport wheels. September 02, 2022, 06:52:01 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Finally done. Took it for a quick 10 mile ride and it feels faster than my CAAD 7. Still need to put on the bar tape. Total Cost ~$1,900 USD Frame VeloBuild VB-R-168 (56) Wheels CSC 55mm x 25mm Brakes Juin Tech F1 Cranks Shimano Ultegra 52/39 Shifters Shimano 105 Front Derailleur Shimano 105 Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 Rear Light ROCKBROS Bike Light LED Bicycle IPx6 Cassette Sunshine 11/32 Bottom Bracket ZTTO BB86 Chain Zrace Bottle Cages Garmin Mount OG Evkin CM-005s Tires Continental ULTRA SPORT III 700*28c September 03, 2022, 01:06:44 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
September 12, 2022, 04:27:01 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
Not much to see here, is there? He likes his Tarmac SL7 better than a 500 USD Velobuild-frame. Well, it better feel better than a VB-frame with that price tag. And I don't think anyone of us would expect this frame to compete with bikes with 5digit price tags. About it being sluggish and less stiff. For what it's worth, this sounds pretty similar to the review that Cyclingtips did after one year of riding the actual Dogma F. They found it to feel harsh and criticized seat tube flex. I don't think subjective ride impressions are worth much because everyone has a different frame of reference. To me, coming from a Ridley Helium frame, this frame definitely doesn't lack stiffness. And I always felt that most of the "snappiness" when sprinting or accelerating is coming from the wheels and how heavy they are, unless the frame is a complete noodle. September 26, 2022, 01:57:39 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
starting to look like a bike the horror as I see there no tires and its on concrete. Think of the scratches October 21, 2022, 02:54:58 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
Hi VBR218 owners. On the edge of ordering a XXL frame. The geometry would be good for me. In fact, the dogma F is a relatively relaxed superbike geometry from my POV. The only thing that bothers me is the GC performance review on the fact that the frame would be stiff "vertically". I don't really care about the sluggish critic. im 6'4" 235 lbs and coming from a endurance frame and i find it really comfortable. its all in your fit. i ride a 32 on the rear with 68 psi and a 28 with 65psi on front i put 420 miles on it since last month. including a road race last sunday. its more all i was expecting an then some. p.s. don't thread lock grub screws on the handlebars October 27, 2022, 11:44:07 PM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Fall colors
November 01, 2022, 07:34:56 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
December 13, 2022, 05:22:51 AM |
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Did you really put S-Works decals on your frame?
March 04, 2023, 01:25:43 PM |
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