Sonder - Alpkit bikes

[steveindenmark]

I did not Alpkit sold bikes. I think it must be something new.

I have ben looking for an Adventure bike for myself and Jannie. My requirements were big tyres, disc brakes, Shimano 105 or above, the ability to take panniers.

I am from a small village in Denmark called SONDER Vilstrup and I am helping to put together a 100km Camino route in my local area. What a surprise when I accidently came across the Sonder Camino from Alpkit this morning.

It seems to fit the bill and is a good price for the spec.

I would appreciate your thoughts.

https://www.alpkit.com/sonder/bikes/sonder-camino-al-shimano-105-5800

 

[Heltor Chasca]

Hi Steve. I can't talk for the bike itself. There are quite a few reviews out there. What I will say is that Alpkit are a fantastic company to deal with. I have bought lots of bits and bobs from them over the years. It is great quality and the price is always reasonable. At the moment I am working with them for some bespoke bike luggage. It's a breezy experience. On balance, I have had one problem with a product. It was sorted out in a flash without any difficulty. It'll be great to know how you get on.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I've been chatting to their bike guy Neil about the Ti version of these. Couldn't be more helpful or informative.

I'm going to go up and have a pedal in a month or two, but as you, I like what I see.

 

[Spiderweb]

As User46386 said. My preference would be steel, I did like the Olive green Genesis you were asking the Forum to source last year.

 

[steveindenmark]

I'd dont think its that good value myself, if it was me that was after something like that I'd be looking at
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXFMTIAG/planet-x-full-monty-shimano-tiagra-4700-disc-road-bike
Or The Genesis CDF which you can get on offer if you want the 2016 model.https://www.evanscycles.com/genesis...esvaid=50080&gclid=CKbQyLzywdECFckp0wodOuQMNg
I think steel rides better than an alloy bike if your doing lots off offroading, or on rough roads/tracks etc.

Liz,

I looked at the CDF but they dont have my size in olive green.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Sonder Camino? Is that meant to be a riff on Sonderkommando? I hope not.

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Hmmm,my thoughts on it Steve.
Well,you asked for it.
I love it and I think you should buy it
This is an MTB'ers perfect vision of a road(although not strictly) bike.
It looks solid and IMO seems decently specced.I see no reason not to go for it.
Nice one and Alpkit(from what I have heard) make quality stuff.That's an obvious example.

 

[StuAff]

There's not much online about the aluminium version, found one positive account on Singletrack, but the Ti has many great reviews & Alpkit are nice people who sell good stuff. I'd agree, go for it if you like it.