Curious to know the weight..

Not sure this the right place where to ask:
I cannot fix the computer mount (Deemount) on a fake Roval Rapide handlerbar mounted on a fake SL8: when I ride, vibrations male the scew loosen and the computer moves.
I tried to fix with a threadlocker but it does not work.
Anyone with the same issue ? Any solution ?
Thank you!

Hi! Has anyone tried to mount gravel tyres on this frame ?
I would make a 650b wheelset with a 32/33mm gravel/cyclocross tyres. Single-chainring, 44t. I am not sure there is enough cleareance on the fork and on the rear.
Any suggestions ? Thx!

Quote from: glepore on September 03, 2025, 03:12:49 PM
Did you communicate via email on the initial purchase?
I get that they may not want to sell a fork to someone that didn't buy a frame. Not sure why, but I'm guessing they've got a decent reason.

We communicated via Whatsapp and she immediately asked for the prove I bought the frame from them..

Vivian asked for the invoice and, when I explained I did not have it, she told "Sorry, we can't sell it to you, please understand".
I pushed a bit but she said they do not want to sell...

Hi All,
I have a fake SL8 from Taiwan Eisen. It was one of the first released in November 2024 and the fork is the light one (321gr, uncut, naked carbon finish).
No issue so far but, considering some of the incidents, I would like to replace the fork with the new reinforced one.
I have asked to Vivian from TanTan but she does not want to sell me only the fork! (I do not know why...).
Any idea on how to get the reinforced fork ?

I also need to buy a new handlebar, 38X110mm, "Roval-like" style. Where can I found a good one ?

Thank you in advance!

p.s.: if someone is ordering a frame from TanTan and the delivery Country is italy, I could add my fork and contribute to the delivery costs.

Quote from: Sander2177 on June 05, 2025, 06:21:30 AM

I agree and everyone wants to know who is making it!  — Tan Tan can openly sell the frames, but there are subtle differences that seem designed to skirt around IP infringement.

One example: seat posts don't interchange between the X68 and the SL8. The X68 is about 1mm wider, so while it looks nearly identical the difference are so subtle you just don't notice them and from what i can see this is the only differences this is Just enough of a difference to avoid a direct copy, I think.

I agree and I would be curious to know the name of the producer because the frame is extremely well done, so similar to the original and super light; in this range of price, it is the lighest frame in the chinese carbon market, as far as I know.

It would interesting to know the weight of the fork, if you could.
I bought mine from Taiwan Eisen and the fork weight just 321gr, uncut...
I tested frame and fork on light/medium gravel roads and it is all OK but I weight just 65kg.
I am considering to buy a new fork from Tan Tan if it is effectively a "reinforced" version.
Thank you.

Quote from: glepore on May 08, 2025, 06:49:21 AM
Thanks. Confirms my suspicions. Lots of folks upthread were claiming the tantan frame wasn't from whatever source the others were, given that "it has a different headset size". Now we know it doesn't.
Mine came built so I didn't want to pull the hoses to change the bearing...just added external grease. I avoid the rain as much as possible, not an option for Sander I suppose.

As I said some months ago, I am sure that Tan Tan and Taiwan Eisen are the same frames.
You have been derailled by a wrong headset size reported from Tan Tan (52) vs Taiwan Eisen and original (49,5) and assuming that Tan Tan is a good seller while others are just "counterfeit producer".
Tan Tan and Taiwan Eisen are not producing this frame, they are simply buying from the same factory.

Whoever is the producer, the dynamic qualities of the frame are very good, the quality of the finiture is sufficient.
The only thing I am a bit worried after 1.000Km is the solidity of the fork: it is around 330gr uncut and it is lighter than the SL8 original..

Naked carbon

Quote from: BeR on May 03, 2025, 12:25:25 PM
I think that it is a "made in Taiwan" stickers.

You are right.
Btw, it is the same as mine - from Taiwaneise.
I think the producer is always the same

I see 4 bolts on the tube for bottle cages ?

Quote from: Sander2177 on May 01, 2025, 11:48:17 AM
This issue has actually been discussed at length on the Weight Weenies forum regarding the genuine SL8 as well. It looks like the bottom of the transition spacer isn't perfectly flat — it dips at the front and ends up rubbing against the top tube.

You could try lightly sanding it down using fine sandpaper on a flat surface to level it out, or alternatively, order a set of genuine spacers and see if that resolves it.

This is exactly what I did with my frame, size 56 (but mine is from Taiwaneisen and you might think it is different...)

Quote from: Sander2177 on April 04, 2025, 10:49:13 AM

From what I have been sent unfinished unpainted  frame weights are broadly similar within 5% which is generally the accepted tolerance.
So it's just splitting hairs personally I don't want a copy as light as my genuine frame which painted 54cm is 700grams
I'm hoping the Tan Tan I have ordered comes in at claimed weight which is there finished at around 836grams
I'm gonna do a sheet to predict weight but I am aiming for 6.8kgs predald and bottle cages.
Anyway Tawain Eisen Peter appears to have gone AWOL so I'm glad I ordered from TanTan!

Peter is replying to me..

Same here, I have found the corredt tyre pressure and it simply sails!
What about the fork stiffness?
Do you feel it a bit "soft" when you brake powerfully or are you ok with it ?