Author Topic: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel  (Read 366687 times)

v0llhirsch

Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« Reply #510 on: May 09, 2026, 03:05:09 AM »
Received my FM316 frameset around two weeks ago, and the whole ordering process was an absolute breeze thanks to Jack’s incredible support and responsiveness.
So far the only part I’m a bit unsure about are the Pathfinder 45s – they feel a bit slippery on Cat 1 gravel and especially sketchy once the ground gets wet. Might swap them sooner than expected.

Will share more updates after a few longer rides!

Very nice, reminds a bit of the Colnago color pattern.
FWIW, on tires: I tried the Schwalbe RX Pro (in 50mm) for the FM326 and they have been a blast so far.
They have been on the bike since January, so they have seen everything from snow to deep mud and now the dried out paths.
I am riding them with about 1.7 bar in a tubeless setup, no puncture so far and no slipping.
RX Pro: https://www.schwalbe.com/en/Schwalbe-G-One-RX-PRO-11654575

If that's too "offrad" for you, the R PRO is potentially a fit: https://www.schwalbe.com/en/Schwalbe-G-One-R-PRO-11654240.01

emilioea

Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« Reply #511 on: May 09, 2026, 05:17:43 AM »
Very nice, reminds a bit of the Colnago color pattern.
FWIW, on tires: I tried the Schwalbe RX Pro (in 50mm) for the FM326 and they have been a blast so far.
They have been on the bike since January, so they have seen everything from snow to deep mud and now the dried out paths.
I am riding them with about 1.7 bar in a tubeless setup, no puncture so far and no slipping.
RX Pro: https://www.schwalbe.com/en/Schwalbe-G-One-RX-PRO-11654575

If that's too "offrad" for you, the R PRO is potentially a fit: https://www.schwalbe.com/en/Schwalbe-G-One-R-PRO-11654240.01

I'm running both. G-One RX 50 mm at the front and R 50 mm at the rear. I'm very happy with them so far. I use a bit less pressure, around 1.4 bar. They roll very well and with good grip.

www

Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« Reply #512 on: May 09, 2026, 07:10:53 AM »
Very nice, reminds a bit of the Colnago color pattern.
FWIW, on tires: I tried the Schwalbe RX Pro (in 50mm) for the FM326 and they have been a blast so far.
They have been on the bike since January, so they have seen everything from snow to deep mud and now the dried out paths.
I am riding them with about 1.7 bar in a tubeless setup, no puncture so far and no slipping.
RX Pro: https://www.schwalbe.com/en/Schwalbe-G-One-RX-PRO-11654575

If that's too "offrad" for you, the R PRO is potentially a fit: https://www.schwalbe.com/en/Schwalbe-G-One-R-PRO-11654240.01

I'm running both. G-One RX 50 mm at the front and R 50 mm at the rear. I'm very happy with them so far. I use a bit less pressure, around 1.4 bar. They roll very well and with good grip.

Thanks for the input guys, these were actually the exact tires I had in mind for my next upgrade. I’m thinking about running a G-One R Pro 50 mm at the front and a semi-slick RS Pro 50 mm at the rear for minimum rolling resistance & maximum speed.

Hopefully that setup will finally solve the grip issue while still keeping the bike fast rolling!

Buffon_bj

Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« Reply #513 on: May 11, 2026, 05:36:27 AM »
I bought the Mondince FM316 last fall and I've been very impressed with it. The geometry is spot on for me, I love the longer reach and steeper seattube. I now have it set up with a slammed 130mm -17 stem to get the reach even longer, and I use the Ascent Aeroo Road handlebars to get a really nice and comfortable aero position. The back end seems more comfortable than the Tideace Noah that I had before. My only issue honestly is the tyre clearance – I've been using Tufo Thundero 48mm's with 25IW wheels, and I don't really feel comfortable going any wider on the back. Maybe 50mm's could work, but I dunno. I don't think I would be comfortable using 2.1inch TB's on this bike. I don't think I _need_ any wider than 48mm, but having that option for some terrain would be great!

Pistonbroke

Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« Reply #514 on: May 11, 2026, 06:15:03 AM »
I bought the Mondince FM316 last fall and I've been very impressed with it. The geometry is spot on for me, I love the longer reach and steeper seattube. I now have it set up with a slammed 130mm -17 stem to get the reach even longer, and I use the Ascent Aeroo Road handlebars to get a really nice and comfortable aero position. The back end seems more comfortable than the Tideace Noah that I had before. My only issue honestly is the tyre clearance – I've been using Tufo Thundero 48mm's with 25IW wheels, and I don't really feel comfortable going any wider on the back. Maybe 50mm's could work, but I dunno. I don't think I would be comfortable using 2.1inch TB's on this bike. I don't think I _need_ any wider than 48mm, but having that option for some terrain would be great!


Oooo, let's have a photo 8)
I keep thinking about a pair of Aero bars!

Buffon_bj

Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« Reply #515 on: May 11, 2026, 11:58:40 AM »
Here's a couple photos from my bike basement! Still finalizing the fit so no bar tape at the moment.

n1825

Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« Reply #516 on: May 11, 2026, 10:08:25 PM »
Hey folks
Has anyone used this on the road with road tyres and would give some feedback please.
Thanks!

I just purchased the frameset today for this reason only to be used on the road because of the long front center , long reach, steep Sta (similar to Noah 3.0),threaded bb,  and not insane stack or stand over. This frameset solves all of these issues for me. I can let you know how it rides once received if interested, I did ask for all the rivets minus the ones for the water bottles to be removed as I would not be using them ever.

Pistonbroke

Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« Reply #517 on: May 12, 2026, 01:28:13 AM »
I just purchased the frameset today for this reason only to be used on the road because of the long front center , long reach, steep Sta (similar to Noah 3.0),threaded bb,  and not insane stack or stand over. This frameset solves all of these issues for me. I can let you know how it rides once received if interested, I did ask for all the rivets minus the ones for the water bottles to be removed as I would not be using them ever.

Would be interested in your feedback.
We can compare notes as have one coming too  8)

Bobinski

Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« Reply #518 on: May 12, 2026, 02:26:28 AM »
I just purchased the frameset today for this reason only to be used on the road because of the long front center , long reach, steep Sta (similar to Noah 3.0),threaded bb,  and not insane stack or stand over. This frameset solves all of these issues for me. I can let you know how it rides once received if interested, I did ask for all the rivets minus the ones for the water bottles to be removed as I would not be using them ever.

316/326 or 336?

pavlo.k

Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« Reply #519 on: May 12, 2026, 02:56:39 AM »
Has anyone tried cutting out the internal storage walls? The storage space is too small and collects water, so I’m thinking about getting rid of the walls, but I don’t really have any idea how to do it cleanly.

n1825

Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« Reply #520 on: May 12, 2026, 08:03:36 AM »
316/326 or 336?


316 in size medium

RDC

Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« Reply #521 on: May 12, 2026, 03:09:38 PM »
Has anyone tried cutting out the internal storage walls? The storage space is too small and collects water, so I’m thinking about getting rid of the walls, but I don’t really have any idea how to do it cleanly.

thinking same
planned with oscillating saw, then sanding

SvenR

Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« Reply #522 on: May 13, 2026, 10:02:36 AM »
I am about to order the FM236. Still puzzling about the size.
The at 184cm tall I am right in the L size but everything says I should get the M, which closely matches my Cannondale Synapse 2020. Having said that, I think the slacker head tube and steeper seat tube will make the L better in the end. Any of your experiences with this frame's sizing greatly appreciated.
Anyway, this thread has been very helpful and I look forward to sharing my build!

RDC

Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« Reply #523 on: May 13, 2026, 01:52:13 PM »
I am about to order the FM236. Still puzzling about the size.
The at 184cm tall I am right in the L size but everything says I should get the M, which closely matches my Cannondale Synapse 2020. Having said that, I think the slacker head tube and steeper seat tube will make the L better in the end. Any of your experiences with this frame's sizing greatly appreciated.
Anyway, this thread has been very helpful and I look forward to sharing my build!


same height and very happy with L size
seat height 78cm
stem in the range 80-90mm (as intended for this geo)

SvenR

Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« Reply #524 on: May 14, 2026, 03:09:43 AM »
Thank you @rdc. Appreciate this!