Astana's New X-Lab (XDS) - A interview with the Company (In China)

In this video we interview a spokesperson from XDS about the new X-Lab bike which Team Astana Qazaqstan will be riding in the 2025 season.
We also take a look at some lower spec models, and learn about the ambitions of the company. Please leave a comment if you have any questions.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Undercutting the competition
01:42 When did they start?
02:10 Their motivation
02:55 Different specs and prices
05:40 Is it available in Europe?
06:25 A look at the AD9 X-Lab
07:10 A look at the RS8
07:48 A look at the RT6 (Aethos?)
08:23 Colours
08:38 Goodbye
08:48 Outro

Camera: Insta360 3S
Bike: Canyon Aeroad CFR
Kit: MBO, Castelli, Maap, Rapha and Shimano

Music:

[ChinaRides]

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[ChinaCycling]

Awesome! Time to take it for a spin...

[timowen]

Can you go back and ask:
How did they design the frame?
How does it compare in a wind tunnel to the other pro tour bikes?
How does trek feel about them making a world tour bike?
Assume this is only for Chinese domestic market - due to aforementioned trek
Etc etc

[ClémentT-wt]

Hi, great video. What is the difference between ad8/9 and Rs8/9 then? Since the lightweight bike is the last bike presented

[safinakhan]

Very interesting..good work keep it up❤ I really enjoy watching your videos

[znalniaskas]

Great job, have you also seen the RS9? I'd love to get my hands on that one, seems like a perfect lightweight do it all bike.

[ДмитрийГуглов-ип]

T800 and T1100 bikes are available to collect in stock in stores, or you should purchase it before?

[jannikp.]

Where can I see the geometry of this bike?

[KennyChen]

Nice Bike! Can you borrow me the X-LAB to have a try?🎉

[Razi-lq]

Impressive indeed. If only they can make these bikes less expensive than Van Rysel and win any grand tour stage, market success is guaranteed.




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