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Dial SX Eagle

XC hardtail

$1,599.00

Capable, efficient, built for speed and efficiency. Beat your best time, cover big miles on a long day out, ...

Dial SX Eagle

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Dial SX Eagle

XC hardtail

$1,599

6066 aluminium aggro-gravel bike with 100mm travel and an XC racing-inspired geometry. Light, fast and efficient for pitting yourself against climbs and pushing your limits.

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Dial SX Eagle

XC hardtail

$1,599

6066 aluminium aggro-gravel bike with 100mm travel and an XC racing-inspired geometry. Light, fast and efficient for pitting yourself against climbs and pushing your limits.

Buy Now. Hand Built in 5 days.

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    • Customise

    Every Sonder bike is built to order so tell us exactly how you want it. Make any changes you want from the standard build and when you’re done, just hit “Add to bag” at the bottom of the page.

    Accessories

  • Handlebar

    • Sonder Horizon Flat 720mm

      • Sonder Horizon Flat [OEM]

      Flat bars help you keep the front end of your bike low, allowing you to get the weight over your front wheel when climbing and giving you more control in cornering.

      Our flats have a 5˚ rise so technically we should call them flatish, but if you really need them to be totally flat just rotate in the stem clamp!

    • Sonder Confucius

      +$34.99

      • Sonder Confucius

      Confucius says that you don't have to sacrifice what you love about your traditional riser bars just to get the flexibility of a hooped bar.

      We have taken our Aspect risers and evolved them in to a bar designed primarily for bikepacking. You won't have to adapt to a new hand position so you are not going to lose any control off-road and you can still get out of your saddle and power up the hills like a hero.

      If you do want to move your hands a bit a reduce the fatigue of a long ride, the hoop extends out front giving a choice of further hand positions. The bars also have a slight 'back sweep' so you can sit more upright in the saddle

      The bars have a slight riser but feel free to experiment and rotate them to your suiting. Keep them horizontal, or twist them up slightly to give yourself a streamlined TT style riding position to help you battle across a windblown Tierra del Fuego.

      Strength is not compromised as the main load bearing section of the bar is a single piece. Got gadgets? Confucius loves gadgets, and with the out-front hoop you can free up the bar around the stem. Simply attach your Garmin, 3000 lumen torches or mascots to the hoop and they will still be well within reach, maybe at an even better viewing angle and sit above your handle bar luggage.

      Take your bikepacking into the mountains; Confucius is a bar that gives you more control than a tradional swept back bar on technical terrain.

    Saddle

    • Sonder Abode Black / 138

      • Sonder Abode [OEM]

      High density foam padding over a plastic base provides comfort and longevity. A v-shaped split at the rear of the saddle allows flex as you are riding, increasing shock absorbancy and reducing pressure on the spot between your sit bones.

      Scooped up at the back with a slight rise towards the nose the longitudinal profile provides a cupped, craddled seating position, a timeless, proven design for distance on and off the road or climbing in the mountains.

      Stainless steel rails give 50 mm of forward and back adjustment to help you find your sweet spot.

      All our Sonder bikes come with Abode fitted as standard.

    • Sonder Kura

      +$44.99

      • Sonder Kura [OEM]

      Adventure cycling is diverse; in the course of a single trip you can find km's of asphalt, traverse rutted grasslands, weave through thickly forest singletrack, climb loose gravel track or descend steep rocky trails.

      It is unlikely you are going to find a single saddle position for all of this terrain. With this in mind Kura has a flat longitudinal profile with a gentle lateral curvature to give an extended saddle area, allowing you to position yourself around the saddle as you move between road, downhill, and climbing.

      The honeycomb base reduces weight whilst still providing structure and support that adapts and flexes with your motion.

      Titanium rails giving 50 mm of forward and back adjustment to help you find your sweet spot. Titanium is more forgiving than steel so provides a little more comfort.

      Slightly wider than our Adobe saddle, it may provide additional comfort for riders with wider sit bones.

    • Sonder Zone 152 / Black

      +$0

      • Sonder Zone [OEM]

      The Zone is designed for maximum pedalling efficiency and comfort on longer rides, whether on road or off it.

      • Chromoly rails with suspension system
      • Cut-out shape relieves pressure
      • High density foam seat for comfort

      We’ve selected a flat saddle profile that’s long enough to allow for lots of micro-adjustments to your riding position over the course of a full day on the bike. The nose width allows you to move forward over the pedals on climbs and sprints, and a tapered back enables you to get behind the saddle easily for switchback descents or technical off-road sections.

      We’ve chosen a nylon fibre saddle base to provide a stiff and stable pedalling platform for a low overall weight. This base is connected to the chromoly rails using a patented suspension system that reduces road buzz and improves comfort without compromising on support.

      High density foam stays comfortable for longer, adding to the saddle’s supportive platform. And a long central cut-out in the middle of the Zone relieves pressure on the perineum, allowing you to ride for longer.

    • Brooks B17 Saddle Standard / Black

      +$119.99

      • Brooks B17 Saddle

      Manufactured in the UK, a tough 5mm thick leather top is stretched from a thin metal cantle plate at the rear, over the rails to the nose piece and secured by rivets. This durable leather top eventually wears to the shape of the user’s ‘sit bones’ for a superior riding experience. With the right leather-care a Brooks saddle can easily last a lifetime of riding.

      It may seem counterintuitive, but firm and less cushioned saddles are proven to reduce friction while cycling which protects against chafing and rubbing. Should the hammock-like design of the saddle start to sag too much, the leather can be re-tensioned by tightening a bolt in the nose piece.

    • Brooks Cambium C17 Saddle / All Weather / Black

      +$109.99

      • Brooks Cambium C17 Saddle [OEM] / All Weather / Black

    Seatpost

    • Sonder Seatpost / 31.6mm / 400mm

      • Sonder Seatpost [OEM] /

      A seat post that is reliable and offers adjustability to help you find your ultimate riding position.

      Membar is all about adjustability. With a twist of your allen key the micro adjustment rail clamp allows the saddle angle to be fine tuned to your ideal position.

      Your saddle can be fitted with minimal faff thanks to a quick release action that allows the upper rail clamp to be released without removing the retaining bolt. The lower rail clamp is secured to the seat post which means that it will not fall in the mud when you are trying to fit your saddle.

    Stem

    • Sonder Storc / 60mm

      • Sonder Storc [OEM] /

    • Sonder Storc / 70mm

      • Sonder Storc [OEM] /

    • Sonder Storc / 80mm

      • Sonder Storc [OEM] /

    • Sonder Stelo 60mm

      +$39.99

      • Sonder Stelo

      Stelo is a 3D forged aluminium performance road bike stem to give precise and immediate steering.

      Its four-bolt clamp holds your bar firmly in place and opposing bolts on the steer tube clamp give extreme clamping power while reducing stress on the steer tube

      It comes in 7 different lengths from 60mm to 120mm making it ideal for gravel and endurance road bikes.

      • 7050-T6 aluminium construction
      • +/-7° flip flop adjustable rise
      • Available in 7 lengths from 60mm to 120mm
      • Weighs just 98g (80mm length).
      • Compatible with all 31.8mm handlebars and 28.6mm steerer tubes.

      The humble stem has a significant effect on your bike's geometry and as a result its performance and your comfort. A shorter stem results in faster handling and a more upright riding position. Longer stems increase reach with slower more predictable handling.

      Experiment with different length stems or get a pro bike fit to hone your perfect set-up.

      Note. The length of a stem isn’t its overall length, from the very front to the very back, but the distance from the central point on the steerer tube and the centre of the handlebar.

    • Sonder Stelo 70mm

      +$39.99

      • Sonder Stelo

      Stelo is a 3D forged aluminium performance road bike stem to give precise and immediate steering.

      Its four-bolt clamp holds your bar firmly in place and opposing bolts on the steer tube clamp give extreme clamping power while reducing stress on the steer tube

      It comes in 7 different lengths from 60mm to 120mm making it ideal for gravel and endurance road bikes.

      • 7050-T6 aluminium construction
      • +/-7° flip flop adjustable rise
      • Available in 7 lengths from 60mm to 120mm
      • Weighs just 98g (80mm length).
      • Compatible with all 31.8mm handlebars and 28.6mm steerer tubes.

      The humble stem has a significant effect on your bike's geometry and as a result its performance and your comfort. A shorter stem results in faster handling and a more upright riding position. Longer stems increase reach with slower more predictable handling.

      Experiment with different length stems or get a pro bike fit to hone your perfect set-up.

      Note. The length of a stem isn’t its overall length, from the very front to the very back, but the distance from the central point on the steerer tube and the centre of the handlebar.

    • Sonder Stelo 80mm

      +$39.99

      • Sonder Stelo

      Stelo is a 3D forged aluminium performance road bike stem to give precise and immediate steering.

      Its four-bolt clamp holds your bar firmly in place and opposing bolts on the steer tube clamp give extreme clamping power while reducing stress on the steer tube

      It comes in 7 different lengths from 60mm to 120mm making it ideal for gravel and endurance road bikes.

      • 7050-T6 aluminium construction
      • +/-7° flip flop adjustable rise
      • Available in 7 lengths from 60mm to 120mm
      • Weighs just 98g (80mm length).
      • Compatible with all 31.8mm handlebars and 28.6mm steerer tubes.

      The humble stem has a significant effect on your bike's geometry and as a result its performance and your comfort. A shorter stem results in faster handling and a more upright riding position. Longer stems increase reach with slower more predictable handling.

      Experiment with different length stems or get a pro bike fit to hone your perfect set-up.

      Note. The length of a stem isn’t its overall length, from the very front to the very back, but the distance from the central point on the steerer tube and the centre of the handlebar.

  • Forks

    • Rockshox Recon RL Silver 100mm / 29

      • Rockshox Recon RL Silver

    • Rockshox Reba RL / 100mm / 29

      +$209.99

      • Rockshox Reba RL / 100mm / 29
      Treat your bike to one of the most successful and capable RockShox forks of all times. The Reba uses some of the features and innovations from the latest SID. This fork combines classic XC performance with excellent tracking and a Motion Control™ damper to keep things under control when it gets a bit wild.

    • Rockshox Sid Ultimate / 29 / 100mm

      +$0

      • Rockshox Sid Ultimate / 29 / 100mm

  • Tubes

    • WTB Inner Tube / 29 / 2.2-2.4 Black

      • WTB [OEM] Inner Tube / 29 / 2.2-2.4

    • Tubeless Tyre Upgrade and Setup

      +$54.99

      • Tubeless Tyre Upgrade and Setup

      Go tubeless

    Wheels

    • Sonder Nova XC Wheelset Shimano

      • Sonder Nova XC [OEM] Wheelset

      The Nova 29 XC is our entry level cross-country wheelset, allowing you to run narrower, lighter tyres on longer or less-technical rides.

      • Tubeless compatible and optimised for 2.0” – 2.4” tyres
      • 6061 alloy rims with plain gauge steel spokes
      • Sealed bearings for lower maintenance

      The Nova 29 XC’s 23m internal width is optimised for 2.0” to 2.4” tyres, accommodating narrower, lighter cross-country designs. Pre-taped they’re fully tubeless compatible for extra weight savings and reduced rolling resistance. The rims are made using light and reliable 6061 alloy with plain gauge steel spokes for extra durability.

      The Nova hubs are fully-sealed for low maintenance and are designed around modern Boost spacing standards. The hubs also use a steel body to survive years of abuse.

      With a lower weight than wider MTB rims, the Nova 29 XC spin up to speed quicker and require less effort to keep moving. Swap them into existing bikes set-ups for longer rides or upping your speed on faster, less technical singletrack.

    • Sonder Alpha 29 XC Wheelset / UK Build HG

      +$209.99

      • Sonder Alpha 29 XC [OEM] Wheelset / UK Build

  • Bottle cages

    • No Bottle Cages (none)

      • No Bottle Cages

    • Sonder Buzz Wire Single

      +$5.99

      • Sonder Buzz Wire

      The easiest and most convenient way to carry water on your bike, a classic cage design that holds your water bottle nice and snug.

      Buzz Wire is reassuringly durable, weighs just 65 grams and will carry your 500 or 750 ml water bottle with ease.

      If you are on expedition and looking for a way to pass a rest day make a bent wire loop and challenge someone to a game of Buzz Wire!

    • Sonder Sideblade Black / Left Entry

      +$5.99

      • Sonder Sideblade

      The Sideblade bottle cage not only gives your water bottle a lovely, secure hug, but its side loading system makes it easier to access when you need a drink, making staying hydrated a joy even when you've got a load of frame bags to work around!

      The Side blade is geared at letting you get to your water when you've got a bike packed up with frame bags, this means that it's also ideal for compact and full-sus frames where a standard loading bottle cage system just won't fit, you can choose which side you'd like to access your bottle by with a twist of the cage in the mount before your ride.

      Made of polycarbonate, the Sideblade is also super light and super duper tough - hooray!

    Mudguards

    • No Mudguards (none)

      • No Mudguards

    • Sonder Fender Front MTB

      +$5.99

      • Sonder Fender

      The Sonder Front Fender protects you from excessive mud splatter on wet, mucky trails. These lightweight plastic mudguards don’t require any special fixings on your bike and can be strapped straight onto your forks with 4 cable ties (supplied).

      Made from durable polypropylene, if the Fender does meet its end, it can be easily recycled by most councils or at your local recycling centres.

    Pedals

    • No Pedals (none)

      • No Pedals

    • Sonder Torque Black

      +$39.99

      • Sonder Torque

      Combining the Comfort of plastic with the grip of metal pedals. 

      A tough large platform, thin profile thermoplastic body with replaceable steel pins. The Cromoly axle gives durability and strength that you can depend on.

      LSL bushing combined with a sealed bearing keeps the pedals turning in all weather conditions.

      We have tried and tested these pedals and they have stayed true through winter and summer trails.

    • Sonder Reko

      +$64.99

      • Sonder Reko

      The Reko are lightweight SPD pedals designed gravel riding and cross-country mountain biking over longer distances.

      The Reko's platform-free design reduces the overall weight of the pedals to 145g per pedal for lighter, faster riding. Double-sided SPD bindings are easy to clip in and out of and their compact design means they're less likely to clog with muck on filthy winter rides.

      The clip-in design improves the efficiency of your pedal strokes, saving energy on long rides and improving power transfer on climbs, and gives you more control of the back end of the bike.

    • Sonder Slingshot Black

      +$74.99

      • Sonder Slingshot

      The wide platform Slingshot pedal is designed to provide the support, control and confidence you need for a variety of riding, whether on trail, gravel or road.

      • Wide 87x90 platform made from 6061 aluminium
      • Double-sided adjustable SPD clips
      • Chromoly axle with sealed bearings

      The Slingshot's wide foot platform provides plenty of support to the foot for more comfortable pedalling over long distances, reducing hot-spots. This additional foot support also gives you greater control of the rear end of the bike on tight turns or technical trail.

      If you're using the Slingshot for mountain biking, the pedal's wide surface gives you a platform to stand on unclipped, ready to bail out if needed, on heart rate-quickening sketchy sections.

      With double-sided SPD clips and a large pedal area, the Slingshot is easy to clip in and out of in a hurry. A clipless system provides greater pedalling efficiency when climbing and more control when descending.

Initial Price
$1,599
Frame
Dial SX Eagle
Size
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Total Price
$1,599

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Description

Capable, efficient, built for speed and efficiency. Beat your best time, cover big miles on a long day out, race to the podium. With its lightweight aluminium tubeset and 100mm travel up front, the Dial gives maximum pedalling efficiency whether you're riding 200kms at Dirty Reiver or racing flat out. If Aggro-gravel is a thing, then this is it...

At a glance

  • SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed groupset
  • Rockshox Recon Silver RL fork
  • Sonder Nova XC 29" wheelset
  • 6066 aluminium frame

The Dial is designed for riding cross-country trails without compromise. It gives more confidence than a gravel bike and a more direct feel than a trail bike. The Dial's geometry is race-tuned and the 69 degree head angle, steep seat-tube and low stack height all work together to optimise climbing performance and direct, fast steering.

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We’ve used lightweight 6066 aluminium to build the Dial into a truly lightweight bike without compromising on strength or performance. A flattened top tube provides lateral stiffness for maximum pedalling efficiency and cornering precision, whilst providing a degree of vertical compliance for a more forgiving ride over distance.

Quick out the blocks with its low frame weight, lightweight XC-specific wheelset and fast tyres, the Dial provides instant acceleration and with 100mm of travel up front, carries its speed well over rough terrain. The 430mm chainstays are compact for agile cornering, without being so short that you lose power on the climbs. It's a ride that makes is perfect for long days out where you want more comfort and control than a gravel bike or to die flat out on your local leg-tester.

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Features

Tuned for efficiency

Steep head angle and seat-tube optimise climbing performance and pedalling efficiency.

Light and clean

High quality 6066 aluminium alloy reduces weight without compromising frame strength. With clean lines thanks to internal down tube cable routing.

Made for stronger wheels

Designed around Boost 148 rear spacing with a 12mm bolt-through axle.

Built in compliance

The Dial's low profile top tube gives lateral stiffness for improved power transfer and vertical compliance for comfort over long distance.

Build Spec
Frameset
Frame:Dial Frame | 6066 aluminium
Fork:RockShox Recon Silver RL | 100mm (travel)
Headset:FSA Orbit C-40-ACB
Groupset
Shifters:SRAM SX Eagle Trigger | 1x | 12-speed
Brakes:SRAM Level | Hydraulic | post mount
Rotors:SRAM Centreline | 180mm (front), 160mm (rear) | 6-bolt
Rear derailleur:SRAM SX Eagle | Long cage | 12-speed
Chainset:SRAM SX Eagle | 170mm | 32t
Cassette:SRAM PG1230 | 11-50t | 12-speed
Chain:SRAM NX Eagle | 12-speed
Bottom bracket:SRAM PowerSpline | 73mm | 118mm
Wheelset
Wheels:Sonder Nova 29" XC
Tyres:Goodyear Peak Tubeless | 29 x 2.4" | Tan
Tubes:WTB | 29 x 2.2-2.4"
Finishing kit
Handlebars:Sonder Horizon Flat | 720mm
Stem:Sonder Storc
Seatpost:Sonder Seatpost | 31.6mm
Saddle:Sonder Abode
Grips:Sonder Clutch | Black
Weight
Frame:XS: TBC S: 1.78kg; M: 1.88kg; L: 1.98kg; XL: 2.08kg;
Build:XS: TBC S: TBC M: TBC L: TBC XL: TBC
Pedals not included with full builds
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Geometry and Sizing

Sizing

It is important to get the right size bike, if the bike fits it will be faster, more comfortable, and easier to handle. You can also take into consideration the standover height to ensure you pick a bike that will be a good fit. If you measure your inside leg and ensure there is a minimum of an inch from the toptube to your crotch this will give you enough seatpost adjustment to find your optimum saddle height.

Generally we recommend:
Small: Riders between 5ft 2in and 5ft 7in (157-170cm)
Medium: Riders between 5ft 6in and 5ft 10in (167-177cm)
Large: Riders between 5ft 9in and 6ft 2in (175-187cm)
X-Large: Riders of 6ft 2in + (187cm)

Dial

Size Small Medium Large X-Large
ST - Seat tube 395 440 470 520
TT - Top tube 579.4 599.4 622 652
HT - Head tube 100 100 110 125
HA - Head angle 69 69 69 69
SA - Seat angle 74.5 74.5 74.5 74.5
CS - Chainstay 430 430 430 430
BB - BB drop 60 60 60 60
FO - Fork offset 51 51 51 51
WB - Wheelbase 1093.5 1113.5 1137.1 1167.5
SO - Stand over TBC TBC TBC TBC
RE - Reach 415 435 455 475
SK - Stack 592.8 592.8 602.1 616.1
Frame Spec

Sonder Dial

Weight: S: 1.78kg; M: 1.88kg; L: 1.98kg; XL: 2.08kg
Alloy XC trail frame with integrated tapered headset for a clean, low front end
Hand welded 6066 frameset
High-quality extended welds
Optimised for 100 mm (506 mm axle to crown) suspension forks
Internally routed cables
Boost 148 rear spacing
Threaded 73 mm BSA BB shell for no-creak assembly
Chainstay mounted disc brake for clean lines and damage protection
Reverb Stealth port
EN 14766 compliant
Headset: IS42/28.6 | IS52/40
The Dial frame will accept tyres up to 2.4" in width

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Dial SX Eagle in action