Velobuild VB-R-168 Frame

[theo__]

Just another photo...

2 months revie: no issues 

[Cnasta]

Just another photo...

2 months revie: no issues 

Chain supposed to be on the big ring for a photo

Still thinking about ordering this one as well, but the crappy C-ring is holding me back.

[curvenut]

Chain supposed to be on the big ring for a photo

Still thinking about ordering this one as well, but the crappy C-ring is holding me back.

In the same boat here.  The C ring hold me to buy this frame !

Wondering  if VB change the c ring in the recent frame sold

[Zdrenka89]

Make sure you tell that to Velobuild. More people saying that can only mean change for the better.

[TidyDinosaur]

Yeah, all the stories I read here also made me decide to go for another frame...

[darc16]

morning ride

[Eddy_Twerckx]

In the same boat here.  The C ring hold me to buy this frame !

Wondering  if VB change the c ring in the recent frame sold

If the C ring is the only thing holding you back, there are a few easy fixes to solve it. I bypassed it all together with a different compression ring that came with my handlebars (The One Pro). The Tarmac SL7 ring is another option at like $30USD.  Granted, I get that it’s super annoying to have to immediately replace a stock part to get the bike rolling, but that’s what I expect when you’re paying $700. I also immediately replaced the rear derailleur hanger because I think the stock one is unsafe but that’s just me.

[s3si1u]

If the C ring is the only thing holding you back, there are a few easy fixes to solve it. I bypassed it all together with a different compression ring that came with my handlebars (The One Pro). The Tarmac SL7 ring is another option at like $30USD.  Granted, I get that it’s super annoying to have to immediately replace a stock part to get the bike rolling, but that’s what I expect when you’re paying $700. I also immediately replaced the rear derailleur hanger because I think the stock one is unsafe but that’s just me.

Totally agree. I've easily solved it as well by using different compression rings. It's also not impossible to get the stock ring to work. These are issues that are easily solved for a few dollars and a bit of your time and it's just a part of buying cheap carbon frames. Some diy is involved, if not the headset then something else, same goes for just about any manufacturer I've purchased from. Also to those avoiding Velobuild for the headset issue, many of the other manufacturers and frames you see out there come with the exact same parts. 

[hazzer19]

If the C ring is the only thing holding you back, there are a few easy fixes to solve it. I bypassed it all together with a different compression ring that came with my handlebars (The One Pro). The Tarmac SL7 ring is another option at like $30USD.  Granted, I get that it’s super annoying to have to immediately replace a stock part to get the bike rolling, but that’s what I expect when you’re paying $700. I also immediately replaced the rear derailleur hanger because I think the stock one is unsafe but that’s just me.

you found an aftermarket RD hanger that fits??

[killerrabbit]

Wondering about the rim brake direct mount version of this frame, any feedback on it?

[Yunglord]

Wondering about the rim brake direct mount version of this frame, any feedback on it?

That would be the VBR-218 there's a thread about it with people on the rb direct mount version!

[BalticSea]

That would be the VBR-218 there's a thread about it with people on the rb direct mount version!

Isn't 218 a Pinarello copy? As far as I know Tarmac SL7 was not released with rim brakes, so it would be a hard to find a copy frame with rim brakes. Best bet would be a copy of SL6

[killerrabbit]

That would be the VBR-218 there's a thread about it with people on the rb direct mount version!

It's the workswell 268. long teng also sells it as same model

https://www.workswellbikes.com/race/wcb-r-268-v-brake.html

[Eddy_Twerckx]

you found an aftermarket RD hanger that fits??

Yea, sort of. It's the Cube hanger. There are 2 ways to do it. The first link has 2 different hangers and you could use either with some mods. The 906 inner piece fits the frame, but the hole is too small. The 784 outer piece is the correct piece you need, and the hole is the right size, but the "neck?" is too wide and doesn't fit. So I actually bought both and modded them. So you either drill the hole slightly bigger on the 906 to fit the outer piece. Or you can trim the 784 a bit to get it to fit. I did both but ended up sticking with the 906.

The 2nd link is for a different outer piece with a 1.5 thread pitch to match the stock thru axle. So if I did it again, I'd buy the 906 from the first link and the outer piece from the 2nd link, then drill out the 906. It's a very small amount and took like 2 minutes.

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[VeloBuild.Bikes]

Hi all - We just posted an updated regarding a newly designed c ring here: http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4183.msg46386.html#msg46386

Please check it out!