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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TT-X42 Full Bike with Carbon and Wheeltop
« on: Today at 08:46:44 PM »
Quote from: simb on February 25, 2025, 12:33:58 AM
For what it's worth, I ordered the plain black finish, and ended up at 1.101eur with shipping to Denmark, using a 60eur off coupon, few days ago. That's also including the DPD shipping where 25% VAT is included.

I'm in the same boat as you in terms of value-for-money. For Europe, I don't see how that can be beat doing a self-source build when VAT is added on top. See raisinberry's example. The kocevlo bars is priced at 60USD, but the price i see, because of VAT ends up at 74USD. Applying that to the entire build, it ends up being 1460USD instead.
Nice list! Any chance you have this in a spreadsheet with links to product purchase pages?  :-)

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Spcycle New Mold SP-R088 Carbon Road Frame
« on: Today at 06:55:59 PM »
Quote from: Tilmanstoa5ty on Today at 03:06:23 PM
I have no idea why the pictures are always upside down in the preview. As soon as you click on the preview they are normal haha.

Update on my build: I put the battery in the seattube and cut the seatpost a few centimeters. The battery is pretty much stuck in there now wasn't really able to get it out. But that's a problem of my future self. Right now i don't really need to access it.
I bled the brakes which worked like a charm. I have some slight brake rub in the rear but it's really not substantial. Absolutely no rubbing in the front.
The bike shifts well so far but i will fine tune it over the weekend. I also added bartape and once again did a horrible job.

Bike is ready to ride but my body is not. Can't wait to put some miles on it.
Thanks for sharing those thoughts. I'm considering building up from the R088 and was curious about stiffness, frame flex/creakiness especially in the BB area. Also considering the TT-X68. Would you buy this frame again or does another give better value?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: Today at 06:54:39 AM »
Quote from: Markus_HiHo on February 12, 2025, 09:47:01 AM
Hi,

I got an invoice of TanTan for this frame. Paypal fee are 5%, with alipay there is no fee. Addidionally the exchange rate at paypal is also very bad. How did you guys paid your frame at TanTan?

Have someone experience with wise?

Thanks!

BR Markus

How did you end up paying? Do they charge you before making the frame (I'm assuming it's before) or after it's complete?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: February 27, 2025, 07:37:25 PM »
Seems a lot of the sellers exclude the battery, only include the battery casing. Searched through LTWOO's site and manual but no mention of what battery types the battery case accepts. Anyone know?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: February 27, 2025, 06:03:52 PM »
Quote from: kbernstein on February 27, 2025, 04:31:25 AM
Has there been a mention of eR9 for this generation? I've only seen eR9 for the first release. Still can't justify eRX prices over discounted 105 di2, but with a 50ish discount on eR9 that's a different question

Where are the discounted 105 Di2's available? Anyone know if it's possible to get just the shifter+FD+RD+disc brake calipers+battery (minus crank, cassette, etc.)?

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes?
« on: February 27, 2025, 05:16:23 PM »
Any opinions from those who have integrated handlebars like those on the X68 that have a fixed angle? Is it not too limiting? Obviously it comes down to how the rest of the bike fits as well and so I'm guessing opinions are mixed.

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