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Re: Carbonda Cfr 1056 I decided to scrap the 27.5s it was just too tight. The 37mm measured 700c fit fine. I put Rene Herse bon jon pass 35c in the rear on internal 24mm wheel they measure 37mm and stelicom pass 38c on the front measure to 37mm on an internal 19mm wheel.

So happy with how this carbonda turned out

October 22, 2021, 04:07:31 PM
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Re: Carbonda Cfr 1056 Thanks. I finally got out on a ride working full time and two kids makes it difficult to get out. It rides pretty good I don't have a ton to compare it to. On gravel it's def a bit bumpier than my rondo ruut I had previous with 650b x 2.2 tires. But on road it feels really good compared to the rondo. I only did a 12 mile ride and my seatpost came loose by the end so I need to put some more carbon paste I guess. But over happy with it. Also it's a chain stay for forbidden druid MTB
October 29, 2021, 03:20:41 PM
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
Perhaps you could try a different/longer compression plug, which might have less chance of slipping? Maybe this one:
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/deda-elementi-expander-bung/rp-prod171842?utm_source=customer-emails&utm_medium=stock-email&utm_campaign=backinstock

Or have you tried using carbon past where the handle bars clamp to the steerer tube to give some extra grip?

Another thought: Have you tried using some sort of retaining compound on the headset bearings in case they are moving within the frame?

Might be worth trying something like in this video:
https://youtu.be/IQWYPxGicjU?t=268

Thanks man, that's exactly what I did.

So, for anyone having issues like me. A longer compression plug solved the issue for me.

I used this: PRO Headset expansion nut for carbon steerer tubes, 50mm, 1 1/8 inch

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NJYGTQS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The compression plug sits a bit lower than a standard ones, so it doesn't provide as much support for the top stem bolt clamping the steerer tube, but shouldn't be too much of an issue.

It's still not as stable as my other Velobuild (R-177), but it's much better now.

January 12, 2022, 04:50:58 AM
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame I have a couple of road races coming up with significant amounts of gravel sections, so I have been trying to maximize the tire space in the frame. The split for one race is around 15% tame gravel/85% asphalt and 45% tame gravel / 55% asphalt for the other.
I have been looking for high volume road tyres with lower rolling resistance compared to gravel tires.

I currently have Vittoria Terreno Zero's in 32c and they are very puncture resistant but noticeably slower than a road tire (as it probably should be). Very good if there is a high risk of punctures or a need for more grip.

Schwalbe have a 34c model of their Pro One Evo TLE which I picked up. I mounted them on Light Bicycle WR45's which are 25mm internal (hooked). They measure 33,5mm.

Surprisingly there is still a bit of space. Obviously they are narrower than advertised but it probably also has to do with the lack of knobs and that the wide rim gives the tire a lower profile.
I would say if you have wide rims the bike could probably handle a 35mm WAM slick tire if you can live with minimal mud clearance. Anyone wanna sponser me some Rene Herse Bon Jon Pass  ;D ?






January 26, 2022, 03:02:18 AM
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Lightcarbon LCG071-D Build Recently upgraded my primary gravel bike (CruX) to AXS components so I had this perfectly good sram force1 mechanical group just sitting around. Decided to purchase a Lightcarbon “monster” gravel frame with integrated bars. First off, all communications with Wendy at Lightcarbon were detailed, prompt, and informative. Took about 3 weeks from order date to having the frame at my doorstep in Michigan. Built the bike up completely with spare parts around my little bike mechanic area (had to buy bottom bracket and the 700x50c tires) The bike currently has red cannondale stickers on it as I had those laying around my shop and wanted to get an idea of how the red/black theme would look.  New custom red Lightcarbon decals are ordered and expected any day.

Have about 400 miles on the bike so far and absolutely love it. Crisp handling, stiff and responsive yet quite compliant on rough and loose/rocky gravel. My CruX is notably faster at similar watts, however, the Lightcarbon would be my choice for a ride lasting longer than 3-3.5 hours. Excited to get the bike on some single track soon.

July 11, 2022, 06:41:12 PM
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Re: Frame painters of Chinertown! How would you go about achieving this finish?? Looks like a glossy fade into a satin or matte paint. I would assume paint the glossy frist. and then the matte/satin. But maybe its the  other way around. 
September 14, 2022, 05:44:44 AM
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame Looks like the painting is done. 8)
Waiting for delivery (Germany) now.

http://www.velobuild.com/products/r-168-metallic-blue-matte-paint


November 16, 2022, 07:38:45 AM
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Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame That was me with the gk ss 32mm. I couldn't get my clement(donnelly) 33mm pdx and mxp cx tires to work. The side knobs rubbed fork and chainstays.
November 22, 2022, 07:59:22 AM
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Re: Spcycle New Mold G056 Carbon Gravel Frame
Can you share some pics? What size did you get?


Size Medium + 420/100 mm handlebar. I'm 5'11" or 180cm with 83 cm inseam. I've choose medium because it's close to my carbonda 696 in 54 cm size.

December 08, 2022, 04:30:00 AM
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Re: Velobuild GF-002 My build is finally complete.
Might be of interest to some as it's a full Aliexpress/China build: GF-002, Elite wheels, Sensah SRX groupset, Juin Tech F1 brakes.

I’ve been interested in building up an open mould frame for a while, so with the price of new bikes and the second hand market getting a bit crazy (at least when I started ordering) this seemed like a good time to try.

Positives:

  • Production & shipping was way faster than I expected, I think just over 2 weeks from payment including custom paint job. I could have built the bike much sooner had my separate BB not got lost in customs.
  • The frame feels great, seems to ride like any premium carbon gravel frame, and the custom paint looks rad.
  • The overall finishing seems good, with no paint in threads, bearing races pretty clean etc.
  • I couldn’t see any obvious voids or terrible wrinkles in the carbon - but will report back if it snaps in half jumping off a curb.
  • I’m quite impressed but he SRX groupset, shifting is crisp and levers feel decent.
  • Elite wheels seem fantastic on the short rides I’ve done so far. Tubeless ready tyres popped right on with a track pump.
  • The Juin Tech brakes, now set up and bedded in are solid. Not quite hydro feeling, but much much better than BB7s I've previously used. They could probably be made better if my cabling wasn't such a mess too, or just external routing.


Negatives
  • Threading compressionless housing through the bars+ stem + frame is ridiculously difficult. Compressionless housing is too stiff to get round the corners and it gets wedged in hidden corners of the bars. I’d estimate I’ve spent over 8 hours trying to get it set up right here, although that’s largely because I screwed up the first run. I’m also running 1x here, doing a mechanical 2x setup + compressionless housing would be extremely difficult.
  • Seat clamp: the front bolt can’t be accessed with an Allen key unless you have a cut-out saddle, so fine-tuning the angle is a bit of a pain
  • The bottom bracket pressed in worryingly easy. I could tighten the press-fit tool by hand, without a wrench. It’s not creaking yet, but I’m expecting that I might have to add Loctite retainer in the future. This is a Rotor BB not a VB one.
  • Minor gripes: Wasn’t supplied enough bolts for all the bosses, the seat post doesn't slide that far down so I had to cut a lot off it to get it to the right height, where the cables exit the frame and attach to the brakes/derailleur causes quite sharp angles.

The headset
  • I got the separate bar and stem as I wanted the option to swap out the bars to attach aerobars for really long distance rides. I also wasn’t 100% on the geometry, I just matched it to my road bike. In retrospect with the integrated cables swapping the bars out is something I’m going to try and avoid.
  • I got the updated headset that Chris has mentioned in previous threads, this seems to resolve the issues others were having of not being able to preload the bearing. However, it definitely has not been perfect. I’ve battled it slipping and coming loose, not being able to preload sufficiently for several days now.
  • Possibly the issue lies in the way is presses the C clip/dustcover into the bearing, it looks uneven and I’m assuming this then causes it to slip slightly under hard braking. If I’m careful with aligning the C pointed exactly straight ahead, arrange the cables to sit evenly spaced, and add a little carbon paste on the stem it seems to work.
  • I’ve also got a 1-2mm gap like coffeebreak mentioned above. I think I’ll just cover it with silicon as removing the dust cover is an ordeal.
    I think long-term the solution is probably still to go with the FSA headset.

Overall, very happy with it so far - but haven't put enough miles on it to give it a proper review.
Total cost about $2.7k AUD/$1.8kUSD.

December 22, 2022, 09:54:11 PM
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