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My seating height with a RYET saddle is 69,5cm (170cm tall and 79,5cm inseam height, Frame Size 52) and I'm right on the "Minimum Insert" line. So you are right, a 38cm seat post will be the better choice. However, I can't tell if it fits the seat tube, especially with a DI2 Battery.


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Wait so TanTan lurks this thread, never chimes in or engages its customer base, but steals photos for Instagram?
I've emailed plenty of my official photos to TanTan for usage and promotion. It's just not great optics to grab photos without tagging. Especially incomplete builds  ;D Sorry @Sander2177

https://www.instagram.com/p/DKMHB6huvkE/

I saw it in Vivian's Status on WhatsApp and was wondering why showing an incomplete build there for promotion? Strange they haven't used my exploded fork for promo, its almost an incomplete build ;D

Joking aside, it's three weeks since my last conversation with them. Looking forward to a new fork, but so far no sign of them. @TanTan Would be nice shipping out the replacement fork incl. the expander soon  ;)

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I did ask mention the fork failure and was told:

'The front fork failure is an exception. The fork is broken so badly, it must be man-made, and definitely not a product quality problem.'

WTF? Pretty interesting how they try to wriggle out of a situation... The fork was already inspected by the guys where I will do the CT Scan of the frame. Their findings were more than clear on human-made mistake or production failure. They said this happens to forks of framesets in much higher price-ranges as well, so for me thats "ok". However, telling the story of me not being able to handle/ride that bike the right way sucks. I also offered them to take a look at the fork and investigate from their side, but it seems their not interested.

They can be happy to have a customer-oriented sales represantive as Vivian, but the guys behind the scene ... meh.

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Hi guys, got the frame inspected today and fortunately it seems fine. The main impact was on the derailleur, which explains the fucked up and bent direct hanger mount. As I already wrote, they will provide a new and painted fork. CT Scan will be made when the fork arrives.

Let's all hope this was a one of situation.

most likely jessi, my intermediary, will already know this together with vivian.

I think they are all very aware of the situation and they have the pics :)

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Already got feedback from TanTan (Vivian).

1. They will conduct an in-depth investigation into the fork issue of the TT-X68.
2. After doing so and finding the root cause of this material problem (if there is any) they will sent out a new and painted fork.
3. From the pictures provided they stated the frame looks ok and should be safe to ride, but checking every mm visually plus doing the "coin" test should be the next step from my side. In any case of noticable damage I should get back.

Lets see...




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Thanks guys! I reached out to Vivian via WhatsApp and TanTan via mail. They currently have week-long holidays due to Labor Day in China. However, couple days later I realize how lucky I have been. Usually I drive this route the other way round because you have a great high speed section at the beginning.

I'll keep you updated.

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Hold a sec, looking again, there IS damage to the other fork leg higher up?
Can you say with any certainty that that was the result of the impact and not occurring at the same time as the other failure?
Not to cross examine you, but...have had experience with a few of these over the years.

The fork was fine on both sides when I started. When I approached the crossing it definitely felt like the left side snapped first under breaking. I took a "dive" and fell over the handlebar. I think the right arm cracked due to my weight going over the handlebar and having no support from the other side. I just had a look at the point where the hydraulic hose comes out of the fork and the material is not "bonded" but more separate layers. Anyway, I hope TanTan will find a good solution. The ride feel on this TT-X68 was very good.   

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Happy to hear you are safe.

Just so I understand more clearly. You were braking and the fork snapped near the caliper under load?

Yes, I was approaching a smaller crossing and used the front brake to slow down (I guess right before left rule is used on most countries :D ) and then it snapped couple of centimeters over the caliper.

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Oh jeez! You have me worried now. No prior crashes or major bumps against the fork?

Nope, no bump and no crash. I really took good care of it and I've ridden it just for a bit under 150 km...

It sheared at the caliper mounting location?

See below and resized ;) I remember it first cracked on the left above the caliper. The thickness of the material in this section is really thin...

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Hi there,

unfortunately I have to warn everyone on the quality of the fork. Two hours ago I started on my friday routine route and under some braking with the front-brake in front of a crossing the fork imploded. Apart from some minor scratches I'm okay, but the bike took some hits while going over the handlebar... I was super satisfied with the riding quality of the bike so far, but I was not braking hard and just going under 25 kph before the crossing...

Let's see how TanTan will handle this...

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Hi there,

wanted to give a short update on the bike. Riding quality is great, as I said before it is a whole different story to a Votec VRC Pro. If it is anywhere near an S-Works I can't tell. However, I'm more than happy.

Couple of things I want to mention:

1. The rear bolt on the seat post was mounted incorrectly from factory and on the pictures of TanTan. Please mount it the way Specialized is telling you in there manual for the SL8. 3nm on the Front bolt and 6nm at the rear bolt.
2. Save your money and don't buy the computer mount from TanTan. The computer mount is cheap ABS plastic and the angle is not good. It's to steep! I got this one instead:https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808076328828.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.41.3b825c5fNkqyhL&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt


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Hey, Can you please tell me the total cost to EU? Any taxes? Thanks!

Shipping to Germany: 150USD. Tax included, door to door service.

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Silly question-when you built this, were you able to use the standard Shimano 160 adaptor or was there a unique one shipped with the frame? I ask b/c the actual sl8 has unique spacing on the fork that requires a unique adaptor. Just trying to determine whether its a difference or not.

There is an adapter included and it has the same looks as the one on the Tarmac. I couldn't use the standard Shimano one, but maybe I was just to silly :D


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Nope, Stuttgart-Area. I took the parts of my Votec and put them on the new bike. The Votec was transfered to some kind of speed gravel bike :)

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We await your first impressions on the road  ;)

So far so good. I did not die due to this chinese frame nor was there any kind of technical failure (yet) :D
To be honest, I can only compare it to my Votec VRC Pro and the TanTan is sooooo much more agile, direct and fast. In direct comparison with the Votec you don't need any effort to get it going. However, this was just the first impression and the weather in Germany is not yet ideal for longer rides. But I'll keep you posted :)

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