Quote from: Sebastian on March 24, 2023, 02:08:21 AM
It would be pretty hilarious if you actually put "S-Wok" on it.

I thought about it, but didn't have any good way to have the decals made around here 

Build is finally done! Pretty happy with the Spechinalized S-Wok 

It's a tribute to PatLino. I know you can't get enough of my decals! 

Quote from: Zoc on March 10, 2023, 03:00:24 AM
ist the transition from glossy to matte?

Yes! Its glossy blue chameleon, to matte black. It's not a jaw dropping transition, but it's definitely satisfactory for me 

Just picked up my frame today. Gotta say, I'm pretty impressed with the quality, at a glance. Especially the paint job turned out better than expected! Once I get some white decals on, it'll bridge the transition real nice, I believe

Quote from: patliean1 on March 04, 2023, 01:25:43 PM
Did you really put S-Works decals on your frame?

What's it to you? Let the man do what he wants. I find it good jest to be honest.

Quote from: coffeebreak on March 02, 2023, 11:19:42 AM
Lol tell me. I bought so many (redundant) parts either from Amazon or LBS, some even local hardware store and of course Ali-ex. But it didn't end at that. My build is long done and I still buy parts...

It was even meant as a budget 2nd bike I can ride at the edge of the proper seasons, where I don't have the nerve to use my primary bike. Yet this still is gonna end up costing around 3.000€ or so..

Quote from: coffeebreak on March 02, 2023, 11:19:42 AM
Lol tell me. I bought so many (redundant) parts either from Amazon or LBS, some even local hardware store and of course Ali-ex. But it didn't end at that. My build is long done and I still buy parts...

Haha. Damn, here's to hoping I'm not actually just speaking with my future self here.. this HAVE to be the last thing I need! 

Quote from: coffeebreak on March 02, 2023, 09:46:45 AM
You still need 160mm adapters. The compatibility means that the frame and fork are both strengthened enough to handle force generated by 160mm rotors while braking.

I swear half the cost of this build is gonna be delivery for all the shit i buy thinking this is the last item i need..

Question; The VB product page mentions both 140 and 160mm rotor compatibility. I just ordered 2x160mm rotors for my Shimano 105 7020 groupset, will i need to also get two 160mm flat mount adapters or what does "compatibility" mean in this instance - just the fork/seat stay clearance?

Thanks in advance

Quote from: hazzer19 on February 08, 2023, 01:03:05 PM

They seem to be able to do a decent job on transitions. Check out the paint job they did on my GF-002 http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3499.msg36962.html#msg36962


I didn't have any specific requirements and just asked that the color fade from one to another, so maybe if you wanted a longer transition they could do that as well.

Appreciate your input! From the looks of your pictures (nice unique scheme btw!), they certainly looks capable of doing smooth transitions. I'll probably let them have a go at it!

Has anyone been as cheeky as to ask Velobuild to replicate a paint scheme directly from Specialized?

I've been emailing with Chris and he's confident that they would be able to do a glossy-to-matte finish ala Red Tint - Black Satin (picture provided).

Have any of you ordered the 168 (or any VB) with a transition like that?

Cheers!