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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel

« on: May 13, 2026, 01:52:13 PM »

Quote from: SvenR on May 13, 2026, 10:02:36 AM

I am about to order the FM236. Still puzzling about the size.
The at 184cm tall I am right in the L size but everything says I should get the M, which closely matches my Cannondale Synapse 2020. Having said that, I think the slacker head tube and steeper seat tube will make the L better in the end. Any of your experiences with this frame's sizing greatly appreciated.
Anyway, this thread has been very helpful and I look forward to sharing my build!

same height and very happy with L size
seat height 78cm
stem in the range 80-90mm (as intended for this geo)

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel

« on: May 12, 2026, 03:09:38 PM »

Quote from: pavlo.k on May 12, 2026, 02:56:39 AM

Has anyone tried cutting out the internal storage walls? The storage space is too small and collects water, so I’m thinking about getting rid of the walls, but I don’t really have any idea how to do it cleanly.

thinking same
planned with oscillating saw, then sanding

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gra

« on: January 26, 2026, 02:05:39 PM »

Quote from: AG1 on January 24, 2026, 08:47:50 AM

Hi,

I got my frame (mondince FM326, size large) a few weeks ago and as I wanted to install my 2.1 Mezcal Tires in the I noticed back that I got way less space on the drive side to the chain stays, than on the non-dive side. That would result in not beeing able to use that size of a tire, since it would get to close for comfort.

Now my question is: Has anyone of you experienced the same issue? If, yes how did you solve it? My suggestion is, that there is some exess resin or paint beneath the UDH hanger, which makes it sit not completely perfect and therefore resulting in my tire sitting at an angle.

I also tested it with different wheels to make sure, the wheel is not the problem.

In the attached pictures you can see it with a 40mm road tire: on the drive side I can fit a 6mm hex key, on the non drive side a 8mm fits in.

Have same problem in L frame

‘patched’ by adding a washer between the UDH and frame, as I have done in the past with a Scott Spark having similar problem

In my Mondince L frame I could notice that rear hub spacing was little larger. When axle is not tightened, the spacing is equal. When you start tightening, because the right chainstay has different flexibility than the left side, it shifts the wheel gap.
By adding the washer you minimize this effect when tightening. Of course washer can’t be very thick to avoid thread problem at UDH

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel

« on: January 20, 2026, 12:21:35 PM »

Quote from: v0llhirsch on January 20, 2026, 01:33:03 AM

I guess the question is what you accept as clearance in regards to potential mud and water coming in. I think this is fine but can understand that people want to have their headset closer to the frame. After all, a you could use the stock bearing with a 3rd party headset.
I made some pictures with zoom, so it might look like a large gap when in reality it is nearly not noticeable.

Thanks! so it seems to be like 1mm - 1.5mm gap

Quote from: emilioea on January 20, 2026, 03:17:04 AM

I used this headset Neco H322TP-1, since I preferred its compression ring and having the cables out from the sides instead of the one from SPCycle which had all four cables out from the front and a C-shaped compression ring:
https://www.necoparts.com/en/product/H322TP-1.html

which is supposed to be for 7 mm deep bearing seats, but I had to cut like 1 mm of the rubber seal all around the circunference to avoid rubbing (see attachment).

With that, the spacing looks great and no rubbing, so I guess the bearing seat is slightly more than 7 mm.

That is the headset supplied by Mondince with the frame, but the top bearing is different, it’s a ACB518 with 51,8mm outer diameter and 8mm thick (upper headtube frame diameter is 52mm, and a 52mm diameter bearing will be tight because is designed for 52.2mm headtubes)
With such bearing the rubber cover sits well in place with no rubbing

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel

« on: January 19, 2026, 03:40:05 PM »

Quote from: v0llhirsch on January 16, 2026, 08:46:32 AM

My bike came yesterday and I finished around 90% of the build.
Along with the frame I ordered a pair of 9velo gravel wheels which showed up today.
Front wheel is ready, but I am waiting on another 50mm RX-PRO for the rear - which is fine, since the weather is pretty bad and I cannot ride anyway.

Build went smooth, even the rear break cable got through on the first attempt without any issues. I added some cable padding to prevent any cluttering, but that's it.
I made a mistake on the front break adapter and mounted it for the wrong diameter - not realizing that you could run 180mm. Lucky as I am, I had enough cable to pull it down and mount it for 160mm :-)

The stock seat post was way too short to reach my saddle height, but I simply re-used the seat post from my old bike.
I opted against integrated handlebars until I can figure out my reach and stack dimensions, but for me it looks nice enough as it is.

Components I used:

Frame
Frame: Mondince FM326
Size: M
Fork: 420mm

Drivetrain & brakes
shift/brake levers: SRAM Rival AXS D1
brake system: SRAM Rival AXS D1 (160/160)
rear derailleur: SRAM GX AXS, 12 speed
bottom bracket: SRAM DUB Road Wide
crankset: SRAM Rival E1 Wide, Powermeter Spindle, Dub, 42T - 165mm
cassette: SRAM XG-1275, 10-52T
chain: Sram X01
pedals: Shimano XT M8120

Cockpit
headset: PRO Headset Integrated Cable Routing (I prefered this one to the stock option for the cable routing below the stem)
stem: DEDA Mud Peak - 80 mm +/-6º
bar: Newmen Advanced Gravel Bar 318 - 420mm ("liberated" from my spouse since she is running 360mm)
handlebar tape: SRAM Red handlebar tape (wasn't the plan, my preferred PRO Race Silicon ripped while unwrapping it)
Spacer: ZTTO blue alloy spacer (from Aliexpress)

Wheels
wheelset: 9Velo 2026 Gravel Disc GB series 24H/24H - 28mm inner width
valves: 9velo stock, but with schwalbe click valves (SCV)
tyres: Schwalbe G-One RX Pro, TLR, 50-622

Seating
saddle: PRO Stealth Performance
seat post: PRO LT 400mm 27,2mm/ 0mm offset

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In case you need to order SRAM brake parts:
For the rear you need 32mm flatmount screws (SRAM part: 00.5318.005.002) and the standard flatmount adapter for 160mm (it should be part 00.5318.018.001 - but I had that already here)

Front: use the Flat Mount 0F/20F | 140/160 mm (part number: 00.5318.018.000) for the front - it includes all bolts.
For 160mm discs, you need to build it with the 140mm side because that give you the effective range for 160mm. That's because the fork can take up to 180mm rotors.
If you want to actually run 180mm rotors, you need to switch the adapter to 160mm.

haha faced same issue with the front caliper! I had to disassemble again because I tape the cable to the steering tube and also all around to avoid cables rubbing the steerer tube

I’m amazed you could use the PRO headset, I was also looking for that one ore the ones from Ritchey and Token, but all use the standard IS52 depth for top bearing of 8.7mm, and this frame has like 7mm (WTF!), so I expected to have a large gap on the top cover.
How did you fix it? or does your bike has the proper 8.7mm?

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel

« on: January 12, 2026, 01:07:36 PM »

First real ride yesterday on a 3h winter ride

I found to be very fast and silent, like riding on a magic carpet. I was very happy

However feeling is not reactive, and frame has lateral flex specially on the front end. But so far I did not notice this negatively when cornering, could be positive? (like motogp bikes)
So no good for sprints but very good for maintaining high speeds with low effort.
Big part of this I assume is because of the wheels, I have the new Schwalbe G one pros in 50mm mounted on 30mm inner width rims and 45mm profile

Definitively not 50mm clearance on the rear, and you can suffer with mud. The wheel will roll, but the mud will build on the chainstay and will come to the chainring and transmission.

Finally after washing the bike I found water on the storage box, I think I will make a drill and possibly removing one of the walls to make box bigger

Edit: I’m 183cm tall and seat height is 79cm, and frame size L with 80mm stem is perfect

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Bxt gravel 135

« on: January 08, 2026, 12:28:55 PM »

Quote from: Denny88 on December 18, 2025, 02:05:03 PM

Hello. Has anyone had the same problem as me? I have a large gap in the handlebars. Has anyone solved this problem? Integrated BXT handlebars

try different bearing, either thinner or the type with bigger chamfers

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel

« on: January 06, 2026, 03:57:07 PM »

Quote from: shokas on January 06, 2026, 01:20:48 PM

nice looking bike with fresh mud decorations

what crankset and chainring are you using?

Z Race Unchained 170mm and 40t

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel

« on: January 06, 2026, 09:48:52 AM »

bike ready to go!

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel

« on: January 05, 2026, 10:13:02 AM »

I have some comments about the chainstay design, which I feel awkward and with room for improvement

don’t you have issues with hitting your heels? see image, I have added some protection pads

With my crankset having 48mm chainline and 152mm Q-Factor:
- the 40t chainring has lots of room to chainstay
- the 50mm tire is very tight to chainstay <4mm
- the crank is very close at pedals end to chainstays

with a regular road crankset (not wide) the problem should be worse

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel

« on: December 28, 2025, 11:31:16 AM »

what is the max. tire size you are fitting on the rear?

I have Schwalbe G One R in 50mm, which on my 30mm rims measure around 51-52mm
and find a very very tight clearance on the chainstays, around 4mm

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel

« on: December 28, 2025, 01:37:42 AM »

so finally received my frameset this week
ordered 7 Nov, shipped 2 Dec, arrived 22 Dec

Size L in pearl white
Frame 1343g , fork 473

Now in the process of building and figuring out most convenient headset arrangement
I will share more details and comments

Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel

« on: December 06, 2025, 01:04:03 AM »

where did you ordered it?

I made the PO to Mondince on November 7 and seems I still need to wait 1-2weeks more until arrival to Spain…

Quote from: d.m. on December 05, 2025, 03:15:37 PM

Received my frame today.
I ordered on November 10, 2025, so shipping to Poland took less than 4 weeks.

EDIT:
After a closer look, I must unfortunately say that the quality control is very poor.
I can’t assemble seatpost wedge. It doesn’t fit because there is a large lump of resin where wedge should enter.