Amazon.

Sprintech drop bar mirrors. The were like $34.

Quote from: timelap on July 27, 2022, 02:36:55 PM
Just finished my build of the 218.     It was an easy build and turned out better then I expected.

Nice bike!  That paint looks sweet!

Quote from: Jimin on July 28, 2022, 08:44:55 AM
What is the thing at the end of your right dropbar?

A bar end mirror.  I have one on each side,  but really only use the left.  I guess I want to see the guys who's going to hit me.   

I've had mine built for just over a month now and ridden around 225 miles. I haven't had any issues yet,  so no regrets!

No, the mount didn't come with. I found it on aliexpress:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803631474734.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.550218022MkFKA&gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt

It fits well on the bars. I'm just hoping it holds up well with the weight of my Karoo2 and headlight on it.

No, there wasn't a hole near the bar end.
Just the two on the underside for cable routing.

Sorry I didn't weigh anything prior to assembling.
The cable housings run all the way through, no stops. I used foam liners over mine to keep them quiet.

I hope you get yours soon - can't wait to see it!

Yep. That's mine.

First off thanks to all the regular posters on this forum for all the knowledge they share!

I was considering a 177 back in April, but when they introduced the 218, I decided to give that a shot instead.

I ordered the XL frame on 4-18-22, they shipped on 5/6 and I got the frame on 5/12. I was pretty pleased with that speed.
I went with matte black, which maybe helped getting it a little quicker.

Wheels are elite SLT 50mm deep 29mm wide and the groupset is Sensa Empire.
No issues with the frame, other than the challenges of getting the cables through the integrated bars.  Being my first build, I didn't think it was too bad.

I've only had time to get about 30 miles in so far, but no problem to report yet. I did put a little tape on my seat post, so I can check to make sure it's not slipping over time, as that's been an issue on other velobuild frames.

My other bike is an aluminum endurance frame, so this should be a lot lighter and quicker. The bathroom scale has the 218at just under 19.5 lbs, my endurance bike is 25 lbs.

Thanks! - the bathroom scale has it at 8.8kg.
The elitewheels are slt 50mm deep x 29mm wide,  so I'm sure they're  a big part of the weight. Frame size is xl.

I just finished a disc version of the 218. No issues with any finishes or taps or anything.  Only 30 miles on it,  but no seat post slip noticed yet.