New TAN TAN Frame X68 Replacement

[Sander2177]

Afternoon all so who has seen new frame Tan Tan has alluded to?  look familiar    X68 replacement maybe?

Afternoon all,
So... who's seen the new frame Tan Tan have been hinting at? 👀
Am I the only one that thinks it looks very familiar? 

[Bonus79]

Afternoon all so who has seen new frame Tan Tan has alluded to?  look familiar    X68 replacement maybe?

Afternoon all,
So... who's seen the new frame Tan Tan have been hinting at? 👀
Am I the only one that thinks it looks very familiar? 

I’d say the resemblance is obvious... they’ve decided to follow Specialized’s frame updates! 

[Bike.Man]

Afternoon all so who has seen new frame Tan Tan has alluded to?  look familiar    X68 replacement maybe?

Afternoon all,
So... who's seen the new frame Tan Tan have been hinting at? 👀
Am I the only one that thinks it looks very familiar? 

And I even know someone who spent a huge amount of money on an original SL9 frame 🤪

[Sander2177]

I’d say the resemblance is obvious... they’ve decided to follow Specialized’s frame updates! 

Inevitable!

• T47
  UDH
  32c
  Zero and offset seat post options

[Kar25]

Inevitable!

• T47
  UDH
  32c
  Zero and offset seat post options

They should make an unexpected move and set the maximum tire clearance to 35 or 38 🤯

[Pistonbroke]

What's the betting they ditch the wiggly fork steerer.

[Sander2177]

What's the betting they ditch the wiggly fork steerer.

Well, the question is, do they actually make these frames? same was said of the X68.

Those images may well be from the factory that is in fact making the current bike that numerous sellers are currently selling, and those bikes do not have the wiggly fork but they have attempted something!

[Serge_K]

They should make an unexpected move and set the maximum tire clearance to 35 or 38 🤯

That would be both peak trolling and peak smart. Hell I'd consider buying one if it could run the gp5000 in 35c. That and positive stack cockpit.
They could advertise as "we just released the SL11. Sucka".

[fhill]

Well, the question is, do they actually make these frames? same was said of the X68.

Those images may well be from the factory that is in fact making the current bike that numerous sellers are currently selling, and those bikes do not have the wiggly fork but they have attempted something!

Holy shit, with that steerer tube, it's safe to expect issues...

Also @Serge_K is it a fake when it has another bottom bracket standard?

[Takiyaki]

Thing that bums me out about Tantan is they have the capacity to really innovate and offer good stuff at a decent price.

I have one of their Cervelo R5 clones (FM239 I think). Mirrors old R5 geometry to the tee. Barely fits a 28c tire. They have a super interesting updated version called the FM231. The geometry is actually pretty crazy. The size closest to my current one gets 7mm more stack but like 25mm more reach. And it fits a 32c minimum. Given that I run a 130mm stem that extra reach would be appreciated. But you have to be a geometry chart dweeb like me to even notice something like this. They would rather just hawk Tarmac/Factor clones. Big missed opportunity

[Camel]

Looks great!

T47 BB is great!

I’ve got the TT65 from Tantan that’s my pride n joy so trust this will be good too hopefully. I’ll recommend this to a friend who’s recently become China curious in terms of bikes wink

[glepore]

Post 2125 in the x68 thread.
They're calling it the new x68.
Obvious sl9 clone but t47.
Hopefully we'll be able to get the zero posts somewhere for our x68's-I want the new style but would never spend the crazy S brand $$

[Tpower59]

You can already buy Sp-Cycle 0 offset Seatpost for R088 for around 60€ on AliExpress

[Avalius]

Just came here to say TanTan is just a reseller and uses the same frames as the better counterfeit sellers. Maybe I need to upgrade lol

[Sander2177]

Just came here to say TanTan is just a reseller and uses the same frames as the better counterfeit sellers. Maybe I need to upgrade lol

I thought this was quite interesting.

I’ve been speaking to someone in China who is not connected with TanTan, but who is involved in bringing a frame to market.

According to him, his frame comes from the same factory that produces the TanTan frame. I can’t independently verify that, so take it as information I’ve been given rather than confirmed fact.

He also explained that one of the main reasons factories are producing these popular “inspired” frames is because the market is so slow at the moment. Popular designs generate orders, the factory owner is under pressure to get orders and the frame helps keep production lines running and keeps factory workers employed.