British outdoors experts Alpkit have a new bike brand called Sonder, and we got a first look at the new range. They already have a strong reputation for their range of off-the-shelf and bespoke handmade frame bags, and the new bikes look like an extension of those bikepacking credentials.
The UK has been limited in options for bikepacking gear, something that Alpkit recognised early on. They saw a close link with their love of the outdoors and their range of lightweight camping gear. Understanding the needs of bikepackers from a gear perspective has allowed them to go back to the drawing board and design specialised bikes with no previous design features or expectations getting in the way.
Wielding the pencil and compass is veteran bike designer Brant Richards, previously of On-One and Ragley among others. Named after the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows definition that everyone has a story, Sonder Bikes asks – what's yours?
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The first bikes will be available in November but to save you the wait we managed to get up close at Alpkits Big Shake Out Festival for a hands-on look at some of the early prototypes and builds.
Sonder Transmitter
Throwing their hat in the ring with the new 650B+ wheel size, the Sonder Transmitter boasts a range of well-thought-out features including external bolted cable routing, stealth routing for dropper posts, an integrated headset and thru-axle hubs.
Sonder Broken Road
Sonder Camino Titanium
Sonder Tandem Duo
Sonder Iditarod Carbon Black Fatbike
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