XMCS - 2026 VRT

[Bonus79]

Measured it in detail for you:

BB -> Saddle 74.0
Top tube saddle:20.5
Floor to saddle: 99.8
Floor to tops: 92.0
Saddle height drop to tops: 9.0
Hoods/shifters are level, so same as above.

Thanks for the measurements, by the way!

I do have a few questions about the measurements you took, though:

1) The VRT (size L) has a seat tube (ST) of 540mm, so:
BB-to-saddle is 740mm - ST 540mm = 200mm (top tube to saddle).
I assume, then, that the distance from the top tube to the saddle rails is 160-165mm... can you confirm?

2) You mentioned a 90mm saddle-to-handlebar drop, but: saddle height (998mm) - floor-to-bar-tops (920mm) = 78mm....I don't quite follow that.

Thanks again!

[Jimbob]

Has there been any update on UCI approval/how the manufacturing is going?

[bosborus]

Has there been any update on UCI approval/how the manufacturing is going?

The last update I received regarding uci approval is that it will still take a couple of weeks until final approval. UCI processes take longer than expected…

[milanprizm]

I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere, but where is the DI2 battery mount located on this frame?

[patliean1]

I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere, but where is the DI2 battery mount located on this frame?

It comes with a battery mount to place inside of the seatpost.

And speaking of seatpost, I actually had to cut mine down because I couldn't get it low it enough without the battery hitting the inside of the seat stays. I'm 6 feet tall / 183cm.

Peter sent me the new 15mm setback post as well. And I also had to cut that down to size too.

[PANW]

I apologize if I’ve missed it, but have there been any updates on the APX?

[Bonus79]

https://ccache.cc/products/ccache-x-carbon-speed-vrt-frameset-alpine-white?pr_prod_strat=collection_fallback&pr_rec_id=2a2c2f78b&pr_rec_pid=9407966019800&pr_ref_pid=9408197492952&pr_seq=uniform

[Bonus79]

The aero bike I’d like.

(I took the liberty of making a few modifications to the VRT's top tube)

OT

Finally, some aero/sloping alternatives to the Cervélo S5... although the prices are higher than the XMCS (the handlebar is included in the frameset price).

Seka ExAero RDC:

https://ccache.cc/products/seka-exaero-road-rdc-frameset-mercury-limited-edition?pr_prod_strat=collection_fallback&pr_rec_id=2f999ad03&pr_rec_pid=9408197591256&pr_ref_pid=9408197689560&pr_seq=uniform

Seka ExAero Road (no Wind Eye):

https://ccache.cc/products/seka-exaero-road-frameset-tempo

End OT

[martocom]

Tempted for this frame.
But what is a bit sketchy is that full aero/wind tunnel report is not available online, and will not be available as per my request. This gives me the suspicion there is something to hide inside the full report or they to "cherry-picking" at the least.

Has someone seen the full report?

[Requiem84]

Jesse Coyle from the Nero show got the full report.

He summarized it well in their episode on the VRT, noting that it was quite a complicated report to wade through and to understand.

Starting a the 7minute mark.

https://youtu.be/wM52UEleG7Y?is=gIXdatqZNhSwyMc9

Do note: not a single brand shares the full direct wind tunnel report. They all get a similar report, but then process it in a white paper. They can add / take out stuff in their white paper as they see fit.

[patliean1]

The Nero Show asked me to get permission from Peter for me to send them the full report.

They actually covered it quite well and fairly.

[bezmozeg]

I started compiling all the components for my new build and I am about to pull the trigger on the VRT frame. Apart from Patty's video, are there other people on this forum that have the frame built up and could comment about the ride feel / impressions of the frame? Would be greatly appreciated.

[el nielsken]

are there any real life pictures available of the new proposed colorways of the VRT on the carbonspeed website? in particular option 9 and 10? are these colours limited or darker green possible?
There's no explanation in english and i can not seem to 100% accurately let it translate from the image. seems to be hand-brushed/hand-painted

[Bonus79]

are there any real life pictures available of the new proposed colorways of the VRT on the carbonspeed website? in particular option 9 and 10? are these colours limited or darker green possible?
There's no explanation in english and i can not seem to 100% accurately let it translate from the image. seems to be hand-brushed/hand-painted

Looking at the available color schemes for the VRT model, it seems they’ve opted for the new XMCS logo that @Requiem84 had already predicted... in my opinion, the one seen on the black-and-white version posted on their site looks much better.

[el nielsken]

Looking at the available color schemes for the VRT model, it seems they’ve opted for the new XMCS logo that @Requiem84 had already predicted... in my opinion, the one seen on the black-and-white version posted on their site looks much better.

AFAIK, you can choose the logo font and color (or choose to have no logo) on all colors when you order anyway, the one in the color proposal is just for illustration purposes