Author Topic: Velobuild VB-R-218  (Read 123737 times)

earicm

Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« Reply #120 on: August 24, 2022, 03:12:54 PM »
Just finished my build waiting on more spacers to cut work on fit. sram forces groupset with power meter crank. only thing not forces is the cassette. 8.5kg
« Last Edit: August 24, 2022, 03:15:15 PM by earicm »

michkus

Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« Reply #121 on: August 27, 2022, 03:07:49 AM »
Looks great.
What frame size is it?

earicm

Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« Reply #122 on: August 28, 2022, 03:36:58 PM »
I got a XS I am 5'6"  tall.

hazzer19

Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« Reply #123 on: August 29, 2022, 10:09:38 AM »
Just finished my build waiting on more spacers to cut work on fit. sram forces groupset with power meter crank. only thing not forces is the cassette. 8.5kg


Nice build!

DroidBE

Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« Reply #124 on: September 02, 2022, 08:03:37 AM »
I am about to order an XL frame and wondering about the Matte color.  (I am also quite exited as it will be my first build  :D )
What does it actually mean?

- is it Matte Black paint or Matte Carbon looks with the only coating?

thanks!  :)

Irgccg

Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« Reply #125 on: September 02, 2022, 01:00:00 PM »
The build look great!  How does it ride?

Queen of Skulls

Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« Reply #126 on: September 04, 2022, 07:46:46 AM »
I built mine up on Saturday and put some chrome decals on it :D
Rides extremly well and comfortable.
My bike before was a Cannondale Supersix evo (2016).

So question why put stickers on it to say that it's something that it is not. Even if it's a clone of that something?
Off with your Head tubes...

If the girls dont find you pretty they should at least find you handy...

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Velovelo

Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« Reply #127 on: September 04, 2022, 07:59:43 AM »
So question why put stickers on it to say that it's something that it is not. Even if it's a clone of that something?

lol

Queen of Skulls

Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« Reply #128 on: September 04, 2022, 12:38:06 PM »
It seems silly to me and at worst dishonest. I also dislike bike badging to begin with. That's part the draw for me to design my own paint. To put my own "badging" on if I so chose. in a fancy font.  "Queen of skulls... off with their head." :p or radiation symbols.  or cute skulls.
Off with your Head tubes...

If the girls dont find you pretty they should at least find you handy...

[color #FE0000]P[/color][color #FDA601]R[/color][color #FFFF01]I[/color][color #008000]D[/color][color #1614E4]E[/color][color #80007E]!!!![/color]

Nullsense

Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« Reply #129 on: September 06, 2022, 05:51:08 AM »
Question for anyone that built up the bike already. What torque spec did you wrench to? Thanks :)
« Last Edit: September 06, 2022, 08:26:15 AM by Nullsense »

Madcrazy10

Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« Reply #130 on: September 06, 2022, 08:44:18 AM »
Just finished my build waiting on more spacers to cut work on fit. sram forces groupset with power meter crank. only thing not forces is the cassette. 8.5kg

Can you tell me what saddle that is?  And your thoughts on it?  Been looking at those 3D printed saddles and even the "cheap" chinese ones are close to $100.

earicm

Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« Reply #131 on: September 06, 2022, 10:20:22 AM »
The saddle i have is ANTARES VERSUS EVO R1 ADAPTIVE.
https://www.fizik.com/eu_en/antares-versus-evo-r1-adaptive.html

earicm

Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« Reply #132 on: September 06, 2022, 10:27:11 AM »
I am about to order an XL frame and wondering about the Matte color.  (I am also quite exited as it will be my first build  :D )
What does it actually mean?

- is it Matte Black paint or Matte Carbon looks with the only coating?

thanks!  :)

it is matte carbon. I ceramic coated mine to protect it.

Queen of Skulls

Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« Reply #133 on: September 06, 2022, 10:42:50 AM »
Can you tell me what saddle that is?  And your thoughts on it?  Been looking at those 3D printed saddles and even the "cheap" chinese ones are close to $100.

That makes me want to print a saddle in carbon. I know that it is sla with nylon powder. But seriously. Anyone try printing a saddle.
Off with your Head tubes...

If the girls dont find you pretty they should at least find you handy...

[color #FE0000]P[/color][color #FDA601]R[/color][color #FFFF01]I[/color][color #008000]D[/color][color #1614E4]E[/color][color #80007E]!!!![/color]

ancientone

Re: Velobuild VB-R-218
« Reply #134 on: September 06, 2022, 10:46:51 AM »
it is matte carbon. I ceramic coated mine to protect it.

What did you use to ceramic coat it ? I tried some cheapo ceramic coating, it looks nice for a day. Didn't last as long as turtle wax.. LOL