XMCS: 2026 Aero Gravel bike

Started by Requiem84, February 11, 2026, 03:22:22 PM

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Dumbcyclist

Does anyone have one of these built up? It looks perfect for me on paper and I'm anxious for some reviews on ride quality.

ElRey


LP119

Quote from: ElRey on October 02, 2026, 11:29:55 AM
Mine's on the way...

Do you know when it's suppose to arrive? I've yet to buy mine for the October production but would love some additional feedback before committing. Looks great on paper and I have a sick paint job secured but the GRT is not exactly cheap when factoring shipping and taxes/duties so I hope it rides well beside looking great!

Bobinski

I am waiting for mine. I am sure it will ride well, perhaps even great. FWIW, Its as near to an Enve mog whilst possible a tad more aero. My experience of wheels and cranks from Peter is enough for me to spend a bit more over the other options.

LP119

Quote from: Bobinski on October 03, 2026, 09:56:06 AM
I am waiting for mine. I am sure it will ride well, perhaps even great. FWIW, Its as near to an Enve mog whilst possible a tad more aero. My experience of wheels and cranks from Peter is enough for me to spend a bit more over the other options.

Thanks reassuring. Speaking of wheels, I'm debating whether the extra 330USD is worth it for the 32.5 inner XCMS wheels with carbon spoke when compared to ICAN G30.

Requiem84

37/45 wheels in 65mm coming our way for a build.

Weight is 1490g with TiTa spokes, 1540 with CX Ray.

edfungus

My frame finally came in! Ordered end of July. I know people are eager for photos/details.

Weights:
- Frame (S, clear coat only, with 2 additional bolt holes bottom of downtube) - 1096g (no bolt, hangers, axle, storage door, etc)
- Fork uncut - 471g
- Handlebars (flared gravel 38cm x 100mm) - 360g
- Seatpost with hardware - 181g
- Storage door - 46g (with 2 bolts)
- Axles - 64g

Frame and fork looks wonderful! Finish looks good too. XMCS logos on the bolts are a nice touch. The storage door is matte and plastic but feels rigid enough. I requested bolt holes under the downtube as well. This is also the 46t max frame.

Some nitpicks, there is no manual included which would be nice but its pretty straight forward. The bars where the shifters mount measured closer to 39cm than 38cm. The bar sizes are measured from the top. The flare also start from the top into the bend so probably add 1cm to the width to get the width at mount point.

Will be building it soon. Coming from an Aspero. Will probably run the same WG44 Lightbicycle wheels with 40cm Caracal Race first for comparison then 2.2 Dubnitals later. Let me know if people have questions (sorry I don't have a front derailleur :-X)

MF_one

Hi all

This frame looks appaling. What would be the best process to order it? Through their own website?
Do they sell somewhere else?
Do you know if they sell frame in raw ready for painting?

Thanks in advance

LP119

Quote from: edfungus on October 06, 2026, 11:16:54 PM
My frame finally came in! Ordered end of July. I know people are eager for photos/details.

Weights:
- Frame (S, clear coat only, with 2 additional bolt holes bottom of downtube) - 1096g (no bolt, hangers, axle, storage door, etc)
- Fork uncut - 471g
- Handlebars (flared gravel 38cm x 100mm) - 360g
- Seatpost with hardware - 181g
- Storage door - 46g (with 2 bolts)
- Axles - 64g

Frame and fork looks wonderful! Finish looks good too. XMCS logos on the bolts are a nice touch. The storage door is matte and plastic but feels rigid enough. I requested bolt holes under the downtube as well. This is also the 46t max frame.

Some nitpicks, there is no manual included which would be nice but its pretty straight forward. The bars where the shifters mount measured closer to 39cm than 38cm. The bar sizes are measured from the top. The flare also start from the top into the bend so probably add 1cm to the width to get the width at mount point.

Will be building it soon. Coming from an Aspero. Will probably run the same WG44 Lightbicycle wheels with 40cm Caracal Race first for comparison then 2.2 Dubnitals later. Let me know if people have questions (sorry I don't have a front derailleur :-X)

I just ordered mine and seeing the finish on the frame, looks very promising! Quick question, any idea what those 2 large silver washers are for?

Requiem84

Quote from: MF_one on October 07, 2026, 04:19:15 AM
Hi all

This frame looks appaling. What would be the best process to order it? Through their own website?
Do they sell somewhere else?
Do you know if they sell frame in raw ready for painting?

Thanks in advance

Best to contact one of their sales reps via whatsapp amd then customize your order. I only sell complete xmcs bikes. Option 2 is xmcsbelgium, he does sell frames and wheels. But not from stock, everything directly shipped from Xmcs.

Raw carbon is possible indeed.

MF_one

Quote from: Requiem84 on October 07, 2026, 05:25:41 AM
Best to contact one of their sales reps via whatsapp amd then customize your order. I only sell complete xmcs bikes. Option 2 is xmcsbelgium, he does sell frames and wheels. But not from stock, everything directly shipped from Xmcs.

Raw carbon is possible indeed.

could you pass me their contacts?
Thanks

Requiem84

From xmcarbonspeed.cc under contacts:

Allen: +86 18150105479 Peter: +86 18250808148 Anna: +86 18750293311 Kian: +86 18859056274 Lily: +86 19896681992

edfungus

Quote from: LP119 on October 07, 2026, 05:08:55 AM
I just ordered mine and seeing the finish on the frame, looks very promising! Quick question, any idea what those 2 large silver washers are for?

Pretty sure those are washers for the thru axles. I did also get a tiny 3 piece seatpost wedge but I'm not sure where its used on the bike

Requiem84

Quote from: edfungus on October 07, 2026, 01:54:23 PM
Pretty sure those are washers for the thru axles. I did also get a tiny 3 piece seatpost wedge but I'm not sure where its used on the bike

Shimano battery holder in the seat post.

LP119

Just ordered mine yesterday. Went for a custom two-tone color scheme that should look like the attached image. Very excited to see the final product!!!!