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Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1815 on: November 11, 2025, 12:19:49 PM »
I reached out to Rose last night and received a quick response, see below;

"Hi again,

thank you for your email

The chameleon white frame you ordered is in stock. We need to wait for the handlebar to be completed and we expect it to be shipped to you this week.

Once I ship I will update you with the tracking number and tracking link

best regards

Rose"

I ordered a 56 cm, after reading all the info on here (all threads), I might build this to be a lot of a Chinertown build, haven't decided yet...Hmmmm

Bugo

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1816 on: November 11, 2025, 11:28:47 PM »
What model of water bottle cage did you install? Do you have a link?
Thanks

Also bottle cage is bought at Seraph, they also offer it. It costs 8-9 USD.

R3m

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1817 on: November 12, 2025, 08:01:37 AM »
Hi Guys. Anyone ride a 0mm seatpost on this frame?

Ger

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1818 on: November 12, 2025, 09:09:34 AM »
Received my frame. Six weeks since ordering to UK
Size 52. 865G frame, 425G uncut fork in translucent blue. Dark until the light hits it. This is a mist of blue on a raw frame with glossy finish
Paint looks well done, no missing spots or anything. There are a couple of tiny dimples on the carbon here and there, as if no fillers have been applied. It seems only cosmetic and I’m not too worried. You’ll get what you pay for, some are lucky some are not. Apart from that, fork and all races look clean and smooth
BB with no overspray and threads all clean and good. Anyway,I did chased and slightly faced
Brake mounts as expected needed facing. All done, with before and after pics
Now waiting for a set of Zen wheels, carbon cranks from DFS and Ultegra groupset at some point. No hurry during winter
I can provisionally say the Hylix 15 to 0 offset fits. Only 0.20mm narrower that the Tan Tan post. I tested it with a set of wheels, no cranks and bouncing up and down full force without carbon paste
Fingers crossed it works since the inline post will help achieving the perfect fit
« Last Edit: November 12, 2025, 09:35:41 AM by Ger »

naiboo

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1819 on: November 12, 2025, 02:16:11 PM »
I'm interested in the color YS2431
Does anyone have it and can share pictures?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPBe9FnFK4S/?igsh=eHl3am5jeHB5bTlh

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1820 on: November 12, 2025, 05:23:36 PM »
Received my frame. Six weeks since ordering to UK
Size 52. 865G frame, 425G uncut fork in translucent blue. Dark until the light hits it. This is a mist of blue on a raw frame with glossy finish
Paint looks well done, no missing spots or anything. There are a couple of tiny dimples on the carbon here and there, as if no fillers have been applied. It seems only cosmetic and I’m not too worried. You’ll get what you pay for, some are lucky some are not. Apart from that, fork and all races look clean and smooth
BB with no overspray and threads all clean and good. Anyway,I did chased and slightly faced
Brake mounts as expected needed facing. All done, with before and after pics
Now waiting for a set of Zen wheels, carbon cranks from DFS and Ultegra groupset at some point. No hurry during winter
I can provisionally say the Hylix 15 to 0 offset fits. Only 0.20mm narrower that the Tan Tan post. I tested it with a set of wheels, no cranks and bouncing up and down full force without carbon paste
Fingers crossed it works since the inline post will help achieving the perfect fit

Thanks for the pictures and update!

naiboo

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1821 on: November 13, 2025, 01:04:51 AM »
Received my frame. Six weeks since ordering to UK
Size 52. 865G frame, 425G uncut fork in translucent blue. Dark until the light hits it. This is a mist of blue on a raw frame with glossy finish
Can you please share your YS color code for this one. Looks very nice!

Ger

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1822 on: November 13, 2025, 01:18:09 AM »
No YS code for this one. There was a back and forth WhatsApp conversation with Vivian with a couple of examples. My frame is now on their social media, so just need to ask for this one.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A3wtBDwFA/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Freddy__HH

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1823 on: November 13, 2025, 02:17:32 AM »
Received my frame. Six weeks since ordering to UK
Size 52. 865G frame, 425G uncut fork in translucent blue. Dark until the light hits it. This is a mist of blue on a raw frame with glossy finish
Paint looks well done, no missing spots or anything. There are a couple of tiny dimples on the carbon here and there, as if no fillers have been applied. It seems only cosmetic and I’m not too worried. You’ll get what you pay for, some are lucky some are not. Apart from that, fork and all races look clean and smooth
BB with no overspray and threads all clean and good. Anyway,I did chased and slightly faced
Brake mounts as expected needed facing. All done, with before and after pics
Now waiting for a set of Zen wheels, carbon cranks from DFS and Ultegra groupset at some point. No hurry during winter
I can provisionally say the Hylix 15 to 0 offset fits. Only 0.20mm narrower that the Tan Tan post. I tested it with a set of wheels, no cranks and bouncing up and down full force without carbon paste
Fingers crossed it works since the inline post will help achieving the perfect fit

Do you have a special facing tool or did you use a file and/or sandpaper? Frame looks indeed very nice :)

Ger

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1824 on: November 13, 2025, 03:36:03 AM »
Do you have a special facing tool or did you use a file and/or sandpaper? Frame looks indeed very nice :)

Thanks. As I mentioned there are a few imperfections on the frame that a more expensive western brand wouldn’t have got away with it, but only cosmetic
You could carefully file away the paint, but to achieve perfect parallelism a facing tool is best
For the brake mounts I use the Park Tool DT-5.2 plus some carbide files and the tip for carbon not included in the set. Expensive bit of kit, but I use it a lot at the workshop
Bottom bracket reamer and facer also from Park Tools
« Last Edit: November 13, 2025, 05:49:55 AM by Ger »

naiboo

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1825 on: November 13, 2025, 04:48:17 AM »
wow the tool costs more than 500€. A bit too much to spend for building a bike every few years :)
Are there any cheaper options that do the trick?

Kar25

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1826 on: November 13, 2025, 04:52:56 AM »
Today I found this...could probably work 🤷‍♂️
ICETOOLZ Bike Disc Mount Sanding Tool for Erasing the Paint on the Mounting Surface Disc Brake Base Milling Tool E272
https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExNczFA

Ultramic

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1827 on: November 13, 2025, 09:01:14 PM »
A sanding block from your local hardware shop has never failed me in the few Chinese bike that I have built up.

Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1828 on: November 14, 2025, 12:16:44 AM »
Quick update.  See email from Rose at Seraph/TanTan, Shipped in 4 days...

"Hi again,

Thanks for your quick reply

I have shipped it to the logistics company
The tracking number is not expected to be updated until next Monday

I will update you once the tracking number is available

best regards

Rose

whatsapp:  +86 133 7843 1621 | U:https://www.seraphbikes.com/

Instagram:  seraph__bicycle

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Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« Reply #1829 on: November 17, 2025, 07:03:15 AM »
Hi all. I've ordered the frame in July and received in september. I started building it this weekend and noticed I am missing the di2 grommets. I contacted Rose from Serpah/tantan and she told me this parts are no longer included in the packages. However, checking Patrick's video, you can see that at least the rear grommet is among the parts sent to him. Has anyone else had this issue?