Anyone ridden both of the above? Models in question are a ’16 901 and mk1 Transmitter. M Whyte has very similar Geo to the L Sonder, but the Sonder is slacker (not sure if the Whyte’s HA is measured sagged?)
I currently have the Whyte but am sorely tempted to change – seduced by the thought of Plus and a bit of a slacker front end (haven’t got enough steerer for a slackset)
Small concern is how the Sonder rides with ‘regular’ tyres, but I’m not too bothered about that.
Fork will be a 16 Pike, currently with a 130 Debonair shaft. Burly build, used for natural singletrack, trail centers, jump lines, up to about 40 mile XC hacks.
I adore the Whyte and I’m worried the Sonder just won’t be as much fun, but I’m being drawn towards it for the above reasons, (let’s assume it’s cost neutral by the time I’ve sold mine off. We know it won’t be, but you know, river in Egypt.)