Seraph FM699 or BXT M036 or Thrust TF-01

[Merzin]

Hi All,

Looking for details about those frames to make the best choice for a new build.

Context  for this frame is :
bike for my kid, will have to comply for 170cm height to...
27,5'' non boost
Compliant with front derailleur (10s)
Will carry over everything else from his current frame (headset and BB to check)
Delivery to France

Seraph FM699 :
Good price, geometry seems really close to his current frame. Colour in option but $$.
Contact with Seraph : very complicated, no answers about sizing, about spare dropouts, about shipping method


BXT M036 :
All information ok excepted for spare rear dropouts.
Price a bith higher than the others.
Shipping : DPD mandatory for Europe, price not acceptable (>150 euros)

Thrust TF-01 :
Waiting fo answers (contact initiated today...)
Good colors !
Price OK.

If anybody has  any advice, I will really appreciate.
I will update this post as soon as I will have new datas to share !

Thanx

[Merzin]

OK Pulled the trigger today for the ... Thrust TF-01.

Contact with Thrust was very good, all details have been confirmed. I managed a sall negociation for frame + accessories (2 rear axle, 1 spare rear hang-out) : 330$.

Now I have just to wait for parcel to arrive.

[carbonazza]

This is a very good price!
What size did you choose?

[Merzin]

Took the 17''. As it is for my kid and I hope he will grow a bit, I think It will cost me a shorter stem at first (20€).
We'll see. Not shipped yet... Got to be patient.

[7zero9r]

just an fyi, and not to thread jack.

i recently pulled the trigger on an FM699 from tantan Seraph.
Strange, I had no communication issues and the frame arrived with no issues.
Frame was ordered and arrived in ~25 days due to having to be shipped by sea right now.

chose a 17" frame in matte.

based the choosing of the frame (Serpah) from a https://forums.mtbr.com/29er-bikes/tantan-fm-299b-long-term-review-18-5lb-%243000-xc-trail-build-1100653.html

few pics, arrived yesterday.

 

   

   

[7zero9r]

Took the 17''. As it is for my kid and I hope he will grow a bit, I think It will cost me a shorter stem at first (20€).
We'll see. Not shipped yet... Got to be patient.

How did that build go..any updates?

[Merzin]

Not shipped yet. But I am not in a hurry. I will update this post as soon as i will start the build.

Tantan really never answered me...

[bikoyski]

can you use a dropper on the TF-01?

[vangeled]

Hi Merzin,

did you get the frame TF-01 ? any updates / pictures. How did the build go ?