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Re: BXT-MTB-117 150mm AM bike Looks great! What are those wheels/spokes? I've never seen anything like it.
September 15, 2025, 07:30:42 PM 		1
Re: BXT-MTB-117 150mm AM bike looks really good!
September 15, 2025, 07:48:43 PM 		1
Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
Quote from: kb_79 on June 15, 2026, 10:43:03 AM
Hi everyone, i'm currently in discussion with Jack from Mondince for the aero gravel frame FM316. After a bit of negotiating, he sent me a proforma invoice for 800 € flat, all-inclusive (shipping to France included).
Here is the detailed breakdown of the package:

Frameset : FM316 Frame + Fork (Size XS)
Cockpit : 400x90mm integrated carbon handlebar/stem
Accessories : Carbon seatpost, thru-axles, and headset
Paint : Custom "Crystal/Ice FX" Glossy finish (Pantone 874C - Copper/Gold marbling effect)
Shipping : DPD/XDB to France included.
Sizing & Fit Question:
I am currently leaning towards the Size XS with the 400x90mm cockpit, but I want to make sure I am making the right call. Here are my measurements:
Height: 170 cm
Inseam: 78 cm
Wingspan: 158 cm
Given my shorter wingspan, I am terrified of being too stretched out on a gravel bike. Do you think the XS is the perfect fit to keep a balanced position, or should I consider a different setup?
Also, how does the 800 € total sound for a custom paint + integrated cockpit deal? Is it a fair price or on the higher side for direct-to-consumer Chinese framesets?

Thanks for your help!

I would say from a quality perspective, I could not be happier with the bike. Especially when I compare it to 2000+€ frames that would not have been custom painting included. Cockpit included sounds for me like a good price.

FWIW:
With your size, Mondraker would put you on a M frame ( https://mondraker.com/de/de/arid-carbon-rr-sl1752831894 ) which is a S frame for a Mondince. Are you sure you need XS?
In this thread are some links to bike insights and other pages where you can compare the sizing.
The bike is intended for a short stem (size S has 60mm at Mondraker), so with 90mm you are already going long.
Just mind the potential impact when you go too small (toe overlap on the front wheel, running out of seatpost etc,)
June 15, 2026, 12:20:59 PM 		1
Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
Quote from: kb_79 on June 15, 2026, 12:35:55 PM
Thanks for the heads-up on the Mondraker "Forward Geo" design! I completely missed that, but it makes total sense now.
The main reason I originally leaned toward the XS is my proportions: I'm 170cm with a 78cm inseam, but my wingspan is only 158cm. Having a short torso and short arms, my absolute biggest fear is being way too stretched out on drop bars.
But you're spot on—slapping a 90mm stem on a long-reach frame completely ruins the whole point of that geometry. Plus, dealing with toe-overlap on an XS on tight trails would drive me crazy.
If I follow your advice and step up to a Size S to get decent seatpost extension and front-wheel clearance, but stay with Mondince's 90mm integrated cockpit, the total reach is going to be way too long for my short arms.
Should I just ditch Mondince's integrated bar altogether, order the Size S frame, and source a separate 60mm or 70mm stem + gravel bars on my own? Or is this specific frame geo just a bad match for someone with my build?
Would love to get your take on this sizing puzzle. Cheers!

Well, I am about 180cm with 88 cm inseam, so my upper body is shorter as well. I run a M frame in Mondince dimensions, M/L for a Mondraker.
I have a non integrated cockpit as I was skeptical about the reach as well and wanted to adjust the bike to my needs without a lot of hassle. Just keep in mind, that the seatpost angle is very upright and brings you forward a lot.
I am running a 70mm stem with a short reach handlebar (70mm, similar to a PRO PLT Ergo 31,8 mm).
For me, an integrated cockpit is a nice thing if you have certainty about your fit. If unsure, I would go with a classic setup - you can always buy an integrated cockpit later on when you found your optimal setup.
June 15, 2026, 01:39:38 PM 		1