Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel

[Lotnik]

Also riding a medium with SL 88 and a bit over 180.
Small would be a challenge with the seatpost, I already switched the stock option for a 400mm one to get the saddle high enough.
Don't underestimate how much more forward you sit with the seat post angle and a zero degree offset seatpost.
As Lotnik says, follow the Mondraker Arid for sizing
As indicated above, this bike is for short stems (70mm on the medium). If you combine that with a short reach handle bar with shallow drops, you save plenty of reach

I asked at Mondince and they provide 380 mm seatpost zero offset. Do you confirm it is not enough for you saddle height? Is it around 79 cm?

[gribs]

but longer stem should make it more stable, doesn't it? it slows the steering down since you have a longer handlebar rotation curve.
I really hate how the bike handles and I'm tempted to order a shorter fork from Mondince but I'm not sure that it's going to solve it since I don't know what's causing it

From running mountain bikes a longer stem always seemed to extenuate any flop, probably be cause a shorter one allowed quicker corrections so I didn't notice as much. I very much like how it rides off road, which is what drew me to it it in the first place and it's perfectly fast enough on road, I just wouldn't chose it over a road bike. It fits the gap well between a proper road bike and a trail hardtail for longer rides with a combination of both road and moderate off road.

[v0llhirsch]

I asked at Mondince and they provide 380 mm seatpost zero offset. Do you confirm it is not enough for you saddle height? Is it around 79 cm?

380?
I haven't measured but to me it looks more like 350.
Saddle is at 775mm, plus minus a bit of error. that was basically the maximum line of the seat post and I wouldn't take any chances, so I switched to a 400mm

[Kamool]

My frame finally arrived, and I'm starting the build.
So far looks really good. I've inspected the frame inside with a micro camera, and nothing looks bad.
Can anyone recommend a top tube bag that is screw-mounted, less than 10cm high, and will fit that frame? The front screw is really close to the headtube.

[v0llhirsch]

My frame finally arrived, and I'm starting the build.
So far looks really good. I've inspected the frame inside with a micro camera, and nothing looks bad.
Can anyone recommend a top tube bag that is screw-mounted, less than 10cm high, and will fit that frame? The front screw is really close to the headtube.

If 11cm is still okay:
https://amzn.eu/d/06g6nfYu
(Also available on AliExpress I believe)

I rotated the bag (front is pointing backwards), so that the screws would fit.
Quality wise, I am pretty happy

[pavlo.k]

From running mountain bikes a longer stem always seemed to extenuate any flop, probably be cause a shorter one allowed quicker corrections so I didn't notice as much. I very much like how it rides off road, which is what drew me to it it in the first place and it's perfectly fast enough on road, I just wouldn't chose it over a road bike. It fits the gap well between a proper road bike and a trail hardtail for longer rides with a combination of both road and moderate off road.

I might need to try a shorter stem. Mine is definitely too long for this frame (I use 120 but should probably be on 100mm) and I actually use a positive offset on my seatpost to compensate. I really like the position though.
I don't quite understand how shorter stem would reduce wheel flop or calm the steering down. I my head it will do the opposite as the steering will feel much quicker with a shorter stem

Maybe trail? I don't know anything those things, but when I moved the axle to the rear position, the bike's steering immediately calmed down.
(short fork)

that was my first though but when I compared the trail to my previous bike and to the short fork version, it's actually 1cm shorter on mine

[jacaca2]

My frame finally arrived, and I'm starting the build.
So far looks really good. I've inspected the frame inside with a micro camera, and nothing looks bad.
Can anyone recommend a top tube bag that is screw-mounted, less than 10cm high, and will fit that frame? The front screw is really close to the headtube.

How long did it take to deliver to you? Mine parcel look stuck in Germany for at least week, and didn't moved at all... I thought that producing frameset and then sending it to EU will be a problem ... Not delivering parcel from Germany to Poland 

[Da11as]

Have a question to the owners of the frameset with a longer fork.
How does the steering feel at low speeds? Mine feels twitchy and it almost feels like a "wheel flop" that you usually get on MTBs with aggressive head tube angles. The best way I can describe it that it feels like the front wheel falls into the corner. It turns way more than you would expect and when you are maneuvering at low speed you are constantly struggling to keep balance.
I first though it was my conti hardpack tires that I hated on my previous bike but I recently mounted a new set of Hutchinson caracals and it feels exactly the same.

I assembled the bike for my friend - he is 180 cm tall and riding size M + long fork, 110 mm stem and 80 mm reach handlebar, 44 mm tires. No problems with tight turns. Maybe try to change flip chip position?

[pavlo.k]

I assembled the bike for my friend - he is 180 cm tall and riding size M + long fork, 110 mm stem and 80 mm reach handlebar, 44 mm tires. No problems with tight turns. Maybe try to change flip chip position?

I have sp cycle version of the frame, and it does not come with a flip chip unfortunately

[Kamool]

How long did it take to deliver to you? Mine parcel look stuck in Germany for at least week, and didn't moved at all... I thought that producing frameset and then sending it to EU will be a problem ... Not delivering parcel from Germany to Poland 

My order took a long time in general, because there were some issues with the fork, but Jack was nice about it. It arrived in Germany (DPD-DE, Flight has arrived status) on the 7th of April, then "Customs cleared. Awaiting pick up" on the 9th. I had no update since then until Monday (20 April) when I received a text from DPD that they'll try to deliver the package tomorrow (21 April). So between arrival in Germany and delivery to Poland it took 14 days... It was way slower than the wheels, but I guess we are just unlucky.

If 11cm is still okay:
https://amzn.eu/d/06g6nfYu
(Also available on AliExpress I believe)

I rotated the bag (front is pointing backwards), so that the screws would fit.
Quality wise, I am pretty happy

Unfortunately, I need something lower than 10cm - I'm planning to do a triathlon with that bike.

[tmhbrl]

bought my frame back in January from Spcycle on Ali.
Only now started to build it.
Noticed a problem with the BB: left side screws in perfectly, right side does not/is stuck after a turn or two. Tried different (T47i) BBs and all dont work on the right side.
Spcycle said I could return the frame back to China but I'd like to fix it here.

Any one of you also encountered this issue before and has a solution?

[Lotnik]

Try to retap a thread.

[pavlo.k]

bought my frame back in January from Spcycle on Ali.
Only now started to build it.
Noticed a problem with the BB: left side screws in perfectly, right side does not/is stuck after a turn or two. Tried different (T47i) BBs and all dont work on the right side.
Spcycle said I could return the frame back to China but I'd like to fix it here.

Any one of you also encountered this issue before and has a solution?

 I have sp cycle frame and thread on mine were pretty rough as well. I've spend probably an hour trying to get the BB in but managed to install it eventually. Try cleaning the threads with a toothbrush

[v0llhirsch]

Unfortunately, I need something lower than 10cm - I'm planning to do a triathlon with that bike.

The smaller version (0,6l) is lower, if that is sufficient.
I guess the premium vendors like tailfinn will have options as well

[Unsworn5836]

like 95% done.
Bartape, tubeless sealant and bottle cages are missing.

8500g at the moment.

I definitely need to change the stem... this frame is looooong