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Yes i got the T1550 GEN 2 in chameleon white in size 520.
Let me share my first impressions: Straight out of the box, the quality seems very good. The paint job is great, and the visible parts of the frame make a good impression. The build went smoothly, without any problems. In the first few meters, the build gives a very solid impression: nothing rattles, no noises from the bottom bracket, even under heavy load. In the chosen size(56cm stack), I feel comfortable. It feels noticeably more compact and aerodynamic than my old 58cm frame. The bike rides very well. As mentioned by others, it is very stiff. When ordering, I was concerned that it might be too stiff, even uncomfortable. After three 100km rides, I cannot confirm this. I don't feel uncomfortable at all.
Overall i already love the bike. 

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I weighed the frame in size L (520) including the derailleur hangers and, big surprise, at 1090g it is well above the figures given. To be fair: winspace didn't define the condition in which they specified the weight. I expected this and am actually happy with it. I have the bike in Chameleon white and love the look and paint quality. i will post some photos when i catch a sunny moment (which is quite unlikley in nothern germany right now ;) )

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thanks for your response. This is not the seatpost wedge. Its another one, much smaller compared to the seatpost wedge,

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Yesterday i recieved my T1550 Gen 2 Frame. I opted for the 520 with the longest stem available (125mm). Lets see how this fit works for me! Overall i like the quality of the frame, paint and frame accesories. Speaking of which: in the frame accesories box was this little wedge. Do you know what it's for? I never had this in my previous builds. 

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Winspace has the size at 550 on their website, which roughly translates to a 58cm
How tall are you? I am 185cm, which is pretty mutch the upper limit of the 520 size. I am  currently considering whether i should go for the 520 with a longer stem, or play it safe and order the 550 with shorter stem. The smaller frame is lighter, has a more aggressive geometry and looks better to me.

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I am really looking into the new t1550 gen 2. Love the colors and the huge amount of great reviews of the previous versoin. However, there is one thing that worries me: i have often heard that the t1550 gen 1 is very stiff, almost too stiff and therefore uncomfortable for longer rides. According to winspace, the rear triangle of the gen 2 is even 36% stiffer compared to the first genreation. Do you guys think the increased stiffness is is getting problematic riding gen 2?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: November 30, 2023, 04:22:34 AM »
Indeed it looks like a further development of the 168 frame. If so, it is not, as usual, a replica of western bicycle manufacturers. I wonder if it is really their own design?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame
« on: August 12, 2022, 04:25:31 AM »
I am still struggeling with my rubbing headset. Is someone using the FSA No.55R headset? if not, do you think it is possible to use with the integrated cockpit of VB after removing the connection pins?
https://shop.fullspeedahead.com/de/prodotti_1/steuersatze-ersatzteile/no-55r-1-5-acr

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Damn. This is a serious issue. I was seriously contemplating purchasing one of these framesets. Too many issues to be sorted yet. Any attempts to rectify the problems just seem to be mostly lip service from VB.
I think most problems are caused by unskilled assembly of the bike or can be solved with a clever work around. In my case the customer support of velobuild assured me to send a bigger compression ring, which should solve the problem.
In general I never heard of serious structural problems with these frames. Considering the low price of the frame set, you can get very good value for money. On the other hand, you have to be prepared to find your own solutions to solve problems. If you want a road bike, which works "perfect" in every aspect, you have to spent MUCH more money. So, If you don't have a problem finding solutions yourself, I can really recommend the frame to you.

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Did you cut these micro spacers yourself? Or were they already that shape? ? I cut mine myself and cut them to be the same C shape as the c clip. Yours look like they might be cut too much? So they dont stay around the steerer tube?
Thanks for your answer. I cut them myself to end right at the connection pins. How did you cut them, not covering those pins?

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Hi all,
I finished my build in june and have driven it 1300 km since then. I really like the bike in general  :). Luckily I am one of the persons without one of the common quality problems, beside the following issue.
As some other guys i have to use micro spacers, to get get enough space between the top cover of the headset and the head tube. Otherwise the top cover would touch the head tube when compressing the headset.
Unfortunalely my microspacer arrangement slips out of place form time to time, which leads to a loose headset. I attached two photos, to illustrate the problem.
Maybe you can share picutes of your microspacer arrangement or any other advice on how I can address the problem would be very much appreciated. thanks in andvance

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