Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?

[dovh]

Question, does the lowest spacer/headsetcap/whateverthename is, sit flush after finishing the build? The gap/size doesnt really seem to fit the headtube/toptube-intersection.

By the way, loving the purple matte frame! Haven't seen that one before.

So far this has been the only paint job I've seen on the X68 that would make me reconsider not ordering raw paintless carbon.

Thank you, guys! I saw a similar color on one of Tantan's frames on Instagram and really liked it. It looks even better on the x68, and I'm quite looking forward to seeing it in the sun!

As for the gap, I'll see how it looks when I get it and finish the build, but it won't be that much better than what is in the picture now from all the other builds I've seen people post here. SL8 has that gap smaller, for sure. 

[rasch]

Looks great!

Is it purple matte? or which colour do they call it?

And yes, gap is less when compressed.

[casper.f]

Is that a 58cm?
First one i saw on this forum

[dovh]

Yes the frame is 58, and the color is indeed purple matte finish. This is what i had in my PDF order confirmation from Tantan: YS9448 i also specified to them that i want this color in matte.  I saw it on one other frame where it was named something purple chameleon on one of the instagram accounts of Tantan.

[casper.f]

Did the seller give you any weight for your size?
I am very interested in a x68 in size 58 myself. The proportions look good.
Curious to see your insights on stiffness: all tubes being longer it should be less stiff. yet a tantan x38 in 58 is very stiff i heard

[dovh]

Did the seller give you any weight for your size?
I am very interested in a x68 in size 58 myself. The proportions look good.
Curious to see your insights on stiffness: all tubes being longer it should be less stiff. yet a tantan x38 in 58 is very stiff i heard

I didn't get any weight info from the seller, but I'll definitely weigh it and post it here when I get the frame. I also plan to take some pics/videos with the endoscope camera from inside the frame and will also put it here

[Davidhe23]

So far this has been the only paint job I've seen on the X68 that would make me reconsider not ordering raw paintless carbon.

I was about to order my X68 in raw carbon, but not seeing any other frames like that I opted for a boring black.
I'm looking forward to seeing some finish like this.

[cramy]

Yes the frame is 58, and the color is indeed purple matte finish. This is what i had in my PDF order confirmation from Tantan: YS9448 and i saw it on one other frame where it was named something purple chameleon on one of the instagram accounts of Tantan.

Thanks for the color code, it looks amazing.

How tall are you? Did you check the size with the specialized chart?

[dovh]

Thanks for the color code, it looks amazing.

How tall are you? Did you check the size with the specialized chart?

I'm 191cm, and I did get a bike fit before ordering it. We tried a couple of geometries on the Guru fit bike, and this geometry in size 58 was really close to my fit. Specialized chart suggests one size bigger for my height, I think. 

[glepore]

The Specialized fit tool is pretty good, but it doesn't really account for variations in drop/comfort. If you're flexible, you can go one size smaller, if not so, one size larger as the bar to saddle drop changes - more drop in the smaller size. I was between a 49 and 52, went with the 49 but it'll be on the edge of what I can ride at 65.
Don't have the bike yet; latest drama is that I ordered with a 11-34. They built with a 32. I said ok, just throw in a chain as I have a 34 but will likely need to resize. They respond, well, Wheeltop max is 32. Sent them a screenshot of the Wheeltop specs (max 36) but told them don't bother, I'll eat cassette and chain, just ship already.

[tiz92]

Btw is the derrailer hanger the same as the SL8 has?

[pandinoyoung]

I am 181cm tall and I will buy size 58, as suggested by specialized calculator, because I have internal leg height of 93cm. I am disproportionate in physique.
I will order it soon

[Dan S.]

Btw is the derrailer hanger the same as the SL8 has?

from what I've inspected, it does seem they are the same

[tiz92]

Can me also someone confirm that the computer mount is 100% the same as used by roval rapide cockpit so that it is compatible with the Magcad mount?

[Tom77]

Ordered my frame in 56, wonderling how this sheme will look like