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

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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