Radon SWOOP AL 8.0 Review

Radon SWOOP AL 8.0 Review

Radon SWOOP AL 8.0 Review

Price: 3199 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 170 mm
Travel Rear: 170 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2022)
  • robust bike
  • good complete bike for the price
  • rides excellent in the downhill
  • great frame
  • better shifting than the direct competition
  • 6 years warranty
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 SWOOP AL 8.0 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro 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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M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
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Stack
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-
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638
647
656
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Reach
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-
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462
476
491
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Top Tube Length
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601
619
637
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Seat Tube Length
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435
455
475
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Seat Tube Angle
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75,8
75,8
75,8
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Head Tube Length
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110
120
130
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Head Tube Angle
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64,8
64,8
64,8
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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39
39
39
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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Chainstay Length
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445
445
445
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Wheelbase
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1237
1255
1274
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Standover Height
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-
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735
753
766
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Specification
  • Frame Swoop Alu
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Fox 38 Performance, FIT GRIP 3-pos., Boost
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Fox Float X2 Performance, 2-pos., EVOL LV
  • Gearrange 455%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
  • Crank SRAM X1 1000 Eagle, DUB, 30T, Boost, 170mm
  • Cassette SRAM NX Eagle Lunar PG-1230, 11-50
  • Chain SRAM SX Eagle
  • Brake Set Magura MT5 Thirty
  • Brake Rotors 203/180
  • Wheel Set SUNringlé Düroc SD37 Expert, 32mm, 110/148mm
  • Front Hub SUNringlé Düroc SD37 Expert, 32mm, 110/148mm
  • Tires Front Schwalbe Magic Mary, Addix-Soft, Super Trail, TLE, 29" x 2.4"
  • Tires Rear Schwalbe Big Betty, Addix-Soft, Super Trail, TLE, 29" x 2.4"
  • Saddle SDG Bel Air V3
  • Seat Post RADON Competition Dropper, 31.6 x 150mm
  • Stem Race Face Æeffect R, 35 x 40mm
  • Handle Bar Race Face Æffect R, 35 x 780mm, 20mm rise
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set VP, ZS44/ZS56

Expirience with the Radon SWOOP AL 8.0

Ludwig Döhl If you want to let it rip in the bike park from time to time, you should scroll down and check the specs, because that's exactly what the SWOOP AL 8.0 was made for. The flat 64,8 degree head tube angle of the Radon Fully gives the rider lots of confidence in challenging terrain. On long tours, the comfortable seating position ensures a relaxed back. For friends of sending it on rowdy trails: the last argument is still the strongest, because the harmonious geometry and the grippy tires cause you to smile from top to bottom in the descent. A nice warranty promises sustainability. With 6 years warranty Radon sets the bar high!

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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.