First Impressions: $3,199 X-LAB GT8 Gravel Bike Is Value Packed

If you missed the news, Chinese carbon creators XDS (the same folks behind the XDS-Astana Team) just launched a nine-model entry into the USA market. The line is packed with brand-specific bits, carbon fiber everything, and some enticing pricing. The X-LAB GT8 is the brand’s dedicated carbon gravel bike.