Author Topic: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?  (Read 20760 times)

planet_sammy

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #150 on: December 22, 2024, 05:53:06 AM »
My frame is painted and ready for shipment. At least on the pictures on Instagram, my color combo works out pretty well imho 8)

I hope the quality meets my expectations on arrival.

Do you have a link to your Frame on Instagram?

Rallyfocus

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #151 on: December 22, 2024, 06:31:40 AM »
Seraph has a pretty nice portfolio of their frames on their Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tantanfactory_bike_frame/?hl=en

I'm impatiently waiting for a few more reviews of the X68.


Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #153 on: December 24, 2024, 07:39:54 AM »
Teaser :
"my" ordered bike build is finished and rdy to ship.

Public video on instagram; https://www.instagram.com/p/DD9HWU2udrT/?hl=de

i also have received privat whatsapp photos of the bikebuild from tantan . I will post them when i get permission from tantan to post it here. Feel free to post your opinions.

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #154 on: December 25, 2024, 03:52:32 AM »
As promised, I’m finally sharing the photos you’ve all been waiting for. I have permission to post them here, so no worries on that front. I did not receive the Bike yet (expected mid january)


Complete Weight Of the Build : 7.175 KG




Details/Price/Specs: See at Page 8



Credits/Source:
Photos are from Tantan private Chat "Whatsapp"
Vivian@tantancycling.com
Sales01@tantancyling.com
Whatsapp:+86 13690938214
« Last Edit: December 26, 2024, 04:08:46 AM by LowPaceKingdom »

CARLOS5

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #155 on: December 25, 2024, 04:59:40 AM »
is the handelbar cable system like the one in the photo? is there a possibility that they are hidden and not visible?

Rallyfocus

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #156 on: December 25, 2024, 05:36:46 AM »
As promised, I’m finally sharing the photos you’ve all been waiting for. I have permission to post them here, so no worries on that front. I did not receive the Bike yet (expected mid january)




Details: See at Page 8



Credits/Source:
Photos are from Tantan private Chat "Whatsapp"
Vivian@tantancycling.com
Sales01@tantancyling.com
Whatsapp:+86 13690938214

Do you mind if I ask what the total build price was? Great looking bike!

numberzero

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #157 on: December 25, 2024, 06:14:39 AM »
is the handelbar cable system like the one in the photo? is there a possibility that they are hidden and not visible?
Not with this handlebar, it's the same on the real sl8 with roval rapide cockpit.

patto3

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #158 on: December 26, 2024, 01:51:21 AM »
Not with this handlebar, it's the same on the real sl8 with roval rapide cockpit.

$2,399 usd according to the insta post.

Sebastian

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #159 on: December 26, 2024, 01:59:48 AM »
That’s crazy value.
Personally, Building the bike myself and sourcing components is part of the fun for me. Also, I like the piece of mind of knowing that everything is in check. But I’m pretty amazed at what you can get for your money from TanTan.

Takiyaki

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #160 on: December 26, 2024, 05:22:41 PM »
I wonder what an Ultegra build weighs and costs. That's impressive. I wish they'd start doing some more original lightweight designs.

ejump0

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #161 on: December 26, 2024, 10:45:52 PM »
That’s crazy value.
Personally, Building the bike myself and sourcing components is part of the fun for me. Also, I like the piece of mind of knowing that everything is in check. But I’m pretty amazed at what you can get for your money from TanTan.

and i can see a benefit of having tantan prebuilds. 
if theres something wrong with hole, clearances or odd niggles or defective parts, at least the 1st level fa/sorted out at tantan side. 

tho it takes away the fun of building your own bike from scratch

CoreX88

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #162 on: December 27, 2024, 01:38:57 AM »
The Ultegra DI2 Groupset was about 1240$ without BB and Disc's. The weight difference is about 375 grams, when comparing the 105 DI2 and Ultegra, but only when not upgrading any 105 part.

Sander2177

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #163 on: January 01, 2025, 07:06:57 PM »
Still waiting for ride reviews
Reviews from Ali Express purchases joy great.
Maybe better frames  from Tan Tan.
Are Tan Tan manufacturer ing there Sl8 copies

Sander2177

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #164 on: January 02, 2025, 08:36:05 AM »
Well  I emailed Tan Tan and asked some questions in regards to frame prices shipping times etc.
I did ask do Tan Tan manufactur the frame and I was told
‘About the manufacturer of TT-X68, confidential. Thank you.’
Hmmm so not sure about it.  They sell a frame that is obviously and SL8 label it an X68 and then will not confirm if they manufacture it which is strange I think.