AD8
Description
"The best bike I've tested under $5000" – Bicycling Magazine
Same wind-tunnel tested aero design as the AD9
Lightweight yet durable Branta C45 UL wheelset
"Feels like the one riders will circle first" – BikeRumor
The AD8 delivers the X-LAB riding experience in a race-ready, accessible form.
Inspired by the WorldTour-proven AD9, the AD8 brings elite aerodynamic performance to a wider range of riders.
Built with the same racing philosophy but tuned for broader accessibility, the AD8 delivers responsive handling, high-speed efficiency, and the unmistakable feel of a true race platform.
It's the essence of X-LAB speed—engineered for the real world.
Aero Engineering, Race-Proven
The AD8 shares the AD9's wind-tunnel tested aero shaping, bringing WorldTour-level speed to a more accessible platform.
Electronic Shifting, Standard
Shimano 105 Di2 delivers crisp, reliable electronic shifting with the precision riders expect from a true race groupset.
Key Features:
- Shimano 105 Di2 electronic groupset
- Full carbon aero frame, sharing its design language with the AD9
- Branta C45 UL wheelset
- Power meter compatible
Technical Specifications:
FRAME
X-LAB Carbon Aero Frame
GROUPSET
Shimano 105 Di2
WHEELSET
Branta C45 UL
SIZE OPTIONS
XS / S / M / L / XL
*Continuous Product Improvement
Innovation never stands still. As part of our commitment to building the best possible bicycles, X-LAB reserves the right to update specifications, components, colors, and other product details at any time without notice. We make every effort to keep our published specifications current, but minor variations may occur between production batches. Please contact your local X-LAB dealer or Customer Support if you would like to confirm the latest specifications before purchase.
Geometry & Dimensions
| Basic geometry | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A — Seat Tube Length | 470mm | 495mm | 515mm | 540mm | 565mm |
| B — Top Tube Length | 504mm | 523mm | 540mm | 559mm | 579mm |
| C — Head Tube Length | 105mm | 118mm | 130mm | 148mm | 171mm |
| D — Seat Tube Angle | 75° | 75° | 74° | 74° | 73° |
| E — Head Tube Angle | 71° | 72° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| F — Chainstay | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm |
| G — Wheelbase | 970mm | 978mm | 982mm | 992mm | 1007mm |
| H — Bottom Bracket Drop | 72mm | 72mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm |
| I — Stack | 505mm | 520mm | 534mm | 553mm | 575mm |
| J — Reach | 371mm | 379mm | 387mm | 395mm | 405mm |
| K — Front Center | 575mm | 582mm | 583mm | 592mm | 607mm |
| O — Stand Over | 753mm | 774mm | 792mm | 811mm | 834mm |
| Component geometry | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fork Rake/Offset | 48mm | 48mm | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Trail | 67mm | 63mm | 64mm | 61mm | 59mm |
| Handlebar | 360mm | 360mm | 380mm | 380mm | 400mm |
| Stem | 90mm | 90mm | 100mm | 100mm | 120mm |
| Crankset | 160mm | 160mm | 165mm | 165mm | 170mm |
| Seat Post | 300mm | 300mm | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm |






