Paint job on point 🤌. Will be building up that frame for a friend of mine as his first road bike as well. Think this might be the perfect frame to get hooked into the sport without spending top 💰
Kudos to your sound engineer for editing out all the background gun shots. Haha, seriously though I definitely do not think of Chicago as a dangerous place. Some people are too easily influenced by what they've heard on the news or social media. Thanks for the content, always enjoy your videos ♥
I had a creak on the VBR168 which I found to be the retaining screw for the rear drop-out cap coming loose (which the mech hanger attaches). Remove, add thread-locker. Tighten. Done.
@@ClaviculaNotoria it is suitable for a $500 frame. Nothing more or less. Visually it’s fine and inoffensive. Durability however needs to be measured in the long term.
She's a beauty! I understand this bike was inspired by the SL7 - how aerodynamically slippery is this compared to your SL8? Does it hold speed anywhere nearly as well?
The bike is plenty stiff and agreeable given the price point. Wheels will account for the majority of speed variations. A climbing bike with deep wheels will always be faster than an aero bike with climbing wheels. Choose wisely!
@PatrickLino Thanks - I'm looking for a cheap criterium bike for next year, and this looks like a promising solution for the price. I could even treat the frame as somewhat disposable as it's so cheap!
I remember you have a saddle height of around 77.5-78 cm. How much headroom do you have with this seatpost/frame to raise the saddle? What is the approx max saddle height?
Wanted to ask if it's possible to swap out the drop bars for something shorter, like from aliexpress? The base is just round or does it have a flared design on the headset cover like specialized? Thanks
I built the vb r 268 a month ago and use the standard handlebar. The headset cover and spacers are not round. They have a cut off drop shape. Looks good and aero to me. My complaint about the handlebar is the lack of room for the cabels that run outside underneath the stem area. The bend is almost to tight for mechanical setups. But I am running full mechanical never the less. Building it was very difficult though.
Everyone from Illinois knows Cook county, you're not fooling anyone with your Chiraq propaganda😂 In reality it's fun to see how other people in the midwest ride bikes keep up the great content!!
The R086-D is the better frame no question because. This is expected because Yishun is an OEM supplier and have their own factory/production/testing. Both in fit and finish and also in riding dynamics. The R086-D also is 50-60% more in price than the VB-268 which may be a deal breaker for some customers. And Yishun doesn't really offer custom paint because they are setup more as an brand supplier than direct to consumer. Regardless, the R086D is still king and I don't expect the 268 to top it.
Yeah, Chicago isn't as bad as they make it to be. I ride through some of the worst neighborhoods! I rode through Englewood, Harvey, and Riverdale on Saturday. I had absolutely no problem.
Of all the sub-$1000 frames I've tested, only one frame (Yishun R086D) was faced well with no issues. Thankfully none of the other frames were bad enough that I wasn't able to eventually align the calipers. Including this VB 268. Just took a little patience and the right tools.
Hey Patrick, i really like youre reviews. I just orderd the 268 but i better could orderd the Yusin? The only thing i dont get you say the Yusin is twice the price? But the 268 is only 500usd and the yusin is 750usd ?! Thats not twice as much right😅
It's from an old Dengu build couple of years ago. 120mm stem and 40cm width. But the reach is 84cm which makes the overall effective reach (plus the way the stem is measured) of the handlebars feel more like a 130 or 135mm stem.
@@Cyclingsucks Sorry it is not haha. It's from an old Dengu build couple of years ago. 120mm stem and 40cm width. But the reach is 84cm which makes the overall effective reach of the handlebars feel more like a 130 or 135mm stem.
I’m from Detroit. Like most places, violence in Chicago is concentrated in a few small places and done by a small number of people. If you aren’t selling or buying drugs, you’ll probably never run into violent people. People who have never lived in cities don’t understand this.
Exactly, I'm in Atlanta. You have to actually go looking for trouble. Most of those rough areas are so small and have been moved out of the general public eye. Most people walking around are in their own world, even homeless people barely interact with people. Most people on the Internet get their facts from the media and don't understand that most outlets want to make something interesting or controversial
For a full 2x groupset overall I prefer Shimano Ultegra Di2. But Shimano is expensive. SRAM Force eTap D1 on the other hand, especially 1x, is both lighter and can regularly be found with steep discounts. And I prefer the lever ergonomics of SRAM. If I only had one bike for literally everything...I'd take Shimano.
![Ep.30 [ENG] - Building of VeloBuild VB-R-218. Houston, We have problems.](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/IDLDHrArPu0/mqdefault.jpg)
Paint job on point 🤌. Will be building up that frame for a friend of mine as his first road bike as well. Think this might be the perfect frame to get hooked into the sport without spending top 💰
Hey you should be asleep! haha
@@PatrickLino just woke up for the video 🤷🏻♂️
@@klein-concept hahah I love it!
Agreed!
Kudos to your sound engineer for editing out all the background gun shots. Haha, seriously though I definitely do not think of Chicago as a dangerous place. Some people are too easily influenced by what they've heard on the news or social media. Thanks for the content, always enjoy your videos ♥
chiraq!!
I need that "gun shot" sound filter for my video editing software 🤣
For me this is a superbike. Glad to see this kind of builds. Send all my best wishes and enjoy the ride. 💫
I’m a big fan is spending more on wheels than frames.
Love the “it’s not the bottom bracket” note in the video. Took my right back to the Phil Gaimon video on bike maintenance, LOL
Yeah it's totally the saddle rail clamps or my particular saddle. Haha I gotta figure out what's going on...
Did you figure it out?😊
@@michaelnim1191 Seatpost clamp! 1-2 more NM and it's all good.
That frame color is so sick!!
Blinding everyone in the sun!
Nice build, as usual. Velobuild in the house!
Thanks!
Paddy nice build well done 👍🏽
Thanks Grant!
Schweet lookin' bike
Thanks!
I'm definitely thinking about switching back to 52 chainring. I've been on 54 and 56 on my other two bikes. I run a 28t as well.
Yeah depends on your cadence and riding style. Some folks are grinders, while others are high RPM spinners.
Yoooooooo Patrick!
Very nice build and color!
(Breathes in deeply) “YOOOOOO”
Great video ! Keep them coming 👍🏼
Thanks Blake!
I had a creak on the VBR168 which I found to be the retaining screw for the rear drop-out cap coming loose (which the mech hanger attaches). Remove, add thread-locker. Tighten. Done.
I torqued the seatpost clamp a little bit more. Problem solved 👍🏾
Tell us more about the paint job, it looks sick!!
VB calls it: "Silver Chameleon" !!
@@PatrickLino anything else? Does it feel finished? No rough spots or poorly sprayed top coat? It looks 100% nice.
@@ClaviculaNotoria it is suitable for a $500 frame. Nothing more or less. Visually it’s fine and inoffensive. Durability however needs to be measured in the long term.
the paint are very good looking. hologram titanium
hologram titanium sounds way cooler than silver chameleon.
She's a beauty! I understand this bike was inspired by the SL7 - how aerodynamically slippery is this compared to your SL8? Does it hold speed anywhere nearly as well?
The bike is plenty stiff and agreeable given the price point. Wheels will account for the majority of speed variations. A climbing bike with deep wheels will always be faster than an aero bike with climbing wheels. Choose wisely!
@PatrickLino Thanks - I'm looking for a cheap criterium bike for next year, and this looks like a promising solution for the price.
I could even treat the frame as somewhat disposable as it's so cheap!
I remember you have a saddle height of around 77.5-78 cm. How much headroom do you have with this seatpost/frame to raise the saddle? What is the approx max saddle height?
Not sure the max, that’s a question for VeloBuild. But I’d say probably 3-4cm of clearance remaining.
Wanted to ask if it's possible to swap out the drop bars for something shorter, like from aliexpress? The base is just round or does it have a flared design on the headset cover like specialized? Thanks
The headtube and bearings are just standard 1.5. You can use any handlebars
I built the vb r 268 a month ago and use the standard handlebar. The headset cover and spacers are not round. They have a cut off drop shape. Looks good and aero to me. My complaint about the handlebar is the lack of room for the cabels that run outside underneath the stem area. The bend is almost to tight for mechanical setups. But I am running full mechanical never the less. Building it was very difficult though.
#summertimechi is almost back!
Everyone from Illinois knows Cook county, you're not fooling anyone with your Chiraq propaganda😂 In reality it's fun to see how other people in the midwest ride bikes keep up the great content!!
@@quincywalker4441 Haha thanks Quincy!!
So if you had to choose the budget king would it be the Velobuild VB-R-218 or the Yishun R086-D? Would love to see a comparison. Thanks.
The R086-D is the better frame no question because. This is expected because Yishun is an OEM supplier and have their own factory/production/testing. Both in fit and finish and also in riding dynamics. The R086-D also is 50-60% more in price than the VB-268 which may be a deal breaker for some customers. And Yishun doesn't really offer custom paint because they are setup more as an brand supplier than direct to consumer. Regardless, the R086D is still king and I don't expect the 268 to top it.
@@PatrickLino Awesome that is some great insight. Thanks
@@PatrickLinoWhy would the Yshun be better? How would you compare them?
@@smu55 look at my comment above
Yeah, Chicago isn't as bad as they make it to be. I ride through some of the worst neighborhoods! I rode through Englewood, Harvey, and Riverdale on Saturday. I had absolutely no problem.
Mind ya business, don't draw attention, and keep it moving. That's it...
@@PatrickLino 🎯💯
Looks really super special awesome!!!!
LOLOL people really are goofy. I have never worried about getting shot riding on the lakefront... Nice build bro
Aye thanks bruh. Gonna make a custom BOMAYE bulletproof vest 🤣
@@PatrickLino hahahahh you might be onto something.
When the caliper mount is not well faced, do you have to face it or can it still be aligned? I've heard the facing tool is very expensive.
Of all the sub-$1000 frames I've tested, only one frame (Yishun R086D) was faced well with no issues. Thankfully none of the other frames were bad enough that I wasn't able to eventually align the calipers. Including this VB 268. Just took a little patience and the right tools.
Agree with Patty. A little patience goes a long way. My VBR168 took all of 30 mins to align the calipers.
Like the kit! Great looking frameset too for $500.
Thanks!
Hey Patrick, i really like youre reviews. I just orderd the 268 but i better could orderd the Yusin? The only thing i dont get you say the Yusin is twice the price? But the 268 is only 500usd and the yusin is 750usd ?! Thats not twice as much right😅
I don't think Yishun is offering that frame for $750 anymore. It's going to cost closer to $900-$950 now after shipping.
Yeah i have a little remorse that i didnt saw the yusin video early. LOL my 268 is coming in next few weeks. But its oke for know. 😅
It's a beaut 👌
Thanks!
Yo Patty did you use the bearings and compression headset rings that came with te bike? Or did you replace them?
What handlebar set up is that you have?
It's from an old Dengu build couple of years ago. 120mm stem and 40cm width. But the reach is 84cm which makes the overall effective reach (plus the way the stem is measured) of the handlebars feel more like a 130 or 135mm stem.
Patrick, is it standart a velobuild bar/stem?
Nope. I wanna know what it is 😂
@@Cyclingsucks Sorry it is not haha. It's from an old Dengu build couple of years ago. 120mm stem and 40cm width. But the reach is 84cm which makes the overall effective reach of the handlebars feel more like a 130 or 135mm stem.
Sound like Brandon Johnson out here boy!
I’m from Detroit. Like most places, violence in Chicago is concentrated in a few small places and done by a small number of people. If you aren’t selling or buying drugs, you’ll probably never run into violent people.
People who have never lived in cities don’t understand this.
Exactly man. Great points
Exactly, I'm in Atlanta. You have to actually go looking for trouble. Most of those rough areas are so small and have been moved out of the general public eye.
Most people walking around are in their own world, even homeless people barely interact with people.
Most people on the Internet get their facts from the media and don't understand that most outlets want to make something interesting or controversial
@@shinobusensui9395 but that's not what The Migos told us! 🤣
@@PatrickLino lol a lot of these artist either either quick or sell poison to others while feeding their selfs and family the cure
wich should you choose, shimano or sram?
For a full 2x groupset overall I prefer Shimano Ultegra Di2. But Shimano is expensive. SRAM Force eTap D1 on the other hand, especially 1x, is both lighter and can regularly be found with steep discounts. And I prefer the lever ergonomics of SRAM. If I only had one bike for literally everything...I'd take Shimano.
One day we're gonna ride bikes together and not talk about how much we spent on any of it.
First Rule of Bike Club...
Do you still have the giant propel? Is it your preferred go to bike?
The Propel is fantastic
What size frame?
how tall are you?
How much does a bike weigh without pedals?
Size 56. Im 6 feet tall. Probably around 7.2kg
@@PatrickLino thanks
What model glasses and what Met helmet? Looking good
www.lameda.cc/
@@PatrickLino thanks!
Hi Patrick, what saddle height do you have?
I'm about to buy the vb 268 but I'm undecided whether 56 or 58. I have a saddle height of 82cm.
Thank you
Im around 77.5 saddle height. You might wanna look a size 58.
@@PatrickLino thx patrick
Total cost for build?
Frame is 500 USD. I got a deal locally on the used SRAM groupset. And the wheels can be found on Nepest's website.
It’s never the bottom bracket. 🤣
It was the seatpost clamp. Torqued it a couple more NM and we are creak free.
Yikes 🔥🔥🤌🏾
bang bang!
Am I going to regret not getting the cream highlighted gp5000s with a silver bike over just pure black?
Buy both. Problem: Solved.