X-LAB AD9 

WorldTour Championship Aerodynamics, Engineered to Stay Ahead

Welcome to Espresso Bicycle Repairs, your premier destination for elite cycling performance. We are thrilled to offer the X-LAB AD9, the absolute pinnacle of X-LAB engineering and the official race machine of the XDS Astana WorldTour Team. If you're looking for pure racing DNA refined for the real world, this is the fastest road bike in the X-LAB lineup.

The Espresso Bicycle Repairs Take

At Espresso Bicycle Repairs, we know what makes a bike truly exceptional. The AD9 isn't just about lightweight materials; it’s about absolute dominance over wind resistance. Designed using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and subjected to strenuous wind tunnel testing in Silverstone, every tube profile, surface transition, and structural element on the AD9 has been refined to minimize drag and maximize speed. Whether you're conquering a local criterium or embarking on a century ride, the AD9 delivers an elite aerodynamic advantage.

Key Features

• A Mastery of Carbon Fiber: Built with a premium Toray T1100 carbon frame, the AD9 leverages decades of carbon mastery tested on championship-winning bikes. The result? A featherlight complete bike weight of just 6.8 kg (15.03 lbs for Size L).

• Elite Drivetrain & Braking: Equipped with the top-tier Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 12-speed groupset for lightning-fast, flawless electronic shifting and unparalleled hydraulic braking confidence.

• Smart & Secure Power Tracking: Features a state-of-the-art Branta carbon power meter crankset (52-36T) with built-in Apple Find My anti-theft technology.

• Ultra-Light Carbon Wheelset: Rolls on the incredibly light Branta C50 ULR carbon wheelset with carbon spokes (weighing just 1,230 g) paired with Michelin Pro 5 700x28C tires for maximum grip and speed.

Technical Specifications

• Frame: XDS Carbon Frame, Toray T-1100, UDH Compatible

• Fork: XDS Carbon Fork, Toray T-1100, 100x12mm Thru-axle

• Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (RD-R9250 Rear / FD-R9250 Front)

• Shifters / Brakes: Shimano Dura-Ace ST-R9270 / BR-R9270 Hydraulic Disc

• Crankset: Branta Carbon Power Meter Crankset, 52-36T, 29mm Alloy Spindle (Apple Find My enabled)

• Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace CS-R9200, 11-34T

• Wheelset: Branta C50 ULR, Carbon Rims & Spokes

• Tires: Michelin Pro 5 700x28C

• Handlebar/Stem: Branta Carbon Integrated

• Seatpost: XDS Carbon Seatpost, Aero Profile

• Saddle: Prologo Nago R4 PAS, Carbon Rails (Team Replica)

• Weight: 6.82 kg / 15.03 lbs (Size L)