SL 8 clone

[BeR]

And another aspect to notice is the quantity of newcomers because of that. There's the good, the bad and the ugly. In any case no wonder the market is now flooded with fakes... honestly today, in second hand, not sure what one can trust anymore.

You can check the frame number and ask for the invoice.

[mozart]

First ride of 40 km with the bike.

As another user said, the frame is quite statically flexible at the bottom bracket, rear stay and front side fork.

However, when I rode the bike, I didn't feel this flexibility. I've only done 40 km but I'm looking forward to doing longer rides.

My weight is 76 kg and my maximum power is around 1000 W (low much, I know) and it met my expectations perfectly.

Honestly, I'm amazed by the frame for a first ride and I will keep you informed of my next rides.

The 38 cm cockpit is very nice and stiff, I sit perfectly on the bike and it makes you want to pusj the pedals.

My top speed was 55 km/h and it was very stable.

During sprints, it happens that the front disc can rub slightly on the caliper but it is light.

In short, I highly recommend the frame and look forward to ride it again.

i made my second ride and the seatpost is so flexible. probably i ll by original

[MTB-Addicted]

Hi
3rd ride with Taiwanesen frame, 260km overall.
The frame simply “sails”, from 30km/h you can check this very easily.
I have set the presure at 3.8psi front and 3.9 rear (internal rim width 23mm) and this makes the bike very comfortable.
I do not know how to objectively assess the fork and bottom bracket stiffness, apart from during some sprints. Any ideas ?

[BeR]

Hi
3rd ride with Taiwanesen frame, 260km overall.
The frame simply “sails”, from 30km/h you can check this very easily.
I have set the presure at 3.8psi front and 3.9 rear (internal rim width 23mm) and this makes the bike very comfortable.
I do not know how to objectively assess the fork and bottom bracket stiffness, apart from during some sprints. Any ideas ?

You can do something like this :

[BeR]

Second ride of 60 km. I really like it. No problem at all (no seatpost slipping, ...). It speeds up very quickly. I will do a longer ride this weekend.

The ride is not harsh with a 28 mm tire.

[MTB-Addicted]

Great!
Have you applied the grease for carbon parts on the seatpost ?

I had to because during the first ride it went down despite the right strenght on the bolt.
Btw, on the seatpost - which seems identical to the original - it is written not apply grease it on but I had to..

[TidyDinosaur]

Great!
Have you applied the grease for carbon parts on the seatpost ?

I had to because during the first ride it went down despite the right strenght on the bolt.
Btw, on the seatpost - which seems identical to the original - it is written not apply grease it on but I had to..

That's because carbon paste is not grease...

[BeR]

Great!
Have you applied the grease for carbon parts on the seatpost ?

I had to because during the first ride it went down despite the right strenght on the bolt.
Btw, on the seatpost - which seems identical to the original - it is written not apply grease it on but I had to..

Carbon paste is mandatory (pictures).

I applied carbon paste and torque to only 4,5 N.m.

[MTB-Addicted]

Thanks but this is the original manual instruction! 

[BeR]

Thanks but this is the original manual instruction! 

It says grease, not carbon paste as said TidyDinosaur. It is different.