XMCS: 2026 Aero Gravel bike

[Requiem84]

What reaches will be avalible for the handlebars? The small could actually work for me, if handlebars are avaliable in 60mm length.
A bit pricier than i hoped for, but who knows - maybe for 2027 

80mm to 140mm.

360/380/400/420 at the hoods.

You could size down maybe?

And by the way: the 25mm riser bar decreases reach by about 7-8mm anyway due to the stack increase.

[CycOps]

Details are live on Instagram.

Geometry: 57mm clearance without compromises

57mm tire clearance "without compromises" means 57mm tire clearance for the rear wheel with 2x drivetrain?

[Requiem84]

57mm tire clearance "without compromises" means 57mm tire clearance for the rear wheel with 2x drivetrain?

Yes, that is the factory spec. Peter will make size M first, hoping to get my hands on it end of April and will check 2X clearance with a 2.25 tire in the real world.

By the way, the ‘no compromises’ for me refers to the chain stay that they managed to keep short for 57 clearance, and the HTA which is still quite normal. Some of the 57c models went for a shallower HTA, impacting the handling feeling a bit.

[Kel-vin]

This looks like a diamond.
This is exactly what the Dutch gravel market wants.
A gravel frame with clearance for beach tires. So it's multifunctional for gravel and beach races.
I participate in beach races all winter long.
Only on a converted Berria Bravo MTB frame. So this frame will be a godsend for me. I'm curious when it will be released.

I'm curious how the frame will be configured with boost or non-boost?

[Requiem84]

This looks like a diamond.
This is exactly what the Dutch gravel market wants.
A gravel frame with clearance for beach tires. So it's multifunctional for gravel and beach races.
I participate in beach races all winter long.
Only on a converted Berria Bravo MTB frame. So this frame will be a godsend for me. I'm curious when it will be released.

I'm curious how the frame will be configured with boost or non-boost?

Good to hear :-).

I’m Dutch too, just above Amsterdam. But not really familiar with beach racing, apart from the fact you guys like super wide tires.

Size M will be coming - hopefully - end of April to me. Always welcome to drop by to check it out.

[hubba]

That looks great. But I can't get my head around how you could fit 57mm tires with front derailleur?
My current seat stay is 433mm and I have about 5mm of space to my front derailleur with a 50mm tire.
Is the chainline wider or how does the front derailleur clear the tire?

[warthog]

Looks good but yep too expensive for me also. Approaching the price of an established bike brand without the warranty and dealer support here in Aus.
Still, it will hasten alternatives with wider clearance from other sources, so good to see.

[Ultramic]

I assume those prices do not include shipping ? Either way,  thats too expensive for me and I'll tap out. For $US2000 I would go the second hand route and pickup a complete bike something like the revolt advanced.

[Requiem84]

Official specs of both new gravel handlebars.

[Rolle2k]

I really love the shape of 3T's gravel handlebars that i own today. From the hoods they go straight down half the way - then only the part you actually hold is flared. This makes the handlebar less wide, while still keeping big flare. Would actually make sense on both Road and gravel handlebars to use such design. The 3T bars are ~80mm wider in the drops than in the hoods - and that grip feels very flared, since all the flare is on only haft the height. So one could do less flare for "same" feeling as others, or just have more effective flare for same outer width.
I have been hoping somebody would make road handlebars with such design, but 380/410 width.

Yeah, i really like alot of 3Ts products, but they are way to expensive for my budget.

[Unknownftp]

Official specs of both new gravel handlebars.

I'm guessing yes but will both will be available to purchase on their own

[Requiem84]

I'm guessing yes but will both will be available to purchase on their own

Definitely.

[apphex]

Official specs of both new gravel handlebars.

When will the handlebars be available?

Also, how does shipping cost? I sent you a DM on Instagram regarding the frame and shipping to Poland.

Is the frame a monocoque? And will there be a raw/naked finish option?

I agree with the guys above: $1600 plus $150-200 for shipping is steep. At that price point, you could actually snag a Giant Revolt Advanced, part it out if you only need the frameset, and claw back some of the cost.

[Requiem84]

When will the handlebars be available?

Also, how does shipping cost? I sent you a DM on Instagram regarding the frame and shipping to Poland.

Is the frame a monocoque? And will there be a raw/naked finish option?

I agree with the guys above: $1600 plus $150-200 for shipping is steep. At that price point, you could actually snag a Giant Revolt Advanced, part it out if you only need the frameset, and claw back some of the cost.

Thanks for alerting me to the Insta message, I see that all of them went to the message request section, so I didn’t see them  .

Handlebar availability: May/June, some sizes already April (380).we have got the frames live on our website. EU prices incl shipping and taxes are € 1540 for frame, € 1720 frame+ handlebar (handlebar fits in the frame box so does not add shipping costs) and 2480 for frame+HB+the wide gravel wheels (wheels need a separate shipping box).

All frames are monocoque, but I believe you mean ‘one-piece monocoque’, which indeed it is. Raw/naked opinion, I’m sure we can arrange something here.

Pricing: I don’t set the prices for one . I need to see the frames to actually comment on the quality, but suffice to say that Xmcs is spending a lot of time on design, engineering and quality testing. It is a premium product, just as their wheels are. A top wheelset is getting around 1000 USD and they sell well. If you take that pricing point, is a 1490 USD frame steep? For everyone to decide.

I must say that most comments on pricing are at Chinertown though ;-). Which makes sense, as people join this type of community because they want cheeper alternatives to Western brands. In other places or customers I talk too I have had this comment maybe once or twice. So it all depends on perspective I guess.

[bremerradkurier]

Definitely.

Hopefully 1 1/8" steerer diameter; 1 1/4" shimmed to 1 1/8" is very much sub-optimal.