Quote from: hazzer19 on March 15, 2021, 01:45:16 AM
Does anyone have a list of torque specs for the VB-R-168? I've asked but received limited information. Thanks!

on my R099 the specs were listed on the parts that came with the frame like the seat post and handlebar clamp.

Excellent. Thanks Snacks!

Do ya'll think the VB-R-168* will be comfy enough for endurance rides? Weekly 50 milers? I'm not very aware of what makes a frame more comfortable. Aspects like changing the seat to handlebar angle seem to be applicable to all frames.

Quote from: braincore on March 25, 2021, 02:50:53 PM
Do ya'll think the VB-R-186 will be comfy enough for endurance rides? Weekly 50 milers? I'm not very aware on what makes a frame more comfortable. Aspects like changing the seat to handlebar angle seem to be applicable to all frames.

If you have a 27.2mm seatpost(that flexes more).
28 or 30mm tubeless tires, inflated at 4/5bars depending on your weight.
Put some spacers below the stem, or turn the stem up for a more upward position.
And a tick comfy guidoline.

All this make a big comfort difference on any frame.

For anyone else who doesn't know, I just realized that the R-168 has identical geometry to the SL7.

https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=5f207b42a38eb600178e639e%2C604d98c2d7c8240017c37233%2C

do we know how much the VB-R-168 weighs at a 52 or 54 alone / with fork?

I had asked a similar question and recieved the below from Chris.

"Frame 54 about 1000g ,fork 400g ,seat post 180g ,bar 360g"

Update: frame has been shipped today

order placed on 18/02/2021
app. 2 month from order date inc. customized painting

shipped wiht dpd expected arrival in 2 weeks

That's great! I see they are starting to pop out!

Can anyone notice difference with these production frames compared to what was expected? (I don't see anything specifically btw)

Quote from: Zoc on April 12, 2021, 02:01:53 AM
Update: frame has been shipped today

order placed on 18/02/2021
app. 2 month from order date inc. customized painting

shipped wiht dpd expected arrival in 2 weeks

I ordered mine on 02/04 and it still hasn't shipped  just asked about it and was told that it's because of the more unique size of bars I ordered...

Hi, also ordered 2/2 and got an email yesterday that they will send between wednesday and 22/4. Hope it's true! I really want to build up the bike and ride it!

I keep seeing this frame on different websites. Wondering if the are all the same or some are better quality. Also what is the max tire size. I keep seeing 32 or 27. Anyone have this frame to verify?

Cheers Brad

today frame and wheels arrived,
packaging very good
quality also looks goog

Looks good. Looking forward to seeing the final build and your feedback on how it rides. Still waiting on mine to be shipped

Quote from: Zoc on April 29, 2021, 03:09:58 PM
today frame and wheels arrived,
packaging very good
quality also looks goog

The matte chameleon looks great. I got the chameleon purple and it shipped a few days ago. Hoping it doesn't get held up in customs long.