Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?

[Bonus79]

I finished building the TT-X68 already two weeks ago, but it was very busy, so here is my update.

Carbon quality seems really good. I had zero issues with sharp edges or anything similar. The areas for the break mounts were all sanded down really well and also with the BB and the headset I had zero play/issues. The paint quality is so far superb and I'm more than happy TanTan changed there mind on the color customization of this frame.

I use a full Ultegra DI2 Groupset incl. 160mm discs front/rear, except for the crankset. As most of you can tell, I'm using a Magene PES505 in 165mm. In combination with my Novatec R4, some RideNow TPU Tubes and the Pirelli Tires the whole bike is 7152 g. The bottle cages are still in transit, but they will add only about 25g. It's a Size 52.

For my first chinese frame experience, this was quite a good one 

The only thing I do not recommend is the computer mount. I think the angle of this is too steep, but I already found an alternative.

Very nice shade of green!
I'm not crazy about the yellow of the brand/model and logo....I would have chosen another color to match the green.
But did you choose the color yellow? Your same color is available on the Seraph website...
Are the brand/model/logo stickers above or below the clear paint?
Could you post a front view photo from which you can see the Seraph logo?
Thank you!

[CoreX88]

The yellow is actually a "greenish" color as well. The main color is metallic, the logos are matte. Everything is clear coated. Yeah, they just liked my design that much, they just putted it on their website (without even asking). That was not cool and it seems they often do it.

I took their logo and modified it, the way I wanted it to be

[glepore]

Looks great.
Just got an email that mine is "arranged", assume that means parts are gathered. So now we're in a race with the tariff pause.

[Bonus79]

The yellow is actually a "greenish" color as well. The main color is metallic, the logos are matte. Everything is clear coated. Yeah, they just liked my design that much, they just putted it on their website (without even asking). That was not cool and it seems they often do it.

I took their logo and modified it, the way I wanted it to be

We await your first impressions on the road 

[CoreX88]

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)
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

[dieNadel]

So far so good. I did not die due to this chinese frame nor was there any kind of technical failure (yet)
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

Are you living near cologne by any chance? Would love to see the x68 in person, before pulling the trigger

[casper.f]

My bet would be Recklinghausen,
A new listing for a VOTEC VRC Pro on Buycycle from there...
I see u robin 

[CoreX88]

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

[Markus_HiHo]

Hi,

I got an invoice of TanTan for this frame. Paypal fee are 5%, with alipay there is no fee. Addidionally the exchange rate at paypal is also very bad. How did you guys paid your frame at TanTan?

Have someone experience with wise?

Thanks!

BR Markus

[glepore]

I took a risk and did the f/f thing on paypal. I've used wise in the past as well.

[jonathanf2]

How much is the frame total? A 5% fee for peace of mind is worth it. There are way too many things that can go wrong to chance using F/F Paypal.

[rasch]

Hi,

I got an invoice of TanTan for this frame. Paypal fee are 5%, with alipay there is no fee. Addidionally the exchange rate at paypal is also very bad. How did you guys paid your frame at TanTan?

Have someone experience with wise?

Thanks!

BR Markus

I'd suggest first of all to try to get 2 frames at the same time. It's usually easy to get that. Either neighbours or friends or someone from the forum which lives next to u


I pay via PayPal but I use my bank conversion fee. U can use revolut or wise.

5% depends on your risk apetite

[Markus_HiHo]

I'd suggest first of all to try to get 2 frames at the same time. It's usually easy to get that. Either neighbours or friends or someone from the forum which lives next to u


I pay via PayPal but I use my bank conversion fee. U can use revolut or wise.

5% depends on your risk apetite

Buying 2 frames sounds very good, but I don`t know anybody who is interest to build a racebike.

But if anyone in D/AT is planning to buy this frame and would like to split shipping and payment, please let me know.

[dovh]

My frame ended up being 871USD with a custom paint, shipping to the EU and customs duties already in that price. I used paypall payment with that 5% "safety" fee. 

[Markus_HiHo]

I took a risk and did the f/f thing on paypal. I've used wise in the past as well.

I prefer to have the safe way.

Why do you prefer paypal f/f instead of wise?