Mondince FM336/326 Gravel Build questions.

Anyone built up a Mondince FM336 or FM326? About to pull the trigger and had a few questions:

  1. How do the brake hoses route — through the stem or directly into the head tube? Can I use a standard stem or do I need an integrated cockpit?

  2. How's the in-frame storage actually work in practice? Seen mixed reviews on other Chinese frames where bottle cages block the access.

  3. Any issues with bolt quality (rounding, non-standard sizes)?

  4. How's the paint holding up after a few months of gravel riding?

  5. T47 BB — any creaking or fitment issues with SRAM DUB?

  6. For those on the FM336 in Size S — does the geometry feel as racy as the numbers suggest, or is it more relaxed in practice?

Building a 1x SRAM AXS gravel bike, 170cm / 76cm inseam. Any tips or things you wish you'd known before the build would be appreciated. Cheers!

Posted Jul 11, 2026, 8:52 PM UTC

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