{"product_id":"x-lab-xds-ad9-carbon-shimano-dura-ace-di2-road-bike","title":"X-Lab AD9 Carbon Shimano Dura Ace Di2 Road Bike","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eX-Lab XDS AD9 Carbon Shimano Dura Ace Di2 Road Bike\u003c\/strong\u003e is X-Lab’s \u003cstrong\u003eaero race bike\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the brand calls it the fastest road bike in its lineup. It is the official race bike of the \u003cstrong\u003eXDS Astana WorldTour Team\u003c\/strong\u003e. X-Lab shaped every tube profile, surface transition and structural element using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and wind-tunnel testing to reduce drag. It suits road racing, fast group rides and hard solo efforts where holding high speed on flat and rolling roads matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMost aero road bikes need upgrades before they’re race-ready. This one comes with a \u003cstrong\u003eBranta carbon crankset that has a built-in power meter\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eApple Find My anti-theft technology\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also includes Branta C50 ULR carbon wheels with carbon spokes and ceramic bearings, plus a full Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic groupset. It weighs \u003cstrong\u003e6.82 kg (15.03 lbs) in size L\u003c\/strong\u003e and records power data from your first ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad racers and fast group riders\u003c\/strong\u003e who want an aero frame proven at the WorldTour level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiders who train with power\u003c\/strong\u003e and want a power meter included in the build\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders who spend most of their time on \u003cstrong\u003epaved roads at high speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsider a different bike\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want tires wider than 32C, prefer a more upright endurance position, or expect to change your cockpit setup often\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet fitted first.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eBranta integrated carbon bar\/stem\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the stem and bars in one piece. That means you can’t change stem length or bar width separately, so confirm your cockpit sizes during a professional fit before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the gearing.\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong\u003e52-36T crankset with an 11-34T cassette\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you a tall top gear for racing speeds and a 36x34 low gear for steep climbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnow the tire limits.\u003c\/strong\u003e It ships with \u003cstrong\u003eMichelin Pro 5 700x28C\u003c\/strong\u003e tires and fits up to \u003cstrong\u003e32C\u003c\/strong\u003e. That’s enough extra volume for comfort on rough pavement, but this isn’t a gravel bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and fork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both the frame and fork use \u003cstrong\u003eToray T-1100 carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e, which X-Lab chose for high strength at low weight. The fork uses a 100x12mm thru-axle, and the seatpost has an aero profile. The frame is \u003cstrong\u003eUDH compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e (Universal Derailleur Hanger), so a replacement hanger is easy to find if you ever bend one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroupset and shifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eShimano Dura-Ace Di2\u003c\/strong\u003e RD-R9250 rear derailleur, FD-R9250 front derailleur and ST-R9270 shifters all shift electronically. You get quick, consistent shifts under load, and there are no shift cables to stretch or adjust. The CS-R9200 cassette and CN-M9100 chain complete the drivetrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrankset and bottom bracket:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eBranta carbon power meter crankset\u003c\/strong\u003e turns on a 29mm alloy spindle in a \u003cstrong\u003eT47 threaded bottom bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e. Threaded bottom brackets are generally easier to service than press-fit designs. With Apple Find My built into the crankset, you can track the bike through Apple’s Find My network if it goes missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBraking:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDura-Ace BR-R9270 disc brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e use SM-MT900 rotors, \u003cstrong\u003e160mm front and 140mm rear\u003c\/strong\u003e. The larger front rotor sits where most of your stopping force goes when braking hard at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheels and tires:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eBranta C50 ULR\u003c\/strong\u003e wheelset uses carbon rims and carbon spokes to keep weight down, and its \u003cstrong\u003eceramic bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e reduce rolling friction. The Michelin Pro 5 28C tires roll fast while giving more comfort than narrower race tires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e a frame developed in the wind tunnel, \u003cstrong\u003eDura-Ace Di2 shifting\u003c\/strong\u003e, a built-in power meter and a light 6.82 kg weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e the integrated cockpit is harder to adjust for fit, \u003cstrong\u003e32C maximum tire clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e limits where you can ride, and the position is built for racing rather than all-day comfort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e it’s a \u003cstrong\u003eWorldTour team race bike\u003c\/strong\u003e that comes with power measurement and anti-theft tracking in the crankset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory’s Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, we see the AD9 as a race bike that arrives complete: power meter, Dura-Ace Di2 and carbon wheels, with nothing you’ll want to upgrade. 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