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Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel Wanted a fast, lightweight daily driver with flat bar ergonomics and MTB shifting. Nothing like that exists off the shelf at a sane price, so I built it.
Why Flatbar on an XL frame?
Swap a drop bar for a flat bar and you lose ~80mm of effective reach — the hoods just aren't there anymore. To compensate, I went one (massive) size up to XL and paired it with a 130mm stem. The result matches my drop bar bike's reach almost exactly: same aggressive, stretched position, but with upright sightlines and the ability to run a full Shimano XT groupset off the MTB shelf for a fraction of GRX pricing.

The build:
Frame & Cockpit
Mondince FM316 XL (wanted purple, but got midnight-blue - ok, i´m fine with it haha)
Carbon rigid fork (just clearcoat)
Toseek Carbon Flatbar — 660mm
Kalloy Uno stem 130mm
Kactus Tech Ceramic T47 BB

Wheels & Tyres:
Elite Wheels Gravel Pro Carbon — 24mm inner width, swap to MicroSpline freehub
Tufo Thundero HD 44mm Tyres - love them!

Drivetrain:
SRAM Rival E1 Wide crankset — 165mm (cheaper than GRX)
Alugear Oval 42T chainring — 2mm offset (chains the chainline to 49.5mm for the 142mm rear axle)
Shimano Deore XT 12-speed — shifter, derailleur, 10-51T cassette (crazy cheap! 180€ total + 3 XT chains waxed)

Brakes:
Shimano XT M8100 levers + Flatmount calipers (for 120€ total)
180mm front / 160mm rear

Total weight: ~9.1kg with pedals, mounts, everything / Price: ~1800€ in germany
Happy to go deep on the chainline math or the geometry sizing logic if anyone's interested. Attatched a pic in comparsion with Tideace GV201 size 54.
May 22, 2026, 04:13:34 AM 		1
Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
Quote from: bikenerdchris on April 13, 2026, 02:02:24 PM
Anyone using Tailfin Bags on their 54 frame? Currently looking for upgrading my bikepacking setup using this frame, but I'm unsure which bags - in particular frame and top tube bag - would be the best fit. Thanks in advance!
I have bought tailfin half frame bag 3L and top tube bag 1.1L

June 01, 2026, 03:26:03 AM 		1
Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
Quote from: mikimono on June 01, 2026, 06:34:32 AM
Hi! I have a doubt regarding sizing.

My measurements are:
- Height: 177-178 cm (5'10")
- Inseam: 81-82 cm (31.9"-32.3")

I am currently considering both:
- Mondince FM326
- Noah platform frames (Mondince FM296 / Tideace GV201 / TanTan-Seraph GR201)

My goal is a comfortable endurance / all-road gravel bike rather than a race-oriented setup.

For those who own any of these frames, which size would you recommend for my measurements? I usually prefer a slightly more comfortable fit for long rides rather than an aggressive racing position. For reference, I currently ride an Orbea Rise size M and feel comfortable on it.

Any feedback from owners with similar measurements would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

I’m 183cm/83cm riding the 540 FM296. Fits perfectly. 170mm cranks. 100mm stem
June 01, 2026, 03:08:25 PM 		1
Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
Quote from: mikimono on June 03, 2026, 08:03:11 AM
Exactly. By the **Raw Carbon Frame** finish, that's what I mean. The frame has an exposed carbon finish covered with a transparent clear coat, so you can still see the carbon weave and patterns underneath.

Sometimes that clear coat has a slight tint, which means that instead of seeing the carbon weave in black, it appears in a different color. In this case, I believe they offer two shades of blue and one red option.

My **Orbea Rise** has the **Blue Raw Carbon View** finish, and the color is absolutely stunning.

Here is mine
June 03, 2026, 11:50:46 AM 		1