X-LAB RS7 Road Bike

Why We Like It
A sub-$2,100 carbon race bike with a built-in power meter sounds like a typo, but here we are. Toray T800 carbon frame, Branta carbon wheels, and now your choice of Shimano 105 mechanical or 105 Di2 electronic shifting — this is the spec sheet you'd expect to pay double for. Point it up toward Pinos Altos or out along Highway 15 into canyon country and it climbs like it means it and descends like it's done this before. Available in Singularity Black or the understated brushed-carbon look of Angel Wing White, in sizes Medium through XL — same race-ready platform, different personality.

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• Toray T800 carbon frame + T700 carbon fork — light enough to notice on the first climb out of town, stiff enough to trust on the descent back down
• Shimano 105 groupset, mechanical or Di2 — mechanical for simple, field-serviceable shifting that shrugs off Gila grit; Di2 for crisp electronic shifts when you want the upgrade
• Branta Alloy Power Meter Crankset w/ Apple Find My — dial in real training numbers, and know where your bike is if it wanders off from the coffee shop rack
• Branta C45 Base carbon wheelset, stainless spokes — quick off the line and stable in the crosswinds that come standard at 6,000 feet
• 32c max tire clearance — enough room to trade the stock 700x32c Brantas for something grippier when the pavement turns to chip-seal
• Sizes Medium to XL — a race-ready fit whether you're built for the criterium or the century

Specs at a Glance

Frame: Toray T800 carbon, T700 carbon fork
Drivetrain: Shimano 105 12-speed, mechanical or Di2
Wheels: Branta C45 Base carbon, stainless spokes
Tire clearance: 700x32c max
Weight limit: 242 lbs (110 kg), rider plus gear
Sizes: Medium, Large, XL
Colors: Singularity Black, Angel Wing White

FAQ

What's the difference between the mechanical and Di2 builds?
Same frame, wheels, and power meter — the difference is the shifting. Mechanical 105 uses cables and is simple to service on the road or trail; Di2 swaps in electronic shifting for faster, more precise shifts at a step up in price. Pick based on how much you value that upgrade over field-serviceable simplicity.

Is the RS7 compatible with SRAM or other groupsets?
Yes — the frame works with most wired, wireless, or mechanical groupsets from major drivetrain brands. It's not compatible with full-mount rear derailleurs, and doesn't use a UDH (universal derailleur hanger); X-LAB sells the specific hanger direct.

What's the tire clearance?
Up to 32c — enough for a slightly wider, grippier tire without changing the ride character.

Can I add a rack or fenders?
No — the RS7 isn't designed for rack or fender mounts. If you're eyeing bikepacking loads, we'd point you toward our gravel lineup instead.

What's the weight limit?
242 lbs (110 kg), rider plus gear.