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r/ChineseCarbon24 days ago
i call her midnightA 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
- Lightweight frame (1550g) with ample tire clearance (52.8mm tires with 7mm side clearance)
- Manufacturer produces frames for reputable brands, indicating quality
- Fast and nimble ride quality for road and gravel
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
- Limited artistic customization (no wild paint splatter or complex designs)
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
- Tires: Schwalbe Thunder Burt 2.1, tubeless with 60mL sealant each
- Total weight: 8.2 kg (including pedals, cages, computer mount)
- Total cost: $3,816
- Frame clearance: 7mm each side with 52.8mm tires
- Ordering: via WhatsApp, payment through PayPal Goods and Services
- Manufacturer also produces frames for State, Cube, Argon18, Megamo
Purchase
Where to Buy
2025 New Designed UDH Hanger Full Carbon Fiber Gravel Bike Frame FM296 | Mondince Cycle
mondincecycle.com
5.0 (1)
Checked 24 days ago
· mondincecycle.com
View DealsSpecifications
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—
Included Components
FM296 Gravel
Frame1,030g
FM296 Fork
Fork430g
Total Weight1,460g
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