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

[glepore]

Yeah, it remains a mystery. The actual sl8 is 160 only which causes problems in Campy land as they're standard front road caliper is native 160, so you end up having to use a rear caliper and Specialized plate, as Specialized chose unique spacing for the brake mounts. So it may be that Tantan ships this with a 140 mount or not. Guess we'll both find out.
My bike finally cleared outbound customs after being held for 6 days for "verification". Day 71 from payment.

[Sander2177]

Yeah, it remains a mystery. The actual sl8 is 160 only which causes problems in Campy land as they're standard front road caliper is native 160, so you end up having to use a rear caliper and Specialized plate, as Specialized chose unique spacing for the brake mounts. So it may be that Tantan ships this with a 140 mount or not. Guess we'll both find out.
My bike finally cleared outbound customs after being held for 6 days for "verification". Day 71 from payment.

Jasus, 71 days! There must be a huge demand.

What’s size and colour have you ordered?

Woukd love to see more photos of your frames fellas and ladies!


I’ve been considering a few options, including the Taiwan Eisen and a few others, but Tan Tan seems to have more positive reviews. I’m now leaning back toward this frame for my build, which will go up against my genuine SL8. Planning to use XM wheels, Ultegra, a Ryet saddle, and an OSPW

[glepore]

Nuthin special, just the pearl white shown in their promos. In fairness, paid 1/19, then the New Year came, then I hear paint was backed up due to the backlog, then they put the wrong cassette on and a couple days to email back and forth to make sure I was ok with it (32 vs 34 ordered, have a light 34 here anyway), then 5 days while customs inspected it. So likely not typical, but I ain't getting any younger.

I have a pile of stuff waiting, XM 50/65, quarq, light cassette, cages. Campy calipers and rotors to swap for the Wheeltop, yada.

[Sander2177]

Nuthin special, just the pearl white shown in their promos. In fairness, paid 1/19, then the New Year came, then I hear paint was backed up due to the backlog, then they put the wrong cassette on and a couple days to email back and forth to make sure I was ok with it (32 vs 34 ordered, have a light 34 here anyway), then 5 days while customs inspected it. So likely not typical, but I ain't getting any younger.

I have a pile of stuff waiting, XM 50/65, quarq, light cassette, cages. Campy calipers and rotors to swap for the Wheeltop, yada.

lol ok well I will be very interested to here how you build goes.
I hope it goes well!
Still waiting for Patrick review

[Sander2177]

Yeah so a local racer here just contacted me telling he ordered an X68 in the same size I ride, size 56.

He said once the frame is in his hands and built, he's happy to let me demo it. The lord giveth...

This is his order:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHlFrh1PBn_/

That is a sweet colour looks to nice to race!
Well I'm sure they will also do this style in other colours 
I am getting close to pulling the trigger  ot sure what my weight weenie breatharian would think thought ! 

[JImportante]

A week ago I also ordered a frame in size 58. Chameleon white.
In addition, wheels from Peter - 50mm/50mm (1160g), Shimano 105 di2, 3D Ryet Saddle, OSPW Ryet, Titanium SpeedPlay pedals and Magene P505 powermeter. I hope that in mid-may the frame will be delivered

[Sovi]

I am currently considering this frame (or the LCR017-D) but I am not entirely sure yet.
Would be my first self build bike anyway and I have been indecisive for over a year now 

I'm curious how tall the people are that buy the 58.
I'm 194cm and the Specialized Website would recommend a size 61 for me. It does have a 591mm stack though, which I would instinctively say could work out.

And does anyone know what TanTan is recommending for max rider/system weight?

[JImportante]

I'm curious how tall the people are that buy the 58.
I'm 194cm and the Specialized Website would recommend a size 61 for me. It does have a 591mm stack though, which I would instinctively say could work out.

And does anyone know what TanTan is recommending for max rider/system weight?

I'm 190cm and ordered 58 and 110m stem lenght.  I've asked GC Performance (he is building lot of original SL8) about size and he suggested 58.

[tiz92]

I also got told yesterday that my frame has a delay of 5/10 day in production. Was kind of expecting it really. Im not in a hurry and for what I pay to wait a 1/2 weeks more is ok. 

[Sander2177]

I also got told yesterday that my frame has a delay of 5/10 day in production. Was kind of expecting it really. Im not in a hurry and for what I pay to wait a 1/2 weeks more is ok.

So how long have you been waiting so far?

Well I’m almost there just trying to explain to Vivian I want a RAW/naked Matt carbon finish not an actually raw unfinished frame 
Appreciate English is not first language but trying to explain is hard work!
But will get there in end!

[TidyDinosaur]

So how long have you been waiting so far?

Well I’m almost there just trying to explain to Vivian I want a RAW/naked Matt carbon finish not an actually raw unfinished frame 
Appreciate English is not first language but trying to explain is hard work!
But will get there in end!

Maybe ask for only a matte clearcoat and no paint and leave out the "raw" part?

[Lero970]

I wanted to order the frame in dark matte blue (like RedBull F1 Car/ Pantone 296C) but even Tantan said that they would not recommend the matte Finish because it scratches very easy. I am not sure right now. I have a Matte Black Rose Bike which does not have any scratches after 1 1/2 Years but I don't know if the paint quality from Tantan will be as good. My Airwolf frame seems to scratch more easily even tho it is glossy.

[tiz92]

So how long have you been waiting so far?

Well I’m almost there just trying to explain to Vivian I want a RAW/naked Matt carbon finish not an actually raw unfinished frame 
Appreciate English is not first language but trying to explain is hard work!
But will get there in end!

I payed March 13th. So 18  days which is ok and as I said it is really ok for me to wait a bit. Based on the times which I have read in this forum I expect it to arrive at the beginning of May. And yes the language barrier is real.

[makl]

So how long have you been waiting so far?

Well I’m almost there just trying to explain to Vivian I want a RAW/naked Matt carbon finish not an actually raw unfinished frame 
Appreciate English is not first language but trying to explain is hard work!
But will get there in end!

At tan tan, they call this "UD matte". That's also what I ordered They also sent some exemplary photos, which looked good...

[Sander2177]

At tan tan, they call this "UD matte". That's also what I ordered They also sent some exemplary photos, which looked good...

Yep sorted and trigger pulled!

After payment, the shipment will be completed in 20-25 working days.
Shipping to the UK: about 10-18 days.
The factory has been very busy recently, and the orders have increased dramatically.
Thank you.


May get actual RAW frame and get it finished myself as lead in is only 7-10 days fir this but that’s also bars and seatpost