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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: March 19, 2025, 03:44:02 PM »
What kind of fork is this? Does it have variable travel?
It's a 2019 Fox 34. You can't adjust the suspension stroke on the fly but you can swap the air shaft assembly without too much trouble. I'm pretty sure the current Fox 34 is the same way in just swapping the air shaft.

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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: March 19, 2025, 09:24:17 AM »
Can you fit 2.4s in the frame
I have a 2.4 Maxxis Dissector on the back and it seems to fit ok. Might be an issue in really thick mud but so far there's been plenty of clearance. For reference it does measure pretty much exactly 2.4".

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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: March 18, 2025, 04:38:23 PM »
How do you feel about the 140mm travel fork?
The bike is very nice overall, it has a less light assembly than mine, more in "enduro" style.
How does the saddle behave? Doesn't it flex?
The only criticism is that bottle cage...... it deserves carbon
So far the "overforking" is great! I got it used with a 140mm air spring and figured I'd try it in the longer configuration before reducing the stroke if necessary. I know.. it's the only bottle cage i had laying around.
I wouldn't describe the saddle as flexy. I have one on my gravel bike that i have liked and they're only $35.

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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: March 18, 2025, 10:03:16 AM »
Here's my bike finally fully assembled:
Frame: Large
Rear Shock: SideLuxe Ultimate
Fork: Fox 34 140mm
Seatpost: PNW Loam 150mm
Dropper Remote: Ztto
Saddle: Ryet 3d printed
Handlebar: ToSeek
Stem: ToSeek 70mm
Grips: ESI Chunky
Brakes: Ztto M1 X4/X2
Wheelset Ryet 33x30mm ratchet
Rotors: Sram Centerline
BB: Shimano XT
Crankset: Senicx FM2
Chainring: Zrace 32t
Pedals: XT
Cassette: Speedao 10-50t
Shifter: Sram GX Eagle
Rear Derailleur: Sram XO Eagle

I haven't weighed it while fully assembled but it should be around 12.5kg based on individual part weight.

Ride quality is pretty good. As previously state, the bearings are definitely garbage so those will need to be changed out shortly.





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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: March 18, 2025, 09:48:11 AM »
I reassembled the frame pivots with thread locker before taking it out on the first ride this weekend. I didn't do the main pivot so I don't have the bearing size but the rest of the bearings are below:

6800du 
6801du
6800.2z

Quantity 2 for each one.


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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: February 11, 2025, 03:48:04 PM »
The black spacer. They're essentially the same measurement though.

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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: February 11, 2025, 02:30:03 PM »
I asked you about the cable routing in the handlebars, well the handlebars now don't arrive and I have to buy one on aliexpres, but I would like to get one with only partial cable routing because I think that with shimano brakes the tubes are less forced.
I would like the syncros like the one on the scott spark but I noticed that the base of the headset is very wide and I'm afraid that it will then protrude laterally from the frame and be aesthetically ugly.
Could someone tell me the measurement of the upper part of the head tube? the external measurement.
or of the first conical spacer in this photo.
thanks
56.5mm

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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: February 05, 2025, 11:45:37 AM »
Ah ok thank you.
And which length 35?

I also meant which Mountin Kit for the sid Lux because you also Need one so the Suspension does Not move left or Right
Best regards
From that link I used 22mm kit. The mounting bolt that came with the frame is 34mm in length.

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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: February 04, 2025, 11:30:30 PM »
Ok thanks a Lot for your response and i am looking forward to more testing Reviews of you.
Did you find it hard to mount the rear Suspension ? And which mountin Kits of Fox Are you using?
Best regards
I don't have a fox shock but a SideLuxe Ultimate and used this hardware.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804399765685.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.27.4ba61802JmbIqh&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
As stated before the inner diameter of this hardware kit is 8mm and the bolt is 7.6mm.


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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: February 04, 2025, 10:48:55 AM »
Tomorrow I'll take a photo of the front without any problem.

I hope that when it arrives it doesn't happen to you like it did to me. They painted all the bearings, and I had to buy new ones and change them. I wrote to Rose complaining. I suppose that when they come back on vacation she will see it

Another thing that happened to me. The shock absorber shaft screw is 7.6mm and not 8mm, so it has a small, very minimal play. I have ordered other screws that measure 8 mm correctly. I have temporarily solved it by making a small cover.

If you have any questions, I will be happy to help you.



My shock bolt is also 7.6mm and has too much play. Do you have a link for an 8mm bolt?

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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: January 27, 2025, 12:22:09 PM »
as for the brake thread I would advise you to go with a m6 threaded male to eliminate the debris. as for the pin the thread is ruined but not irreversibly, mount it with a not exaggerated tightening copy and use medium liquid thread lock.
my package is managed in italy and europe by dpd, I have already made a lot of complaints but the answer is always the same it was lost here 50km from home. dpd tells me to contact the sender but because of new year's eve now vivian is not answering....
The one in the picture is the one that is almost completely untapped/unthreaded. It appears it left the factory without being tapped. The other could be chased with a tap to clear out the debris but it's still very annoying.

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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: January 23, 2025, 10:42:04 AM »
I'm also having issues with my frame. I received the replacement front triangle but found issues with the rear triangle. When I was disassembling the frame to transfer the front triangles I found that some of the pivot hardware that threads into the rear triangle was cross threaded and damaged. I also found that my rear caliper mounts were not threaded (tapped) and the other was full of hardened debris. Pretty disappointed in the frame and service up to this point.

I would try following up with the shipper that your tracking number is associated with. When my front triangle was damaged she did contact the shipper (ups) and I also filed a damage claim with them before sending me a new front triangle. There should be insurance on the frame so hopefully if it is lost she can get a new one to you.






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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: December 18, 2024, 08:39:27 AM »
Hopefully they pack the frame(s) better. The headtube just had a layer of foam wrap and bubble wrap so it's understandable how the damage occurred. I would say thoroughly check the frame when you get it. 

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29er / Re: TanTan - Seraph FM121 XC 120mm Full Suspension 2024 model
« on: December 17, 2024, 09:11:34 AM »
I ordered a large from TanTan via WhatsApp for $733 shipped (headset and thru axle, UPS air shipping, paypal fees). The frame received some sort of impact in shipping on the top of the head tube and is visibly cracked. TanTan was quick to respond, requested I file a damaged item claim with UPS (they did as well), and they say it should take about 20 business days to get another front triangle ready to ship to me.


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29er / Re: Epic Evo Clone
« on: January 19, 2024, 01:38:08 PM »
It looks like all of the airwolf frames have an "evo link". I haven't been able to figure out quite what that means. I'm also seeing some reports of 190x40mm shocks and 190x45. What is the consensus there?

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