Radon Render is an incredible value eMTB!

[@TheHenningway]

I own the 9.0 since a few months and I bought it blind (without testing it and it is my first ebike). This thing rocks like I never expected. I am so stable and safe while having fun on it...as you mentioned: Outstanding!

[@Halloween1988]

Hi I just buyed render 9 e-bike 22 year are you still satisfied? You got this sound for Bosch cx motor that some people say ? Thanks

[@TheHenningway]

@@Halloween1988 Still satisfied, yes. The BOSCH isn't that loud but for me it doesn't need to whisper. It's a motor and a motor has sound, this doesn't bother me. The only thing I am thinking about is changing the fork from a 150 FOX 36 Rhythm to a Rock Shox 160 Lyrik Ultimate. The bike is still much better than I am...Enjoy your rides...👍

[@scottlin6474]

I have been following your channel for a while, what I like most is you tell the true feeling instead of over compliment even for some weak points, great job!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Thanks Scott, prefer to be open and honest in the vids and give praise where appropriate and highlight anything I feel that needs to be pointed out. Ebikes are an expensive hobby so I want to show all the pros and cons of each bike 👍

[@CoyoteMTB77]

I’ve been waiting for this review for a while and you have not disappointed. Superb review as ever and like you say it’s outstanding in terms of price and components. Finally something worth spending my money on. Shame I have to wait 18 months to pay of my wedding 🤣🤣.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Radon created a ultra competitively priced ebike and it rides well too. What do you think?

[@calibeats]

i think its still expensive lol.. just me?

[@CarkeekW]

Bosch motor noise ruined it for me , but i would love near every other component it has and be very happy

[@gregoryvierra6114]

It’s still an ebike.

[@danimayb]

Totally agree! For what you get you have to say the prices are decent! You are looking at a couple grand more across the board for those sort of specs on an Ebike.

[@TerraRyzin78]

@@calibeats yes it is, but this is a problem of every e-MTB

[@davemiller9929]

Thanks Rob, for yet another truly professional review. So helpful and detailed, you are the go to person for information on E-bikes.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Thanks so much Dave 👍

[@ruuneperi3036]

Thank you Rob for review. New bike selection is a tough job. This helped me to select down 10 HD. I was between 9 and 10 HD.... but then I compared the component prices and found the HD was even more value for money.

[@ruuneperi3036]

10HD is sold out!

[@TerraRyzin78]

@@ruuneperi3036 I have ordered mine 7 weeks ago and I hope it will be delivered anytime soon 🥰

[@danielekirylo]

I have a Radon cross bike since 8 years, it still goes perfectly. Great price and great quality.

[@jurassic690]

Another great review Rob. It's getting harder and harder to resist the lure of the Eeb for analogue mountain bikers like myself when bikes like this come on the market. The model you tested has a better component spec than my 2019 Orbea Rallon M Team for pretty much the same money and you're getting a battery and motor as well!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Cheers Chris! I know, its amazing really when you consider that many regular pedal powered MTB's come in at a higher price than this!

[@IchimokuCloud]

Those brakes are incredible. Love the look.

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

That green frame at 10:49, dayum! Great review Rob!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Cheers :-) Yeah in the right light that green frame really pops!

[@ericm8811]

Hey Rob Rides Emtb! Thank you for the fine video review of this cool bike! Very comprehensive and complete! Are the hubs also DT Swiss? Hubs and spokes are the only places that manufacturers try to cut corners that you didn't mention! Ride ride ride!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Yes, the HX1501 wheelset includes DT Swiss hubs :-)

[@ThomasTKirk]

Great vid Rob, Would so much like to see a propain ekano 165 mullet and/or 29 test soon to help newcommers choose.

[@Po.2013]

that idea about seatpost wire going little out from frame is good. As mechanic i can say to you that seatpost cables in levo and bike like levo its pain in the ass to change cables or repair.

[@trickyrickymtb5622]

Totally agree, ive worked on fully integrated dropper post cables and getting round the motor can be a pain. I like that feature a lot.

[@vonyp6018]

2nd review I've seen on this by you and a good one, thanks. I compared the 9 against cube stereo hybrid 140 sl a few months back. That rubber band holding the battery cover put me off a bit and thought cube was a bit slicker. Amazing bike though for buck and fantastic colour on the 9 but i bought the cube. My other issue with radon is returns if there's a fault.... where or who do you take it to??

[@SRemedy54]

Another awesome review, thanks Rob. I’d like to see your bike chart plotted out, specially if a bike this year does hit that sweet spot!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Cheers Stephen. It needs a refresh for 2020 as there are a few discontinued models on it now.

[@Paulmac2011]

Great review Rob, bike looks great, I would've been tempted if hadn't just bought a bike 👍

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Cheers Paul. It’s definitely good to see this kind of bike on the market at such a good price 👍

[@bencooper7944]

Nice review. Like you say it's hard to see how the big brands are charging a shit load more for not much more other than they can. The German companies are really leading the way for affordable great spec ebikes.

[@tobiasbender4287]

Funny, U have been in Leichlingen at the Sengbach Talsperre 😁 great trails right?! Great Video as well!!!

[@sasdkr85]

And Altenberger Dom in Odenthal. But where are these nice trails?! 🤓

[@alexis1959]

Great video as always - well shot and engaging. You are right about Bosch reliability - I have Bosch Gen3 powered Trek Powerfly FS7 Plus - not a single glitch in 2500kms.

[@Rammers13]

Another great Vid Rob ! Thanks for the detailed reviews and content 🙌🏻

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Cheers Scott thanks for your comments 👍

[@robsawalker]

Rob, whilst its nice to see these bikes almost nobody can afford, it would be ace to see some sub £4K EMTB reviews! Pleeeeeeease! Nobody is really doing this, I’m sure lots of people are looking to get into EMTB (perhaps like me after MTB cycling when I was younger) but aren’t going to be doing 20MPH downhills or looking to spend between £5k and £10k on a bike! A review of entry-level full-sus and hardtails would be really useful. 🙂

[@TerraRyzin78]

Maybe it's different in the UK but in Germany most of the Bikes are 4000€ and up

[@NBMBC40]

Great review Rob and totally agree that is a very nice Ebike package for the money, especially the Render 9.0

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Thanks Nathan :-) Yeah the 9.0 colour is also really nice in the flesh...

[@kona6812]

Suprised I didn't signed up already! Good content as always! Today I got a sub with notification 😀

[@LUCKYLUCKYMULLEN]

Great review Rob.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Thanks Ken :-)

[@truth.speaker]

Title: best value evee 0:27 "over 5 grand"! Did I miss something here???

[@valentinvas6454]

Just what I was thinking. I saw the title and was like hmmm let's see the price...£5700..... Me with my puny £600 XC bike: oof

[@truth.speaker]

@@valentinvas6454 what planet is this reviewer on?

[@truth.speaker]

@Peter I'm interested to know how this is any better than something I can pick up for a fifth of the price. What is the difference between this bike and one I'll find for 1 grand? Does it do something that the 1 grand bike can't do?

[@truth.speaker]

@Peter when you can see beyond badges, value becomes clearer. Suppose I buy 2 cars. A £500,000 Ferrari and a £100,000 Mercedes AMG. Both drive similarly. Both do about the same top speed. One is slightly better than the other. But which one would you call the better VALUE one? If they both do most things identically, and one is a fifth of the price, I can't call the pricey one the value one.

[@truth.speaker]

@Peter I'm sorry, you are wrong. If you are unable to articulate anything unique or different about this bike, something that makes it better *value* than something off the shelf at Halfords, it's not me who is unable to see here. It's you This thing cost 5 times a standard one. If it offers 5 times as much bike in every way, it's not better value, it's the same. If it offers less than 5 times the value, it's worse value. What is here being discussed is value, not quality

[@cannonballebikesltd9660]

nice one Rob great review, where in Cologne is this trail. thanks Colin

[@Rideoak]

Cologne has no Trails....

[@Rideoak]

Sengbachtalsperre, Solingen... far away from Cologne...

[@FlyingMeta]

it looks proper sick!

[@73pleb]

Great review Rob cracking value good looking bike as well. any future reviews of the Norco range and sight by any chance?

[@leom7133]

Nice bike and specs for the price! Only bought Trek rail 5 last week so maybe next bike I'll look these up 👌

[@bigthang-on8458]

As usual Rob in depth cracking review, having been an ebiker for 12 years now, yes used to get some weird looks they certainly did not look like they do now. I suffered a severe back injury whilst serving in the Army metal pins holding me together and being an avid Mountain Biker went electric so i could stay out longer and carry on riding without coming back crippled... On watching your vids replaced my trusty all mtn 7 Hibike with over 2500 miles clocked which was brilliant and went for the 2020 Specialized Turbo Levo got uprated Hope brakes and discs Eddie Current tyres and its been a blast. you are right this bikes looks good never been as much choice..mind boggling...keep up the good work love your reviews..

[@knott4me561]

No damper swap required to up the travel only the air shaft is needed to do this .great vid great bike

[@old_git]

Great review and thinking of ordering one, you mention your height and that the frame is an XL size, I'm about 1.83m do you think XL or L for sizing?? thanks

[@TheEpicElement]

Just ordered the 10.0 Supreme, super stoked

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Nice man! Enjoy 👊

[@georgejones9059]

Great video and review Rob, we've been discussing this bike recently as one of the lads will at some point upgrade his Giant hard tail. It looks awesome for the money but personally I’ll be sticking with my Levo! :-)

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Cheers George :-)

[@der_hahnenkamm]

Nice Video! I bet a lot of people want to buy the bike cause of your Presentation. 😉 Very good informations as well.👍

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Thanks! It is a bike that I'd recommend to people!

[@TerraRyzin78]

@@RobRidesEMTB I have ordered it because of this Video amongst other

[@TerraRyzin78]

Und ich hoffe meins kommt bald

[@Simonsimps]

10:59, those are not Magura brakes. But yes, best bang for buck and I want one. Although the colour may not suit everyone.

[@johnbmx]

Hi Rob any hope of getting your hands on and reviewing the Propain Ekano 165?

[@ThomasTKirk]

Yeah i would so much like this to happen too

[@jbonexc1725]

When are posting the full review for the 2020 Orbea Wild FS?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

I sadly cant finish that video. I couldnt fit it in :-(

[@pitou115]

Anyone knows if there are some FS Orbea 2020 equipped with the Bosch CX gen4 ?

[@jbonexc1725]

pitou115 The FS Wild all come with the 4th generation Bosch Performance CX engine.

[@pitou115]

@@jbonexc1725 Thanks that's what I thought, then a vendor told me 'no' (no reason not to believe him) and now I see you are right ;-)

[@jbonexc1725]

pitou115 👍🏻

[@Ruffest]

Makes you think why is the SL that price

[@tamasvarga67]

Iain Richard Because it’s a Specialized... If they put the ‘Big S’ on a big pile of sh*t and their marketing department creates a story around it people will buy it and it will be the best thing after a slice of bread. 😜 When Lapierre came out with the eZesty it was criticized for its lack of power. The SL came out with even less power and it’s revolutionary, a total game changer... Just create a story around it, invite the media for a big treat, pay them and they will repeat your story and everybody will think that an underpowered ebike is the best. When they will find out that it’s very limited they will buy a proper Levo. Win-win for Specialized. 😂 This Radon is totally awesome for the price the 9.0 version is a perfection when you look at the components.

[@ForbinColossus]

@@tamasvarga67 LOL - well said, mate

[@HoKcc]

Do u use gopro max? Nice angle..

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Yes :-)

[@danielsal5442]

Great vid! What camera are you using in your chest mount? Looks cool is it a 360 cam?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Cheers Daniel! Its the GoPro MAX

[@vaughanc4919]

Well done, great review Rob. Out of interest and given your take on the Bosch motor, what's your favourite motor on the market at the moment?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

I like the Brose system - mainly because you don’t have to use a display and the remote that Spesh made to go with it is neat and simple! It’s powerful, fairly quiet. But there are some reliability issue with it and many reported problems. Still feels like we have a long way to go to find the ‘perfect’ system!

[@vaughanc4919]

@@RobRidesEMTB Thx Rob!

[@alberto4house]

Hello and congratulations for the review, complete and thorough. I am one of your members who follows you from Italy. I would like to buy the 9.0 and I wanted to ask you for advice: I am 178 cm tall with 78 cm. horse and weight about 91 kg. I currently have a 20 "bike with 437 reach and I am undecided between the M and L sizes of the Render. I like technical uphill routes and downhill descents. What do you recommend?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

I’d go large personally.

[@alberto4house]

@@RobRidesEMTB grazie mille.

[@kyronkynoch]

Liked the video Rob, I am in the market for a new bike. I currently have a BH Atom X Ischgl edition. Never had a shot of the Bosch but the thought of the noise is putting me off after having the Brose... I must test ride one to see!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Worth a test, you might not even notice it. Sounds worse on camera than in real life, but it definitely there if you listen out for it on really rocks / rooty terrain. Not enough to put me off though...

[@kyronkynoch]

@@RobRidesEMTB one of my mates just bought a new Focus woth the Bosch so will have a shot and see what I think. Have you ever thought to do a review of the BH AtomX? Nobody has done one before...

[@chrismharthart]

Looks sweet. What do you weigh and what fork and shock pressures do you run with that Fox package. Thanks. Is it noisy.? Thanks

[@bluestraycat]

Hi Rob great review as always! About the Bosch rattle, any idea what is causing this? Have you had any feedback from Bosch about it?

[@MChila]

Rob, great review, i bought the CUBE STEREO HYBRID 160 HPC TM 625 27.5, is 5k €, and is full spec. What do you think about it?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

It sounds great. I'm testing it soon hopefully!

[@MChila]

Rob Rides EMTB I live in Munich, if I knew you were coming to Germany I could have met you to try it out. I will wait for your review :)

[@michaeldiefenthal7577]

Hi Rob, great Review. Where did you exactly find the trails? I think its time to hunt them with my Decoy (i bought after watching your comparison with the levo) Keep spreading epowah!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Thanks! I have no idea of the exact location, the guys from Radon took me to some of them. There were some very cool lines, a jump line was also being built.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Actually I just remembered- follow me on Strava (link in video description) and you’ll see the ride in my history 👍

[@ObeyDaRock]

Hey Rob, great video about a really solid bike. The components are pretty awesome. I live near cologne any chance for sharing the trails you‘ve rode? 😊 Komoot, Trailforks or something like that?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Sure, follow me on Strava (link on video description) and you’ll see it in my ride history :/)

[@Me_ThatsWho]

Best values by far: This one, Bulls Estream AM 4, Commencal Best ebikes I've owned: Rocky Mtn Altitute, Norco VLSight

[@AbyssalPlain]

Simplon Rapcon next?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Sounds interesting...

[@AbyssalPlain]

​@@RobRidesEMTB Higher spec I think, full carbon. Great looks ;-)

[@jan27777]

Nice Video 👌🏼 greetings from Cologne 🍻

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Hey Jan, thanks! Cologne is super cool!

[@markgrainger5727]

I have the same problem Rob, i always buy a bike with the biggest frame possible...just cant be doin with my knee's anywhere near the bars 👍

[@emtbtrailrider539]

Great 👍 video & great review, next Santa Cruz Heckler I hope 🤞

[@kamaleaFPV]

Hi Rob! which Ebike you think is more fun for all-rounder use, YT decoy or radon render?? I`m a bit concern about the "conservative geometry of the radon render....

[@michaelbush4405]

Rob, Thank you for the great review and video on this bike. I have been leaning towards buying the Cube STEREO HYBRID 160 HPC, but you make a compelling selling pitch for the Radon Render 10.0 HD. How do these two bikes stack up in your eyes? Price aside, which bike would you get? Again, thank you for all the detailed video's you post!

[@MrPatche001]

i would really consider it at my next purchase !!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Strong choice

[@BennySeibel]

Hi Rob, how does the Render compare to the Swoop Hybrid? I have the Swoop and thinking about getting the Render but im not sure because the Render has less travel. How does the Gen4 Bosch compare to the old one?

[@fufficiuppi]

Now I am very curios to see your opinion for the new Spectral ON

[@anthonymorris5084]

I'm very curious that nobody talks about the difference between bikes that have a vertical rear shock as opposed to bikes that have a horizontal rear shock. Seems like apart from this so many bikes are very similar.

[@MrVitch]

Is this the Render 8.0 white bike in video ?

[@nickandersen4107]

Have you done a test on a trek rail

[@rogercanisius8497]

H&S Bikediscount in Bonn is a Radon dealer. You can test the bikes there.

[@TAZMON20]

Sweet looking bike, not a fan of the old school spoke magnet , I'd expect better integration, frame sensor, disc magnet, on a 2020 bike, the plus point against other direct to consumer brands is that Radon have UK based service partners, this means that if you order through the closest to your location then Radon ship direct to them, they then build the bike up and test it prior to your collection, also they will then be your go-to for any warranty issues, YT and others could learn a lot from their service partner set-up.

[@web0z]

Better than the Vitus?

[@drewgilker417]

radon will be my next bike perfect thanks

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Good choice!

[@fabiobertinipaes7122]

Amazing look, components in all models. Just the geometry is compact and conservative.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Yeah, its definitely a bit compact for the taller rider.

[@stevenfox3465]

Where is Radon located ?? Also, what is the price in US dollars ?

[@martinbywater]

Hi Rob. Have followed your channel for a while now and other emtb...... Looking to upgrade my present Haibike emtb which is 4 years old and no problems. When I bought last many KZbinr’s stated what to avoid, seems none now say what they would not buy. I would very much like to know what’s at your top and bottom of the list for around a 5k budget

[@jackyrussell1]

Are the heavy to pedal when the battery goes flat?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Yeah it isn’t easy to pedal with a flat battery. I mean it’s possible but hard work!

[@supercrazysane]

Hi Rob, thank you such a great set of reviews. I have a question, I need an all in wonder ebike, one which will be ok for a 7mile each way commute into central London and also good on tracks/trails but no serious technical routes. Would you have any advice ? I may be forced to order whilst we are in lockdown so will research online. Budget up to £8k max. Cheers Steve

[@andreiconstantinchirila3730]

Rob please let me know, if you had to choose between "Radon Render 9.0 2020" and "cube stereo hybrid 140 hpc actionteam 625 kiox 2020", I'm interested in a electric bicycle all mountain, equipped with Shimano XT and the real difference between those two is the "Kashima Coated" for the Cube one, please let me know what did you choose ?

[@konzBirel]

whats the best ebike you ever tested ? interested , am on a custom rail 9.8

[@threadzz]

Great review. Not shipping to New Zealand from Bike-Discount tho'. Any alternatives? :-(

[@pinotosca1213]

Yt decoy or radon render ?

[@jonwillfixit]

I’m interested in buying one, how could I get one in USA

[@dangeamanu7496]

Isn’t that latest bosh gen motor has noise or nock issues?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Yes, all of the Gen4 motors seem to have it on all of the bikes I've tried from differend brands.

[@smmc6112]

Very nice bike almost the same as Cube Stereo 160 TM but Cube is set with Fox 38 at the front. Price , spec , both made in Germany. Would be intersting to see comparison between them.

[@yofoo138]

So I know there is a problem shipping these to the USA because of battery transfer, but is there anyway that we can get the bike without battery? Looks like that battery is the same that comes in the new Treks 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@CarkeekW]

everything you might want, but let down by bosch and their lack of care for noise, Bosch still dont seem to get that a silent motor is what is needed . If Bosch were actually silent im not sure anything else in the world could compete with it .

[@emrealkan8524]

Hi Rob Thx for the very good review. I was interested in the bike for quite a bit. My problem is I do not like 29” bikes. I am not that tall (1.70)and I love 27.5 wheels. Do you know if the radon also works with 27.5 wheels. My liteville has even 26/27.5 wheels which works great for me an my height. Would it be a huge difference with this frame? Sorry for all the questions in geometry and physics of the bike. Thx a lot and keep up the good work. Cheers

[@pitou115]

Hi Rob, Thanks for the review. I am 1m94 (Inseam Length of about 92cm). Do you think the XL size will be too short ? Any recommendation for taller cyclist ? Thanks

[@TerraRyzin78]

The speed sensor and the magnet can be put somewhere else.

[@CraigHlavka]

I'd like to get one, but no shipping to USA

[@kentmoore6874]

Do they sell to USA?

[@philippkellner4757]

Love it! Would love this bike with a brose :)

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Not sure that will happen, hardly see any bikes with a Brose motor being released at the moment.

[@philippkellner4757]

Rob Rides EMTB but why though? Too expensive? New version coming? I don’t get it? It’s such a nice motor.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

@@philippkellner4757 Probably cost and availability at a guess...

[@TerraRyzin78]

Bosch is best 👌🤭

[@philippkellner4757]

mark5378 I don’t know. This rattling sound would make me crazy 😜

[@icedearth1ful]

Would buy one in a heartbeat if it was available in Australia

[@alundra199293]

Great Review Rob, but Radon is not in Cologne. Its in Bonn (dont know the englisch name of the city). I have the same problem as you have. 191cm tall, short legs and a long upper body. But maybe i go to Bonn to test it. It isnt far away from me anyways. The Bike im most interesetent in atm is the Moustache Samedi Game. I hope youll do a review on this soon.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Cheers Florian, was close to Cologne! Go to the Bike Discount mega store they have them in there :-)

[@patrickking1966]

Hi Rob....your still the best emtb reviewer on the planet...would you be able to range test the new 625wh battery...many thanks

[@RobRidesEMTB]

haha thank you! I will try to do that, I'm interested to find out!

[@mauriziotuccio]

Just one question, I drive a size S scott scale, if I choose a Radon Render, I have to take an M size?? or i can't find an option?

[@lexusstefan927]

Happy Radon owner here with my dentist bike build which cost nowhere near as dentist bikes cost😂

[@Zippelmuetz]

Hey Rob... Nice Video.... I life in Cologne but i do not know where the trails are??? Could you add a google maps link ?

[@konstantinbraginski4450]

Es ist in Solingen ;)

[@PiRomeiro]

If you have to choose that bike against cube stereo hybrid 140 or 160, what bike did you pick up for your own use?

[@KiwiInGermanyMTB]

What trails are those in koln?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Check my Strava history (link in video description!)

[@Rideoak]

It`s filmed at Sengbachtalsperre, not in Cologne...

[@Halloween1988]

Greetings i have just purchased randon Radon Render 9.0 625 L 2022 yearrr thanks for the revieww i cant waitt! anyone know if this bikes are waterproof or work in the rain? thanks

[@Tzun1k]

Hey i am from Cologne. Where are these tracks you filmed it on? cheerio!

[@phittu]

Wahrscheinlich eher Richtung Eifel, mit Köln hat das wenig zu tun.

[@kaischumacher2926]

@@phittu das ist in Solingen Glüder.

[@carstenreeder8634]

Solingen Glüder und Altenberg würde ich sagen.

[@GTICreep]

OMG 😱 you were at the Altenberger Dom (i live nearby) and at the Sengbachtalsperre. Too bad we didn‘t meet. I could have shown you nice trails 😁

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Wonderful area with some nice trails!

[@CadgeFadge]

Please do a review of Propain Ekano

[@RobRidesEMTB]

`Have been in contact with Propain!

[@fredEVOIX]

except Cube any other brand with those spec is 10'000, I'm not an extreme MTBer it's a secondary sport but I do enough with it including mountain hiking trails not meant for bikes to know that the fork and shock matter a lot and I'm not going down in range after upgrading my muscular bike from entry range rock shox to fox factory, it makes pedaling so much easier on rough terrain but it doesn't mean I'm going to pay a car price for a bicycle they are crazy 5-6k max