Alpkit (Sonder) bikes.
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Alpkit (Sonder) bikes.
I see the new Alpkit bikes / frames are available to pre-order ... have to admit that I'm still a little disappointed that there's no steel, only Ti and aluminium.
https://www.alpkit.com/sonder
https://www.alpkit.com/sonder
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Re: Alpkit (Sonder) bikes.
Ah, just looking at something else on there and noticed something in the faqs that they really were imminent....
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Re: Alpkit (Sonder) bikes.
Been of a Brant design, you'd have thought that a steel inbred type bike would be the first one on the cardsBearbonesnorm wrote: have to admit that I'm still a little disappointed that there's no steel, only Ti and aluminium.
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new bikes here. new bikes there. new bikes every bloody where...........
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Having rode and tested the Transmitter for a certain magazine - I've placed a pre-order.
Honestly the most fun bike I've ridden this year.
Can not flipping wait for it to arrive.
Honestly the most fun bike I've ridden this year.
Can not flipping wait for it to arrive.
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No Fat tho
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Re: Alpkit (Sonder) bikes.
On One are still bashing out Brant's steel designs. Makes sense (to me anyway) to do something different.JohnClimber wrote:Been of a Brant design, you'd have thought that a steel inbred type bike would be the first one on the cardsBearbonesnorm wrote: have to admit that I'm still a little disappointed that there's no steel, only Ti and aluminium.
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Re: Alpkit (Sonder) bikes.
Yet...carbon looks interesting if it's a good price.Lawmanmx wrote:No Fat tho
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There is a carbon fat bike coming.Lawmanmx wrote:No Fat tho
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Greg. Did you test the Broken Road as well? That looks perfect for my next expedition bike.
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strange geometry on the broken road.
16" seat tube but same length as a 19" / Large Salsa el Mar.
they dont make a seat post long enough for me to ride one!
Transmitter looks more sensible.
16" seat tube but same length as a 19" / Large Salsa el Mar.
they dont make a seat post long enough for me to ride one!
Transmitter looks more sensible.
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The TT's on the broken road have got to be wrong surely?
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You never know. they look a bit like some fat bike dims I've looked at. (usually done as the designers want to get massive stand over to allow for feet sinking in snow I think when people step off)
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Maybe. Makes more sense when it says 'designed for a 35mm to 50mm stem.
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Aye, mebbe.ctznsmith wrote:Maybe. Makes more sense when it says 'designed for a 35mm to 50mm stem.
Makes the wheel base long though when you go up a frame size to compensate. I bet its stable with a load riding down a fast fire road. Maybe not so nimble in the techy rocks (chain stays a longish too)
Obviously, I'm an arm chair bike designer, so I could be well off.
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Re: Alpkit (Sonder) bikes.
Shame camimo isn't bolted back and front
It ticks every other box!
It ticks every other box!
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Re: Alpkit (Sonder) bikes.
So just ask brant to build one how you like (in Ti, obviously). That's what Pact is for.
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Dave - I got to ride it, not long term test it. I like it, but I prefer my Fargo. Oddly I couldn't put my finger on why though.Dave Barter wrote:Greg. Did you test the Broken Road as well? That looks perfect for my next expedition bike.
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..........can run with 29” / 650b up front and 650b+ rear, infact it is our preferred set up.
Wouldn't that give you a wider rear?
Wouldn't that give you a wider rear?
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I'm considering the Sonder Camino Ti, but wondered - What other bikes are available that are similar to this (titanium / carbon)?
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More info on the Fatty please!
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I've not really ridden a Fat Bike before so I can't compare to the others on the market.More info on the Fatty please!
It was a hoot to ride though. I got up loads of stuff that I wouldn't on a MTB.
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I really do like the look of that vir fortis.
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It does look nice doesn't it.
Oh look snow ..... must remember it won't last long enough to justify one!
Oh look snow ..... must remember it won't last long enough to justify one!