Mondince/Angel FM306 Thoughts - Too Slack?

[AndrewSpearns]

I've been eyeing a frame to replace my 2017 Giant TCX cyclocross frame set, it's just too stiff to enjoy longer rides or rougher terrains.

This frame set is sold by a couple companies, Angel or Mondince FM306, CWind G40, maybe Light Cycle FM306 as well.

It has a long reach and high stack, but a 68.9° headtube angle and long wheel base. Has anyone picked this or have any impressions on the geometry?

https://www.anglecycle.com/2024-full-carbon-fiber-udh-hanger-max-700-50mm-tire-t47-bracket-fully-internal-cable-routing-gravel-bike-frame.html

[raisinberry777]

It's the open mould version of an Ari Shafer.

[AndrewSpearns]

Thanks. That's quite helpful, gives me some more research direction.

[bingwang]

It's the open mould version of an Ari Shafer.

Bikeinsights confirms that their geometries match exactly, if you compare the Fezzari Shafer from 2021.  It seems that like all gravel frames, the newer model of Ari Shafer is far less upright.  It seems these open moulds are the only modern options for upright gravel frames, at least for people under 1.8m.  Some newer frames have stack/reach ratios over 1.5:1 only in the larger frame sizes.

Would you happen to know what the CWind GT30 (SPcycle G058)  is an open mould version of?