What all Radon Swoop models have in common is the carbon frame combined with an aluminium rear triangle. Although the mix of materials actually promises a good weight, at 3387 grams the frame falls somewhat short of expectations and ends up at the bottom of the STW ranking (stiffness in relation to frame weight). Thanks to the high-quality equipment with a Shimano XT drivetrain and brakes as well as lightweight Newmen wheels, the total weight still comes to an average of 15.82 kilos. Radon also goes all out with the suspension on the Swoop 10.0 and is the only bike in this price range to use Fox suspension elements. In particular, the Fox 38 with the Grip2 cartridge can be adjusted in a variety of ways, but requires expertise from the rider. In the Comparison with Swoop 9.0which is only very firm with the Rockshox rear suspension, the Fox X2 shock is a little more sensitive.
Despite the long travel, the rear suspension is still not really plush and plush. In the fast bumpy sections, the Radon Swoop passes on a lot of bumps to the rider and can't keep up with the best in the field. In terms of geometry, the enduro bike, which is only available in three frame sizes, lies in the golden mean and manages the balancing act between composure and manoeuvrability. Due to the long, curved seat tube, the saddle cannot be lowered completely. Uphill, the slightly sporty riding position and the stable rear triangle are pleasing. Only a bottle cage cannot be fitted.
Conclusion on the Radon Soop 10.0 in the test:
The Radon Swoop 10.0 has the best spec in the field and is well-balanced both uphill and downhill. However, there are stronger enduro bikes for pure downhill riding. - Max Fuchs, BIKE Editor
Technical data for the Radon Swoop 10.0
General information
- Price: 3999 euros (price may be subject to additional costs for packaging, shipping and tuning)
- Frame material: carbon/aluminium
- Frame size: M /L / XL(tested size: 47 cm)
Measured values
- Weight without pedals: 15.47 kg
- Suspension travel (front / rear): 168 / 164 mm
Equipment
- Fork: Fox 38 Float Performance Elite FitGrip2
- Shock: Fox Float X Performance
- Crank: Shimano XT
- Gear system: Shimano XT 1 x 12
- Gear ratio / bandwidth: 30; 10-51 / 510 %
- Brake system / Disc (front / rear): Shimano XT BR-M 8120 / 203 mm / 203 mm
- Telescopic post / stroke / Ø: SDG Tellis / 150 mm / 31.6 mm
- Wheels: Newmen Evolution SL A.30
- Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF / DHR II 3C MaxxTerra Exo+ Protection TR 29 x 2.5 / 2.4
