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Re: LTWOO eGR Has anyone tried the rear egr mech with the erx grifters to see if they pair? I want greater capacity in a 2x system
July 18, 2024, 06:28:54 PM 		1
Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes? Has it occured to you, perhaps, that people are not a monolithic entity, but rather individuals with differing opinions?
November 02, 2024, 10:42:32 AM 		1
Re: LTWOO eGR
Quote from: Mattpl on November 01, 2024, 11:33:37 AM
Hi, someone maybe have info if shiffters from EGR work with RD from erx/er9 or shiffters from er9 with RD from EGR?

So yes it works ! And you can have a front derailleur (er9 in my case) with your egr rear derailleur  ;)
December 20, 2024, 01:57:38 PM 		1
Re: LTWOO eGR I got caught in some rain with my eGR. The groupset handled the wet weather like a champ. I'm hoping LTwoo will implement the improved weather sealing with their road groupsets! Once you go electronic, especially for gravel, it's hard to go back to mechanical!  ;D
December 24, 2024, 06:03:06 PM 		1
Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes? As promised, I’m finally sharing the photos you’ve all been waiting for. I have permission to post them here, so no worries on that front. I did not receive the Bike yet (expected mid january)


Complete Weight Of the Build : 7.175 KG




Details/Price/Specs: See at Page 8



Credits/Source:
Photos are from Tantan private Chat "Whatsapp"
Vivian@tantancycling.com
Sales01@tantancyling.com
Whatsapp:+86 13690938214
December 25, 2024, 03:52:32 AM 		1
Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes? !!MY!! First initial quality impression

Bike Delivery Update

Hi everyone,
The bike arrived on Tuesday and was very well packaged. A lot was already prebuilt, and the handlebar tape is wrapped like a god—truly excellent craftsmanship!

The fork’s bearing cups were not greased but weren’t completely dry either; they were still somewhat lubricated. I decided to apply bearing grease myself. The bearing cups for the fork, both top and bottom, fit perfectly with no play at all.

The seatpost itself is perfect—the scale markings are precise, clear, and easy to read. The two saddles I ordered additionally also seem to be of very high quality. As for the bike assembly, it was very straightforward and easy to complete.

Regarding the drivetrain, well, it’s Shimano 105 Di2—it works flawlessly as expected (Japanese quality!). The bike came with a Shimano Ultegra bottom bracket installed, which is a great addition.

The wheels also seem to be of very high quality, with no visible damage and running smoothly. However, the rear wheel is slightly unbalanced. That said, this is a common issue even with high-end bikes, as seen in many YouTube reviews. You can hear it slightly from the freehub’s oscillating sound, but it’s not a major concern.

I’d like to note that all of this is just an initial quality impression. This is not a long-term test, nor has a test ride been done yet, as it’s currently snowing here in Germany—January is the coldest month of the year.

The handlebar does have a slight flex when applying force to both ends. However, I can’t properly judge this since I’ve never had a "true" high-end main-brand carbon cockpit before. It’s worth mentioning that this kind of force generates a very high leverage effect, so the flex might be normal.

The paintwork looks phenomenal, but here too, I can’t comment on its durability yet.

U Also get no Torque Charts.. I asked tantan via whatsapp and they replied immediatly
January 09, 2025, 06:31:27 AM 		1
Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
Quote from: TidyDinosaur on February 04, 2025, 07:06:53 AM
So none of you would be embarrassed riding this on a group ride when you are surrounded by real SL8's?

I have no problem riding cheap chiner frames, because for me it's the sensible thing to do with my budget... But I just would not feel good riding a fake on my weekly rides with the club...

I wouldn't care, like with clothes, I don't have to wear Gucci to feel good
February 04, 2025, 09:14:19 AM 		1
Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
Quote from: Sander2177 on February 20, 2025, 03:45:24 AM
I’ve been following this thread with great interest, and as an owner of a genuine S-Works SL8, I have to admit that the price of these counterfeit frames is tempting. However, at the end of the day, it's still a counterfeit. I recently watched the GCN video on YouTube about fake products, where they spoke with the person at Specialized who handles counterfeit goods. After that, it really made buying one a hard "no" for me.

I get that bike prices are now ridiculously high, and honestly, if I could ride a motorbike, I could get a Ducati for the same price! But if we keep buying into this, the prices will just keep climbing. We've already seen Chinese brands slowly following suit, and it won't be long before we're looking at £3k Chinese frames or even £1,500 open molds.

You can try to justify it, but these counterfeit manufacturers are driven by one thing only: money. They have little to no regard for warranties (which are often just a marketing tool), poor customer service, or rider safety. If you have an accident on one of these bikes and something fails, good luck getting any kind of support. At least with real brands, there’s some accountability.

Additionally, these manufacturers often support poor working conditions, and in some cases, possibly even underage labor. These companies can be unscrupulous.

If you're after quality, you're probably better off going with reputable Chinese brands or considering open molds.

How many no brand frames have you owned and used?

Which supplier did you buy from?

How did you choose the supplier?

What are the conditions of the workers in the factories that produce for specialized?
February 20, 2025, 04:13:42 AM 		1
Re: Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion First road race of the year. The 100km course has a few (wet & gnarly) gravel sectors, so I went with 32c GP5000 STR which stretches to 34mm at the rim. Carbon spokes is manageable on gravel but not ideal. Even with cushy tires.

Currently at my best fitness ever. NP 235w which is 3.2wkg for 3 hours and 15 minutes. Doesn't really matter though because my both bike handling and tactics are awful. Out of place early, and got dropped by the much stronger Cat 1/2 dudes about 45 minutes into the race. Ah well on to the next one...
April 05, 2025, 02:29:39 PM 		1