XMCS: 2026 Aero Gravel bike

hubba · August 28, 2026, 05:58:46 AM

Quote from: Bobinski on August 28, 2026, 02:29:54 AM
How important is a logo to you? While i would like to advertise the XCMS brand I have chosen to have no logo. My current frameset is almost logo free I am used to it.Those colours you have there are very close to mine. Once mine is done i will post a picture here.

It's quite important to me. An unbranded frame without a logo looks cheap to me and is lacking identity. I got no answer from xmcs about the logo or other questions so I decided to go with Mondince FM376. The specs are pretty close to this and they have a decent looking logo and good paint options.

svedkoko · August 28, 2026, 11:47:46 AM

does anyone know what this titanium computer mount looks like? is it going to take Garmin computer?

Ciant · August 28, 2026, 08:19:19 PM

Can someone convince me why it would be a terrible idea to use this frame for the tour divide 2026?! Ive been hunting for something that can handle 2.2" tires and build it myself. Im a fan of the Ari Shafer 3.0 but this seems interesting.

Requiem84 · August 29, 2026, 08:25:36 AM

Quote from: svedkoko on August 28, 2026, 11:47:46 AM
does anyone know what this titanium computer mount looks like? is it going to take Garmin computer?

Here you go, should fit any type of standard mount format.

Requiem84 · August 29, 2026, 08:28:08 AM

Quote from: Ciant on August 28, 2026, 08:19:19 PM
Can someone convince me why it would be a terrible idea to use this frame for the tour divide 2026?! Ive been hunting for something that can handle 2.2" tires and build it myself. Im a fan of the Ari Shafer 3.0 but this seems interesting.

I guess racks and fenders are less ideal with the GRT.

Anything else it will handle for something like that. It's a very rugged frame, not a svelte one like the Xmcs VRT.

Maybe geo a bit sporty for those ultra's, but the riser handlebar is then the way to go.

svedkoko · August 30, 2026, 01:29:03 PM

question for those of you, who already received the frame. After inspecting pictures on their official website, i noticed potential paint job issues. Did you receive like this, or was it OK in the end?

srf0638 · August 31, 2026, 11:46:13 AM

Quote from: Bobinski on August 28, 2026, 02:29:54 AM
How important is a logo to you? While i would like to advertise the XCMS brand I have chosen to have no logo. My current frameset is almost logo free I am used to it.Those colours you have there are very close to mine. Once mine is done i will post a picture here.

Yeah, I'll second this. I really like the utilitarian no-bs vibe of no logo and plain finish, second choice would be a legible logo that says what it is and doesn't apologize for it--"Xiamen Carbon Speed Sports Goods Co Ltd." hell yeah, "A E R Y S" in fancy font meh.

eddiecycle · September 02, 2026, 12:45:55 PM

Quote from: Ciant on August 28, 2026, 08:19:19 PM
Can someone convince me why it would be a terrible idea to use this frame for the tour divide 2026?! Ive been hunting for something that can handle 2.2" tires and build it myself. Im a fan of the Ari Shafer 3.0 but this seems interesting.

Most people are running MTB frames so they can have suspension at the front or on both ends. Doing tour divide on a rigid gravel frameset would be quite the epic underbiking adventure

Requiem84 · September 07, 2026, 04:00:43 AM

The GRT and me did a 160km Gravel race in Belgium with lots of climbing and descending.

On the descends and downhills it really is a weapon. I was picking up people left and right. Shame there is no magic bullet for the climbs 😄.

conradhughes · September 08, 2026, 02:47:56 AM

How is the handling feeling on this bike? I messaged Peter who had tested the Velobuild aero gravel frame I believe the same day and he mentioned the Velobuild feeling a little more spry, but the XMCS more stable. Would be interested too if Peter took some aero numbers from the Velobuild for comparison

Requiem84 · September 08, 2026, 05:07:38 AM

That must have been me, as I have a Velobuild here (my girlfriend's bike).

The GRT feels a bit slower to turn to me, but the front is less 'wandering' if you like.

conradhughes · September 08, 2026, 08:35:19 AM

Thank you! I'm new to the XMCS extended universe so must have got my names mixed up

The front can feel a little unwieldy on the velobuild, like it lags behind the rear slightly. It's hard to describe the feeling.
Did you happen to do any aero testing between those two bikes?

Quote from: Requiem84 on September 08, 2026, 05:07:38 AM
That must have been me, as I have a Velobuild here (my girlfriend's bike).

The GRT feels a bit slower to turn to me, but the front is less 'wandering' if you like.

Requiem84 · September 08, 2026, 10:32:42 AM

Nope, the Velobuild is a size to small for me so completely different position making a proper combination not really possible.

eekaleek · September 08, 2026, 10:35:14 AM

Can anyone suggest a strong integrated out front computer mount for the grt?

Most I've found are more for the road and I'm concerned they won't last.

bournejd · September 09, 2026, 10:47:10 AM

So I ended up with two new gravel frames due delays in arrival - the new XMCS GRT and new Winspace G5. Need to sell one - whichever one does not sell, I'll keep and build up. Selling for what I paid.

XMCS GRT - Medium (54cm), Raw Carbon finish. $1700.
Winspace G5 - Medium (54cm), Raw/Black. $2500

Let me know if you're interested and I'll shoot you a DM. Thanks. I am in Austin, Texas.