Experience with the Velobuild frame VB-R-077?

by defbond on Wed Nov 18, 2015 4:18 pm

According to a previous post, the frame is 56cm.

I do have another question: how much did the frame cost you ?

Anyway, awesome job and build recap, thanks !

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by Fondo on Thu Nov 19, 2015 10:22 pm

resurtm wrote:Wow! This is a nice thread!

I'm also thinking about VB-R-077/LTK118 or LTK007 or VB-R-022 frames for my new carbon fiber road bike build. Looking forward to read your future reviews regarding riding quality, feelings, etc. of that frame.

Some additional questions:

1. What's your body height/tall and weight?
2. What's the frame size you have?
3. Did you have any issues with front derailleur?

Thanks! Waiting for your new comments.

1. 1.8m, 79kg
2. 56cm, which is actually 56.9, 55 would have been better but the next size down was 54cm.
3. I have not installed the front derailleur yet. it's the last main thing I have left to do.

by Fondo on Thu Nov 19, 2015 10:24 pm

defbond wrote:According to a previous post, the frame is 56cm.

I do have another question: how much did the frame cost you ?

Anyway, awesome job and build recap, thanks !

The frame cost $450, plus $45 for the custom paint and I think around $18 for the headset.
Plus shipping and Paypal fee.

by Fondo on Thu Nov 19, 2015 10:29 pm

Quick update on the build:
I had a tough time with the cable housing, it's my first build and I cut the housing too short. So after mulling over my options, I decided to pull it all out and start again. I completed this task last night and now I have new housing installed, brakes installed and working, rear derailleur installed. And I just have the front derailleur to complete.

Bike seemed to get fat over night! weighted it after the cable housing install and it is now 6.1kg with the chain to install. so it looks like the build will come out to about 6.5kg, still very good but .5 kg over my goal.

I 'll post some completed pictures tomorrow.

resurtm · by resurtm on Fri Nov 20, 2015 7:47 am

What tires do you use? Does that frame supports 700x25C besides of 23mm? How about 700x28C?

by Fondo on Fri Nov 20, 2015 11:03 pm

resurtm wrote:What tires do you use? Does that frame supports 700x25C besides of 23mm? How about 700x28C?

I checked and I think you could run 25's no problem. But since I only have 23's I would check with LT Bikes.

resurtm · by resurtm on Tue Nov 24, 2015 5:13 pm

Fondo wrote:
resurtm wrote:What tires do you use? Does that frame supports 700x25C besides of 23mm? How about 700x28C?

I checked and I think you could run 25's no problem. But since I only have 23's I would check with LT Bikes.

Thanks for reply (I appreciate your help with information, etc.)! :thumbup:

How's going your build by the way? Any news so far?

by Fondo on Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:48 am

resurtm wrote:
Fondo wrote:
resurtm wrote:What tires do you use? Does that frame supports 700x25C besides of 23mm? How about 700x28C?

I checked and I think you could run 25's no problem. But since I only have 23's I would check with LT Bikes.

Thanks for reply (I appreciate your help with information, etc.)!

How's going your build by the way? Any news so far?

The bike is built, I've already done 60km on it. I've got an issue though, the saddle clamp is not compatible with my Selle seat! I only realized afterwards that it was installed wrong.

So I either change the seat for Non carbon seat or I change the seat post! Research time!

resurtm · by resurtm on Wed Dec 02, 2015 5:31 am

Fondo wrote:The bike is built, I've already done 60km on it. I've got an issue though, the saddle clamp is not compatible with my Selle seat! I only realized afterwards that it was installed wrong.

So I either change the seat for Non carbon seat or I change the seat post! Research time!

Hi!

I have another question. I'm choosing wheelset for that frame and a bit unsure... How do you think would it be better to go with 23mm or 25mm wide rims? Does it even support 25mm rims?

Thanks! :beerchug:

by Fondo on Thu Dec 03, 2015 7:31 am

resurtm wrote:
Fondo wrote:The bike is built, I've already done 60km on it. I've got an issue though, the saddle clamp is not compatible with my Selle seat! I only realized afterwards that it was installed wrong.

So I either change the seat for Non carbon seat or I change the seat post! Research time!

Hi!

I have another question. I'm choosing wheelset for that frame and a bit unsure... How do you think would it be better to go with 23mm or 25mm wide rims? Does it even support 25mm rims?

Thanks!

As I have said previously, I believe you could fit 25mm wheels without an issue. But I suggest you email either Velobuild or LT Bikes directly and ask them. I only use 23mm wheels and I don't have any experience with 25mm wheels.

resurtm · by resurtm on Thu Dec 03, 2015 12:43 pm

Looks like I've found another VB-R-077/LTK118 related frame:

http://www.yoeleobike.com/carbon-bike-f ... light.html — this one looks very similar to VB-R-077/LTK118.

... if that helps someone.

Fondo wrote:As I have said previously, I believe you could fit 25mm wheels without an issue. But I suggest you email either Velobuild or LT Bikes directly and ask them. I only use 23mm wheels and I don't have any experience with 25mm wheels.

I see. Thank you. I was asking about rim width because of Yoeleo recommendations. They were a bit confusing to me.

http://storage2.static.itmages.ru/i/15/ ... 597456.png — what does it mean "fit most frames"? Anyway, I don't care about 25mm rims anymore. I've decided to go with 23mm wide and 38mm height rims.

Vee · by Vee on Thu Dec 03, 2015 2:50 pm

resurtm wrote:Looks like I've found another VB-R-077/LTK118 related frame:

http://www.yoeleobike.com/carbon-bike-f ... light.html — this one looks very similar to VB-R-077/LTK118.

... if that helps someone.

Fondo wrote:As I have said previously, I believe you could fit 25mm wheels without an issue. But I suggest you email either Velobuild or LT Bikes directly and ask them. I only use 23mm wheels and I don't have any experience with 25mm wheels.

I see. Thank you. I was asking about rim width because of Yoeleo recommendations. They were a bit confusing to me.

http://storage2.static.itmages.ru/i/15/ ... 597456.png — what does it mean "fit most frames"? Anyway, I don't care about 25mm rims anymore. I've decided to go with 23mm wide and 38mm height rims.

That is not an ltk118.

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resurtm · by resurtm on Thu Dec 03, 2015 3:00 pm

Well, "this one looks very similar" (quote from my comment). :-)

Didn't tell it's the same. Just in case anyone interested in similar frames.

resurtm · by resurtm on Mon Jan 04, 2016 6:19 am

Ok, I have received my LongTeng LTK118 frame today. :mrgreen:

I could say I'm very happy so far. No issues, no problems, everything seems to be fine.

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resurtm · by resurtm on Mon Feb 29, 2016 5:08 pm

I've finished my LongTeng LTK118 (same as VeloBuild VB-R-077) build. My report:

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Current specifications:

Frame: LongTeng LTK118, XL/59, BSA, black, matt, 907g
Fork: LongTeng LTK118 FK118, black, matt, 330g

Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 6800, 2x11, 212+209g
Crankset: Shimano Ultegra 6800, 2x11, 50x34, 491+207g
Bottom bracket: Shimano Tiagra, BSA, not weighed (had some issues with bottom bracket)
Front derailleur: Shimano Ultegra 6800, 2x11, 87g
Rear derailleur: Shimano Ultegra 6800, 2x11, short cage, 198g
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 6800, 2x11, 11-28, 247g
Cables/housing/bar ends/caps: Shimano, not weighed

Chain: Shimano Ultegra 6800, 2x11, 268g
Chain link: Sram PowerLink, 11 speed

Wheelset: ProLite Bortola A21, clinchers, 1533g (they were shipped with rim tape installed)
Quick release skewers: ProLite Bortola A21, 115g
Tires: Vittoria Rubino Pro, 700x23C, 478g (pair)
Inner tubes: Continental Race 28 Light, 158g (pair)

Handlebar: open mould, Aliexpress, 440mm, 204g
Bar tape: chinese, Aliexpress, not weighed
Stem: Ritchey Comp 4-Axis, 120mm, 8deg, 165g
Headset: Neco NHB-15, Neco NHB-6B, 120g
Headset/steerer spaces: aluminium, not weighed
Bar extender: TrustFire, Aliexpress, 80g

Seatpost: LongTeng, 177g (shipped with frame)
Seatpost clamp: Procraft Elite C, 18g
Saddle: open-mould, not sure where it is from, my acquaintance sold me it, 105g

Bottlecage holder: Bontrager, from Aliexpress, 31g (pair)
Air pump mount: Lezyne Micro Floor HPG mount, not weighed

Brakes: Shimano Ultegra 6800, 173+170g
Pedals: Shimano Ultegra 6800 SPD-SL (standard spindle/axle length), 258g
Chainstay protection: Aliexpress, not weighed

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Heartrate monitor: Sigma PC 25.10
Bottle cages: Syntace
Saddle bag: EVOC
Air pump (high pressure): Lezyne Micro Floor HPG
Multitool: some chinese bought at Aliexpress

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Final weight: 7920g
With all accessories mounted (heartrate monitor, air pump, empty bottles, saddle bag with heavy multitool). This is my setup for rides.

Base weight: 7280g
Without accessories, but with pedals.

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My test ride today:

http://storage3.static.itmages.ru/i/16/ ... 977e39.jpg
https://www.strava.com/activities/505156598
https://www.endomondo.com/users/1194852 ... uts/latest

More photos:

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Feel free to ask additional questions!

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