News: Radon Render 2022 – new models and new battery variants announced
Radon is updating the Render model for the 2022 season and has announced new variants. We took a closer look at the new model range with more travel and two battery variants from Bosch!
23.5 kg | 29″ | € 5,199 | Manufacturer’s-website)
The only full-suspension e-mountain bike from the German bike manufacturer gets 10 mm more travel at the front for the 2022 models and remains true to the Bosch motor technology. There will be two models with the Bosch Performance Line CX motor without Smart System, which draw their juice from the Bosch PowerTube 625 Wh battery. Three more models with the larger 750 Wh battery and Bosch Smart System are to follow in the future. We already put the predecessor of the Render through its paces in our big 2020 comparison test.
Specs of the Radon Render 9.0 2022
All Radon Render models roll on 29″ and rely on the Bosch motor with Kiox display, which is well integrated next to the stem. The Render 9.0 comes with FOX Performance suspension without Kashima bling but good functionality at the front and rear. When it comes to deceleration, Radon uses Shimano XT brakes with sturdy 203 mm brake discs. The rear derailleur also comes from the Shimano XT model range, but is unfortunately inappropriately combined with the cheaper Deore cassette. The MAXXIS DHF and DHR II tyres with EXO+ casing are suitable for heavy riders or aggressive terrain, depending on the area of use and riding style, and have already convinced us in other tests. The bike comes in frame sizes M to XL and, according to Radon, is suitable for riders from 165 cm to just under 2 m height. According to the manufacturer, the bike weighs 23.5 kg for 5,199 € and can carry a load of 110 kg – so there should be something for everyone!
Radon Render 9.0
€ 5,199
Specifications
Motor Bosch 85 Nm
Battery PowerTube 625 Wh
Display Kiox
Fork FOX 36 Performance 160 mm
Rear Shock Fox X Performance 140 mm
Seatpost Radon Competition Dropper 125 – 150 mm
Brakes Shimano XT M8120 203/203 mm
Drivetrain Shimano XT 1x12
Stem RaceFace Aeffect 40 – 50 mm
Handlebar RaceFace Aeffect 780 mm
Wheelset SUNringlé Düroc SD37 29"
Tires MAXXIS Minion DHF/DHR II (EXO+/EXO+) 2,5/2,4"
Technical Data
Size M L XL
Weight 23,5 kg
Perm. total weight 135 kg
Max. payload (rider/equipment) 111 kg
Availability of the Radon Render
The Render 8.0 and 9.0 models will be available from April 2022. The models with a bigger 750 Wh battery and Bosch Smart System will be added soon. Starting with the 9.0 750, through the 10.0 to the top model 10.0 HD. The entry-level model 8.0 is priced at €4,499. The three models with the increased battery capacity range between 5,399 € and 6,999 €.
The Radon Render has already proven itself in the comparison test as a fun machine on flow trails with top equipment at a fair price and is now entering the new season with some detail changes. The model variants with Bosch Smart System and 750 Wh battery will certainly need some time before they are actually available. However, we are curious to see how the larger battery will affect the riding performance and look forward to testing it.
For more information, visit radon.de
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Words: Julian Schwede Photos: Radon
