It can be a good thing to see that frames are tested, modified, optimised?
Isn't it better than releasing new frames each months where the first customers are beta testers?

Quick update! I asked Jack for the official FM316 geometry chart, and the numbers are pretty wild.
You were totally right about the "Forward Geo" inspiration, but looking at the Mondince chart, there is a massive and weird jump between the XS and the S:
Size XS: Reach 374 mm / Stack 559 mm
Size S: Reach 411 mm / Stack 563 mm
For comparison, the original Mondraker Arid only hits a 411 mm reach on their M/L size! A 411 mm reach for a Size S seems absolutely insane, especially for someone with my short wingspan (158 cm).

Do these Mondince numbers look legit to you, or is this a classic case of typos in a Chinese factory geo chart?
Assuming the 374 mm reach for the XS is accurate, it feels like it's the only viable option for my proportions, provided I ditch their 90mm integrated cockpit and run a separate 60/70mm stem instead.
What do you guys think? Am I reading this right? (Chart attached below).

I think you're right going the smallest size. On the S the stack is really huge, that means you will have have a small saddle to handlebar drop.
The stack value on the xs seems not right, the head tube is 25mm smaller than S and stack only 4mm smaller, it's probably more around 540mm than 559.

Hi,

I have been riding my SP-R088 for a while now and I have been really happy so far. However, recently the frame has developed a creaking noise while I pedal at high (300+ W) power. Really annoying when going uphill. I have retightened the crank (actually, I got a new crank arm, but that is another story), so my next suspect is the bottom bracket. I tried to tighten it already, but it doesn't move any more.

Any ideas how I should go about this? Should I add more grease or something? Any other suggestions on what I should check? I am pretty sure the creaking is coming from the drivetrain area. I distinctly remember creaking when I push down with my right leg, and I am not entirely sure whether it is also present on the opposite side.

Check the tiny bolt on rear dropout, on my r065 it was sometimes a bit loose and creating this kind of noise.

Any bottle cage recommendations? Something cheap and somewhat light that won't break or lose bottles.

Elite has plenty of really cheap models, great, durable, i don't see any reason why i would buy a bottle cage from ali.

I rode an aerogravel for around 1600km chosen to replace my actual ican gra02. Geometry is identical at the exception of the chainstays 425 vs 430 and i used the same components to make a fair comparison.

On static it's a very well done frame, clean internals, quality anodized aluminium headset parts, handlebar is pretty good too, easy routing, i didn't like the tightening system where you need 2 keys. I didn't have any problems with the parts provided.
One color painting had correct/good quality but seems fragile, easy to scratch.

Firstly i rode the VB with the tufos 40 i'm used to.
The frame itself felt a little bit more lively/light under pedaling but global comfort/stiffness is equal, on the stiff/harsh side.
The velobuild fork is beefier and thus really rigid, it was clearly less comfortable than the ican's one.
I have to say i was a bit disapointed, the difference with a nearly 10 years old ican gra02 is marginal and riding on tiny tires is not the best once you leave soft gravel.

Then i briefly rode with mtb tires. The bike is much more capable, smoother at the price of less lively and responsive feeling.
But it's far away from the ability of a real mtb.

I ended on the 50 specialized tracer, which were a good mix between the comfort of mtb tires and the liveliness of gravel tires.

My conclusion is that the aerograv is a responsive bike, it can be fun, but definitely not a refined frame, comfort relies almost only on the wheels/tires choice and to me you need minimum 45mm tires.
As many mentions it lacks of compliance, sometimes hitting hard stuff at speed makes you worrying about losing some theeths, fork really shakes you...
Despite the low price, for these reasons, i didn't fall in love with the aerograv, i probably just recommend it if you like really stiff bikes or ride soft gravel terrains.

Thanks for the review! Bike looks great

I know they say it can accept 32c tires and your 28s measure at 32 on your wheels.... but how is tire clearance overall? Specifically down at the chain stays by the bottom bracket. I am looking for an aero frame that can safely accept ~34-35mm wide wheels and 32mm tires probably blown up to that width.

I use 30c gp5000 which are almost 32mm wide real,  i have 5mm between tire and chainstay, a small 6mm between tire and seatstay. Depending on what you call safe but 35mm tires theorically fit.
The front fork has more clearance so no problem here.

I sale a 120mm rocker for the fm936.
Bought to test but i mainly ride with 100mm setup so it's barely used.
Sold 95 euros shipping included (new it's 95$ +60$ for shipping).

https://www.speedercycling.com/Carbon-All-Road-Disc-Fork-SC-AR25-_p418.html