Yeah so a local racer here just contacted me telling he ordered an X68 in the same size I ride, size 56.

He said once the frame is in his hands and built, he's happy to let me demo it. The lord giveth...

This is his order:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHlFrh1PBn_/

That is a sweet colour looks to nice to race!
Well I'm sure they will also do this style in other colours 
I am getting close to pulling the trigger  ot sure what my weight weenie breatharian would think thought ! 

Yeah, it remains a mystery. The actual sl8 is 160 only which causes problems in Campy land as they're standard front road caliper is native 160, so you end up having to use a rear caliper and Specialized plate, as Specialized chose unique spacing for the brake mounts. So it may be that Tantan ships this with a 140 mount or not. Guess we'll both find out.
My bike finally cleared outbound customs after being held for 6 days for "verification". Day 71 from payment.

Jasus, 71 days! There must be a huge demand.

What’s size and colour have you ordered?

Woukd love to see more photos of your frames fellas and ladies!


I’ve been considering a few options, including the Taiwan Eisen and a few others, but Tan Tan seems to have more positive reviews. I’m now leaning back toward this frame for my build, which will go up against my genuine SL8. Planning to use XM wheels, Ultegra, a Ryet saddle, and an OSPW

Haha i can think of that when I have the frame. Either a thread or a good post here. I for sure will abuse the frame, while Im not pushing insane watts (threshold around 335w with 65kg) I am for sure relative competitive.

But yes I cannot wait to have the frame in my hands. Being on the nero show would be maybe a bit to much.

btw if you want to follow me im here on strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/8718766

Yep definitely interested in reading some more reviews and maybe some photos.
Was thinking of Taiwan Eisen Frame but again maybe X68. Tan Tab said the manufacture it but who knows.
If we could get some cold hard evidence they did and were not trading frames I might pull the trigger. But will read as I am i no rush to get another frame as I would use as a winter bike in UK anyway

And keeping in mind: OEM SL8 is around 700g, the X68 araing 840g, means 20% more material to cover up non-optimal layup pattern ... saving 4k on a frame

That's the same pretty much as the Pro Model. i think your looking at 850-900g for a 54cm
My genuine SL8 54CM IS 700g
That's acceptable and well light compared wit some of the OEM open mould generally around 1000g

The main draw to buying a complete bike from TanTan is they are held accountable in making sure caliper mounts, bottom bracket, and bearing cups are properly faced within spec.

That is of course assuming they inspect and align everything prior to shipping.

You seriously need to do a review on this against your genuine SL8!
Be great to see s side by side comparison including internals etc
Please be  guinea pig  lol

You would think this would happen more frequently with all the wheelsets I've reviewed over the years. But this is actually the very first time I received a super damaged packaged like this. Thankfully no damages or scuffs to the actual wheels themselves 

Using these 65mm for an upcoming titanium project. Thanks Peter!

Ahhh teasing the new Ti Frame!

Any updates on these frame?

General question on this and other Carbon cranksets. I am around 100kg and wondering how carbon cranks hold up with heavier riders.  Any experience or ideas?

Most are rated 120-130kgs

Anyone have photos of the new finish  Lexon crank?