2018 Radon
Swoop 170 8.0
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Weight | 30.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 170 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
May 2019
After spending months thrashing on the Radon Swoop in the worst the UK woods could throw at this burly 29er, we were ready to share our thoughts on the Radon's performance.
Jun 2017 · Christoph Bayer
With 170 mm of travel, it wasn’t so long ago that the Radon SWOOP 170 would have easily passed as a purebred freeride bike.
Apr 2017 · Sean White
Radon have created one of the most inspiring long travel enduro bikes we've ridden in the last year.
Apr 2017 · Rob Weaver
Superb geometry, well-balanced suspension and a killer spec list for the money. The Swoop’s credentials and ride behaviour are seriously impressive and give you confidence when tackling just about any trail out there. Buy if you want a hard hitting trail bike with well-balanced suspension, fantastic geometry and a great spec, all at a good price
Bang up to date geometry with great angles and three totally usable geometry settings
Great spec with some top-end kit, which is fantastic considering the price
The Vivid Air means even more adjustment allowing you to really get the Swoop dialled in
In the lowest setting, the 21mm bottom helps contribute to one of the most planted, confident rides we’ve ever experienced
The relatively steep seat angle helps with climbing
Suspension balance and overall composure is hard to fault
Pedals well considering the amount of travel on tap
Tyres aren’t as tough or as tacky as they need to be
Lack of low speed compression lever/climb switch means climbing isn’t as efficient as it could be
Not in the shops
Not a particularly long effective top tube so doesn’t feel as stretched as others when sat down pedalling
| Frame | Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik RCT3, 110x15mm Boost axle Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3, DebonAir, 216mm x 63mm Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face, BSA 73 |
| Headset | FSA, ZS44/ZS56 |
| Stem | Race Face Turbine Basic R, 35mm clamp, 50mm length |
| Handlebar | Race Face Atlas, 35mm clamp, 800mm width, 35mm rise |
| Saddle | SDG Fly Mtn 2, CrMo rails |
| Seatpost | JD Vario dropper, 120mm travel (16"), 150mm travel (18", 20", 22") Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | SDG Slater |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT RD-M8000-GS, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect SL, 170mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX SL-M7000-I, 11-speed, I-Spec |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX CS-M7000, 11-speed, 11-46 tooth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG701 |
| Chain Guide | e*thirteen TRS+ |
| Brakes | Magura MT5, Magura Storm 6-bolt rotors, 203mm front, 180mm rear Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Magura MT5 |
| Rims | e*thirteen TRS |
|---|---|
| Spokes | e*thirteen TRS |
| Front Hub | e*thirteen TRS, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear |
| Rear Hub | e*thirteen TRS, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear |
| Tires | Front: Schwalbe Magic Mary, Addix-Soft, TLE, Kevlar, 27.5" x 2.35", Rear: Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Addix-Speedgrip, TLE, Kevlar, 27.5" x 2.35" |
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