• Utrecht, the Netherlands

Unboxing VeloBuild 📦

Unboxing VeloBuild Chinese Carbon Road Bike Frame:

Unboxing the following VeloBuild items:

  • Frame VB-R-099 (colour: pantone 424c)
  • Wheels VB-RC-50
  • Bottle cages BR-09

❓Received a question whether the seatpost is smooth and the Nm of the seatpost collar. Here you go:… more >>

Your order has shipped! 🚢

Final Update on delivery:
Ladies and Gentlemen; we’ve got ‘m! ✅

Update 25th of Feb 2021:
Text message from DPD: “Your parcel will be delivered today” 📦

Update 24th of Feb 2021:
“All clear! Could someone pick me up, please?”. … more >>

Bike Anatomy 🚲

Stem, clamp, levers, crank, noodle, drop out and….. I’m out.
All those parts, all those names. What’s what?

Even in Dutch language it’s a challenge when you’re absolutely new to these do-it-yourself bike building projects. So here are some images … more >>

Chinese Bike Frame 🇨🇳

After browsing the internet I came across some discussions about carbon bike frames from China. I started looking at AliExpress but that, for me, is more about buying small, funny and less expensive items rather than buying a carbon road … more >>

Can’t make a decision…🤔

Scott? Trek? Canyon?
Canyon Ultimate Aero? Scott Foil? Scott RC Addict? Trek Madone SL6? Second hand Trek Madone SLR6? Can’t make a decision…..

I currently own a 10 year old Willier Triestina which I bought as a second hand from … more >>

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