Radon Deft: suspension setup & specs
The Radon Deft is an e-enduro bike with 170 mm of fork travel and 170 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System. Here you will find all 3 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
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All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 800 | Fox 38 Performance (170 mm) | Fox Float X Performance | – | 170 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System 800 Wh | 24.4 kg | €5,299 | Setup → |
| 9.0 800 | Fox 38 Performance Elite (170 mm) | Fox Float X Performance Elite | – | 170 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System 800 Wh | 24.3 kg | €6,299 | Setup → |
| 10.0 800 | Fox 38 Factory (170 mm) | Fox Float X2 Factory | – | 170 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System 800 Wh | 24.1 kg | €7,199 | Setup → |
How it compares
170 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 170 mm median of the 56 bikes in the “e-enduro bike” category in our database. Front and rear both work with 170 mm of travel. Among Radon’s e-mountain bikes, the Radon Deft is the model with the most fork travel.
Radon quotes 24.1 kg for the 10.0 800 build; that is 0.7 kg more than the 23.5 kg median of 19 comparable bikes. Within the range, weight varies by 0.3 kg. Entry costs €5,299 for the 8.0 800 build – less than the category median of €6,900. For the 10.0 800 build, Radon asks €7,199. Radon uses FOX suspension throughout. The fork line-up ranges from the Fox 38 Performance to the Fox 38 Factory. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System with a 800 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (Fox 38 Performance): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: on FOX suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Air shock (Fox Float X Performance): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
Target SAG for the Radon Deft
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Radon gives its own target SAG, use that.
170 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.60″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.40 bar (20 psi) | 1.60 bar (23 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.52 bar (22 psi) | 1.72 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.64 bar (24 psi) | 1.84 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.76 bar (26 psi) | 1.96 bar (28 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.88 bar (27 psi) | 2.08 bar (30 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.00 bar (29 psi) | 2.20 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.12 bar (31 psi) | 2.32 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
The sticker on the fork (or on the shock) and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.