XMCS: 2026 Aero Gravel bike

[Samuel BMR]

GCN stated that it was 61mm tire clearance?!?!

[Samuel BMR]

bike is now available for purchase in xmcs website 

All in all $2,000 including handlebars (+ $250) & shipping.

This is getting into QUICKPRO / TAVELO almost SEKA territory

[el nielsken]

GCN stated that it was 61mm tire clearance?!?!

on eurobike it had 2.4" = 61mm tires fitted, thats why they mentioned it
with official clearance tolerances (at least 6mm on seatstays and everything) it is 57mm, but you could always stick in wider tires (at your own risk of rubbing).

[Requiem84]

GCN stated that it was 61mm tire clearance?!?!

https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,6967.msg113888.html#msg113888

[akira11]

All in all $2,000 including handlebars (+ $250) & shipping.

This is getting into QUICKPRO / TAVELO almost SEKA territory

but none of those brands offer a frame like this. Tavelo is the only one "close" enough

[Requiem84]

First ride on the GRT.

I am obviously not objective, so best to wait for some other ride reports. Also difficult to compare given the GRT is now fitted with 2.4's. I rode them with equal pressure as my 2.2/2.1 combo on my Tideace Noah. It should feel a bit harder if you run the same pressure on wider tires, but it felt noticeably more compliant.

Also felt a little bit more stable in a straight line on the few gravel roads I took.

The star is the handlebar, incredibly nice to get in the drops if you want some more control. The flare is huge - and for me that works great. Hoods angled in for aero position on the straights. Drops for cornering, descends or rougher stuff.

I did go for a 110 stem, bit should have gone for a 100 I think. As the reach is quite a bit shorter than the Noah and STA steeper, I thought the 10mm extra stem length would compensate. It felt a bit longer though. More testing this week with saddle position.

Realllyyyy enyoable first ride.

Ps no comments on the speed of the bike!

https://strava.app.link/pHe8vuNSy4b

[akira11]

Great! Can't wait for a more detailed comparison vs. the Noah once you're ridden it more kms.

And please keep sharing more and more pictures 

[impmonkey]

Ps no comments on the speed of the bike!

https://strava.app.link/pHe8vuNSy4b

Ok how about on that bartape/bar end job

[Requiem84]

Ok how about on that bartape/bar end job

Yes, the chief mechanic here (my better half) has been informed that she will need to up her bar tape game .

[Requiem84]

Great! Can't wait for a more detailed comparison vs. the Noah once you're ridden it more kms.

And please keep sharing more and more pictures 

I'll bring it with me on our short holiday trip in the best gravel region in the Netherlands. Will be able to test it in more diverse gravel conditions there.

[Samuel BMR]

It looks reaaaaaaally good!!

I love these bars man!

[hubba]

Looking good. When are you testing the front derailleur clearance? Hopefully with grx di2.

[Requiem84]

Looking good. When are you testing the front derailleur clearance? Hopefully with grx di2.

Can you send me the Grx di2 FD? Then I can test it and send it back to you.

I don't sell frames at this moment - only via Peter. My standard builds are all sram 1x and nobody asked for a custom 2x, so this is not a priority for me. I can take a Force FD of another bike to see the clearance, but that won't help you much.

[eddiecycle]

Looking good. When are you testing the front derailleur clearance? Hopefully with grx di2.

Your tire clearance with a 2x will be limited by the derailleur itself, so you should be able to get that spec from Shimano. I believe it's something like 48mm but it's been a long time since I was looking at 2x specs.

Edit: just did a quick web search and looks like Shimano and Sram both list 45mm as their official max tire size with a gravel front derailleur. Your realistic max is prolly closer to 48-50mm depending on how comfortable you are with the tire being close to the derailleur

[hubba]

Can you send me the Grx di2 FD? Then I can test it and send it back to you.

I don't sell frames at this moment - only via Peter. My standard builds are all sram 1x and nobody asked for a custom 2x, so this is not a priority for me. I can take a Force FD of another bike to see the clearance, but that won't help you much.

I can't really send you mine as I'm using it. Testing with Force FD would also help. I thought it would be in your interest to list the FD clearance in the specs now that you (or Peter) are selling the frame.

Your tire clearance with a 2x will be limited by the derailleur itself, so you should be able to get that spec from Shimano. I believe it's something like 48mm but it's been a long time since I was looking at 2x specs.

It's not simple as that as bikes have different length chain stays. My Yoeleo Altera has 433mm chainstay and it can clear 50mm easily with GRX di2, Ultegra was a bit tight. The GRT has 425mm chain stay so the rear wheel is 8mm closer I'm worried will it even clear a 50mm. If it clears 50mm measured tire I'll probably get the frame for next summer.