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Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
Geometry chart corrected: https://mondincecycle.com/product/2026-aero-design-t47-bracket-gravel-bike-frame-fm316 BikeInsights Updated (v2): https://bikeinsights.com/bikes/689cb67b11f2e8001a0c85b2-mondince-fm316 October 30, 2025, 08:32:07 PM |
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Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
Frame and fork weight for a size S with udh installed [/url] [/url] [/url] [/url] [/url]
November 01, 2025, 10:58:13 AM |
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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: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
How much seatpost is left inside the frame? 188mm (I'd say ~70mm usable...sorry I forgot to measure to max line  ) left @ 685mm saddle height on size S: Oh and do they offer some kind of pouch for the storage compartment or do you just throw your stuff in? Yep, here's a picture of the provided pouch: 
November 05, 2025, 11:36:27 AM |
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Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
I pulled the trigger and ordered FM316. I liked CJ's bike so much that I ordered the same color (sorry CJ!  )
November 11, 2025, 02:29:18 AM |
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Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
I got the same this morning but after ordering in mid October. Hopefully it'll be here in a week or two.
November 14, 2025, 06:45:14 AM |
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Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
Finally got back after a couple weeks in Tucson, AZ. Here's my friend's XL FM316. He's 195cm/6'5" tall
November 30, 2025, 02:04:27 PM |
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Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
I just ordered a FM326 + fork without rivets, painted in PANTONE 5535 C. Now the wait begins!!
December 04, 2025, 08:08:30 AM |
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Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
I took mine out for a quick test ride this morning before taping the bars and it rides well. It feels very stable though I'll need to experiment with tyre pressures to get some grip in the woods at the moment.
December 06, 2025, 08:25:59 AM |
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