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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Build is DONE!
« on: August 17, 2024, 08:24:10 AM »
SRAM RIVAL/Force 2x12

No really big building issues.

Seat clamp is a little lose any solves on that? I put in very much carbon paste LOL.

Headset tube is getting a replace for a better one from PRO.

Tommorow or this evening im going for a small ride.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: August 10, 2024, 11:00:06 AM »
Anybody replaced the headset bearings and spacers with original SL7 ones?!

Or any other brand?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: August 10, 2024, 10:54:26 AM »
Nice build. I'm not impressed with the included headset-plug, if it keeps getting loose I would try with a longer one.

Its garbage i bought a better one from pro its 30 euro. Also got that as tip from somebody else on the forum. My boke is almost done.

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Trying to catch up on all my messages. As good practice with budget frames, I always use expander plugs from the brand called "Neco" which can be found on Amazon for like $13-$20. Length large, aluminium or carbon top cap. Not the lightest plug ever but no slippage. Especially if you plan to run spacers above the stem

And what about the spacers you used? Original SL7 ones?

I see they are different on youre bike then come with Velobuild.

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I'm in the process of ordering a 268 frame but would appreciate some advice on the headset & stem. At risk of repeating an old question - has anyone successfully used a SL7 stem/spacers/transition kit on this frame? I understand it's possible to use a FSA no.69 headset with any stem of choice, but would prefer an integrated look with the SL7 stem.
   
In the 168-frame thread there's been some discussion about 3D-printed transition pieces for the Allez Sprint. Unless I misunderstand, this round design will not match the 268 frame, and will leave a gap where the original transition piece is? Has anyone gone down this road?

https://www.printables.com/de/model/171982-specialized-headset-cover-round-to-sl7-spacersstem/remixes
https://www.printables.com/de/model/555935-velobuild-vb-r-168-specialized-tarmac-sl7-headset-
   
On a similar note, is there a consensus on the quality and durability of the included headset bearings? Would it be advisable to replace them with FSA bearings for peace of mind, regardless of the stem question above?

Thanks!

I am building my bike and the is a little bit of space between headset bearing/ compression ring and what insaw on a youtube video from patty that he uses somekind of other spacers.

Maybe original spacers for an sl7.

The spacers that i got from velobuild look cool and where painted in same color as my frame.
But seems to doesnt really fit well.

I am going to overthink this and maybe replace these item for original Specialized ones. As alse it is recommended to buy a bigger expander for the steering.

The velobuild is to short and not that good.

I send Patty a meesage on youtube but insee him sometimes react on this page aswell.

Maybe this is also a part of an answer on youre quistion.

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Hello everyone, 1st post here but not my first bike, I guess this is my #20ish installed "no brand" bike in 15 years.
All went fine, especially as I decided to go AXS so it's super fast. What required more time is the routing through the (separated) handlebar. With a traditional handlebar, which requires an open window in the headset top cup, this would be easier but less pleasant from an aesthetic POV. I'd do this way next time (or the first time I'll need to change headset bearings).
One problem so far, for me, it's the "carbon" saddle clamp: as others noted it's too small for a 9mm height rail. I just wrote Chris for an updated clamp. For now, I Installed the 7*7mm clamp with a heavy Fizik saddle.
About weight, well...it's not its strength being a little "porky" but it's not too bad either (8.2 Kg as in photo).
I'll try it in the next days, checking seatpost "slippage".
Going back, I'd go with a 177, but now here it is.
Boring matte black, but hey, (less) grams!


Really Really NICE!

Cant wait to complete my AXS build i think its going for 8.5kg then…

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Build day 1
« on: July 21, 2024, 12:08:11 PM »
No big problems. Yet.

Going to buy a bigger expander.

A bit of damage in transit and the paint job wasbt that good.
Chris is going yo handle it he said. Fast reaction!

Gonna update some build pictures in the rest of the coming weeks.

SRAM RIVAL AXS 2by group and elite 55mm wheels.




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Hey Guys,

My VBR 268 glossy grey is in transit and also my elite wheel 55mm wheels

Quistion: What could be headache to build this bike?
What kind of problems can i aspect?

Im going for a SRAM RIVAL ETAP AXS group.

Will put down some pictures asap.

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