{"title":"Sonder Cortex","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the climb opens out, the trail tips down, and you realise you’ve still got hours left to ride. That’s where Cortex comes into its own. Fast enough to cover ground. Capable enough when the trail turns rough. Built for big mountain distances and even bigger smiles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn incredibly efficient climber and still capable enough for aggressive trail riding. Cortex is for riders who want one bike to do everything — fast on climbs, confident on descents, and comfortable for big days in big terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe freedom to explore UK trails and trail centres. Plot a route and go. Cortex has sweet spot geometry around a 135mm platform for less fatigue and all-day riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeil Sutton, Sonder Bikes designer says \u003cq\u003eIt's the bike that 99% of UK trail riders should be riding. Just enough to get you out of trouble but not so much you lose the sharpness. Cortex has the broadest ability of any bike in our range. If I didn't work in the industry, then it'd be the bike I'd buy. Stick lightweight wheels on it to ride as an XC or put chunky tyres on and go to Bike Park Wales.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast and agile, Cortex is a 29er full-suspension trail bike for day long all-terrain epics like the Cairngorm loop or flying around your local trail centre. 140mm travel up front, and 135mm at the rear for a confidence-inspiring ride and playful character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-responsive videoWrapper embed-responsive-16by9\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"50%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ih1Uj3I9L2I?si=DIpjOuoDfYFUjzyl\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith bang up to date geometry, Cortex inspires confidence with a playful character. Stand up and mash on the pedals out of turns, manual sections of trail and pop off tree stumps, rocks and roots. Smash out short and loose technical climbs, flat-out descents and tight techy singletrack sections. The harder you push the bigger your grin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tried and tested Horst link design keeps the suspension active when braking. We've fine tuned the leverage curve and worked with SRAM RockShox to produce a rear shock that's custom-tuned for the Cortex - maximum downhill performance while maintaining the all-day pedalling efficiency from its predecessor. Cortex is your do-it-all bike of choice for lakeland 30-milers and flat-out trail centre laps alike; with enough travel to carry speed over longer sections of rough ground and a lively, playful feel through the twisty bits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCortex' frameset is hand-welded from 6061 double-butted aluminium for the perfect mix of weight, rigidity and durability; with a slim hydroformed top-tube and down-tube designed to improve stiffness with just enough compliance to get you out of trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal cable and stealth dropper routing means clean lines, dampened with foam liners for a quiet ride. Dialed-in geometry and 2.4” tyre clearance gives heaps of grip; a comfortable and efficient climbing position for big days in the saddle; and a stable, spirited platform for smashing down descents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are weighing up the benefits read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/spotlight\/hardtail-vs-full-suspension-mountain-bikes\"\u003efull-suspension vs hardtail\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFurther reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/spotlight\/hardtail-vs-full-suspension-mountain-bikes\"\u003eHardtail vs Full Suspension Mountain Bikes: Guide for Bike\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/spotlight\/sram-eagle-meets-the-sonder-cortex-mechanical-is-far-from-dead\"\u003eSRAM Eagle 90 Transmission meets the Sonder Cortex -Mechanical is alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/spotlight\/how-do-i-choose-the-right-size-bike-for-me\"\u003eHow do I choose the right size bike for me\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bike\/how-to-fit-your-bike-at-home-for-all-day-riding-comfort\"\u003eHow to fit your bike at home for comfortable all day riding\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/spotlight\/guide-to-down-country-mountain-biking\"\u003eGuide to down-country mountain biking\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/spotlight\/why-choose-a-short-travel-29er\"\u003eWhy choose a mid-travel 29er?: Essential Guide for Bike\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bike\/how-to-assemble-your-new-sonder-bike-at-home\"\u003eHow to assemble your new Sonder bike at home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/spotlight\/how-a-pencil-beats-the-cycle-industry\"\u003eHow a pencil beats the cycle industry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1626\/1993\/collections\/collection-cortex-d.jpg?v=1719487035","url":"https:\/\/alpkit.pro\/collections\/sonder-cortex.oembed","provider":"Alpkit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}