I Sold My ENVE MOG. Could This $1,490 Frameset Replace It?

After riding my ENVE MOG for three years, I was afraid it was irreplaceable.

There is no shortage of new gravel bikes to choose from: Crux 5, Scott Addict Gravel, Orbea Terra Race and OPEN WIDE 2.0.

A few months ago, I fell down the rabbit hole of the online forums - and I had been intrigued by the XMCS GRT.

At $1,490 for the frameset, the GRT combines an aero-focused design, clearance for up to 2.2" tires and a geometry that mimics the MOG.

And after getting the frame in my hands - I have been thoroughly impressed by the build quality and craftsmanship.

In this video, I unbox the new XMCS GRT, inspect the frame and finish, break down the specs, compare its geometry directly against the MOG, and put it head-to-head with some of the competition I mentioned above.

The question isn't simply whether the GRT can go toe-to-toe with the competition. It is whether spending thousands more actually gets you a better bike.

Check out how the XMCS GRT sizes up and how it delivers agains the competition. Pro Performance. Engineered Value.

Check out these videos to learn about XMCS on this channel:

The Crux 5 is Incredible. So Why Would I Buy One? - https://youtu.be/JiSdftEIaac

Do You Need $3,400 Gravel Wheels? Roval Terra Aero CLX vs. the Competition - https://youtu.be/orJwBXO_YD8

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Chapters
0:00 MOG out, Now What?
1:16 XMCS + NEW GRT
2:34 GRT Unboxing
4:03 GRT Specs
5:48 GRT vs ENVE MOG
6:54 GRT Build Quality
9:44 GRT v 2027 Releases
11:26 First Impressions

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