# AD9

**Doorprice Score 7.5/10** (Very good; likely 6.6–8.4, medium confidence).
Price: $7,999.00 at X-LAB (with est. tax $8,574.93; shipping set at checkout).

## What matters for bikes (out of 10)
- Ride comfort: not enough reviews yet
- Speed & weight: not enough reviews yet
- Components: not enough reviews yet
- Tire room & versatility: not enough reviews yet
- Reliability: not enough reviews yet
- Value for money: 7.4 (price against similar products)

Weight these for a personal score: add ?priorities=comfort:2,speed:2 (ids: comfort, speed, components, versatility, reliability, value).

## Reviewer verdicts
- GC Performance: 8.5/10 — Ride review says the AD9 performs above expectations for speed, aero, and comfort at $8000, about half the price of western rivals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-KSfaEXP34
- Cyclingnews Tech: 7.5/10 — Cyclingnews asks whether buying Chinese is finally worth it; includes wind tunnel aero testing data for the AD9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g8qDLxksrI
- David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes (sponsored): 8.0/10 — After a few months of testing, reviewer calls the X-Lab AD9 possibly the most exciting new race bike of 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk3qIaYqJG4
- China Rides (sponsored): 7.5/10 — Full review filmed at the XDS Tianjin shop, comparing the AD9 to similarly priced bikes; reviewer says it is unbiased. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E51ZzEtzEo

## Owners and community
- Community: Retailer listing calls the AD9 a halo bike from X-LAB, positioned against the Specialized Tarmac; no real assessment given. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzwVP2yTlc0)

## Specs
- Frame: XDS X-LAB Toray T1100 carbon
- Fork: XDS X-LAB carbon
- Wheelset: Branta C50 ULR carbon with carbon spokes
- Drivetrain: Shimano Dura Ace Di2 RD-R9250
- Crankset: Branta carbon with integrated power meter (52/36T, 29mm aluminum spindle)
- Brakes: Shimano Dura Ace hydraulic
- Tires: Michelin Pro 5 700x28c
- Weight: 6.82 kg (size L)
- Frame size: 178-185 cm

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