Description
Features
Build Spec
Geometry and Sizing
Frame Spec
Reviews
Transmitter
Ultra-capable 27.5" hardtail - fast, lively and precise. Cut trails like a scalpel. Transmitter flows across cambers, roots, rocks and ruts. Get speed, agility and masses of fun with a long wheelbase, long trail and long reach. Then ask why anyone buys full suspension.
Neil's take
SX Eagle is a belter of an entry level groupset. The performance has trickled down from the top-of-the-range GX groupset so yes, it's heavier but you get most of the performance for a fraction of the price.
..Read moreYou want control over the rough stuff so upgrading the forks to Rockshox Revelation makes sense, and a dropper seatpost will help you fly down the trails with extra confidence.
At a glance
- SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed groupset
- Rockshox Revelation fork
- Sonder Nova 27.5" wheelset
- X-Fusion Manic dropper seatpost
- 6061 aluminium frame
SRAM SX Eagle
SRAM Eagle drivetrains are designed, engineered and manufactured to work as complete drivetrain systems. Its 1x drivetrain is built to be lightweight, strong and intuitive, with the gear range to ride on any terrain.
SX Eagle provides the same Eagle performance benefits as NX Eagle, but at a lower price point. The main differences stem from the choice of materials and finish options, but functionally SX is fully compatible with SRAMs Eagle groupset.
Sonder Nova 27.5"
Whether you're navigating rock gardens or tackling steep climbs, Novas will consistently give you a boost when the roads are rough and the terrain is tricky. Machine built for precision on Sonder’s sealed hubs.
Nova's have a boost hub for strength and stiffness and wide rims to improve tyre performance. They're built for abuse with sealed bearings and are tubeless ready.
Read lessProgressive geometry
Long reach, low bottom bracket and slack 65° head angle for bucket loads of confidence. 425mm short chainstays for agility and insane acceleration out of turns.
Hand welded 6061-T6 triple butted frameset
Not all tubes are equal. Transmitter uses tube walls of different thicknesses to get material where it is needed and save weight where it isn’t.
Internal cable routing
Clean lines and tidy cables thanks to fully guided internal routing.
Huge tyres. Endless grip.
27.5" 2.6/2.8" tyres. Designed around Boost 148/110 standards.
Features built for trails
Compatible with a dropper seatpost so even the most sheepish riders can tackle those steep sections head on like a pro. Transmitter can aslo be fitted with a chain guide. (ISCG 05 compatible).
Loads of travel
150mm of suspension floats you over the roughest and rootiest lines.
| Frameset | |
|---|---|
| Frame: | Transmitter Frame | 6061 aluminium |
| Fork: | RockShox Revelation RC | 150mm (travel) |
| Headset: | FSA Orbit C-40-ACB |
| Groupset | |
|---|---|
| Shifters: | SRAM SX Eagle Trigger | 1x | 12-speed |
| Brakes: | SRAM Level | Hydraulic | Direct mount |
| Rotors: | Avid Centreline | 180mm (front), 160mm (rear) | 6-bolt |
| Rear derailleur: | SRAM SX Eagle | Long cage | 12-speed |
| Chainset: | SRAM SX Eagle | 170mm | 32t |
| Cassette: | SRAM PG1210 | 11-50t | 12-speed |
| Chain: | SRAM NX Eagle | 12-speed |
| Bottom bracket: | SRAM PowerSpline | 73mm | 118mm |
| Wheelset | |
|---|---|
| Wheels: | Sonder Nova 27.5" |
| Front tyre: | WTB Vigilante | Comp | 27.5 x 2.8" |
| Rear tyre: | WTB Trail Boss | Comp | 27.5 x 2.6" |
| Tubes: | Vittoria | 27.5 x 1.95-2.50" | Presta |
| Finishing kit | |
|---|---|
| Handlebars: | Sonder Aspect Riser | 78cm |
| Stem: | Sonder Piskie | 35mm |
| Seatpost: | X-Fusion Manic | 31.6mm | 125mm (drop) |
| Saddle: | Sonder Abode | 158mm | Black |
| Grips: | Sonder Clutch | Black |
| Weight | |
|---|---|
| Frame: | S: 1.97kg; M: 2.0kg; L: 2.1kg; XL: 2.14kg |
| Build: | S: 12.4kg; M: 12.65kg; L: 13.8kg; XL: 13.9kg |
| Pedals not included with full builds |
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)
Transmitter
| Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST - Seat tube | 410 | 440 | 470 | 485 |
| TT - Top tube | 580.5 | 602.9 | 622.9 | 646.5 |
| HT - Head tube | 105 | 115 | 115 | 130 |
| HA - Head angle | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| SA - Seat angle | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| CS - Chainstay | 425 | 425 | 427.5 | 430 |
| BB - BB drop | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| FO - Fork offset | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| WB - Wheelbase | 1141.2 | 1165.5 | 1188 | 1216.8 |
| SO - Stand over | 749.7 | 768.4 | 782.6 | 796.6 |
| RE - Reach | 422.5 | 442.5 | 462.5 | 482.5 |
| SK - Stack | 589.4 | 598.4 | 598.4 | 612 |
Alloy hardtail trail bike frame
| Weight: S: 2.1kg; M: 2.2kg; L: 2.25kg; XL: 2.3kg |
| Alloy trail frame with integrated tapered headset for a clean, low front end |
| Hand welded 6061-T6 triple butted frameset |
| High-quality extended welds |
| Optimised for 150mm (540mm axle to crown) suspension forks |
| Internally routed cables |
| Boost 148 rear spacing to allow huge tyre clearance while benefitting from a stronger wheel |
| Threaded 73mm 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 Transmitter frame is suited to a low profile 2.8” tyre or aggressive 2.6” tyres, some larger 2.8”s may rub the chainstays in use |
