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Dune XR
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,250| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Mondraker Dune is a mixed bag, offering stability and composed geometry at high speeds, with a supportive suspension that excels in rough terrain. However, its long length can make it feel unwieldy, and it comes with a premium price tag that doesn't always match the component quality. The bike's design and geometry have been praised for standing the test of time, but some reviews note sluggish suspension and outdated features.
Stable and composed at high speeds
Supportive and well-balanced suspension
Good traction and smoothness on rough terrain
Cutting-edge geometry and sizing
Feels unwieldy due to long length
Premium price without corresponding high-end parts
Sluggish suspension and outdated features
Requires significant rider adjustment
It gains speed quickly, I was going into corners really, really quickly, which was messing me up—’Where are my braking points, I haven’t even started to turn yet?’
BIKE MagazineThe Mondraker Dune is one of our Bike of the Year bikes for 2018.
BikeRadarProves that good geometry and sizing stands the test of time
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Aug 2018 · Alan Muldoon
Launched over three years ago, the Mondraker Dune XR is still streets ahead of its rivals in terms of sizing, our size L dwarfing most brands XXLs.
Independent geometry adjustments
Sticky lower shock bushing
Aug 2018
This bike is long. Sure, there’s more to it, like its especially supportive suspension platform. But mostly, it’s long. And once we got used to that, we found it could hold its corners and stick its lines superbly.
Apr 2018 · Kurt Gensheimer
Recently launched in the United States, Mondraker is a Spanish brand bringing an impressive arsenal of carbon fiber trail bikes to this side of the Atlantic. - Mtbr.com
Mar 2018 · McCoy
A few years ago a Spanish company called Mondraker designed its dual-suspension bikes with a peculiar geometry. They had a very long front end coupled
Dec 2015 · Christoph Bayer
Our dreams came true when we were presented with 7 of the wildest custom builds that were definitely not on general sale!
Sep 2015 · Jon Woodhouse
If you have the money, it’s quite simply one of the finest bikes we’ve ever ridden
Jul 2025 · tytyelliot
My main problems ever on this bike was shifting and brskes the sram bolts are so easy to round
Feels amazing
Shifting and brakes
| Frame | Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 36 Float Grip EVOL Performance, 110x15mm axle, 3-position lever with intermediate positions in low/high-speed compression, high- and low-speed compression to lock, rebound, air preload Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float DPX2 LV EVOL Performance, 215mm x 63.5mm, trunnion top mount, rebound, compression (3 positions), air preload Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP XR, sealed bearings, 73mm BSA |
| Headset | Onoff Saturn, tapered, ACB sealed bearings |
| Stem | Onoff Stoic FG, 30mm length, 6061 forged aluminium, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Mondraker double butted 6061 aluminum, 25mm rise, 780mm width, 9° backsweep, 5° upsweep, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | SDG Circuit MTN, high-density PU, cordura protection, black steel rails |
| Seatpost | Onoff Pija Dropper, S: 337mm length x 100mm travel, M/L/XL: 387mm length x 125mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Onoff Diamond, lock-on, 130mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, Type 3, roller bearing clutch, cage lock, 12-speed, long cage, X-Horizon system |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle, aluminum, 24mm axle, 170mm length (S/M), 175mm length (L/XL) |
| Shifters | SRAM Trigger GX Eagle, 12-speed, X-Actuation, Zero Loss technology |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R, lightweight 4-piston dual-diameter calipers, Centerline 6-bolt one-piece rotors, 200mm front, 180mm rear, semi-metallic pads Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R, tool-free reach adjust, ambidextrous lever mount |
| Rims | Mavic XA, 25mm internal width, hookless, tubeless ready, 24 hole, asymmetrical |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Mavic steel, straight pull |
| Front Hub | Mavic, IS 6-bolt, 110x15mm front, 142x12mm rear |
| Rear Hub | Mavic, IS 6-bolt, 110x15mm front, 142x12mm rear |
| Tires | Maxxis High Roller II, tubeless ready, dual compound, Exo protection, 60tpi, folding, 27.5" x 2.3" |
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Last updated April 14
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