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Swoop AL 8.0
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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$2,400| Weight | 32.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 170 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X1, GX Eagle |
| Brakes | Magura MT5 Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Radon Swoop is celebrated for its exceptional value, offering high-end components like Fox suspension and SRAM drivetrain at a competitive price. It excels in versatility and handling, providing a balanced and stable ride that's both playful and capable on challenging trails. However, some reviews note a lack of suspension sensitivity and a front end that can feel nervous in certain conditions.
Exceptional value for money
High-end components like Fox suspension and SRAM drivetrain
Versatile and balanced handling
Stable and playful ride quality
Great climbing efficiency
Lack of suspension sensitivity
Front end can feel nervous in certain conditions
Some builds have flimsy tire specs
Long seat tubes and short dropper posts on some models
A real go-anywhere, ride-anything bike – and at a decent price too.
BikeRadarThe RADON SWOOP 9.0 delivers a convincing overall package with fantastic spec, good climbing characteristics and agile handling.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineVersatile big rig that doesn’t get bogged down in its travel.
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May 2021 · Alan Muldoon
Radon Swoop 10.0 is a 29er enduro bike with 170mm travel at both ends. Carbon front triangle with alloy stays. M, L and XL frame sizes.
Versatile big rig that doesn’t get bogged down in its travel. Fun, playful ride that’s killer value for money. Radon hasn’t tried to push the boat out with extreme geometry or sizing and as a result the bike is super-easy to ride. Will serve dual duty as a long-travel trail bike.
Only available in three frame sizes. No water bottle mount. 2020 discounted bikes are sold out.
Mar 2021 · Robert Johnston
The Radon Swoop 10.0 may be a bike park crushing machine that can still climb, but doesn't offer the same sensitivity of many competitors.
Supportive and progressive rear
Solid build spec
Great Value
High speed stability
Lack of sensitivity
Flimsy tire spec
Short dropper
Long seat tubes
Apr 2019 · Christoph Bayer
The Radon Swoop 8.0 2019 is a non-nonsense 29er enduro bike. It's geometry and value for money look great on paper, but how does it perform on the trails?
Great spec
Outstanding value for money
Very balanced handling
Excellent suspension
Constantly dragging/noisy brake rotors
Low engagement hub
Frame details look a bit rustic
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 | FOX 36 FLOAT Performance, 3-position lever, 110x15mm Boost thru-axle Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPX2 Performance, EVOL, 216mm x 63mm Travel: 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, BSA, 73mm |
| Headset | FSA, ZS44/ZS56 |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R, 35mm clamp, 40mm length |
| Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect R, 35mm bore, 780mm width, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | SDG Radar |
| Seatpost | Radon Competition Dropper, 150mm drop Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | SDG Slater |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM X1 1000 Eagle DUB, 170mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, Shiftmix |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | MRP 1x upper guide and bashguard |
| Brakes | Magura MT5, 4-piston, Magura Storm HC 6-bolt rotors (203mm front, 180mm rear) Type: Magura MT5 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Magura MT5 |
| Rims | DT Swiss E1900 Spline 29, 30mm internal width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss E1900 Spline wheelset |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss E1900 Spline wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss E1900 Spline wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear |
| Tires | Front: Schwalbe Magic Mary, Addix Soft, TLE, Kevlar, 29" x 2.35", Rear: Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Addix Speedgrip, TLE, Kevlar, 29" x 2.35" |
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