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Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
This build looks so good - hope you're enjoying riding it as much as you must be looking at it! build almost done: July 23, 2025, 04:13:46 PM |
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Re: XM Carbonspeed Ultra-Wide Gravel Wheelset with Titanium Spokes
Depends on configuration. But they were 670USD with CX-RAY spokes, and i was quoted 770USD with titanium spokes. Choosed CX-ray to have something widely available rather than something harder to find.To be clear, I told you that you guys are the earliest guys who order these wheels, so there were discount for those orders. T1100 version D53TU-41 wheelset UD paintless built with new R248 lighter hubs 24/24H 36T rachets TPI steel bearings with Shimano HG driver, Sapim CX-Ray spokes, Sapim self-securing aluminum nipples weighs around 1375g/pair, and they are 800 USD/pair excluding shipping, Same combo built with titanium spokes would weigh around 1330g/pair and they would be 900 USD/pair excluding shipping T800 version wheelset UD paintless finish with old R280 hubs with Sapim CX-Ray spokes, Sapim self-securing nipples would be 715 USD/pair and weighs around 1445g/pair Sapim brass nipples would increase the wieght around 35g/ set August 05, 2025, 05:55:39 AM |
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Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
After messing up a few times (wrong chainrings, too short chain, realizing I miss parts etc.), I’ve now had 6-7 rides on my new bike. I hope to get the weight down to around 8.5 kg next year. Frame: Size M with integrated bars (380/100 mm) in Pearl White Wheels: Elitewheels Aero+ Gravel (45 mm depth, 32 mm internal width) Group: SRAM Rival E1 13-Speed Crankset: Magene P515 Powermeter Chainring: WolfTooth 46T 110bcd with Drop-stop B BB: Senicx T47 Saddle: Ryet Full build weight: 8.9 kg (with pedals, bottle cages, Wahoo mount etc.) Total cost: ca. 3.000 EUR (with a few tools, titanium bolts etc.) First impressions: This bike is fast! Even though I’ve been without a bike for 10 weeks (and in poor shape), I set a few PRs already. I feel it’s a lot faster on smooth gravel and pavement than my old Grizl CF (Rival XPLR and Zipp XPLR 303S). On rougher terrain, I’m not sure what’s fastest, the Grizl felt a bit more stable. But rough terrain is rare in my area, so I’ll happily take a little beating once in a while. The Rival group is awesome. Coming from the 12-speed version, the brakes are miles better, the hoods are more comfortable and the extra cog on the cassette makes things a little more smooth. I miss my old XPLR 303 S wheelset a little (maybe because it looked cooler), but the Elitewheels are also awesome and a little lighter than the Zipp wheels. Future upgrades: - 48t aero chainring - Lighter pedals (have XTR in stock that needs service) - Pathfinder Pro TLR 45 or the new Caracal Race in 45 - Different handlebar and stem (I need a little shorter reach) (sorry for the non-drive side image - and yes, the direction of the front tire is wrong in the first picture  )
September 12, 2025, 04:56:12 AM |
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Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
Built here worked out nicely too, gf very happy with it. 8.5kg incl pedals and 50mm G One R. Mix of Rival, Force and Red parts. Rides incredibly well. October 03, 2025, 02:05:35 AM |
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Re: Velobuild AERO GRAV Frame
Got mine built up this weekend and did two "test rides"  of ~65 km each. Was in a hurry, so didn't bleed the brakes, but that didn't matter much.Mine is a size M with 110 mm stem. I left the smallest spacer underneath the stem. Built the bike with SRAM Rival XPLR E1, Senicx PR2 crankset, Elitewheels Aero Gravel wheels, Ullicyc handlebars and Ryet saddle. Thunder Burt 2.1" tires, Onirii silicone bar tape.    Weight is ~8.2 kg with pedals, but possibly without bottle cages, can't quite remember ... The ride is so good! I just want to send it literally all the time, so my legs were quite cooked sunday evening. The bike is very stable, and the big tires is like a cheat code on washboard gravel, yet surprisingly nimble and it turns like the above poster said, like it's on rails. E1 levers are really nice and the handlebar offered nice ergonomics. Building went surprisingly well, given this was my first foray into building with hydraulic brakes and full internal routing. There were lots of overspray on the brake mounts, so I had to file them down quite a lot. I ordered both seatpost just in case, but I am using the zero setback one. The hole which the entire clamping assembly goes into is conical, bot not entirely clean, so everything did not come together cleanly the first five times I tried to adjust the saddle tilt or change saddle. I filed down some excess material and mounted the clamp with a thin layer of grease, and no problems after that. October 13, 2025, 01:45:27 AM |
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Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
NBD! Haven't ridden it yet (unless you count up and down the street)...I still need to add brake fluid. Build process was straight forward. The only difficultly I had was getting the hose underneath the internal storage compartment. There's apparently a narrow channel. I exited the hose out from the BB shell, then looped back in for better control and was able to get it through up the down tube. I can earnestly say the reach concerns are unfounded. I'm actually -3 cm less from saddle tip to stem clamp compared to my previous bike. Granted, I sized down from 130mm to 110mm stem. I plan to take it out on a fast tarmac group ride tomorrow. Will report back.   
November 03, 2025, 12:09:59 PM |
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Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
Took the FM316 out to my local hammer-fest (100% tarmac). Here's the Strava activity. 11mi/18km commute to and from. Received several compliments and inquiries, which is always gratifying  For comparison, my previous gravel bike was an Ari Shafer (M). Same touchpoints, same wheels (45mm deep, 50mm tires w/ Vittoria liners) which gives a good isolated assessment of the frame. It came in at 19lbs/8.6kg (w/ pedals), about 5% lighter. The FM316 has a smaller trail (-10.5mm) and considerably less wheelbase (-39mm) so it's no surprise it felt much more comparatively like a road bike. What surprised me is how supple and less harsh it felt given the more aggressive geometry. The bike also "feels" fast. Even with 50mm tires w/ liners I had no problem handling surges. This ride has quite a number of stop lights (19 tonight) but still averaged 22.1mph/35.5kph needing just 199w/263NP (I'm 70kg) and a low RPE (tapering for race on Saturday). IMO the "aero" designation is well-deserved. To illustrate, here's a 36s segment on a slight decline (only -2.3% avg) where I did 0 pedal revs and *passed* other riders on road bikes in full slipstream. Notice the uptick in speed using 0 power:  Sure, I was partially tucked but still impressed how much more quickly I gained speed while others soft-pedaled, in-draft, on faster road tires. Again... I'm on 50mm w/ liners! The true test will be on actual gravel this Saturday. I hope to get some drone shots on trails after the race. 
November 05, 2025, 12:03:27 AM |
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Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
Looks Great!50mm tires (measured)   
November 05, 2025, 09:19:52 AM |
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Re: XM Carbon Speed Race Frame - The wish list
So, we are making two new framesets for 2026, haven't named them yet.
December 01, 2025, 11:12:02 PM |
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Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
tyre clearance with 52mm tyre February 07, 2026, 02:51:16 AM |
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