I've had the frame for a while and i was able to test it in different scenarios (flat rides, punchy walls and long climbs, both long and short days in the saddle), i can say that the frame is very comfortable with a reasonable tubeless setup, absorbs road chatter without sacrificing responsivity. So far i had PBs on a lot of segments around me so it's definitely faster than my old MY21 rim TCR 

i only have two issues with it:
- the saddle keeps slipping back during the ride (steel rails). Peter suggests 6NM for the saddle clamp bolt but it's not sufficient. has anybody had this problem?
- when out of the saddle and moving the front wheel a lot side to side the front brake rubs a bit. This could be flex in the for blades or maybe a compatibility issue (I'm running wheeltop calipers with stock pads and a shimano rotor in the front)

Picture for color reference, pretty pleased with how it turned out!

I have another one of XM's frames and can attest to the durability. I am 100KG and have not been very gentle on it - some very rough roads and light gravel at times. Absolutely no trouble at all after ~5000 km (1 season) and rides like day 1.

Has anyone ordered in the last month? I paid on 12/11, but I still haven’t had any news. I checked in on 02/12 and Chris said the painting would be done the following weekend. Then I followed up again on 10/12 and was told they were hoping to finish it the next weekend as well.

Just wanted to see if this delay is only with my frame or if anyone else is in the same situation.

If you're feeling a bit unhappy about the weight you shouldn't be....
New Factor One forks are 730g and medium frame 1180.

Handmade in Italy   
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ7GwJLkfiT/?img_index=1

Here's a picture - ignore the tape on the top tube, it's just to protect it from the handlebar hitting it until I get the bar tape on.

I'm using the LightCarbon HBR17 bars, but got VB to print a custom headset dust cover to fit that bar/stem - it's basically the same as the standard cover, but just with a slightly differently shaped cut-out on the top.

Not the trek aero bottle shape, I'm to much of a luddite for anything but round.
It was this bottle cage, and admit I didn't bother looking at the dimensions
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwnTG9a

Sticks out about 11mm either side. Couldn't get a good photo as black on black, sorry.
If anyone finds one that fits pop it up ln

Hi, I’m building my first road bike and I’m unsure what frame to pick 368 or 268.​​⁠ I weigh  74kg and am 186cm. I live in the south coust in Sweden with relatively flat roads but foten a bit windy. Im training for a 315km race. What frame size would you pick aswell? My inseam length is about 88,5cm which makes me a size 58, but I apparently got quite short arms being only 59cm. Inseam to sternum 64cm.