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So am also looking into this awesome looking frame, already have quote from LT.
I am curious about sizing, I also have the VB-R-168 road bike in size XL / 58 cm ish with a 42cm handlebar.
189 cm high and looking more for comfort that aero. Would 58cm also be the natural choice for the GR/GV201 frame?
Right now i have a 42 cm handlebar, but based on recommendations from this thread I think i will use the Lexon Unox handlebar that have 20 degrees flare, would it make sense to go with 40cm instead?

Now I just also need to find the right color/design that might be the most difficult thing :)

Any suggestions?

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So am also looking into this awesome looking frame, already have quote from LT.
I am curious about sizing, I also have the VB-R-168 road bike in size XL / 58 cm ish with a 42cm handlebar.
189 cm high and looking more for comfort that aero. Would 58cm also be the natural choice for the GR/GV201 frame?
Right now i have a 42 cm handlebar, but based on recommendations from this thread I think i will use the Lexon Unox handlebar that have 20 degrees flare, would it make sense to go with 40cm instead?

Now I just also need to find the right color/design that might be the most difficult thing :)

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VB is known to over promise on timelines. They are a broker, not a factory, and they sell a lot of frames at the cheaper end of the spectrum, which means it's in their interest to book sales and worry about things later. When they give you fake deadlines, they probably aren't outright lying, they can always say that the factory had unforeseen delays. You dont buy a VB for the white glove service, let's say.
I ve bought 4 frames from them.
My advice: just like you shouldnt buy a phone because it promises you features down the road that currently dont exist (i'm looking at you apple), you shouldn't buy a VB that's not in stock.
Also, it's inherently riskier to order the 1st frames coming out of the mould vs a model that's been in production for 6+ months.
And VB has a history of modifying things on the fly, such as the C ring that needed changing to get rid of headset play.
Also, btw: it's a 500$ frame, via a broker. Which means you have 2 mouths to feed, not one (if going straight to the factory / OEM). So, while they have volume discounts, it's still a layer that can be avoided.

Do you know who makes the frames for VB?
I have a VB roadbike and pretty happy with it :)


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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
« on: October 24, 2021, 08:28:59 AM »
What’s your saddle height? In this bike is one of the most important.
I’m 185cm, saddle height 79, I’ve a 58 frame with 110 stem, but still have margin to make it bigger; there is seatpost margin, my saddle has margin to go back and you can put a stem of 120 or more.
In my opinion, the 58 is ok for you.

79cm is from crank center to top saddle right?
I have already sold my old road bike, but i did measure my gravel bike and it is around 79-80cm from crank center to top saddle.
So with the offset of the seatpost and i 110mm stem i also think it will work then :)

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
« on: October 24, 2021, 05:47:43 AM »
I am 189cm (6´2"-6´3") tall and i really have doughts if the 58cm frame will be to small for me.
For the SL7 they do recommend a 61cm frame.
Any advise from you guys?

Regards

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: ICAN triaero A9
« on: April 05, 2021, 02:11:37 PM »
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Looking good, got more pics?
It hard to see the color right

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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCFS937 Build
« on: July 17, 2020, 03:39:54 AM »
Hi

Close to pull the trigger on this awesome frame, but need advise on sizing.
I am 189 cm / 6.2 ft and inseam 86 cm / 2.82 ft.
Will XL be the choise for me?

Cheers Kristian

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