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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: SL8 Replica Build
« on: August 29, 2025, 02:46:54 AM »
Quote from: Sander2177 on August 27, 2025, 02:04:56 PM

Why would you want to swap the post? If it’s just for zero offset, you could instead get a slightly shorter handlebar—10–20mm—and move the saddle forward a bit.


Over the last five years, I've had an SL7 and an SL8 stolen, so I don't want to spend so much money anymore. I want to try a cheap clone and, if possible, use some original parts that I still have at home (seat post, handlebars, wheels, etc.)

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: SL8 Replica Build
« on: August 27, 2025, 05:24:07 AM »
Quote from: bigApple on October 04, 2024, 07:15:20 AM
Hi guys, I have a sl8 clone from yohobike. Had to rework or grind some details, but on the whole it has been inconspicuous and good to ride for a few 100km. The handlebar as a Roval Rapide clone is a bit too flexible, but works well. I also suspect that the sl8 clones all come from the same factory and it depends on the seller whether, for example, the BSA housing or the brake caliper mounts are machined with a milling tool before shipping.
By the way... the original sl8 seatpost fit very well. Had to buy the longer Version.

Hello BigApple, could you give me an update on your SL8 clone after a year?
I'm about to buy an SL8 clone frame and I'm undecided between Tantan (TT-X68) and Yohobike.
You said you had to rework/modify some details, could you explain exactly what you did?
Can you confirm that the original SL8 seat post fits the Yohobike clone perfectly?
I ask because I would like to use an original SL8 seatpost and someone told me that the TT-X68 one is different from the original.


Thank in advance

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