Author Topic: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?  (Read 1475260 times)

jermu

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #2175 on: August 27, 2026, 08:56:18 AM »
Did anyone replace the bolts and axles on their X68?

as some of my bolt start to rust (especially fork clamp) I was thinking about replacing at least some. Can I use the genuine bolts?

Just checked mine, cockpit clamp bolts have quite a bit of surface rust. Quite worrying as this is from about 6 months and a bit over 7k km in 95% good conditions and bike is stored in the dry and dried after washing and I dont even wash it all that often. Dont live near the sea either.

Bugo

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #2176 on: August 28, 2026, 02:24:17 AM »
Did anyone replace the bolts and axles on their X68?

as some of my bolt start to rust (especially fork clamp) I was thinking about replacing at least some. Can I use the genuine bolts?

Yup, I have replaced all of them on stem. They were heaviliy rusty after very short time. I bought new set of screws on TI-Parts.

Avalius

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #2177 on: September 01, 2026, 04:05:54 PM »
Had go replace brakepads, and couldnt get rid of disc noise. Tried to face it with a file.. took away too much now the fork is dead 😅 RIP
"You can't be sad while riding a bicycle."

Avalius

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #2178 on: September 04, 2026, 04:44:56 AM »
Had go replace brakepads, and couldnt get rid of disc noise. Tried to face it with a file.. took away too much now the fork is dead 😅 RIP

Update: inserts weren't straight, fork is beyond repair now.

Anyone tried to install a real SL8 fork by accident? Wishful thinking someone did this I guess. :)
« Last Edit: September 04, 2026, 02:25:31 PM by Avalius »
"You can't be sad while riding a bicycle."

Bugo

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #2179 on: September 06, 2026, 11:59:48 PM »
Hey
Why don't you just simply buy new X68 fork?
I guess costs are ridicilously low + tell them to focus on facing off surface..just an idea...