50% Cheaper than Specialized? The First US-Designed Chinese Gravel Bike

The Chinese manufacturing giant XDS is finally bringing a US-centric gravel bike design straight to local dealers, and the spec sheet is going to terrify Western bike brands.

At $3,199, the X-Lab GT8 comes fully loaded. It’s an aggressive value proposition that redefines what you get for your money. But how does it ride?

We break down the ride feel, the surprisingly good stock cockpit sizing, the data from the included Branta power meter, and why this bike is going to be a massive problem for legacy brands.

Read the full review on the Velo homepage at :https://velo.outsideonline.com/gravel/gravel-gear/xds-x-lab-gt8-review/

00:00 - Intro
00:18 - ride experience
05:14 - XDS doesn't need a story
06:12 - specs discussion
06:29 - Price vs build
06:52 - ride quality and the Pivot Vault
07:50 - the correct size handlebars
08:15 - usability features
08:24 - Drawbacks
08:33 - Is the power meter accurate?
09:01 - Purchase experience and US dealer network
09:15 - Conclusion and should you buy it?

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