I don't know about the decals, I explicitly asked to only follow the color scheme and not add the decals as I don't want it to be a fake s-works.

Quote from: jokage on July 07, 2021, 01:41:04 AM
In other news, it seems that VB bumped their shipping costs. It was $80 and now it is $112 for US, and from $64 or something to $95 to my country. That's pretty steep.

I noticed VAT collection also in Alix at checkout. (for IT and UK); so as EMS ships without pre-paid duties, it may be that they are now included, hence the increased cost. To be confirmed though

Had confirmation from Chris this morning that the Chameleon paint colours are indeed pre-mixed and cannot be customised in the way I wanted. They are only available in Green, Red, Blue and Purple.

I'm a bit stumped with what I'd like now and might go the complete other end of the spectrum, and just get raw carbon with a high gloss clear coat like the Cervelo example below. Would expect this to also be a few grams lighter than a painted frame 

Quote from: wijmaar on July 07, 2021, 02:02:32 AM
I don't know about the decals, I explicitly asked to only follow the color scheme and not add the decals as I don't want it to be a fake s-works.

For the decals, I think it's just a flat fee of $30. I have only asked for 1x small sticker near the head tube and also paid $30.

Quote from: OlieSimpson on July 07, 2021, 03:18:54 AM
I'm a bit stumped with what I'd like now and might go the complete other end of the spectrum, and just get raw carbon with a high gloss clear coat like the Cervelo example below. Would expect this to also be a few grams lighter than a painted frame 

The bonus point is that you will be able to inspect the layups.

Nah, iirc they always put on some sort of finishing coat. Haven't seen a bare frame yet.

Quote from: vasnd on July 07, 2021, 09:58:45 AM
Nah, iirc they always put on some sort of finishing coat. Haven't seen a bare frame yet.

Correct, they don't offer a completely raw carbon frame as they are all coated.

In the end I've gone with a very similar paint job to Wijmaar with chameleon purple fading down to gloss black. Should be receiving my mock-up of the paint job later today.

Quote from: OlieSimpson on July 08, 2021, 02:36:58 AM
Correct, they don't offer a completely raw carbon frame as they are all coated.

In the end I've gone with a very similar paint job to Wijmaar with chameleon purple fading down to gloss black. Should be receiving my mock-up of the paint job later today.

Nice! I will share some better pictures (in daylight ) once I have received the frame.

I just stumbled upon these pictures on the Velobuild website, really like the look of the Chameleon frame in daylight! (Not so sure about the saddle and the pedals though  )

Quote from: wijmaar on July 08, 2021, 03:05:30 AM
Nice! I will share some better pictures (in daylight ) once I have received the frame.

I just stumbled upon these pictures on the Velobuild website, really like the look of the Chameleon frame in daylight! (Not so sure about the saddle and the pedals though  )

Now that is a sexy bike.

Quote from: wijmaar on July 08, 2021, 03:05:30 AM
Nice! I will share some better pictures (in daylight ) once I have received the frame.

I just stumbled upon these pictures on the Velobuild website, really like the look of the Chameleon frame in daylight! (Not so sure about the saddle and the pedals though  )

Ugh. The more I saw the builds, the more I can't wait for my frame which is... still awaiting shipping.

Quote from: jokage on July 09, 2021, 06:07:18 AM
Ugh. The more I saw the builds, the more I can't wait for my frame which is... still awaiting shipping.

Been waiting long?

Quote from: OlieSimpson on July 09, 2021, 02:04:54 PM
Been waiting long?

Not that long . prob it's just me getting impatient (and whinny). It' my first time ordering a frame.

Update from Chris:
Yes, We sent one frame, only via mistake, we will send another ASAP

I really do not understand how that company works, how is possible if you have a invoice indicating two frames you only send one by 'mistake'

So they sent two frames for the price of one?

Is anyone running 140mm on front? Looks like I need to use the 160mm adapter..

Edit: nvm my dumb ass probably overlooked the double orientation of the adapter

I read that the bars that come with R-099 (mold 268) are not that stiff. How's 168's bars?