Test: Radon Render - a master of technical terrain
Four different equipment variants are available, each in its own color. The Render 9.0 is the second cheapest and comes with solid equipment. The e-mountainbike is powered by Bosch's latest CX Performance. The add-on parts are solid across the board and made for use in the Alps. The unique design and the matt metallic paint give the bike an appealing look.
According to Radon, the bike differs from the competition in the following points:
- Strong price-performance ratio
- Complete Shimano XT equipment and Bosch drive with 625 Wh and 85 Nm support for unbeatable riding fun
- Carbon frame and full trail suitability for a price just over 5000 euros
Statement by: Benjamin Brochhagen, Marketing Manager, Radon Bikes
Special features
- The brake cable is routed through the charging socket
- Rubber strap for additional securing of the battery
- Display well hidden "behind" the handlebars
- Block-Lock headset
On the flat
On the Radon bike, you immediately feel comfortable, thanks to the upright riding position. It is correspondingly comfortable to pedal. It is agile on flat trails, but somewhat sluggish due to its high weight. With a little physical effort, however, this soon disappears. Technical and rough trails are a lot of fun, the well-tuned suspension really "soaks up" the ground.
Up the mountain
Of course, long climbs are easy to master thanks to the motor alone, but sitting on the Render is so comfortable and ergonomic that you can master a climb lasting several hours just as well as an intensive sprint up a ramp. The traction of the rear end is very high and you push your limits when scrambling over rough trails and up high steps. It doesn't matter whether you're pushing up with gusto or if it's very technical, you have to master the uphill slowly and with a lot of balance. The more technical the trail, the more fun it is to ride.
Downhill
On the descent, the bike behaves in a similar way, it has to "paw" and you mutate into a grinch. The rear end quickly rushes through the 140 millimetres of travel and scores with a very late end progression, making it feel like a true E-Enduro. You can tackle fast, rough trails with ease, as well as very narrow and technical trails where you have to turn slowly. The well-balanced bike always gives you good control and you expand your comfort zone surprisingly quickly.
Conclusion
In short, the Radon Render 9.0 is a very fun eMTB that is a great trap on alpine trails and a true master on technical trails. Whether advanced or inexperienced, everyone will quickly get to grips with this e-bike.
RecommendationSit on, ride, have fun. There is nothing more to say.
Specifications
| Frame material: | Carbon and aluminum (rear) |
| Price: | EUR 5200.00 (from EUR 4399.00) |
| Weight: | 24.5 kg (frame size M, with pedals) |
| Suspension travel: | 160 mm front / 140 mm rear |
| Engine: | Bosch Performance Line CX, 250 W, 85 Nm |
| Battery: | Bosch Power Tube, 625 Wh |
| Suspension fork: | Fox 36 Rhythm Fit Grip |
| Suspension strut: | Fox Float DPX2 |
| Circuit: | Shimano Deore XT |
| Brakes: | Shimano Deore XT 4-piston, 203 mm |
| Crankset: | e*thirteen Plus e*spec, 165 mm |
| Wheels: | DT Swiss H1900 Spline 29 |
| Tires: | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, Dual, EXO, TR, 29 x 2.5 WT Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR, Dual, EXO, TR, 29 x 2.4 WT |
| Saddle: | Ergon SM10 E-Mountain Sport |
| Saddle post: | Radon Competition Dropper, 125 mm |
| Radon stem: | Race Face Æffect R, 40 mm |
| Handlebars: | Race Face Æffect R, 780 mm, 20 mm rise |
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