Quote from: trytogo on August 08, 2024, 10:21:32 AM
Mehhhh more problems, headset is also loose after more rides.

Considering, stripping the parts frame and getting something else at this point.

What size? I may be interested.

Always a fan of high level trolling, did we ever get the link to this frame? Owners, can you compare it to other bikes you have ridden?

i emailed about this one, curious of the response... would love to see some measured 32mm tires in it, got burned by that claim in the past!

This thing looks slick.

Thank you for this! I had a 177 for a while and didn't mind it, I think I would've still had it if I didn't have mechanical shifting on it and it cleared 32s like they said it would... so if it's better than that...

To me it's always what's "better"? You can measure aero in a wind tunnel, weight on a scale, but what else would make a big jump in price worth it?

Quote from: patliean1 on July 09, 2024, 04:08:45 PM
So the real question which needs to be asked is: What are we really looking to gain (or lose) by such comparisons? This is a serious question. I'm happy to help.

Whoa did not want to cause drama, just have an open discussion, plus I feel that me and Pat have the same love language for sarcasm/humor lol

The reason why I want Patty's input is because he's "come up" on these China frames and being so deep into that world, then going to a "real" frame, I'd love to hear his opinion in the differences between the 268 vs the SL8 as they would be competitors in terms of geo/aero etc (on paper, anyway). Could you blindfold Patty and could he feel the difference between each frame? What am I giving up going with the $600 shipped frame versus a $3500 frame? What do I get with the $2900 or so floating around?

Which makes sense due to the pricing, but at what cost? Are you really getting $2000+ more of a bike?

Patty we need a 268 vs SL8 comparison!

Quote from: patliean1 on April 03, 2024, 08:57:19 AM
Prepared to be disappointed 

I run a 140mm -12 stem on my Allez Sprint, paired with a set of carbon bars from Prime Bike Components (76mm reach).

The problem with running the FSA no69 headset system in this particular build is I can't get my overall stack height low enough, and I don't have a spare 140 stem. Only a 130mm -17. Thankfully I bought a spare set of Prime bars before they stopped shipping to the USA.

Currently my bar selection is an integrated cockpit I had from a pervious TanTan build. 120mm stem, 84mm reach, -10 angle. Brands grossly mis-measure the stem length on their integrated cockpits. From the compression cap bolt to the center point on the top, rather than to the imaginary stem faceplate. Essentially the stem on a 120mm integrated cockpit is more like the equivalent of a 130/135mm length traditional stem.

So with a bar reach of 84mm, an effectively 135mm length stem, and the fact I don't really need spacers going this route, the integrated cockpit will get me much closer to mimicking my Allez Sprint than a separate 140mm stem/bar FSA 69 combo.

I got another 140 -6 Zipp for you, but it isn't the prettiest

I really want to keep the bars/stem there own thing, exactly for the reasons you mentioned! Can we at least get a mock up with that setup!? For some reason this is very important to me lol

Quote from: patliean1 on April 01, 2024, 02:38:47 PM
My first look video is live on the channel.

YouTube Search: Velobuild 268 First Look - My excitement for budget frames has returned
https:// youtu.be/SKZo17VVuEk?si=lfH6xQdDkYU3oMDy

As someone who currently runs a 140 stem on his setup and wants to see that fsa 69 headset on this frame, get to work! i need to see if it looks good or not

Ha, googling this again as I need one still, I reached out to superteam and after 8 days they refunded me my $50 on paypal. Still waiting for a reply from them, but does anyone else have a lead on where to get one of these?

I keep swapping between the two wheels I have and it is getting tiring!

interesting, i have a RYET one (not the one picture) and i haven't noticed any issues with wear.

I ended up buying these and they have been rock solid, used for gravel races with 45mm tires, on the road with 35mm slicks, straight and true.

Not that I'm in the market for a gravel frame as I just built one up, are you saying its too race oriented geometry wise? I've been on the hunt for a gravel race bike that clears 50s.