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Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
Quote from: lazvask14 on December 26, 2024, 09:29:44 AM
Has anyone tried the new 2025 version of the ostro vam? So far the only frames I have seen here are the previous generation ostro vam. Here is a link for reference.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808080567842.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.400d558ejMv37B&algo_pvid=bae4eb13-afd0-43cc-9329-2ba25ee41616&algo_exp_id=bae4eb13-afd0-43cc-9329-2ba25ee41616-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21812.53%21812.53%21%21%215905.00%215905.00%21%402103246617351836406756755e0abb%2112000044422159383%21sea%21US%211711236421%21X&curPageLogUid=DrhArVg2i1pj&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

Not sure how much I'd trust this one. The new gen also has size 45 again which this "v2 ostro" seller doesn't offer. I'd wait awhile longer for the v2 clones from known sellers to show up.
December 26, 2024, 04:07:16 PM 		1
Re: Frame req? (Aero, dropped SS, high stack, short reach)
Quote from: Uberflo on February 08, 2025, 07:43:33 AM
You go for T47i? Any standard for the headset/handlebar cable routing (e. g. FSA ACR or Deda DCR)?
700*35C max tire clearance, UDH, T47 85.5mm bottom bracket, both top and down 52mm headtube
two types seat clamps for either 7*7 or 7*9 saddle rails
Size 54cm weight would be around 895+/-30g after painted and with front and rear derailleur hanger mounted.
Handlebar cable routing FSA ACR style.
wireless and traditional mechanical compatible.
February 08, 2025, 07:56:47 AM 		1
Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes? So, I finally got my frame in today.

Here are some pictures of me unpacking it and checking it out with an endoscope camera.
These are not the best quality pictures, but you can see that everything inside the frame is really neat, with no sharp edges or anything else.

I will be building the bike with my friend this Saturday, and I will post some more pictures with the weights of the stuff and so on.

My frame is size 58.
All weights of the individual parts are:

Frame - 971,8g
Fork - 360,03g
Seatpost - 163,5g
Cockpit - 357,4g

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ECYjE7t443kKLPjBBGKWUSLbhGIo3fcP?usp=sharing

All of the pictures are in this google drive folder.. I couldn’t upload any phots here and if i did it broke the whole topic page returning 500 error :/

March 24, 2025, 08:42:53 AM 		1
Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
Quote from: lazvask14 on April 22, 2025, 03:46:01 PM
Hi All,
Does anyone know if the fork needs a crown race to be installed? When I try and slide on the bearing, it doesn't sit flush so I am curious if a crown race is needed.

No
Will be same as genuine use SL8 manual
https://media.specialized.com/support/collateral/2024_TARMAC_SL8_USER_MANUAL_ENGLISH.pdf
April 22, 2025, 04:38:52 PM 		1
Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
Quote from: lazvask14 on April 24, 2025, 10:43:54 AM
Hi Everyone,
Received my frame from Tan-Tan last week. Placed my order February 14th. 56CM in raw glossy carbon. 834g without skewers but with hanger and bolts. Ordered a separate cockpit from Aliexpress in 38cm/135mm. XM Carbon Speed 35mm wheels. I built it up with a mix of previous and current SRAM Red. Zero issues with the build. Bottom bracket and brake mounts were faced very nicely. Seatpost clamp is a little annoying if your saddle doesn't have a middle cutout. Final weight without cages and pedals is right at 6.7kg. Took it for a very light spin around the block and it feels amazing. I am a Cat 1 crit racer here in the US and my race bike is a Winspace T1550. This feels much smoother compared to the Winspace which is a super stiff full fledged race bike. I am excited to take it out for longer rides in the coming weeks.

Dang. This is the exact type of X68 build I personally love to see in here as an SL8 owner. And would order. Top notch components, wheels, and both the frame and cockpit is my size too. Curious where on AliExpress you got the cockpit from.

So I've done 6 crit races this year thus far myself. Getting back into this area of cycling has been exhilarating, but far far away from being a Cat 1 though. Your opinion on the overall bike will be super valuable.

I'm actually on the verge of selling off both my Propel and SL8. Turns out my Tavelo Arow has been perfect for crits. But if the X68 turns out to be solid, even 8/10th of a genuine SL8, then it's something I'll stronger consider for a backup bike. Been chatting with TanTan about getting a  frame anyway. Truthfully though I'm pretty sure it would be tough to tell the X68 and SL8 apart with an indentical setup.

Thanks for sharing.
April 24, 2025, 12:02:44 PM 		1
Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes? The bars at the Aliexpress link posted by @greengoblinbean are still available to me. I'm in the UK though so it does look like Aliexpress sellers are  removing the links to products for US based customers.

Those bars are currently 92 GBP for me (roughly 120 USD) so at 80 USD, they were a great deal.
May 02, 2025, 02:37:06 AM 		1