Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame

[GilardiRT]

58 would almost certainly have been to long.

Reach is almost non-adjustable. You can slide you seat back a forth a bit but its the wrong way of doing it. The only real solution is a new handlebar. 

Stack is more flexible with spacers. You can start high and remove a few over time if you feel more confident.

Im pretty sure 56 was the right choice.

So happy to hear that

[renrew]

Finally finished my build, and of course it a rainy day 

After a couple of rides I'll give some impressions and specs, with some better pictures.

Very nice
I'm looking forward to more details

[toben]

My build is going great but I realize I do not have quick release axles. The axles that came with the frame appear to need an allen wrench. Is this what you all got? How do I find the right size quick release to order?

[toben]

With my Tarmac I have a saddle elevation of 8 cm size 56 here it is 12 cm because the handlebar angle is negative

The angle is different with wheels on - it will be more level.

[renrew]

Hello toben,
I have now measured that I am almost identical to my Tarmac

[renrew]

My build is going great but I realize I do not have quick release axles. The axles that came with the frame appear to need an allen wrench. Is this what you all got? How do I find the right size quick release to order?

[hazzer19]

That's pretty cool, who sells those?

[1Sigma]

Hi all. 
Stupid question. 
I have no trouble internally routing except to the FD.
Is the cable stop held in place with the tiny hex screw supposed to come off?

Edit: I will be running 1x, but would still like it cabled in case I change my mind.
I imagine it'd be quite the ordeal to cable it once the bike is assembled.

Edit 2: NVM. Figured it out. Have to guide it with the inner cable. As this means is need to stow the inner cable externally, I didn't bother. On the plus side, I save a fart's worth of weight from not running the FD housing and cable

[renrew]

That's pretty cool, who sells those?

https://www.tnc-hamburg.com/TNC-Shop/Naben/DT-Swiss-Naben/DT-Swiss-Ersatzteile/DT-Swiss-RWS-Plug-In-Ersatzhebel--47179.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvaeJBhCvARIsABgTDM4-tWjpY5MR5dew4UsIyt_51-h3UW-b7cl8ZflkhXvOQjrP_6Zht6YaAhjyEALw_wcB

[curvenut]

Hi,

   With the integrated handlebar,  which phone support do you use ? ? ?

I'd like to have a garmin like mount  in order to use my 6 inch  phone. and the support
I currently use cannot be installed on the integrated handlebar

 The one I currently use is this one.  So I basically glue a garmin adaptor to my phone case in order to use that support

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001525669781.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dsZ6Ndd

[OlieSimpson]

Hi,

   With the integrated handlebar,  which phone support do you use ? ? ?

I'd like to have a garmin like mount  in order to use my 6 inch  phone. and the support
I currently use cannot be installed on the integrated handlebar

 The one I currently use is this one.  So I basically glue a garmin adaptor to my phone case in order to use that support

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001525669781.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dsZ6Ndd

You'll need something like this:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mr7N1sJ

It looks like it actually comes with a proper phone clip so as long as you also have a compatible phone case it should be nice and secure!

[1Sigma]

Thank you!

This is a size 58. Handlebar is a 420/110.

I'm 191cm with longer limbs and shorter torso. Drop is quite deep and it has taken some years of cycling to achieve it but its also helped by my longer arms.

You aren’t kidding!  I saw that saddle height and thought maybe it was a smaller frame.
But at 191 with
With a 58 frame, that’s an insanely high saddle height! Even at 191cm

Have you had the first ride yet?

[Zdrenka89]

You aren’t kidding!  I saw that saddle height and thought maybe it was a smaller frame.
But at 191 with
With a 58 frame, that’s an insanely high saddle height! Even at 191cm

Have you had the first ride yet?

I have had my first few rides - but you'll have to wait for the review a little bit longer 

The saddle height is 86,5cm center bb to the top of the saddle. This is with 170mm cranks.
I think it looks like a lot because the seattube is short which seems to be quite common on this type of bike. You have to consider that the stack is already quite low for the size so a sloping top tube will for sure leave a lot of seatpost exposed. This is the same for the Tarmac SL7 and it is done this way to maximize the exposed 'aero' seatpost to make it a bit more comfortable (sneak peak - I can confirm it does help!).

[vasnd]

Second frame has also arrived. Same kind of small imperfections, but this time a different gold paint it seems.

[Aussieman]

With my Tarmac I have a saddle elevation of 8 cm size 56 here it is 12 cm because the handlebar angle is negative

Hi <I noticed from your photo that you have the Seatpost Wedge Cover. Did you buy it or was it already included in the frame?
Many Thanks!