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@anqry
Thanks. Yes, you were right  ;D

Jack sent me a message last night suggesting that as my order is now considered a 'pre-order'
Did you order a S size frame?

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Last Friday they sent me a photo of a freshly painted batch of frames straight from the oven,

I'd really love to see that picture ^^
I'm still unsure about the colour for that, seeing some real frames would definitely help a bit.

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Hi everyone,
I finally completed my custom gravel project and just came back from a very successful 40km shakedown ride. I wanted to share the build details and some feedback on the Mondince FM316 frame.
Here is the full spec list for this Gravel build:
Frame: Mondince FM316-S (Size S)
Groupset: Wheeltop GX Wireless (1x12)
Crankset: Magene PES P515 Power Meter
Cassette & Chain: Shimano SLX 12-speed (10-51)
Wheels: EliteWheels Marvel G36 Carbon
Tires: Tufo Thundero HD 48mm
Rotors: 160mm Front & Rear
Cockpit: UNO HB-FL12 Carbon Handlebar with a 75mm stem (+6°)
Total Weight: 9.1kg
First Ride Impressions:
To give some context, I am a mountain biker at heart, usually riding full-suspension All-Mountain bikes and e-MTBs. This Mondince build is actually my very first experience riding a fully rigid bike with zero suspension! 😅
I have to admit, I was completely surprised by the snappiness and the immediate reactivity of the bike. Coming from heavy, plush mountain bikes, the power transfer here is just insane. The frame is super stiff laterally and feels like an absolute rocket when sprinting out of the saddle.
Despite having no suspension, the clearance for the 48mm Tufo tires acts as a great cushion, making it a real tank on rough trails, while the carbon EliteWheels keep it incredibly lively.
The Wheeltop GX shifting was flawless.
Pictures attached! Let me know if you have any questions about the frame or the components.

Yay!
Do you mind posting more pictures of your build (preferably in different shades of sunlight xD)? I always loved that colour choice, but can not quite imagine how it looks in 'real life'.

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I'm always between sizes with 173/83 - so I'm vaguely opting/hoping for a size S as I already had my fair share of bigger frames. Will be available in two weeks.

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