X-LAB are one of the most recent brands to join the Tour de France peloton but many road bikes and gravel bikes in their range might be better suited to your cycling and road riding. We take a look at the full road bike and gravel bike range from the Chinese bike brand and see how they compare to the best road bikes in 2026.
Which X-LAB bike would you choose? Budget road bike or Tour de France superbike? Let us know in the comments below…
To see an X-LAB AD9 being made inside the XDS factory click here: https://youtu.be/06SheO5XFsY?si=K8s76yo9I9eCkt8b
00:00 Intro
01:25 X-LAB RS5
02:26 X-LAB RS7
03:22 X-LAB AD8
04:33 X-LAB AD9
05:48 X-LAB RT9
06:18 X-LAB GT8
07:10 X-LAB SP5+ & ST4+
08:08 X-LAB SP3
Presented by: Jamie Williams
Videographer/Editor: Edward Westrop & Andrew Daley
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21 Comments
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Your videos are always so diverse and interesting! I look forward to new releases! 💕😚
Well done XDS 😍 i just found another reason to buy another bike 😅
Will you be able to ride the AD9 for a long term review? Looks fantastic
Its not insane. Thats how much it should cost for a bicycle. $15,000 for a bicycle beyond STUPID. You can buy a race motorcycle or car for that much which has a freaking engine.
Bought a SP3 last week and love it for my neighborhood rides.
Hopefully they get better, but my RS7, I've had ZERO supprot from XDS/XLab for parts. Trying to buy a spare hanger, xds tells me to contact a dealer, ( desipite their website saying you can order a hanger directly from them ) dealers tell me they have no ability to order any spare parts or accessories from Xlab
The wheels that came with my bike were also different than what are advertised, and was missing a stem pinch bolt, which since I couldn't get a replacement for, let me having to go buy a replacement special bolt before I could even ride it.
The included tires are also trash, and that fancy power meter crankset comes in at just shy of 1000g.
Its still a good bike, but don't fool yourself into thinking your'e getting a $5000 bike for half the price.
I'm currently on the fence between the X-Lab AD8 and the Canyon Aeroad cf slx 7. With only about a $160 difference in price and the AD8 is listed at about a pound less in weight. plus a life time warranty
waiting for my rs7 with di2 🙂
Would like to try out that climbing bike with aero wheels
I'll give you a bike to go against the AD8:Merida Reacto 6000. Costs around 3680 euro in Europe, comes with 105Di2, carbon wheels and cockpit.
RS7 can also be had for $2800 with 105di2.
I wish they offered SRAM too.
The Branta in-house brand is probably the same in-house components you find on the other major bike brands bikes, with a hefty markup
I went into the store planning to buy a Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport for nearly $3,900. Instead, I walked out with an RS7 for myself and an RS5 for my wife, with money left over.
We’ve put a combined 800 miles on the bikes so far without a single complaint. The cycling industry has lost its mind on pricing, and I’m glad companies are bringing some sanity back to the market. Bikes have become ridiculously expensive, especially considering how much cheaper and more accessible carbon manufacturing has become.
Several friends in my riding group have also started buying bikes and accessories directly from Chinese brands, and they’ve been holding up remarkably well.
$1300 for alloy bike is still way too expensive. I can buy Camp Ace 2, full carbon bike with 12 speed 105 for $1700
When you buy these, you get accessories which are probably worth $50 alone.
Pedals, torque tool, led rechargeable light, and water bottle cage.
No desire to own a TDF super bike. They ride like shit. And they will most likely need replaced within 5 years.
FYI, taking AD8(same spec in video except using 105 chainring and crank) as example, it is currently retail priced at ~$3000 usd in China. Which leaves a healthy profit margin($1500 give or take) for local US dealers.
A $1300 race bike, would be perfect for a Cat 4. Shimano 105 is perfect for a beginning racer.
I was looking X-LAB as I've heard good things about them. I could see dealerships in the U.S. but where in the UK can you acquire one at this moment in time, or is the only option to directly order from them? RS7 looked out of stock on their website. Also, what is their after care support like?