Radon Render: suspension setup & specs
The Radon Render is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 160 mm of fork travel and 140 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System. Below you will find all 4 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Radon Render →
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 36 Rhythm (160 mm) | Fox Float Rhythm R | – | 140 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System 800 Wh | 24.9 kg | €4,499 | Setup → |
| 9.0 800 | Fox 36 Performance (160 mm) | Fox Float X Performance | – | 140 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System 800 Wh | 24.4 kg | €5,499 | Setup → |
| 10.0 | Fox 36 Factory (160 mm) | Fox Float X Factory | – | 140 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System 800 Wh | 23.4 kg | €6,299 | Setup → |
| 10.0 HD | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate (160 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate | – | 140 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System 800 Wh | 23.4 kg | €6,999 | Setup → |
How it compares
With 160 mm at the fork, the Radon Render sits above average: across the 101 bikes in the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category in our database, the median is 150 mm. The rear offers 140 mm, 20 mm less than the front. On travel, it slots in between the Radon Recap and the Radon Deft in the Radon range.
At 23.4 kg (10.0 build), the weight is close to the category median of 23.4 kg. There are 1.5 kg between the lightest and the heaviest build. Prices for the Radon Render start at €4,499 (8.0 800), below the category median of €5,500. For the 10.0 HD build, Radon asks €6,999. For suspension, Radon combines components from FOX and RockShox. The fork line-up ranges from the Fox 36 Rhythm to the RockShox Lyrik Ultimate. Drive comes from Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System, paired with 800 Wh of battery capacity.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (Fox 36 Rhythm): 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: turn the red FOX and RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Shock (Fox Float Rhythm R): 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: the extra weight mainly affects tyre pressure, which is why the table below already includes a surcharge. SAG is measured just as on a bike without a motor.
Target SAG for the Radon Render
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Radon specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
160 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.60″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less.
| 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.