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

[Bobinski]

Tan Tan have just release a new frame looks similar to the X68
Has UDH
The X70 $469usd
https://www.seraphbikes.com/Superlight-Internal-Cable-Carbon-Fiber-Road-Bike-Frame-TT-X70-Disc-Brake-BSA-Bottom-Bracket-UDH-Hanger-p6452343.html

Interesting. Not quite the same frame -i will email them

[Sander2177]

Hey Sander, nope, I didn't have this issue.
What my friend did is with everything assembled to fully turn the bars in the opposite direction of where the back brake hose is coming out (in my case, full left from the rider's perspective), and then we cut the hose based on that. Because in this position, it should be at its longest that is needed. I did have an issue with internal cable damper that would scoot up the brake line into the headset and squeek whenever i turned left. I fixed it by pushing it further down and its been all good since.

Thanks
good idea Will give that a go!

[Bobinski]

Then you must have overlooked my built (page 52 and 58). I built it with Wheeltop shifting and Ekar cassette, which makes 1-by 13-speed systes possible without needing UDH and at a much lower pricepoint (which might change when 13-speed force is available).

The SP-R088 is an alternative with UDH. We have both frames "in the family". Both are nice and light.

Apologies-i was scanning for keywords like Sram XPLR and also your pictures didnt show which would have alerted me to a 1x set up. And my old eyes ...

Nice looking bike!

[makl]

By the way, the x70 does look identical to the SP-R088... I guess it's the same frame.

[Bobinski]

Headtube and stem/handlebar interfae are different. I think.Dont trust my eyesight 

[patliean1]

"Road the TT-X68 today for the first time. Added a ride and ended up with a Century Day. I posted a picture of the bike on my first Strava ride today. It definitely is better than my Tarmac SL7 in every way. I'll be at the Illinois State Criterium Championship June 7th if you want to hook up and check it out. 56 cm - 14.6 lbs. without pedals and cages."

Some real world feedback from a friend of mine. I'll be seeing this in person in a few weeks.

[neobiker]

By the way, the x70 does look identical to the SP-R088... I guess it's the same frame.

It is probably the same mold (there are mold sellers and manufacturers can buy these). We can see that with the speeder cycling/adapt aero frame, Velo build and TanTan endurance/ultimate imitation as well.

[planet_sammy]

"new bike days" often seem like a century day at first, but direct comparisons in wattage give the precise information 

[rwtbne]

Would be interesting to see a comparison between X68 and X70

[Sander2177]

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That's crazy. Very exciting. Looking fwd to hearing more. Spesh epitomizes the concept of secret sauce layup and the whole "ride a tarmac and you'll never want to ride anything else" vibe. And then this
Sander2177's ride review will also be super interesting.

If i ever get the time to build the bloody thing! .
I will try and get it built this week hopefully!

Like I have said before the Venge was a harsh ride probably great for a crits but not for the long rides I am used to doing and the great British roads don't help!
The SL8 only just beats the SL7, and that for me was only on comfort nothing more.
Hopefully I can do a decent review like Patrick!
But ceratinly intrested in what Patrick has to say

[EddytheEagle]

Update-Post:

Payed: 25th of April vía Alibaba
QC-pictures: 19th of May
Delivery: 19th of may DPD to Germany

16 working days!!!

Let’s see how fast DPD will be!

Quite happy with the paint job, can’t wait to put my fingers on it!!!
I do not regret the decision of changing from Taiwan Peter to TanTan.
Moreover I’m considering to avoid putting decals on it if I need to be honest.

[planet_sammy]

Update-Post:

Payed: 25th of April vía Alibaba
QC-pictures: 19th of May
Delivery: 19th of may DPD to Germany

16 working days!!!

Let’s see how fast DPD will be!

Quite happy with the paint job, can’t wait to put my fingers on it!!!
I do not regret the decision of changing from Taiwan Peter to TanTan.
Moreover I’m considering to avoid putting decals on it if I need to be honest.

Is that the pearl white matte color?

That looks even better than glossy !!!

[EddytheEagle]

Is that the pearl white matte color?

That looks even better than glossy !!!

It’s the color code below:

YS-775-1 MATT

Unfortunately TanTan has no experience in painting the Satin Fog Tint with red ghost pearl so I looked into their colour catalog and that was the most similar in my opinion. Moreover I even prefer that colour than the original one. This was the reference that convinced me (find attached)

[MTB-Addicted]

It would interesting to know the weight of the fork, if you could.
I bought mine from Taiwan Eisen and the fork weight just 321gr, uncut...
I tested frame and fork on light/medium gravel roads and it is all OK but I weight just 65kg.
I am considering to buy a new fork from Tan Tan if it is effectively a "reinforced" version.
Thank you.

[Sander2177]

It would interesting to know the weight of the fork, if you could.
I bought mine from Taiwan Eisen and the fork weight just 321gr, uncut...
I tested frame and fork on light/medium gravel roads and it is all OK but I weight just 65kg.
I am considering to buy a new fork from Tan Tan if it is effectively a "reinforced" version.
Thank you.

Well if it helps for my frame last week 54cm
Pictured is my
Genuine SL8 fork 375grams uncut.
Tan Tan uncut was 399grams and cut was 370grams