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

[Sander2177]

So I got in touch with Tantan, and they offered me a replacement seat post for 40USD, including shipping to the EU. I didn't argue with them about it. I will just pay it and hope it arrives in a reasonable amount of time.

Now, should I be worried about following the SL8 manual/documentation for this bike? Was it my fuck up or is this something that just happens sometime i was just unlucky?

Could have happened to anyone.
Same thing happens with branded stuff.
Also, does everyone wind back their torque wrench after use? And does everyone get their torque wrench calibrated? Probably not.
So when this bike arrives, I’ll likely just buy a new digital one.
I’ve literally just been reading the SL8 manual as I plan the build and consider the parts I might swap or replace. I was planning to follow their manual/instructions, but really, they should supply some instructions with the frame.
Can anyone here who has one confirm this — were you sent the SL8 manual, or a tan tan manual of sorts so they supply this with there other frames?
I was thinking about this myself earlier.

[dovh]

Could have happened to anyone.
Same thing happens with branded stuff.
Also, does everyone wind back their torque wrench after use? And does everyone get their torque wrench calibrated? Probably not.
So when this bike arrives, I’ll likely just buy a new digital one.
I’ve literally just been reading the SL8 manual as I plan the build and consider the parts I might swap or replace. I was planning to follow their manual/instructions, but really, they should supply some instructions with the frame.
Can anyone here who has one confirm this — were you sent the SL8 manual, or a tan tan manual of sorts so they supply this with there other frames?
I was thinking about this myself earlier.

Well yeah, I hope I just had bad luck and it's not a quality issue indicator.. Waiting now for the invoice from Tantan and hopefully it gets here fast 
I didn't get any manual with the bike or anything, the only thing was that the expansion plug for the steerer had a QR code going to the specialized site with sl7/8 expansion plug instructions. I went with the SL8 manual as the bikes are pretty much identical with really minor differences.

[Sander2177]

Well yeah, I hope I just had bad luck and it's not a quality issue indicator.. Waiting now for the invoice from Tantan and hopefully it gets here fast 
I didn't get any manual with the bike or anything, the only thing was that the expansion plug for the steerer had a QR code going to the specialized site with sl7/8 expansion plug instructions. I went with the SL8 manual as the bikes are pretty much identical with really minor differences.

The $40 for the new seatpost seems fair so that good news.
I will press  for the installation instructions myself and see what they say, once I get confirmation that the frame is finished, I’ll update everyone.

As with my Venge, SL7, and SL8 builds, I won’t be using the supplied expander plug — I’ll fit a Carbon-Ti or Extralite expander instead.
I’ve already sourced some titanium bolt upgrades and a replacement front brake mount, as I’m aiming for a budget Weight Weenie build.
For smaller titanium parts like the seatpost wedge and seat clamp bolts, I’m using TAIMELI via AliExpress — they offer the same quality as TiParts Titanium but at a much better price.
And possibly Ti Thru axles if I can get a good price on Aliexpress also or maybe use my Overfast Axles and upgrade to TiMaster of the gen SL8, decisions decisions.
I’ll check if my Darimo post from the SL8 fits out of interest
I’ll likely use the supplied post, cut it down, and swap the fitting and cradle to save weight.
Trying my best to keep this build budget!

[Tines]

Below is a photo of my frame in size 58, weight 890g, chameleon white - you can see the effect in the close-up photo 

The reference is matte right?