Radon SKEEN TRAIL AL 8.0 Review

Radon SKEEN TRAIL AL 8.0 Review

Radon SKEEN TRAIL AL 8.0 Review

Price: 3199 €
category: Trailbike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 14,35 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 130 mm
Travel Rear: 120 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • unique look
  • coherent overall package
  • higher quality gears than the other bikes in this price range
  • 6 years warranty
  • uphill a bit sluggish
  • with 14,35 kg unfortunately a bit heavy
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Radon SKEEN TRAIL AL 8.0 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Trailbike up to 4500 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 3199 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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16
18
20
22
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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605
614
623
636
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Reach
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-
437
454
474
490
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Top Tube Length
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567
588,6
611,5
633,5
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Seat Tube Length
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392
425
455
490
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Seat Tube Angle
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76,4
76,4
76,4
76,4
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Head Tube Length
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100
110
120
135
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Head Tube Angle
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67
67
67
67
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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32
32
32
32
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
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-
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Chainstay Length
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435
435
435
435
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Wheelbase
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1172
1194
1217
1240
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Standover Height
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717
744
759
788
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Specification
  • Frame SKEEN TRAIL AL 29
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork RockShox Pike Ultimate, Charger 2.1 RCT3, Boost
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper RockShox Deluxe Select+, Debon Air
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM NX Eagle, Shiftmix
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
  • Crank SRAM X1 1000 DUB, 32T, Boost, 175mm
  • Cassette SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 10-52
  • Chain SRAM SX Eagle
  • Brake Set Magura MT Trail Custom
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Wheel Set SUNringlé Düroc 35 Expert, 31mm, 110/148mm
  • Tires Front Maxxis Forecaster, Dual, Exo Protection, TR, 29" x 2.35"
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Forecaster, Dual, Exo Protection, TR, 29" x 2.35"
  • Saddle SDG Bel Air V3
  • Seat Post Radon Competition Dropper, 31.6mm
  • Stem Race Face Æffect R, Ø35mm
  • Handle Bar Race Face Æffect R, 35 x 780mm, 20mm rise
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set VP, ZS44/ZS56

Expirience with the Radon SKEEN TRAIL AL 8.0

Ludwig Döhl Metal must be processed completely differently than carbon. But Radon manages to anchor the unmistakable look of their more expensive carbon bikes in the SKEEN TRAIL AL 8.0. The moderate 67 degree head tube angle ensures a balanced handling. The seating position can be described neither as sporty nor as comfortable. It has a moderate character. On climbs, other bikes in the under 4500 Euro present a little better performance than the Radon Fully. Especially for light riders under 70 kilos, the weight of this bike is enormous. With 14,35 kg, the ratio of rider to bike weight could be lighter. With the shifting components, Radon fulfills not only the current standard, but even puts the icing on the cake with its extremely high-quality components. The guarantee of 6 years proves that Radon puts a lot of trust in its products.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.