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

[toxin]

Interestingly, Seraph's page now says "made in Tantan" as well...

seraph is tantan's brand

[glepore]

Of course. But they didn't acknowledge manufacturing of the frame in house until recently. A month ago they were giving people answers like "that's confidential". Not that it matters in the end, other than they do a generally decent job with their stuff.

[peterpanpeter]

Hi all,
How the hell do you adjust the saddle inclination on this seat tube when the saddle does not have the hole ?
I cannot strenghthen the anterior bolt.
This kind of seatpost is the same on TanTan and Taiwaneisen and identical to SL8.
Thanks!

Here's a video on how to do it on a real SL8. Not sure if you have the same bolts.



Maybe my link won't show up. Here's what to add after youtube dot com: /watch?v=Gr57XWk4FBY&t=592s

[RC-Nico]

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Hi all, wanted to share I placed an order through Tan-Tan for a size 56 frame in the raw glossy finish. Excited to see how this will look, and I will share my build as it progresses. Building it up with the new SRAM red groupset so hoping for a sub 7kg build. Cheers!

Do you know, when the expected shipping date of your new frame is? Or how long Seraph need, to paint your frame in raw glossy?
Can‘t wait to see the result, through I had the same idea ;-)

[lazvask14]

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Do you know, when the expected shipping date of your new frame is? Or how long Seraph need, to paint your frame in raw glossy?
Can‘t wait to see the result, through I had the same idea ;-)

Hey, they quoted me 30-45 days for delivery. I’ll see if they can send me photos before shipping.

[Markus_HiHo]

Tantan wrote to me "frame have stock raw finish . usually 10 days arrange shipping .  shipping time about 15-25 days ."

[yanko_mr]

Nijmegen here, almost ready to order What are you going for (which size and design)?

I am not sure if the spcycle R088 will be a better fit, I am still using a Sensah Empire and the only electrical groupsets is a bit of a turnoff. I am looking into a Bianchi sort of blue with white accents

[MTB-Addicted]

First decent workout with the fake SL8 from Taiwaneisen.
My weight is 65kg and FTP at 220watt. Wheels Yoeleo 50mm, tubeless 28mm, 4bar.
- the riding is “smooth”: after 35km/h you can easily observe the bike “sailing”, it keeps the speed with minimum power.
This is even more visible when you ride into a group of cyclists at 35km/h or more or when you follow the draft of a car passing you
- the frame is quite stiff expecially in the seatpost area: you can clearly feel in the back while the fork and the front part of the frame is quite comfortable
- I was worried about the stiffness of the fork as it weights even less than the original. I tested in a 3km discend and it is good

So far so good

[jerozilla]

First decent workout with the fake SL8 from Taiwaneisen.
My weight is 65kg and FTP at 220watt. Wheels Yoeleo 50mm, tubeless 28mm, 4bar.
- the riding is “smooth”: after 35km/h you can easily observe the bike “sailing”, it keeps the speed with minimum power.
This is even more visible when you ride into a group of cyclists at 35km/h or more or when you follow the draft of a car passing you
- the frame is quite stiff expecially in the seatpost area: you can clearly feel in the back while the fork and the front part of the frame is quite comfortable
- I was worried about the stiffness of the fork as it weights even less than the original. I tested in a 3km discend and it is good

So far so good

5/5 still alive

[the_tiger]

Thank you!
Nothe saddle does not have a cut out.
I will check if I can find an allen key super short

Or replace the bolt with a hex bolt and tighten it with a spanner.

[glepore]

Or replace the bolt with a hex bolt and tighten it with a spanner.

That makes the most sense. I have a topper that is set up that way from factory for that reason.

[Tom77]

I'm about to order to Germany (Munich).
In case someone wants to pair up to split shipping fees, feel free to contact me.

[WWcyclist]

First decent workout with the fake SL8 from Taiwaneisen.
My weight is 65kg and FTP at 220watt. Wheels Yoeleo 50mm, tubeless 28mm, 4bar.
- the riding is “smooth”: after 35km/h you can easily observe the bike “sailing”, it keeps the speed with minimum power.
This is even more visible when you ride into a group of cyclists at 35km/h or more or when you follow the draft of a car passing you
- the frame is quite stiff expecially in the seatpost area: you can clearly feel in the back while the fork and the front part of the frame is quite comfortable
- I was worried about the stiffness of the fork as it weights even less than the original. I tested in a 3km discend and it is good

So far so good

I recommend putting this somewhere else, like I said before. This is not the same bike or frame.

[WWcyclist]

I'm about to order to Germany (Munich).
In case someone wants to pair up to split shipping fees, feel free to contact me.

I am up near Frankfurt. Just getting a frame or complete?

[MTB-Addicted]

I recommend putting this somewhere else, like I said before. This is not the same bike or frame.

Instead of acting as a moderator, please, buy a frame, mount components, ride and test it, post some photos and share your feedback.
The frame are the same, TanTan has just changed the headset, is it so difficult to understand ?