I got myself a legit S-Works Tarmac SL8 after riding the X68. I will not disassemble the real one, but if you need specific side by side comparison, shots, etc. please let me know. I know Patrick also had a real one too, but if I recall correctly, he got rid of it before getting his hands on the X68.

Quote from: thedoors55 on July 21, 2025, 08:47:43 AM
My bike is mostly built and ready to hit the road. Probably will try a short ride this week.

I believe I'm one of the few with a 58 frame and also a heavier rider 90-100kg (depending if im in/off season). Roads here are also shit for a G7 country.

Frame/fork will be tested... will report back...

So I'm about 200 miles in. Mostly flats with the occasional 7-10% climbs/descents. Frame appears to be holding well. Quite nimble and responsive. Bike gets shaky on descents around 50km/h (31mi/h) - Could also be due to the fact that I dont have much experience at that speed. The bottle cages that came with the bike are quite flimsy and I have to screw them again every 2 rides or so. It appears the vibration during rides are unscrewing them.

As a weekend warrior, I have yet to be passed by other solo riders... take that as you want regarding the frame or the rider...

My bike is mostly built and ready to hit the road. Probably will try a short ride this week.

I believe I'm one of the few with a 58 frame and also a heavier rider 90-100kg (depending if im in/off season). Roads here are also shit for a G7 country.

Frame/fork will be tested... will report back...

Quote from: JImportante on July 12, 2025, 01:55:40 AM
Last touch with decals on frame and wheels 🫡
730km so far and no issues 

Very nice looking build. I'm going for the same look but probably with Roval wheels... just need this frame to arrive already.

Quote from: Sander2177 on May 07, 2025, 03:15:45 PM

I was quoted 20-25 working days for frame manufacture took 23 days.
10-18 days shipping to UK, that's a long shipping time  it's been 8 days so far.

I'm not familiar with manufacturing processes, but a month for a paint job kinda solidify the rumors that this frame isn't made in-house.

Just to add for anyone looking to place an order now.

I just paid and estimate shared by Rose are as follow:

Frame paint time: 1 month
Shipping time is about 25-35 days

Quote from: JImportante on May 07, 2025, 06:52:47 AM
Poland. Few pic's from unboxing below.

Is that pearl white/YS775-1 color?