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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« on: September 13, 2026, 04:04:13 PM »
Since you have easy access to the area I guess you could remove the foam lining there and tape down some thinner foamy stuff to the downtube itself. The bag will press down and secure the cables/hose.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« on: September 08, 2026, 07:51:35 AM »
Quote from: Joda55 on September 02, 2026, 01:13:15 PM
Finally received new frame today. Velobuild was helpful and sent it once they had them in stock.

Since you got one recently, may I ask how long it took to arrive after VB sent the package?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« on: September 06, 2026, 08:38:38 AM »
Wheels look great in this pic. Serenade?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Shimano di2 groupsets from aliexpress
« on: September 04, 2026, 10:47:06 AM »
Quote from: FrostedDyslexia on August 27, 2026, 05:24:28 PM
I ended up ordering from Yiwu Donglue since they have the entire groupset without rotors. UPS express saver shipping for faster shipping.

will update how it goes

The Ultegra Di2 groupset arrived today. The set is complete as far as I can tell. No rotors of course.
Oh, and it came with the external cables (EW-SD300) instead of the internal version with the anti rattle stuff (EW-SD300-I) as pictured. Doesn't matter to me. I will use foam lining anyway. 

Everything appears to be genuine. On first connection attempt I got a 'battery low'-error. After charging, I was able to connect via app, registered the shifters and everything works fine. Haven't updated the RD firmware yet. I figured I'll continue to let it charge first to prevent any issues.

Timeline
  • 27th August: Order placed
  • 31st August: Label created
  • 2nd September: Package handed to UPS
  • 3rd September: Arrived in Germany, Duties charges via UPS
  • 4th September: Delivered

So from order placed to delivery it took exactly 8 days with the longest time being the seller preparing the package for shipment.

UPS charged me an additional ~21€.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Lightcarbon: LCR018-D (endurance all-road)
« on: September 03, 2026, 03:16:54 PM »
Quote from: STEGPB on September 03, 2026, 02:57:27 PM
Anyone a link to plugs for the unused wholes in the frame if AXS is used, derailleur and front derailleur? Ordered two kinds, both don't fit, so a proven solution would really help me ... Thanks!

common recommendation for this in other threads is a product called Sugru by tesa.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Thoughts on modern frame geometry trends? Steep seat tubes? High stack?
« on: September 03, 2026, 01:34:24 PM »
Quote from: Eddy_Twerckx on September 03, 2026, 12:33:21 PM
I think more people should at least try it.

So, considering a typical road fit, how did you guys adjust the bar position as you moved the saddle forward if at all? One would assume you also bring it forward buy maybe that's actually a bad idea in terms of shifting weights on the hands / triceps fatigue.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« on: September 03, 2026, 12:59:33 PM »
Quote from: Joda55 on September 02, 2026, 01:13:15 PM
So in the end no riding this season

damn, season already over where you're from? Still waiting for my frame to get shipped. Hoping for a golden autumn to at least give it a few spins ;D

so the bb threads were simply misaligned by factory or was it damaged? good to know VB helped you out

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: September 01, 2026, 12:32:53 PM »
That's very well done. Nice job!

I'll get back to you if I'm not happy with my paint job from VB :P

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: September 01, 2026, 11:48:48 AM »
Quote from: Speedlimit on September 01, 2026, 11:01:05 AM
Hallo

Ich habe mir auch einen velobuild 268 zusammengebaut. Bilder anbei.
Fährt sich bis jetzt gut.
Kleinigkeiten fehlen noch

Gruß Speedlimit

Is that ice-break paint or something else? Three colors? (matte green, glossy green, yellow insides)

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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: RRSkit di2 adapter charger kills battery?
« on: August 31, 2026, 09:13:39 AM »
wait, what? What even qualifies as a 'bad' cable lol

I just ordered one of these adapters together with the button thingy

Aren't they all 5V unless it's power delivery? I guess an old USB2.0 extension cord would limit it to 0.8-1 amps..?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« on: August 29, 2026, 05:12:50 AM »
Quote from: BigMold on August 28, 2026, 05:54:22 PM
58 sounds fine for you, go for it

Don't you think the 58 is a bit long for him? I'm 186.5cm with a 86.5cm inseam and 191cm wingspan. Went with the 55.
Can't say anything about the fit as the frame has not arrived yet.

Quote from: kermiscoureur on August 28, 2026, 11:22:08 AM
What do you guys suggest?
Compare the actual geometry with your previous frames not just the declared frame size. Check stack and reach, with this frame's seatpost the rear has a wide range of adjustment so I wouldn't worry about that too much.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Shimano di2 groupsets from aliexpress
« on: August 27, 2026, 05:24:28 PM »
I ended up ordering from Yiwu Donglue since they have the entire groupset without rotors. UPS express saver shipping for faster shipping.

will update how it goes

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« on: August 27, 2026, 01:40:04 PM »
Quote from: Finiesta on August 27, 2026, 12:32:25 PM
Has anyone else has got seatpost creaking when pushing it up and down and also seatpost slipping and if so how did you solve it ?

My bike hasn't arrived yet, but from what I read there's a newer version of the seatpost with a rough surface on the bottom part that should prevent slipping.

Also (on the older seatpost..?) people used some kind of shim to stop it from slipping like it's shown in patrick lino's video.

Another cause could be the seatpost clamp partly wedging itself against the frame and a user suggested lubricating only the parts (sides?) sitting against the frame to make sure it applies full clamping force against the seatpost.

Can't describe that last one better since I only read about it myself.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Shimano di2 groupsets from aliexpress
« on: August 26, 2026, 11:07:02 AM »
Insightful discussion.

Anyone have experience with 12sp connex chains on Ultegra components? they come pre waxed with their chain link which I will use anyways, so it's the cheapest option for waxing.



Anyways, I'm still curious about ordering the groupset from aliexpress.

I contacted anrancee store and they say

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The kits shipped to the European Union have YFH shipping method, which is DDP transportation.

I guess what this means is they declare lower value and technically the shipping you pay (40-60€) covers customs for that.

I'm led to assume that YFH shipping (which I think is just standard carrier for the respective country..?) still has a higher chance of being sent to your local customs office where you will have to pick it up and show proof of purchase...

I guess by going with UPS Express there's less chance of complications, since UPS will handle the fees and then bill you afterwards..?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-368 Aeroframe
« on: August 26, 2026, 10:50:29 AM »
Quote from: Ghandy on August 23, 2026, 08:15:32 AM
I think it’s finished  ;D

Looks great! Are you liking the bars?

Some in here have theorized a shorter chain might help with the RD clearance. Did you try that? It looks like chain got shorter between some of your pics.

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