Velo Build R-099 Build

[Snacks]

right out of the box the frame supports 160mm front and 140mm back but you can run 160mm at the back with an adapter

[ivorhooper]

The Velo Build VB-R-099 would be my choice at the moment...or at least i thought so! They now have a VB-R-168 and VB-R-177 for sale. Both say that they are fully integrated with handlebars, but the pictures show a hole in the top of the fork.
The VB-R-177 must be very new as it's not yet available... looks very light too - 920g for a size M, 32mm tyres, 160mm rotors, 27.2mm seatpost. Could be the one when i can get enough money together!

[Snacks]

oh yea i just checked those out and saw that hole. hopefully thats just on the design and doesnt make its way to the final product. i was thinking about waiting for the r-168 but was too impatient haha although my buddy wants my bike so i may just have to build another one 

[JII]

The Velo Build VB-R-099 would be my choice at the moment...or at least i thought so! They now have a VB-R-168 and VB-R-177 for sale. Both say that they are fully integrated with handlebars, but the pictures show a hole in the top of the fork.
The VB-R-177 must be very new as it's not yet available... looks very light too - 920g for a size M, 32mm tyres, 160mm rotors, 27.2mm seatpost. Could be the one when i can get enough money together!

I like the VB-R-177, is very nice allrounder

[Zoc]

Hello

i decided for the VB-R-168,
waiting for painting and delivery
keep you posted

[braincore]

Hello
i decided for the VB-R-168,

What are you going to use for the bottom bracket? Are you going threaded or press fit?

[Zoc]

press fit
sram dub

[BrianO]

Get the right tool for the press-fit SRAM DUB.
I try to use a DIY tool and the internal plastic cylinder cracked.
The bearings are lined up and the crank works well.
I just regret not ordering an Aliexpress install tool.

[Zoc]

thanks for your hint,
still looking for a tool, this is my favorit, like the two wings on each side for turning
https://www.bike-discount.de/de/radon-pro-innenlager-einpresswerkzeug-press-fit

[adriaanm]

I bought this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000550465559.html. No complaints -- have only used it for headset cups so far, though.

[BrianO]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33012245392.html
this looks good

[Zoc]

I'm not sure whats better
turn on one side or one both sides,

turning on both sides, seems to me to but a more constant pressure on the bracket, but maybe more risk for wedging

[BrianO]

I have seen people like Hambini press the drive side first.

[Snacks]

I'm not sure whats better
turn on one side or one both sides,

turning on both sides, seems to me to but a more constant pressure on the bracket, but maybe more risk for wedging

I used a home made press tool and it works fine. Just make sure your washers are the right size.

One thing I'd suggest is spending the money on a thread together  or thread lock BB . They have really helped provide better alignment for the spindle and  the cranks seems to spin smoother now thats I've swapped. I'm not sure if ztto makes one for sram dub but wheels mfg does.

Also, I would suggest to press one side in first then line up the other side and press that in. Or of you get a thread together BB just use the tool to screw it in

[FHS]

Unfortunately, Wheels MFG doesn't make a thread together press fit for Sram DUB, one that fits a BB86/92 bottom bracket anyway. Here's what they offer.

https://wheelsmfg.com/bottom-brackets/bb86-92/bb86-to-29mm-dub-compatible-kit-for-pressfit-86-92-bottom-bracket-with-flanged-dual-row-black-oxide-sealed-bearings.html

They have an upgraded version of the same set-up for $137. It's a shame, but I'm converting over to a power meter that requires Sram DUB, so I'm switching out my Wheels MFG threaded press fit for this Wheels MFG Sram DUB set up. Should have that completed in time for a weekend ride, so I'll let you know how it goes.