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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: April 12, 2025, 02:37:24 AM »
Here's a picture of the fully mounted bike. The first walks on it are being very pleasant.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: April 04, 2025, 09:40:36 AM »
Quote from: Sander2177 on April 02, 2025, 05:49:17 PM
Is that you Black people or black people?
Hows the build going?


I have already finished it, after about 300km with it I can say that everything is going perfectly. I have had some problem with the tightening of the seatpost, but usually everything is correct.
I don't know if to attach photos since I have vinylized it with specialized logos and I don't know if this is the right place to do it.
I must also say that looking at images of Eissen I firmly believe that it is 100% the same replica, I do not think it will be built by Tantan.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: March 28, 2025, 12:04:24 PM »
Well, after the first 100km on the bike I can confirm that it is very rigid. Having used a Velobuild 268 about 5000km last year. This Tantan X68 shows from the outset the differences in driving.
I won't go into details of whether it's easier to maintain high speed at less watts, but I've been able to see that in strong sprints at 900 watts 268 It was more flexible than this bike

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: March 24, 2025, 07:32:45 AM »
Quote from: Sander2177 on March 24, 2025, 07:13:40 AM

Thanks Davidhe23
Where did you buy from? I'm assuming TanTan?


Yes, it's the version of Seraph, but I'm almost certain they use the framework of other manufacturers. They all bring the defect that doesn't grow the top tube into higher sizes, and my size 56 looks very similar to the original in size 58.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: March 24, 2025, 03:38:02 AM »
attached the mia in size 56.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: March 24, 2025, 02:46:13 AM »
I have observed that in size 56 the upper tube in the junction with the head tube is different from the original SL8. but it is exactly like the Eissen copy.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: March 12, 2025, 02:36:43 PM »
Quote from: Patilan1 on March 12, 2025, 08:39:59 AM
So far this has been the only paint job I've seen on the X68 that would make me reconsider not ordering raw paintless carbon.


I was about to order my X68 in raw carbon, but not seeing any other frames like that I opted for a boring black.
I'm looking forward to seeing some finish like this.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: March 03, 2025, 11:30:02 AM »
From what I have been able to find out, the bottleneck is in the painting area. They are very behind there.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: March 01, 2025, 01:32:35 PM »
Quote from: Jeslun on March 01, 2025, 01:18:06 PM
Hmm not sure.
I’ve been trying to order a TT-X65 in size 56, they keep saying that it’s a new frame and not in stock in that size yet. However, they are suggesting me to buy a x68 instead as these are in stock in all sizes.

Or, they are trying to get me to buy a more expensive/profitable frame?


I asked this week about size 54 and they told me they were out of stock.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: February 28, 2025, 02:25:25 AM »
Quote from: Sander2177 on February 28, 2025, 01:30:20 AM
What have all you guys who have a frame paid? Or what have you been quoted?
Been quoted UD matte black or gloss
$589usd
$150 postag inc taxes
5% PayPal

Same price. I think they are out of stock now. I ordered the frame a week ago

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: January 23, 2025, 02:03:00 AM »
Quote from: DavidG on January 23, 2025, 01:04:21 AM
What BB did you fit there and what torque Nm did you use?

The 286 comes with a BB86 and that metal ring you have there is something I don't kind of identify as a part of a BB86 pressfit BB. What's it?


This is the sram dub BB86 PressFit axis for Crankset Force. The tightening pair I can not say, since the assembly was done in my local trek distributor, but I have to assume that it was with the best tools.

They are currently on vacation in China and I can't give more information about the case, I am waiting for a response.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: VeloBuild VB-R-268 frame
« on: January 22, 2025, 11:13:53 AM »
Hello everyone, it's the first time I've written on this forum but I've been reading you for a long time.

A few months ago I bought my VB 268 and so far I have been very happy, but after hearing some strange noises coming from the bottom bracket I have found this in it. 

I have tried to contact customer service to find out if it is safe to ride it, but they are on their holiday and there is no response.

Here are some pictures to see the possible carbon breakdown.

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