Quote from: Greenred on December 17, 2021, 10:41:29 AM
May I ask how tall you guys are / what's your inseam measure?
I am also between 54 and 56 and still undecided.

188/6'2, 86.4/34".  I chose to run a size smaller than recommended at 56cm

180/88 ...56

168/5'6" 81/32". 49cm.

I have the vb086 in 52cm and the vb168 in 49cm.  Both have 100mm integrated stems.

I measure my bikes from tip of saddle to hoods.  Both bikes are within .25in 5mm.  The 168 handlebars have a larger drop (is it 17*?).

Quote from: kbike on December 18, 2021, 03:33:51 PM
168/5'6" 81/32". 49cm.

I have the vb086 in 52cm and the vb168 in 49cm.  Both have 100mm integrated stems.

I measure my bikes from tip of saddle to hoods.  Both bikes are within .25in 5mm.  The 168 handlebars have a larger drop (is it 17*?).

how is the saddle to bar drop for you? I considered a 52 but went with 54 because of that very low stack.

I have really long arms +5.5" and long legs but short torso. The 168 has me closer to drop bar height while on hoods compared to the 086. I'm not sure I'll ride much in drops now.
Again 168 = 49cm and 086 52cm.

Interesting responses to the sizing so far!

I am 180cm / 5'11 tall with an inseam of 85cm or so.
I tested the original SL7 comp yesterday in 56cm variant and it fitted very well, so I am thinking about going ahead with the VBR 168 in 56 as well.
Only modification I have in mind will be a different straight handlebar (HB011) instead of the curved standard bar.

Before my testing I erroneously had thought that the VBR would come with a larger seatpost offset than the original, but that's not the case.

EDIT// Replacing the VBR168 seatpost with the original specialized seatpost does not work - they are not compatible and differ significantly in form - thanks to @renrew.

I think someone on this thread tested the original SL7 seat post on their 168 and it doesn't fit. The rubber seat bolt cover does though

Anyone have issues getting the crown race to sit flush on the steer tube?

EDIT: NVM I figured it out. Fork has integrated crown race. Local bike shop confirmed.

QuoteFor the ones, that are still unhappy with the offset, an option could be to buy the original seatpost with 0 offset from Specialized.
I'm not sure about the compatibility though (anyone?):

I've tried it doesn't fit!!

Quote from: renrew on December 22, 2021, 01:39:51 AM
I've tried it doesn't fit!!

It took me a while to read through 53 pages and will now edit my post.
Thanks for all your contribution!

Is it safe to insert the seatpost until it bottoms out? Or should I cut the seatpost a few cm so that it doesn't bottom out into the seat tube?

Is there a min/max insertion point?

Thanks kindly

I can't speak to whether it is safe or not to do this but I ran mine like this for a good few months and it seemed ok. Some of my di2 components may have been squished but they also seem to be ok now.

When I attempted to take out the seat post to cut it shorter for minimal weight savings, it was a bit hard to get out initially but not too difficult in the end.

Quote from: renrew on December 06, 2021, 06:32:07 AM

Hello Davide,
this is my Velobuild 168 with SRAM RED. Like the arrows, you need to guide the cables. And as already written that first of all !!

Greetings Werner

Hello Werner,
Hi, did you use the one in the center of the photo for the front derailleur?
Thanks in advance
Greetings Davide

Quote from: hazzer19 on December 23, 2021, 10:55:14 AM
I can't speak to whether it is safe or not to do this but I ran mine like this for a good few months and it seemed ok. Some of my di2 components may have been squished but they also seem to be ok now.

When I attempted to take out the seat post to cut it shorter for minimal weight savings, it was a bit hard to get out initially but not too difficult in the end.

Thank you for the info.

I noticed the seat post begins to bind the deeper you insert into the seat tube.

Quote from: dalon on December 28, 2021, 10:09:57 AM
Hello Werner,
Hi, did you use the one in the center of the photo for the front derailleur?
Thanks in advance
Greetings Davide

Hi
i mounted Sram force AXS an i used the one in the middle,
SRAM documentation and install instructions have been very helpfull to me