finished my build (Mondince FM296)

Specs:
Frame  - Mondince FM296 (size 54)
Wheels- CarbonBikeKits ArcX 47mm / inner 25mm / outer 32mm (AX47-32)
Grips/hoods - Shimano GRX Di2 ST-RX715
Stem: Deda Superbox V2 DCR
Handlebar: Deda Superzero RS alloy (ready for 31.8mm Aero bars)
Brakes - Shimano GRX BR-RX410
Disc - SHIMANO Dura Ace RT-CL900 | 160 mm
Rear derailleur - SHIMANO GRX Di2 RD-RX717-SGS
Crankset - Lexon Carbon Crankset with Xcadey Powermeter
Chainring - Pass Quest Aero 42T
Bottombracket - SRAM DUB
Pedals - Shimano SPD-SL
Cassette - SHIMANO Deore XT 12s CS-M8100
Chain - SHIMANO Deore XT | Ultegra | GRX CN-M8100
Saddle - Ergon SR Pro
Tires - Schwalbe G-One R Pro 50mm / Schwalbe G-One RS Pro 50mm

Weight - 9.00kg measured with Garmin Rally pedals, computer mount and bottle cages (heavy alloy stem / handlebar and 50mm tires)

total costs around 3.000 - 3.100 EURO

@Toto, very nice looking bike!
Shipping went through customs without any tarif and VAT, right?

Quote from: CycOps on March 03, 2026, 05:59:41 AM
@Toto, very nice looking bike!
Shipping went through customs without any tarif and VAT, right?

Thank you! 

Yes, without any tarif and VAT (shipped by DPD)

What colour is the frame? I am looking to buy the FM126 from Mondince and was considering an offwhite like this.

Quote from: gemcxx on April 04, 2026, 09:31:40 AM
What colour is the frame? I am looking to buy the FM126 from Mondince and was considering an offwhite like this.

Sorry for late reply.

I asked Mondince for the color of the "Megamo West" gravel bike. See the screenshot attached. I do not know the exact color code 😔

My question is, is the frame storage door solid and no rattles, even with a full big water bottle on it?

Quote from: toto1988 on March 03, 2026, 05:20:41 AM
Stem: Deda Superbox V2 DCR

Did you use the bearings that came with your frame ? No issue with the deda compression ring ?

Quote from: Kazay on April 30, 2026, 12:51:09 PM
Did you use the bearings that came with your frame ? No issue with the deda compression ring ?

Yes, I used the provided bearings and everything fits well with the compression ring, top cap and spacers.  I haven't ordered any additional accessories or parts.

Here is my Mondince build. No hiccups other than the Lexon bars cracking after torquing to specifications.

Really excited for this! Did a 3h ride yesterday at around 30kmh mixed terrain.

Happy to answer any questions. 6mm allen key pictured 

Total Weight: 8215g
Total Cost: $3816 (€3265/£2827)

LongTeng GV201.
Zen Carbon gravel wheels with 32 mm internal width and 64 mm depth.
Hutchinson Caracal 40. Will be swapped for something significantly wider after my next race, where this should be the fastest option.
SRAM XPLR 1x13 10-46.
Gemini 46t chainring.
Selle Italia Flite saddle.
SPAD Arx handlebar. 37 mm at the hoods, 41 mm in the drops.

It started with the goal of having a bike I was a little less precious about. Something I could commute on, ride gravel trails with in winter, and maybe use for gravel races. But when you know what you want, it doesn't end up cheap anyway. The result has become a fantastic bike. I didn't know what to expect from the frame, but so far it has seemed really good. Stiff and comfortable in the right areas. The wheels are absolutely great. The tires are brilliant on asphalt, and good enough for the kind of gravel riding I do if I run them at slightly lower pressure.

Also pictured in touring mode

Quote from: cccccccccccccccx on May 23, 2026, 03:18:40 PM
LongTeng GV201.
Zen Carbon gravel wheels with 32 mm internal width and 64 mm depth.
Hutchinson Caracal 40. Will be swapped for something significantly wider after my next race, where this should be the fastest option.
SRAM XPLR 1x13 10-46.
Gemini 46t chainring.
Selle Italia Flite saddle.
SPAD Arx handlebar. 37 mm at the hoods, 41 mm in the drops.

It started with the goal of having a bike I was a little less precious about. Something I could commute on, ride gravel trails with in winter, and maybe use for gravel races. But when you know what you want, it doesn't end up cheap anyway. The result has become a fantastic bike. I didn't know what to expect from the frame, but so far it has seemed really good. Stiff and comfortable in the right areas. The wheels are absolutely great. The tires are brilliant on asphalt, and good enough for the kind of gravel riding I do if I run them at slightly lower pressure.

Also pictured in touring mode

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officially only a 42t chainring is supported, right? What about your 46t chainring? What spacers did you use, or did it work without spacers? (That changes the chainline after all.)

Quote from: toto1988 on September 15, 2026, 03:22:22 AM

@cccccccccccccccx

officially only a 42t chainring is supported, right? What about your 46t chainring? What spacers did you use, or did it work without spacers? (That changes the chainline after all.)

It's most likely a DUB Wide Crankset with their respective spacers (5.5 and 2.5mm).

Quick question for the Mondice FM296 owners, how much stem spacer is shipped with the bike?
I like the look of the bike but the 1.38 for size 520 seems a bit to racy for me and I wonder how much stack I can add to the bike to have a more upright position

Quote from: Rideordie on April 23, 2026, 11:29:26 AM
My question is, is the frame storage door solid and no rattles, even with a full big water bottle on it?

Yes, its a fidlock system and really secure, good fit - zero rattles. I've put 1000km on the bike so far. It's a much better design than the cover I have on my Lightcarbon LCR-018D in comparison.

Quote from: cccccccccccccccx on May 23, 2026, 03:18:40 PM
LongTeng GV201.
Zen Carbon gravel wheels with 32 mm internal width and 64 mm depth.
Hutchinson Caracal 40. Will be swapped for something significantly wider after my next race, where this should be the fastest option.
SRAM XPLR 1x13 10-46.
Gemini 46t chainring.
Selle Italia Flite saddle.
SPAD Arx handlebar. 37 mm at the hoods, 41 mm in the drops.

It started with the goal of having a bike I was a little less precious about. Something I could commute on, ride gravel trails with in winter, and maybe use for gravel races. But when you know what you want, it doesn't end up cheap anyway. The result has become a fantastic bike. I didn't know what to expect from the frame, but so far it has seemed really good. Stiff and comfortable in the right areas. The wheels are absolutely great. The tires are brilliant on asphalt, and good enough for the kind of gravel riding I do if I run them at slightly lower pressure.

Also pictured in touring mode

Looks very good. What color is that?