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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: March 27, 2024, 01:55:55 PM »
Haven't had any subsequent issues with the axles (on the other hand, i haven't removed and replaced the wheel a lot).

I've noticed that the bars (VB's integrated bars) feel pretty soft. Is this to be expected on carbon bars? These are my first carbon bars and they're definitely way flexier than alloy bars I'm used to. Should I be concerned at all about this?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: February 29, 2024, 03:54:27 PM »
Also no issues with seatpost slippage, just with the saddle tilt. Thru axles are definitely not ideal though.

Nice looking bike, hazzer!!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: February 26, 2024, 07:40:21 PM »
I'll have to give that a try. I was also noticing that my front thru-axle had come undone a bit on my test ride... but might be user error of insufficent torque.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: February 26, 2024, 01:28:55 PM »
I did end up having to buy the battery separately, and ended up with 175mm cranks when I wanted 172.5... but I might swap those for a magene P505 anyways.

Finished building up the bike this weekend! Feels great to ride although I do need to do some more dialing in of the brakes.  Came out to 8.43 kg which was a little more than I hoped for but I'm still super happy with. Did end up needing to drill a hole in the FD cable passthrough to fit the Di2 cables through.

What i've noticed so far:
  • Cable routing, especially through the bars, was much easier than I expected! Would hate to do a mech build in this bike though.
  • I've never ridden a bike with carbon bars - I was super surprised by how compliant they are, especially gripping the hoods. Is this normal or should I be concerned?
  • Seems like there isn't enough fiber grip in the world to keep this seat level - I smeared it all over the inside of the seatpost and cranked on the clamping bolt as tight as I felt comfortable, but it still tips around (as you can see in the photo)
  • Rear Di2 cable REALLY wants to go into the gears - right now I have it taped down to the frame with some electrical tape but I'm wondering if anyone has some tips for that?

Overall I'm super happy with the bike and loving VB's "ice break" paint job!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: February 22, 2024, 11:26:12 AM »
I'm also doing a 105 Di2 close-out build - split my order up into 3 orders at TPC so I could use 3 $50 off $200 codes, and ended up with a full 105 groupset for ~$450

Wheels-wise, I bought a set of UNI 50/65 (front/rear) wheels from Leon at Yuanan (https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4617.0.html) - haven't ridden on them but they're really nice looking/feeling wheels and he was super great to work with. The price was absolutely right, and the wheels are lighter than my existing Cannondale Hollowgram 35s and shipped with tubeless rim tape and valves. IIRC Yuanan is the manufacturer for EliteWheels

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: February 16, 2024, 11:18:09 AM »
Got my frame yesterday - will post pictures soon but I'm super happy with the frame.

@easyfunk I think I have the same issue with the rear thru axle insert as you - it arrived stripped and wouldn't seat. You said Chris is sending you a replacement part?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: January 30, 2024, 04:39:47 PM »
Quote from: Mrtn on January 30, 2024, 01:47:27 PM

Edit: @ Dank_ganks, please see pics  :)


Thanks a ton for the pics - the frame looks awesome, great design!!

Guess I'll go with the "wrap it in foam and jam it in" strategy.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: January 30, 2024, 01:03:18 PM »
BTW, for those who have their frame: what shape/dimensions is the interior of the seatpost? Wondering how I'm going to mount my Di2 battery.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: January 08, 2024, 12:54:52 PM »
I also just placed an order for this frame, with the new red "ice break" velobuild paint. Super stoked to build a bike with this + Yuanan wheels + 105 Di2 from the pros closet. Will update with photos/comments/a build thread when it arrives!

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