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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: February 18, 2024, 12:25:23 PM »
I am running a mechanical 105 with hydraulic brakes.
I just finished routing after some struggles all cables through handlebar and frame, shifting cables completely until the derraileurs. Drilled out the FD stop, and the movement of the shifting cables inside the housings feels OK - but gotta see after finishing setting that up.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: February 15, 2024, 10:25:21 AM »
@Cnasta

If you mean my colour and not jardoOo's, its a very light greenish  :)

I am 182cm tall and ordered the size 56, also Chris confirmed this size. The geometry is similar to the Specialized SL7 I believe, in case you can try one?


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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: February 12, 2024, 05:17:09 AM »
Good to see these nice builds coming along, and to hear that it rides well! Can't wait to try it, although in Sweden that might need some more months...

My build is coming along too - Yesterday I routed the cables and installed the headset.

While routing, I kinked one of the brake hoses close to the stem area and now I'm wondering if I should replace the whole hose. I was also smart enough to cut the front derrailleur cable too short (when steering all the way to the right, the cable got constricted by the BB..) so I will have to replace that one either way... I am planning to actually drill out the the FD cable stop hole you drilled out for Di2, but want to run the shifter hose all the way to the derailleur. Good idea?

Well, its a first build and overall it's going well ;)




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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: January 30, 2024, 01:47:27 PM »
My frame arrived!

Well packed and undamaged. Mine even had the bottom bracket hole already drilled, and the holes in the handlebar were good too. The additional derailleur hanger that I asked for wasn't included.
On the back of the seatpost was a text, GRAAL. Anyone heard of a brand with those?

The paintjob looks like good quality, and my decals were neatly placed.

Just a question, I have 105 brakes but no adapters for mounting (160mm disc in front, 140 in the back) - anyone knows which one specifically I need? I ordered one but it seems to be the wrong one, will wait until I get it.

Now awaiting the last few parts such as a threaded BB from Aliexpress (ZTTO I believe).

Edit: @ Dank_ganks, please see pics  :)

Cheers!

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: January 23, 2024, 01:40:39 PM »
Hi Everyone!

New to the forum but I have been following many builds and decided to try it myself.
I have purchased the 268 frame too - it should be on it's way and arrive the coming weeks.
Chris has been very helpful with my requests, but it seems that the frame has been sent with a matte finish rather than satin as requested. Chris is helpful in trying to find a solution.

I will certainly drill a hole in bottom too! ;)

I have the most "respect" for the internal cable routing and the bleeding of the brakes, guess I will watch some youtube videos to get it right!

For the parts, I will be running a mechanical 11speed 105 groupset, Ican Alpha 40 Pro wheels with 30mm Schwalbe Pro tires.

Will post some pictures as soon as I get the frame!


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