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[Closed] Radon slide 2019 - any experiences?

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The new Radon range looks really sharp. The previous models dont get great reviews; but for 2019 the whole range seems to have been overhauled. Anyone got any experiences of the latest version? The spec looks outrageous for the money...


 
Posted : 17/03/2019 8:38 pm
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Thought the Swoop 170 was getting good reviews.... Saw one today in the flesh. Looked good.


 
Posted : 17/03/2019 11:36 pm
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its hard to see for sure as a lot of the reviews are in german and translating them into the english, you get statements like the suspension is lush, but not in rocks, or similar so hard to understand, their range is a lot better looking now but am mainly concerned about fit and suspension action - in the SW one has to do a lot of pedalling to earn the descents, so efficient pedalling is essential

anyone got one?


 
Posted : 18/03/2019 10:02 pm
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We've a 2016 one...


 
Posted : 18/03/2019 10:09 pm
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(it's ace btw)


 
Posted : 18/03/2019 10:16 pm
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Which one have you got matt? Got any piccies?


 
Posted : 18/03/2019 10:24 pm
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Have you looked at https://enduro-mtb.com - they always seem to be testing Radons


 
Posted : 18/03/2019 10:25 pm
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I'm struggling for the bike on its own.


 
Posted : 18/03/2019 10:50 pm
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We find it really balanced, enough travel but not so much it doesn't climb well. It's not (in 2016 form) the longest or lowest, but it's just a zippy thing around corners. It's light.
It's a quality built frame - bearings all get in and out with even pressure, different size hex keys on reach side of a shock mount etc.
I'd buy another.


 
Posted : 18/03/2019 10:56 pm