Radon Jab MX review

The Radon Jab MX is an aggressively priced enduro bike. Radon not only delivers top-notch components but also a unique carbon frame and modern features with weights under 15 kilos for under 5000 €. Is it worth the purchase?

With a head angle of under 64 degrees and the combination of a large front wheel and small 27.5-inch rear wheel, Radon stays entirely modern. The main frame, with a reach of 480 mm in size L, is designed to be long but not excessively so. Due to the mullet setup, the bottom bracket drop is somewhat minimal at 17 mm.

Compared to many other enduros, the handling of the Radon Jab MX remains noticeably more agile. If you enjoy playfully ripping down the trail, you’ll love this. The bike allows for easy wheel lifts into manuals thanks to its short 432 mm chainstays or popping into the air for a bunny hop.

The new Jab MX comes in three build options at its launch, all featuring the same carbon chassis. We took a look at all the options. With the arrow symbol , you can also compare individual models with any other bike in our extensive market overview.

With the YT Jeffsy and the Canyon Spectral, two exciting bikes with slightly less travel were already introduced this year. And in a big comparison test, we found out how much money you actually need to spend to have fun on challenging trails.

With a price of €4399, the Radon Jab MX 9.0 is certainly the most exciting model for most riders. Although it is the entry-level model, it already has an excellent suspension setup. And even though the Magura MT5 brakes are not the top brakes in Magura’s lineup, they provide excellent stopping power with 203 mm rotors at the front and rear. High-quality Maxxis tires and DT Swiss wheels make the bike a truly well-rounded package. The drivetrain even offers the full range of SRAM’s 520%. That’s all you really need.

If you’re looking for a similarly good bike with 160 mm of travel in the price range under 5000 €, you can’t overlook two models: The Cube Stereo One55 and the Orbea Occam LT are definitely the most exciting alternatives here. However, in this price range, Orbea only offers an aluminum frame. As a specialty retail brand, Cube, on the other hand, delivers a similarly price-aggressive model with a carbon frame, which we’ve compared for you here.