Radon Recap: suspension setup & specs
The Radon Recap is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 150 mm of fork travel and 150 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System. Below you will find all 3 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
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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 | Fox 36 Performance (150 mm) | Fox Float X Performance | – | 150 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System 600 Wh | 21.3 kg | €4,999 | Setup → |
| 9.0 | Fox 36 Performance Elite (150 mm) | Fox Float X Performance Elite | – | 150 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System 600 Wh | 21.6 kg | €5,999 | Setup → |
| 10.0 | Fox 36 Factory (150 mm) | Fox Float X2 Factory | – | 150 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System 600 Wh | 21.4 kg | €6,999 | Setup → |
How it compares
150 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 150 mm median of the 101 bikes in the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category in our database. Front and rear both work with 150 mm of travel. On travel, it slots in between the Radon Jealous Hybrid and the Radon Render in the Radon range.
The lightest build, 8.0, weighs 21.3 kg according to Radon – about 2.1 kg less than the category median (23.4 kg across 49 bikes with a stated weight). There are 0.3 kg between the lightest and the heaviest build. The starting price of €4,999 (8.0) is roughly in line with the category median (€5,500). For the 10.0 build, Radon asks €6,999. Fork and shock come from FOX on every build. The fork line-up ranges from the Fox 36 Performance to the Fox 36 Factory. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System with a 600 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (Fox 36 Performance): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- 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.
- Shock (Fox Float X Performance): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
- 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 Recap
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Radon take priority.
150 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 26 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 30 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 33 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 30 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.60″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi).
| 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
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.