As with Focus Jam and Scott Genius the main frame of the Radon Slide Trail is also made of lightweight carbon, while the rear triangle is made of cheaper aluminium. The Radon does not make it under the three-kilo mark. The frame stiffness is also the lowest in this comparison.
In return, the Bonn-based mail-order company has put together the best equipment package. The Fox Factory suspension and the Newmen carbon wheels stand out in particular. A Float-X shock works at the rear. A Fox 36 suspension fork with a multi-adjustable Grip2 cartridge works in the head tube. A flawless Sram X01 groupset is used for the gears. The Radon Slide Trail is decelerated with Magura MT7 brakes in combination with 203 rotors at the front and rear. With these ingredients, the bike tips the scales at 14.5 kilos without pedals. This puts the Radon MTB in the midfield of the comparison. In terms of wheel weight, the candidate secures the best value by far. This not only motivates you to ride uphill, but also encourages you to do tricks and ride actively downhill.
Due to the slackest seat angle (74.7 degrees), you pedal slightly from behind on the Radon. This reduces the pressure on the front wheel on technical climbs and makes control more difficult. We therefore recommend pushing the saddle slightly forwards. The rear works very sensitively even when the chain is pulled and generates a lot of traction. However, it is one of the most susceptible to bobbing in the test. The riding position is compact and comfortable thanks to the short reach. Savings foxes watch out: The Radon Slide Trail 10.0 HD from the 2022 season is currently being sold on the manufacturer's website for a mere € 3999 instead of the regular € 4599 (as of 14 July 2023).
Test summary by Jan Timmermann, BIKE editor:
With its low weight and fun riding characteristics, the Radon Slide Trail turns out to be a successful all-rounder. The price-performance ratio is outstanding.
Technical data and notes on the Radon Slide Trail 10.0 HD
Manufacturer information
- Price: 4599 Euro²
- Available by mail order
- Frame material: carbon/aluminium
- Frame size: 16, 18,20, 22" (tested size 20", 46 cm)
Measured values
- Weight without pedals: 14.45 kg
- Frame weight without shock: 3101 g
- Weight of wheels: 4847 g
- Handlebar width: 780 mm
Equipment
- Fork: Fox 36 Float Factory Grip2
- Shock: Fox Float X Factory
- Front / rear suspension travel: 160 / 149 mm
- Crank: Sram X1 Carbon Eagle
- Gear system: Sram X01 Eagle 1 x 12
- Gear ratio / bandwidth: 30; 10-52 / 520 %
- Brake system / Disc (front / rear): Magura MT7 / Magura MT7 Pro / 203 / 203 mm
- Seatpost / stroke / Ø: Fox Transfer Factory / 150 mm / 31.6 mm
- Wheels: Newmen Advanced SL A.30 Carbon
- Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF / DHR II MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR, 29 x 2.5 / 29 x 2.4
- Ease of maintenance: weak
BIKE test rating¹: very good - 190.8 out of 250 points
The BIKE judgement reflects the laboratory measurements (BIKE laboratory measurement) and the subjective impression of the test riders. The BIKE judgement is independent of price. BIKE judgements: super (250-205 P.), very good (204.75-180 P.), good (179.75-155 P.), satisfactory (154.75-130 P.), with weaknesses (129.75-105 P.), unsatisfactory (104.75-0 P.).
²Price may be subject to additional costs for packaging, dispatch and coordination.
Jan Timmermann
Editor
