Light, fast, responsive and smooth. Really smooth. The Colibri Al glides up long climbs and it’s an assured and confident descender. Quick when you want it to be, relaxed and easy to pilot when you want to take it easy. It’ll take up to 36mm tyres or 32mm with mudguards. And talking of guards, there are all the mounts you need for guards and racks, which means this really is a bike you can ride every day of the year. And love it.
A 4 season endurance road bike, Colibri Al takes on all road conditions making it ideal for the Fred Whitton or the mountain climbs of the Tour de France. This is the bike for Galibier, Ventoux, Glandon, Alpe d’Huez, Bealach Na Ba, Bwlch-y-Groes, Hardnott, the list is endless.
At a Glance
- Light, strong and fast aluminium frame with internal cable routing and carbon monocoque fork
- Drivetrain: SRAM Rival22 / 2 x 11 / 11-32
- Brakes: SRAM Rival22 flat mount hydraulic disc brakes
- Wheelset: Vision Team 35 / Thru / Shimano
- Tyres: WTB Expanse / 700c / 32c / Tan
- Bigger tyre clearance than a caliper bike for a comfier ride - up to 36 mm, or 32 mm with mudguards
- Longer chainstay for stable handling and confidence-inspiring descents
- Bolt through axles for climbing stiffness
6061 Double Butted Aluminium Frame
Lightweight, strong and durable aluminium frame with extra-light carbon monocoque fork

Internal cable routing
Internal routing in the front triangle means tidy cables, clean lines, and reduced potential for cable snags.

Tapered headtube
Tapered steerer and headtube gives more precise cornering and increases feedback when riding.

Tyre clearance
Clearance for up to 36 mm tyres, or 32 mm with mud guards

Forgiving angles
A longer wheel base promotes comfort and confidence on the downhills.

Build | Colibri Al Rival22 |
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Frameset | |
Frame: | Sonder Colibri Al Frame |
Fork: | Sonder Colibri Al Fork |
Headset: | FSA Orbit C-40-ACB Headset / 7.8mm Spacer |
Group Set | |
Left Brake: | SRAM Rival 22 Shifters / Hydraulic / Left / Flat |
Right Brake: | SRAM Rival 22 Shifters / Hydraulic / Right / Flat |
Calipers: | Sram Rival Flat Mount |
Rotors: | Avid Centreline Rotor / 160mm |
Front Mech: | SRAM Rival 22 Front Derailleur |
Rear Mech: | SRAM Rival Rear Derailleur / 22 / Medium |
Chainset: | SRAM Rival 22 Crankset / 172.5mm / 50 34t |
Bottom Bracket: | SRAM Bottom Bracket / Standard |
Chain: | SRAM PC1110 Chain / 118 Links |
Cassette: | SRAM PG1130 Cassette / 11 / 11-32 |
Finishing Kit | |
Stem: | Love Mud Storc 31.8mm / 80mm |
Seatpost: | Sonder Membar / 27.2mm / 400mm |
Saddle: | Sonder Abode / Black |
Tape/Grips: | Love Mud Reels / Black |
Handlebar: | Love Mud Spitfire / 440mm |
Wheelset | |
Wheels: | Sonder Nova I19 Aero Wheelset / HG |
Tyres: | WTB Expanse / Comp / 32 / Black |
Tubes: | WTB Inner Tube / 700 / 28-38 |
Weight | |
Frame: | S: 1.73 kg; M: 1.75 kg; L: 1.84 kg; XL: 1.92 kg |
Pedals not included with full builds |
Sizing
Generally we recommend:- Small
- Riders between 5ft 2in and 5ft 7in
- Medium
- Riders between 5ft 6in and 5ft 10in
- Large
- Riders between 5ft 9in and 6ft 2in
- X-Large
- Riders 6ft 2in and over

Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
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ST-Seattube | 460 | 500 | 540 | 580 |
TT-Toptube | 532 | 554 | 571 | 582 |
HT-Headtube | 120 | 145 | 170 | 190 |
HA-Headangle | 72 | 72 | 72.5 | 72.5 |
SA-Seatangle | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 |
CS-Chainstay | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
BB-BBdrop | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
FO-Forkoffset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
WB-Wheelbase | 991 | 1014 | 1027 | 1038 |
SO-Standover | 723 | 754 | 785 | 815 |
RE-Reach | 375 | 390 | 400 | 405 |
SK-Stack | 530 | 554 | 580 | 599 |
Frame weight: S: 1.35kg; M: 1.53kg; L: 1.7kg; 1.9kg |
Fork weight - uncut: 460g |
6061 Double butted Aluminium frame |
Monocoque Carbon Fork with mudguard and cage mounts |
Seat Post: ø 27.2 mm |
Headtube: 1-1/8” – 1-1/2” Tapered |
Spacing: Bolt-Thru 12 x 142 mm |
Bottom Bracket: 68 mm BSA Threaded |
Full internal cable routing |
Front derailleur type: Clamp-on 31.8 mm |
Flat mount disc brake only Rear mud guard and pannier rack mounts |
The winning package of versatility, accessible price, value for money and longevity deservedly goes to the Sonder Colibri, a bike that I found myself reaching for time and again.
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The Details
Sonder Colibri Al Rival22 Hydraulic in action




