Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel

[RDC]

where did you ordered it?

I made the PO to Mondince on November 7 and seems I still need to wait 1-2weeks more until arrival to Spain…

Received my frame today.
I ordered on November 10, 2025, so shipping to Poland took less than 4 weeks.



EDIT:
After a closer look, I must unfortunately say that the quality control is very poor.
I can’t assemble seatpost wedge. It doesn’t fit because there is a large lump of resin where wedge should enter.

[d.m.]

Yikes, that is unfortunate. Hopefully they will make it right.

They said it's not a resin but a glue and asked me to try to remove it with a knife...

where did you ordered it?
I made the PO to Mondince on November 7 and seems I still need to wait 1-2weeks more until arrival to Spain…

I ordered by WhatsApp

[gribs]

I took mine out for a quick test ride this morning before taping the bars and it rides well. It feels very stable though I'll need to experiment with tyre pressures to get some grip in the woods at the moment.

[CJ]

They said it's not a resin but a glue and asked me to try to remove it with a knife...

Or perhaps sand it down? Let us know how it goes

[d.m.]

I couldn't reach it with my fingers but improvised and created this tool. Some sandpaper glued to the tip of a thin screwdriver. This allowed me to get to the problematic spot and remove enough glue that the wedge now fits. Problem solved.

Other than that, frame looks ok. The bottom bracket screws in easily, without any issues. The headset and fork assembles well, with no significant gaps.
I'm starting to assemble it, but to finish it I still need the wheels, which I only ordered 3 days ago.

[CJ]

I couldn't reach it with my fingers but improvised and created this tool. Some sandpaper glued to the tip of a thin screwdriver. This allowed me to get to the problematic spot and remove enough glue that the wedge now fits. Problem solved.

Love the ingenuity! Glad you're able to get past it and hopefully they'll flag for future QC protocol.

[impmonkey]

Here it is built up, the LBS was super fast. No problems with the BB, paint, brake mounts etc. Clearance with 48mm Thunderos on 25IW rims (wam just under 50mm) is really great. I will ride it on tarmac this afternoon and tweak the fit a bit. Really loving how this looks, the back end and top tube is quite slender and I really like how that pairs with the bigger rubber. The Tideace Noah I had previously looked much more porky.

Degree stem is that? Looking to have something sit flat and that looks flat

[CJ]

Mondince has a new fork coming out, available mid-January 2026

• 420mm A-C
• 50/55mm flip chip
• Max 700*57mm/29*2.25'' tire

[impmonkey]

Now we just need a frame with the same clearance in the back.

[Buffon_bj]

Degree stem is that? Looking to have something sit flat and that looks flat

It's the FSA Afterburner -12° stem, very light and quite cheap. 

[d.m.]

I don't know why Mondince recommends a separate stem and handlebar. Today I shortened the steerer tube and ran the brake lines through the frame and handlebar. I didn't encounter any problems.

[rebbesen]

Did you consider seat tube angle?
Yes, FM326 looks long when you are looking at the reach value. But it has 75 degrees seat tube angle. 1,4 deg more than Addict RC. Sounds like not much? I wouldn't say so.
For my 174cm and ~715mm BB to saddle top distance a difference of 1,4 degrees will move a saddle ~17 mm forward which in my opinion isn't insignificant.

Which size did you go with? I’m 176 with 81 inseam - so I pretty close to order a 316 in medium with Jack in raw carbon look

[d.m.]

Which size did you go with? I’m 176 with 81 inseam - so I pretty close to order a 316 in medium with Jack in raw carbon look

I ordered an S and went with a 120mm stem. I think the M might be too tall.
I wanted a sportier riding position, but the M paired with a shorter stem should also work if you want a more upright position.

[kubackje]

Which size did you go with? I’m 176 with 81 inseam - so I pretty close to order a 316 in medium with Jack in raw carbon look

120mm stem paired with 70.5 SA is a bit of a compromise and will need some time getting used to.

[SirBikealot]

I ordered an S and went with a 120mm stem. I think the M might be too tall.
I wanted a sportier riding position, but the M paired with a shorter stem should also work if you want a more upright position.

that should be an interesting ride, as the geometry is almost a canyon grail +-5mm and they use a 70mm stem on a S frame.