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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Tan Tan GR040 Build
« on: May 14, 2022, 01:56:41 PM »
Hi all!

Just got my GR040 built up, well everything but the brakes is done :) so no riding for a couple of days until the brakes arrive.

Bought this frame instead of the more popular Carbonda frame due to it has a lower stack and is geo wise more like a road bike (wheelbase apart).
I plan on using it as a bike for faster gravel rides and some road riding as well. No adventure riding  :)

I found an older, used Sram Red group and will use Juin Techs for braking. Wheels are a pair of Elite Wheels with 40mm deep and 29mm wide rims. Scwalbe G-one Allroad 622x40 tires. Lots of space for wider tires.

Frame is painted by me and with some custom decals. Totally stole the name from an other guy who built up a VBR 168, sorry for that if you see this :) Also sorry for the cell phone pics

Weight is unclear at the moment and of course how it actually rides, but i can update that later on if anyone is interested.

Ordering process was straight forward and the frame shipped out with DPD within a week. Took about 1 month from payment to delivery at my door.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TanTan TT-x33
« on: April 13, 2022, 02:00:29 PM »
Quote from: patliean1 on April 13, 2022, 08:57:47 AM
Any particular reason why one would go with this TanTan frame over a VeloBuild or Dengfu?

And isn't TanTan part of one of the larger brand conglomerates?

Well, what sparked my interest was that it pretty much is a SL7 (seems to be pretty popular :) ) geo wise, without looking like a copy of that frame. Which I kind of like. That, and the fact that I previously owned a TanTan frame and was pretty pleased with the quality.

But I have to admit i´m leaning towards ordering a VBR 177 frame and slap on some 50/60 mm wheels combo, maybe Superteam.
Look forward to your review of that bike with proper wheels, if you find the time :)

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TanTan TT-x33
« on: April 13, 2022, 01:52:14 PM »
Quote from: poyo on April 13, 2022, 09:59:23 AM
Looks like it is the same frame as Trifox X18.
About Trifox I have heard good so far.
If they offered custom painting I might take a chance. I don't like brand names on the frame.

Yes it seems to be the same frame. And also the same as the Delihea Tank Machine someone asked about in an older thread here at the forum. Seems like Delihea is a big brand in Indonesia. Not saying that is any proof of quality though. But they do have a more subtle design on their frames than Trifox

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: TanTan TT-x33
« on: April 05, 2022, 06:05:58 AM »
Quote from: cramy on April 05, 2022, 05:39:40 AM
seems to be a copy of the SL7, in 56 all the dimensions are the same.

So sl7 = tt x-33 = VB-r-168

Does any one have feedback on this brand?

Maybe the seatpost is the same as on the SL7.

The frame shares pretty much all measurements with SL7 except for a 5mm longer chainstay. I guess thats because of the straight seattube rather than the cut out both the SL7 end VB-R.168 has?

I have owned one of their CX frames in the past, GR029. And I have no complaints, I really liked it.
And I have a new gravel grame, the GR040 in transit somewhere in China right now.

Maybe not the best CX, but quick to answer questions and the frame i had was really nice

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / TanTan TT-x33
« on: April 05, 2022, 04:20:42 AM »
Hi all!

Has anyone had the chance to pick up this frame from TanTan?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003746871212.html?spm=a2g0o.placeorder.0.0.3a3b321eLeH437&mp=1

Geo says it is pretty much a Tarmac SL7, atleast in a 58 where i crosschecked on geometrygeeks. Max tire clearance is 28c

I think it looks interesting. Have been looking at the Dengfu R12 and Velobuild VB-R 177 for a do it all road frame, and this just popped up.

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29er / Re: FM1166 - 150mm frame
« on: March 29, 2021, 12:11:04 PM »
Quote from: jonnybearback on March 29, 2021, 12:02:32 PM
$600 is decent.
How long did it take flybike to get back to you?

Yeah, for me living in Sweden the exchange rate on USD is good right now so good value here for sure.

They got back this morning, i sent them a message on Saturday I think,


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29er / Re: FM1166 - 150mm frame
« on: March 29, 2021, 07:11:43 AM »
This is the 2D blueprint and the Quotation form they sent me yesterday. I think the numbers look pretty spot on for a fun Enduro/Trail bike. Seems like the kink in the top tube is atleast flattened out a bit :)

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