Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame

[Snacks]

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.

[hazzer19]

Excellent. Thanks Snacks!

[braincore]

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.

[carbonazza]

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.

[braincore]

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

[xxsd]

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

[cityliving]

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

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

[Zoc]

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
 

[hazzer19]

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)

[hazzer19]

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...

[Jarne]

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!

[final forum]

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

[Zoc]

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

[cityliving]

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

[hazzer19]

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.