Author Topic: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?  (Read 211551 times)

glepore

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1050 on: May 19, 2025, 02:33:36 PM »
I did a race this Saturday, and there were many fast descents over 70km/h, with heavy braking at the bottom to a sharp left.
There was also a gravel section with rough terrain and a descent there where I was going over 50km/h. The frame and fork survived, and everything is ok. I'm 191cm and I weigh 101-2kg with all the gels on me, it was closer to 102kg i'd say  :D :D

I hope that this was a good stress test for my frame. I was like, if it goes, at least it is at the place where the ambulance is relatively close by (joke not joke :D). Also, to put the hat on my stupidity, I rode that with my cracked seat post, which held up fine too :D

This is how the bike looked after   :D

Yeah, I'm pretty confident in mine at this point with 400-500 mi on it.
As to you post, IIRC the way its cracked is sort of opposite how its loaded.

Sander2177

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1051 on: May 19, 2025, 04:34:12 PM »
Ok build is coming along slowly
Fee small parts seeing this week seatpost clamp
Upgrade etc.
Fitted a Gen SL8 spacer kit had to sand the back ever so slightly as touching the frame and had to sand the computer mount thread as it was protruding.
Also some titanium upgraded for the shifters and caliper
« Last Edit: May 19, 2025, 04:41:11 PM by Sander2177 »
SL8 Custom Green Over Naked Carbon 54CM 5.9kgs RhinosWorkShop Build

X68 UD Gloss Bare Carbon 54cm
Current weight calculate 6.19kgs

Sander2177

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1052 on: May 19, 2025, 04:40:24 PM »
Ti Kit was from Ali express £57gbp cheaper than TiParts and SParts
SL8 Custom Green Over Naked Carbon 54CM 5.9kgs RhinosWorkShop Build

X68 UD Gloss Bare Carbon 54cm
Current weight calculate 6.19kgs

fhill

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1053 on: May 19, 2025, 11:38:05 PM »
Photo

Quite interesting, you've got a totally different top cap for the stem than I did receive, will post pictures later

Tines

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1054 on: Today at 12:19:51 AM »
Update-Post:

Payed: 25th of April vía Alibaba
QC-pictures: 19th of May
Delivery: 19th of may DPD to Germany

16 working days!!!

Let’s see how fast DPD will be!

Quite happy with the paint job, can’t wait to put my fingers on it!!!
I do not regret the decision of changing from Taiwan Peter to TanTan.
Moreover I’m considering to avoid putting decals on it if I need to be honest.
Looking great!
How heavy is that frame?

Sander2177

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1055 on: Today at 01:27:49 AM »
Quite interesting, you've got a totally different top cap for the stem than I did receive, will post pictures later

It’s an aftermarket top cap
SL8 Custom Green Over Naked Carbon 54CM 5.9kgs RhinosWorkShop Build

X68 UD Gloss Bare Carbon 54cm
Current weight calculate 6.19kgs

glepore

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1056 on: Today at 07:10:55 AM »
At least its cheaper than Alpitude. Wish there was an ali alternative...