What bike does XDS Astana ride in 2027?
XDS Astana rides X-Lab (2026): the RT9, the AD9 and the DB01, with Shimano Dura-Ace and Vision Metron RS wheels. Every item below has its source and date.
Last updated , the date of the newest source on this page.
Equipment
XDS Astana has not announced its 2027 equipment yet. This is what the team rides in 2026.
| Item | What the team rides | Season | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame brand | X-Lab | 2026 | Cyclingnews, 13 July 2026 |
| Road bike | RT9 | 2026 | BikeRadar, 1 July 2026 |
| Aero bike | AD9 | 2026 | Cyclingnews, 13 July 2026 |
| Time-trial bike | DB01 | 2026 | Cyclingnews, 6 January 2026 |
| Groupset | Shimano Dura-Ace | 2026 | Cyclingnews, 13 July 2026 |
| Wheels | Vision Metron RS | 2026 | Cyclingnews, 13 July 2026 |
| Tyres | Continental | 2026 | BikeRadar, 1 July 2026 |
| Power meter | Shimano | 2026 | BikeRadar, 1 July 2026 |
| Saddle | Prologo | 2026 | Cyclingnews, 13 July 2026 |
| Handlebar and stem | Vision | 2026 | Cyclingnews, 13 July 2026 |
How much does the X-Lab AD9 cost?
The closest retail build from X-Lab's own price list. It is not the team bike: team bikes are not for sale, and the team's wheels, tyres and parts often differ from the shop version.
| Retail build | Groupset | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Lab AD9 complete bike | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | $7,999 | xds.co (USD), 29 October 2026 |
Closest retail build, not the team bike.
Who rides it
The XDS Astana squad for 2027 as announced so far. A rider's own bike can differ in size, position and sometimes model.
Christian Scaroni · Diego Ulissi · Simone Velasco · Aaron Gate · Henok Mulubrhan · Alberto Bettiol · Matteo Malucelli · Lorenzo Fortunato · Max Kanter · Harold Martín López · Guillermo Thomas Silva · Mike Teunissen · Nicola Conci · Victor Langellotti · Yevgeniy Fedorov · Alessandro Romele · Haoyu Su · Lev Gonov · Davide Toneatti · Marco Schrettl · Nicolas Vinokurov · Nikiforos Arvanitou · Nicolas Breuillard (new) · Anthony Turgis (new) · Andrea Bagioli (new)
FAQ
What bike does XDS Astana ride in 2027?
XDS Astana rides X-Lab (2026): the RT9, the AD9 and the DB01, with Shimano Dura-Ace and Vision Metron RS wheels. Sources: Cyclingnews and BikeRadar.
How much does the X-Lab AD9 cost?
X-Lab lists the AD9 (complete bike) at $7,999. That is the closest retail build, not the team bike, which is not for sale.
Sources
- xds.co, 29 October 2026: AD9 retail price (USD) Open
- Cyclingnews, 13 July 2026: Frame brand, Aero bike, Groupset, Wheels, Saddle, Handlebar and stem Open
- BikeRadar, 1 July 2026: Road bike, Tyres, Power meter Open
- Cyclingnews, 6 January 2026: Time-trial bike Open
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