Does anybody know, if there is possible to get the frame without the bolts/holes on the fork?

Quote from: TommyGun on October 23, 2026, 01:09:34 AMDoes anybody know, if there is possible to get the frame without the bolts/holes on the fork?

First picture on the website says: "default: without rivets at seatstays and fork leg"

A few pages back, there are also pictures without them.

I received my frame yesterday, and first impressions? I like it. The build quality and finish seem very high. Im excited to get it together.

My question is this. I am initially going to run a two piece bar and stem until I figure my exact fit for an integrated setup. Am I going to need a different headset cap and spacers, or can I use the cap they sent and regular spacers for now?

Quote from: PnchoPwr on October 23, 2026, 05:51:09 AMMy question is this. I am initially going to run a two piece bar and stem until I figure my exact fit for an integrated setup. Am I going to need a different headset cap and spacers, or can I use the cap they sent and regular spacers for now?

Could you take a photo of the parts you received for installing the handlebars? The handlebar shims and the headset cover?

Quote from: PnchoPwr on October 23, 2026, 05:51:09 AMI received my frame yesterday, and first impressions? I like it. The build quality and finish seem very high. Im excited to get it together.

My question is this. I am initially going to run a two piece bar and stem until I figure my exact fit for an integrated setup. Am I going to need a different headset cap and spacers, or can I use the cap they sent and regular spacers for now?

A few pages back a helpful user actually posted a movie clip how to assemble the stock Mondince provided parts:
From bottom to top:
- Bearing (RED)
- Spacer in upper headset cup
- Bearing (black)
- the 'three combined' part (compression ring / rubber seal / round dustcover)

Has anyone talked with Jack lately? Usually he answers in few hours but now it's  been a few days and no answer. My frame should be about done now. Is there some holiday going on?

Here's photos of my size L in matte black. Mine built up easily. No issues with the caliper mounts and then seemed faced. Been out for 150 km so far and it rides great. I'm 185cm and tried to match the wheelbase to my Tarmac. I'm a little more relaxed with a shorter reach and slightly higher bars, but it still handles great in tight corners. I bought this for racing and to do some long bike packing and I'm confident it will be good enough at both. The frame bag (Agu large) that I use on my 58cm Tarmac is too long for this frame. I have a smaller frame bag that fits in on top of regular water bottle, but it doesn't hold as much. This is my first bike with internal downtube storage. It's not big enough to fit my pump, plugs, extra tube, and multitool so I don't really get the point. This is a general criticism, not specific to this frame. I'm still going to have a seatbag for local rides. I only put a tube in the internal storage.

Quote from: xwalkprdx on October 25, 2026, 09:01:23 AMHere's photos of my size L in matte black. Mine built up easily. No issues with the caliper mounts and then seemed faced. Been out for 150 km so far and it rides great. I'm 185cm and tried to match the wheelbase to my Tarmac. I'm a little more relaxed with a shorter reach and slightly higher bars, but it still handles great in tight corners. I bought this for racing and to do some long bike packing and I'm confident it will be good enough at both. The frame bag (Agu large) that I use on my 58cm Tarmac is too long for this frame. I have a smaller frame bag that fits in on top of regular water bottle, but it doesn't hold as much. This is my first bike with internal downtube storage. It's not big enough to fit my pump, plugs, extra tube, and multitool so I don't really get the point. This is a general criticism, not specific to this frame. I'm still going to have a seatbag for local rides. I only put a tube in the internal storage.

My specialized epic 8 frame storage only holds a Mtb spare tube and maybe a multitool as well but no Chance for a mini compressor

Quote from: xwalkprdx on October 25, 2026, 09:01:23 AMHere's photos of my size L in matte black. Mine built up easily. No issues with the caliper mounts and then seemed faced. Been out for 150 km so far and it rides great. I'm 185cm and tried to match the wheelbase to my Tarmac. I'm a little more relaxed with a shorter reach and slightly higher bars, but it still handles great in tight corners. I bought this for racing and to do some long bike packing and I'm confident it will be good enough at both. The frame bag (Agu large) that I use on my 58cm Tarmac is too long for this frame. I have a smaller frame bag that fits in on top of regular water bottle, but it doesn't hold as much. This is my first bike with internal downtube storage. It's not big enough to fit my pump, plugs, extra tube, and multitool so I don't really get the point. This is a general criticism, not specific to this frame. I'm still going to have a seatbag for local rides. I only put a tube in the internal storage.

Just ordered a medium from Jack. I feel the same about in frame storage, so will probably zip lock bag a mars bar and spare change and forget about it. It's become a tick list feature across the board. At least with the 376 there isn't the weight of a bottle to wear down the cover and cause rattling over time, which I think is likely going to be a problem even on high end western brands. It was my deciding factor to get this over a Grow or GRT. I think Scott have got it right with the new addict gravel, despite potential water ingress.

Quote from: jn46 on <strong>Today</strong> at 08:04:37 AMJust ordered a medium from Jack. I feel the same about in frame storage, so will probably zip lock bag a mars bar and spare change and forget about it. It's become a tick list feature across the board. At least with the 376 there isn't the weight of a bottle to wear down the cover and cause rattling over time, which I think is likely going to be a problem even on high end western brands. It was my deciding factor to get this over a Grow or GRT. I think Scott have got it right with the new addict gravel, despite potential water ingress.

Same feeling for frame storage. This frame made it to the top of the short list just because the bottles are not attached directly to the storage lid. But I really dislike the higher placed bottle holder. Would just love this frame without the frame storage! Probably will be waiting for some other frames to come out, hoping the trend for in-frame storage cools down a bit.

I like the frame storage from my trek checkpoint sl gen 2 very much.

Never had problems with it and I wouldn't buy a gravel bike without it.

I like the fm 376 but for me is the deal breaker that the bottles are mounted to high on the frame.

Quote from: xwalkprdx on October 25, 2026, 09:01:23 AMHere's photos of my size L in matte black. Mine built up easily. No issues with the caliper mounts and then seemed faced. Been out for 150 km so far and it rides great. I'm 185cm and tried to match the wheelbase to my Tarmac. I'm a little more relaxed with a shorter reach and slightly higher bars, but it still handles great in tight corners. I bought this for racing and to do some long bike packing and I'm confident it will be good enough at both. The frame bag (Agu large) that I use on my 58cm Tarmac is too long for this frame. I have a smaller frame bag that fits in on top of regular water bottle, but it doesn't hold as much. This is my first bike with internal downtube storage. It's not big enough to fit my pump, plugs, extra tube, and multitool so I don't really get the point. This is a general criticism, not specific to this frame. I'm still going to have a seatbag for local rides. I only put a tube in the internal storage.

nice build. Nice to see it with a entry level groupset between all the red/force/rival groups.
What kind of rubber cap do you use to cover of the seatpost? Is it custom made?

Quote from: Alpaka on <strong>Today</strong> at 10:22:46 AMSame feeling for frame storage. This frame made it to the top of the short list just because the bottles are not attached directly to the storage lid. But I really dislike the higher placed bottle holder. Would just love this frame without the frame storage! Probably will be waiting for some other frames to come out, hoping the trend for in-frame storage cools down a bit.

I see the frame storage as a gimmick and a source of problems
I am thinking the Meiner or SPCycles G028 for the better water bottle position. Just put some silicon on the storage cover and glue it shut.
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Quote from: warthog on <strong>Today</strong> at 03:15:12 PMI see the frame storage as a gimmick and a source of problems
I am thinking the Meiner or SPCycles G028 for the better water bottle position. Just put some silicon on the storage cover and glue it shut.
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https://www.sp-cycle.com/Spcycle-G029-Carbon-Race-Gravel-Bike-Frame-Max-Tire-700x57C-UDH-Hanger-T47-BB-Carbon-Gravel-Bicycle-Frameset-p7424092.html

I just found out that they have the G029. It's the same as the G028 but without the storage box and without mounting screws.