New Budget Frame: My Fastest Road Bike Yet?
Klein Concept
March 31, 2024
When Velobuild reached out to send their new TT frame over for a build, I could not resist. I have been riding lots of Velobuild frames when I started cycling and really enjoyed all of them.
Building a TT bike will be a new project with lots to learn. So join me on the journey by unboxing this frame together.
Parts Mentioned
VeloBuild VB-TT-023
Sunshine Savings/Seasonal Savings
FrameVeloBuild VB-TT-023
Created: December 07, 2025The reviewer unboxes and examines a VeloBuild TT frame set, which they refer to as the 'VB tt23' and a collaboration project labeled 'cine concept X Val build'. They express excitement about the frame's design, paint job, and features. They note it is their first time building a TT bike and mention the frame's chunky, modern, 'RoboCop' aesthetic. They highlight the included components like carbon bottle cages, handlebars, and a painted seatpost. They are pleased to find a threaded T47 bottom bracket and note the clean brake mounts. They weigh the frame, fork, and handlebars, providing the recorded weights.
AI-Summary
Pros
- The reviewer is 'very happy' and 'excited' about the frame.
- They love the custom 'disco' paint job and note the seatpost and stem are also painted to match for a 'nice solid unibody design'.
- They are 'happy about' the inclusion of three carbon bottle cages.
- They call the handlebars 'very nice full carbon TT bars'.
- They are 'very happy to see a threaded bottom bracket' and are 'pretty sure that it is also a t47 standard'.
- They describe the frame as 'one badass looking frame' and 'looks like RoboCop could be riding this'.
- They note the brake mounts are 'nicely faced' and 'super clean no scratches'.
- They state the frame weight of 1,515g is 'great for a frame that's this chunky'.
Cons
- The reviewer mentions a past VeloBuild frame was damaged in a crash after 3-4 months and 'went straight into the bin', but this is not a critique of the current frame.
- They note building a TT bike will be a first for them with 'quite some surprises and learnings along the way', implying potential complexity, not a flaw in the frame.
MyBikeParts
VeloBuild New T47 Carbon Fiber Time Trial Frame Set Disc carbon TT bike frame Integrated Cables