Experience with the Velobuild frame VB-R-077?
Moderator: robbosmans
I've got a problem with the head set!
The bottom ring won't slide all the way down the fork but the bearing will slide all the way down!
Is it press fit? I was thinking it would just slide all the way down without needing to be pressfit.
The bottom ring won't slide all the way down the fork but the bearing will slide all the way down!
Is it press fit? I was thinking it would just slide all the way down without needing to be pressfit.
Blue AC1 SRAM Force/ZIPP606
LTK118/SRAM Force/Dura-Ace C24
Giant Roam Shimano SLX
LTK118/SRAM Force/Dura-Ace C24
Giant Roam Shimano SLX
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Like the paint scheme - seems reminiscent of the 2015 MTN Qhubeka Cervelo's.
Sorry, but what frame size is that weight for?
Installation of the crown race will typically require use of a crown race installation tool like the Park Tool CRS-1 which is basically a slide hammer with a proper diameter race. Some have advocated the use of proper diameter PVC plumbing pipe as a suitable alternative but without the insert supplied with the Park tool, there is a possibility of damage to the 'face' of race that upon which the bearing seats.
Fondo wrote:Here are the weights
Sorry, but what frame size is that weight for?
Fondo wrote:The bottom ring won't slide all the way down the fork
Installation of the crown race will typically require use of a crown race installation tool like the Park Tool CRS-1 which is basically a slide hammer with a proper diameter race. Some have advocated the use of proper diameter PVC plumbing pipe as a suitable alternative but without the insert supplied with the Park tool, there is a possibility of damage to the 'face' of race that upon which the bearing seats.
- Michael
"People should stop expecting normal from me... seriously, we all know it's never going to happen"
"People should stop expecting normal from me... seriously, we all know it's never going to happen"
ms6073 wrote:Like the paint scheme - seems reminiscent of the 2015 MTN Qhubeka Cervelo's.Fondo wrote:Here are the weights
Sorry, but what frame size is that weight for?Fondo wrote:The bottom ring won't slide all the way down the fork
Installation of the crown race will typically require use of a crown race installation tool like the Park Tool CRS-1 which is basically a slide hammer with a proper diameter race. Some have advocated the use of proper diameter PVC plumbing pipe as a suitable alternative but without the insert supplied with the Park tool, there is a possibility of damage to the 'face' of race that upon which the bearing seats.
Paint Scheme is Nissan 350z/370z Gun Metal
Frame size 56cm
Thanks for the info on the crown race! I have every tool except the one I need! PVC pipe sounds like the perfect solution.
Blue AC1 SRAM Force/ZIPP606
LTK118/SRAM Force/Dura-Ace C24
Giant Roam Shimano SLX
LTK118/SRAM Force/Dura-Ace C24
Giant Roam Shimano SLX
just a quick update.
I got the crown race in with the PVC pipe - no issues.
The bb30 bearings went in with very little issues.
Crank was a bit hard to push through the bearing I had to rubber mallet it a bit to get the shaft to go through.
cables went through the frame without a problem.
working on the front and read derailleur tonight.
Very Happy with the paint job and the quality of the frame. It looks well manufactured.
I got the crown race in with the PVC pipe - no issues.
The bb30 bearings went in with very little issues.
Crank was a bit hard to push through the bearing I had to rubber mallet it a bit to get the shaft to go through.
cables went through the frame without a problem.
working on the front and read derailleur tonight.
Very Happy with the paint job and the quality of the frame. It looks well manufactured.
Blue AC1 SRAM Force/ZIPP606
LTK118/SRAM Force/Dura-Ace C24
Giant Roam Shimano SLX
LTK118/SRAM Force/Dura-Ace C24
Giant Roam Shimano SLX
Fondo wrote:just a quick update.
Ack! I realize that might have been your photo setup but I really discourage you from clamping the frame by any of the carbon tubes, and instead suggest installing the seat post and clamp to that.
- Michael
"People should stop expecting normal from me... seriously, we all know it's never going to happen"
"People should stop expecting normal from me... seriously, we all know it's never going to happen"
ms6073 wrote:Fondo wrote:just a quick update.
Ack! I realize that might have been your photo setup but I really discourage you from clamping the frame by any of the carbon tubes, and instead suggest installing the seat post and clamp to that.
I am only using the work stand for the small stuff, all the heavy stuff like the crank work was done with the frame on a work bench (dining table )
Blue AC1 SRAM Force/ZIPP606
LTK118/SRAM Force/Dura-Ace C24
Giant Roam Shimano SLX
LTK118/SRAM Force/Dura-Ace C24
Giant Roam Shimano SLX
Build almost complete. Run into one problem. The cable housing provided by SRAM is not sufficient to complete the installation. I am short a about .5 to 1 meter. I also noticed that the cable housing I installed from the handlebars is too short, I think I will either have to completely remove the cable housing from the whole bike and start again or somehow add cable housing to the current installation (Preferable). Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Blue AC1 SRAM Force/ZIPP606
LTK118/SRAM Force/Dura-Ace C24
Giant Roam Shimano SLX
LTK118/SRAM Force/Dura-Ace C24
Giant Roam Shimano SLX
Here is my build spreadsheet. The weight actually came out less than expected. There are a couple of differences from the spreadsheet.
1. Conti 4000s II installed when weighted - they are 100g heavier.
2. Cheap Michelin inner tubes installed
1. Conti 4000s II installed when weighted - they are 100g heavier.
2. Cheap Michelin inner tubes installed
Blue AC1 SRAM Force/ZIPP606
LTK118/SRAM Force/Dura-Ace C24
Giant Roam Shimano SLX
LTK118/SRAM Force/Dura-Ace C24
Giant Roam Shimano SLX
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.
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.
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