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the 0mm offset seat post has a one bolt clamp, the 20mm offset seat post has a regular clamp design. I ordered both.
While waiting for further reviews/updates from users of this R088, could you help me choose the color for a possible new frame?
I had some "real" photos of the various metallic colors sent to me....at the moment I'm undecided between: color 4 (gray), color 8 (silver), and color 7 (red).
Looks nice. Would appreciate at least 32c tire clearance though.
Hello everyone, it's the first time I've written on this forum but I've been reading you for a long time.
A few months ago I bought my VB 268 and so far I have been very happy, but after hearing some strange noises coming from the bottom bracket I have found this in it.
I have tried to contact customer service to find out if it is safe to ride it, but they are on their holiday and there is no response.
Here are some pictures to see the possible carbon breakdown.
Anyone has a problem with saddle tilt? Sometimes after coming back from out of the saddle, saddle can tilt a bit If I don't land perfectly in the middle.
Is this normal? Any fix?
I'm using carbon rails with 9x9, but it sits really nice, 12nm
Plenty of room.
Taking measurement from the 30,8 width of my tyre, i measure at least 0,8mm per side so 30,8mm+8mm+8mm.
I think you can install up to 38mm, both front and rear.
I've a pair of gravel 47 tyre, let me try tonight to push the envelope
Yes, that's correct.
I assume the 268's can reach even 36mm cause i'm running 28 with 23,5inner channel and the effective is 31, and I have a lot of room
When I bought the bike I was afraid to be scammed with a gravel frameset...
Tomorrow I'm giving you the real measure
Thank you that helps a lot. I will be running the newest 12 speed 105. Seems like the newer cables are thinner than some older ones so i guess i won't have to drill either. I ordered some grommets from Aliexpress but also saw that there are official Shimano ones (see attachments). Guess i will just try what fits best when i get the frame in hand. Small details like that can take their time. The bike will probably only see the indoor trainer until spring anyways.
Hey guys i'm new to the forum this is my first post here. IIRC Patrick Lino introduced me to the forum. Shoutout to you, love your content! Got the VB-R-268 on the way. Size M in the beautiful pearl white glossy colour. Build will be as following:
Groupset: 105 Di2
Crankset: Magene PES505 Powermeter
Saddle: Ryet Carbon 3D printed
Wheels: Elitewheels ENT 2.0 38mm
Tires: Continental Grand Prix w/ tpu inner tubes
I already got the wheels as a secondary wheelset for my gravel bike. Since i realized that i really like roadbiking i've decided to build a dedicated roadbike around those wheels. If i had known that i will build a roadbike with these wheels i would probably have gone for a slightly deeper rim but i think the 38mm will work for the beginning.
Before all my parts arrive i have two questions about installing the Di2 on this particular frame:
- A lot of people said that they had to drill out the hole for the front derailleur cable because it isn't large enough to run the cable. Is this still a thing or have they updated the frame. If not what tools did you use for that task? I've never drilled into carbon before and don't wanna f it up.
- My second question is about the rubber grommets to cover the holes for the Di2 cables. As far as i'm aware there are none included. Do you have a recommendation for grommets that fit well for this frame?
Would love to get your help regarding these two questions. Of course i will post pictures as soon as the build is finished. Greetings from germany!
