New TanTan Aero Frame TT-X65

[brnrth]

Is there any chance of getting pictures of an assembled frame in size M (50)?

[casper.f]

Is there any chance of getting pictures of an assembled frame in size M (50)?

Near zero, I think its a too small time window, not even one frame shipped yet i think

[casper.f]

Would love to see a picture of the headtube front on.
Together with some eye-balling of the deepness of tubes it is the best estimator we have of aero-performance of these really low budget frames (imho).

[joeynailz]

Long time lurker here. Figured I'd update this thread with my experience.

Ordered an extra small version, plain matte black finish, of this frame April 8th. Shipped out to me and I received early June, according to expected lead times. Packaging was just fine and frame looks good. Clean carbon inside and out. Little bit of overspray on the bb but nothing that can't be easily cleaned up. Plenty of tire clearance to help try and squeeze in a little comfort in this deep tubed aero frame.

Going to be building up with combo of new rival shifters, 1X Leese carbon crank, and Zen carbon 50/60 wheels. Should come in right around 7 kgs. Hope to finish the build within the next month as I wait for more parts to arrive. Will update then.

[Joey]

Long time lurker here. Figured I'd update this thread with my experience.

Ordered an extra small version, plain matte black finish, of this frame April 8th. Shipped out to me and I received early June, according to expected lead times. Packaging was just fine and frame looks good. Clean carbon inside and out. Little bit of overspray on the bb but nothing that can't be easily cleaned up. Plenty of tire clearance to help try and squeeze in a little comfort in this deep tubed aero frame.

Going to be building up with combo of new rival shifters, 1X Leese carbon crank, and Zen carbon 50/60 wheels. Should come in right around 7 kgs. Hope to finish the build within the next month as I wait for more parts to arrive. Will update then.

Thanks so much for the photos! Looking very nice! Would you mind sharing how much you paid for the frame all in(ie: was it $359, or charged extra for paint)?

[wixness]

Long time lurker here. Figured I'd update this thread with my experience.

Ordered an extra small version, plain matte black finish, of this frame April 8th. Shipped out to me and I received early June, according to expected lead times. Packaging was just fine and frame looks good. Clean carbon inside and out. Little bit of overspray on the bb but nothing that can't be easily cleaned up. Plenty of tire clearance to help try and squeeze in a little comfort in this deep tubed aero frame.

Going to be building up with combo of new rival shifters, 1X Leese carbon crank, and Zen carbon 50/60 wheels. Should come in right around 7 kgs. Hope to finish the build within the next month as I wait for more parts to arrive. Will update then.

Thanks for the pictures, indeed looks very nice. Also nice toes on that last pic! 

[ausmtb8989]

Pretty god for cheap I confirmed the price with TanTan: T-X65 frame 359usd/set . include frame+fork+seatpost+headset

There's another new frame X-67.

Seems too low that it makes me suspicious, if corners are being cut

[joeynailz]

Thanks so much for the photos! Looking very nice! Would you mind sharing how much you paid for the frame all in(ie: was it $359, or charged extra for paint)?

Yes frame, seat post and fork was $359. They really wanted to sell me a one piece bar and asked multiple times if I wanted a custom paint job.  Quote was $459 for bar and spacers included, shipping to US was $130 and then custom paint job was only $100 I think. But I just chose matte black standard finish.

Oh and thruaxle was another $20, headset bearings would have been $10 (sourced my own)

As far as quality, if this frame weighed 700g I might have concerns. But at 1100g frame and 490g (uncut) fork I'm not too concerned. Time will tell. 

[whysocompl]

Have you already finished the build?

[tgarne]

Strongly considering this one.

Any reviews out there?

[AJR75]

This is on my short list - I'm tackling a 24hr race next year on a pretty flat, tarmaced, race car circuit - just lap after lap for 24hrs 🤦🏼‍♂️😂 - and I'm looking for something more appropriate than my current gravel bike 😂.
Anyway, I can't even find any pictures of this frame with wheels on it 😂 never mind an actual review. Info on this and the X67 is pretty scant. I had decided on the X34 but apparently its discontinued now. I've asked if the X68 is still an option. Waiting to hear back.
so if anyone has any pics - it would be appreciated.

[joeynailz]

Apologies for not posting an update. Have not been riding as much lately with life and work and all. But I do have about 750 miles (1,200km) on this frame and build now.

Long story short, I am very happy with the frame a would buy again.

It is very stiff, yet more comfortable than my previous bike (likely due to 30/32mm tires). Others who tried it have said power very translates directly to foreword motion and I would agree. Big fan of newer sram rival shifters. The brake feel and ergonomics are great IMO. Bike feels planted but agile on descend and sprints, individual bar setup will heavily affect though. (I just trimmed my donut holder last weekend, don't have newer pictures) The Zen wheels have been fantastic as well.

No major issues or complaints. I have a little bit of recurring brake rub on the front rotor. But part of that may just be setup error on my part. The seat post design isn't the easiest to adjust fit on, but not impossible. I do wish there was a zero offset post, but confirmed with Jessie last week that there is not one available. Not a deal breaker though, would just like to get hips a little further forward.

A lot of personal experience vs tangible numbers. But certainly has not held me back at all for any KOM's or town line sprints. I'm a happy customer and would order again if I crashed and broke the frame. Hard to argue with the value vs. performance in my opinion. Looking foreword to racing it next year.

[Krupka]

Looks really great. Which bars are these?

[tgarne]

Just ordered a size xxl.

Will keep you all posted upon arrival

[joeynailz]

I have the bikedoc bars on this bike and my older build. I think they are HB24 model, or just there generic road bar. 320 tops and 380 drops. Nice and stiff and wide enough tops for some decent support in my arms. I'm a shorter rider though.