To place the rider further behind the front wheel, Mondraker lengthens the top tube and thus the reach and combines the stretched front end with a super short 30 mm stem and a fairly steep 67° head angle. The result: thanks to the long wheelbase, the Dune conveys confidence even in fast and steep sections, but can still be manoeuvred agilely through tight turns after a certain familiarisation period. It's a shame that the rear suspension reaches its limit on fast hits and can't keep up with the best. The double crankset allows for long climbing orgies, but would need to be supplemented with a chain guide. The rear suspension was designed to minimise bobbing, but has noticeable pedal kickback.
Test summary of the Mondraker Dune R
The Dune conveys a lot of confidence downhill. The weight and rear triangle could be better.
PLUS Very stiff frame, geometry provides a lot of safety, double crankset
MINUS Heaviest bike in the test, noticeable pedal kickback, missing chain guide, only small front brake disc
The alternative The cheapest Dune with Marzocchi fork and simpler Rock Shox Monarch Plus shock costs 3299 euros. Instead of DT Swiss, simpler wheels and an FSA crank are used.
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