FM296 Gravel

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A Reddit user shares their experience building a custom gravel bike using the Mondince FM296 frame, a full carbon fiber gravel frame that is also used by State Bicycle Co. for their All Road Carbon V2 model. The bike, named 'Midnight,' weighs 8.2 kg and cost $3,816 to build. The user praises the frame's quality, customization options, and value, noting that Mondince manufactures frames for well-known brands like State, Cube, and Argon18.

AI Summary

Pros

Excellent value for money compared to big-brand frames
Highly customizable (color, bolts, seatpost offset)
Good communication with manufacturer via WhatsApp

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Cons

Website design is 'goofy' and uses AI content, which some may find distasteful
Frame is made to order, so lead time may be longer
No mention of warranty or crash replacement policy

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Key Points

Frame: Mondince FM296, full carbon fiber, UDH hanger, 1550g, $718
Wheels: Tangoola, 1450g, $500
Drivetrain: SRAM Force E1 shifters and brake calipers, SRAM Red e1 cranks, Wolftooth 46t chainring, SRAM Eagle XO chain, SRAM Eagle GX rear derailleur, XS-1295 cassette

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Purchase

Where to Buy

2025 New Designed UDH Hanger Full Carbon Fiber Gravel Bike Frame FM296 | Mondince Cycle

mondincecycle.com

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Specifications

Attributes

Frame TypeGravel

Frame MaterialCarbon

Brake MountFlat Mount Disc

Bottom BracketT47

Seatpost—

Front Axle12x100mm Thru-Axle

Rear Axle12x142mm Thru-Axle

Max Tire Width (mm)50

Headset Type1-1/8" to 1-1/4" Tapered

Di2 Compatible—

Max Chainring Size—

UDH CompatibleYes

Includes Cockpit—

UCI Legal—

Geometry on BikeInsights

Stack : Reach1.41

2025 Base

490 520 540 560 580

Included Components

FM296 Gravel

Frame

1,030g

FM296 Fork

Fork

430g

Total Weight1,460g

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