The fact that the bike was originally priced at 3699 euros gives it a clear advantage in terms of equipment. In the head tube, a Pike Ultimate shines with sophisticated damping control and great response behaviour - no other manufacturer in the test offers this. Newmen wheels and fast-rolling Nobby Nic tyres allow you to accelerate with ease. The GX groupset shifts reliably and provides plenty of range. The moderate seat angle and the 60 mm stem centre the rider comfortably and centrally on the bike despite the short reach. Especially as the pleasantly high front allows a lot of control over the front wheel and only rises late. The weight is also kept within reasonable limits.
Radon Skeen Trail 10: Rather made for light tasks
However, the descent shouldn't be too demanding. With its short chainstays and steep head angle, the Radon is agile and playful through tight corners. But while the confident Pike responds finely at the front and is always well positioned in its travel, the rear end chokes on small bumps. It reacts insensitively, generates little traction and provides only limited reserves. The rear can't keep up with the impressive fork. The short reach and overall tight wheelbase also contribute to the limited composure on fast descents.
The Magura stoppers with long levers take a long time to brake, but then decelerate reliably. The thin, hard SDG grips are also criticised. Nevertheless, if you are looking for an agile touring bike for easy trails and long climbs, the Radon is a good choice. Savings foxes watch out: The price is currently 500 euros below the RRP.
Conclusion on the Radon Skeen Trail 10 by Tobias Ziganek, BIKE tester:
With the Skeen Trail, Radon caters for classic touring riders who value good climbing characteristics, but also leave demanding descents to one side. The equipment with the top Rockshox fork is remarkably good.
Technical data and notes on the Radon Skeen Trail 10
Manufacturer information
- Price: 3199 Euro¹
- Available by mail order
- Frame material: Carbon/aluminium
- Frame size: 16, 18,20, 22"(tested in size 20", 45 cm)
Measured values
- Weight without pedals: 13.72 kg
- Frame weight without damper: 3063 g
- Weight of wheels: 4683 g
- Handlebar width: 780 mm
Equipment
- Fork: Rockshox Pike Ultimate Debonair
- Damper: Rockshox Deluxe Select+
- Front/rear suspension travel: 130/121 mm
- Crank handle: Sram GX Eagle
- Circuit: Sram GX Eagle 1 x 12
- Translation / Bandwidth: 32; 10-52 / 520 %
- Brake system / disc (front / rear): Magura MT Trail Sport / 180 mm / 180 mm
- Telescopic support / stroke / Ø: Radon Competition Dropper / 150 mm / 31.6 mm
- Impellers: Newmen Evolution SL A.30
- Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic; Evo Addix Soft SuperGround/Speedgrip Superground TLE 29 x 2.40
- Ease of maintenance: Weak
BIKE test rating²: good - 175.75 out of 250 points
Further information on the trail bike can be found in the graphics
- ¹Price may be subject to additional costs for packaging, shipping and tuning²The 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.).
Stefan Frey
Editor
