The Best Enduro Mountain Bike You've Never Heard Of!

The best Enduro bike you've never heard of? Well, we put the 2018 entry level Radon Swoop 27.5" against the 2019 top-of-the-range, Radon Swoop 29er. Both category winners in Europe. One run, two bikes... Which do you think was faster? Which was more fun? 27.5 Vs. 29...Is it relevant?
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[@SenderoSeeker]

Hey all! I just wanted to say that we had an absolute blast doing this video. The idea was to show that both bikes are 100% capable and that wheel size is kind of irrelevant. 27.5 or 29, you can have fun anywhere. A few people have commented that they would have liked us to do a swap and give our feedback on the other bike, but unfortunately we both ride different size frames, and also you wouldn't believe how long it took to film just this very short "comparison". 😂 Maybe in the future... you never know 🤘

[@mtbdad5273]

I’ve had my 2019 Swoop for six months now and loving it. It’s my first full suspension bike and been a great introduction to the sport. The big wheels and long travel have saved me more times than I can remember. I watched this video before buying the Swoop and it helped me make my mind up. Thank you.

[@SenderoSeeker]

That’s awesome! Glad to hear you’re enjoying the bike, it really is a solid choice. I’m still loving mine 🤘

[@JFRides]

I’m 29ers for life but this was a well done comparison! Bravo 👏

[@SenderoSeeker]

Cheers James. I am tempted to go back to 29er's in the future but for now I'm stoked on the 27.5. The bike is far more capable that I am 🤘

[@LiveAeons]

Just what I was waiting for! Makes me crave even more for spring to really set in and just get out and hit the trails!

[@SenderoSeeker]

Great. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Nathan. Love that you've added a different type of video. You're getting awfully good at this KZbin game. Thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@SenderoSeeker]

Haha. Thanks that means a lot. Be nice if other folks found out about the channel too 💪

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@@SenderoSeeker I'm sure it will continue to grow. I think the content is good and also varied. You are a fast rider and interesting to watch. Keep the faith!

[@SenderoSeeker]

Cheers man. I hope so. Patience isn't one of my finer points.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@@SenderoSeeker ha ha. Yeah, I'm empathising! I've been giving this KZbin thing a lot of work. My subs are taking time 🤣

[@SenderoSeeker]

It's certainly a slow process. :(

[@WattyLegend]

29ers being faster is the biggest myth in mountain biking. Ive' ridden both and in my opinion is they both roll over the same but the 27.5 is easier to move on and off a line. The only place a 29er is faster is on smooth no brake strait lines. For us I think 29ers work well out West where the trails are open. Where we ride biking nimble means speed so for us 27.5! Great work love the talking at lunch!

[@RealMJSr]

Agree, I rode both. And the idea of 29er being "confidence inspiring" is so foreign to me. I felt like I was too high up for steep and gnarly stuff on a 29er. Yea, 29er rolls fine, but 27.5 is so responsive and the lower center of gravity was key to me.

[@SenderoSeeker]

Cheers Watty. I've had both 29er's and 27.5's and both are great in certain situations. There's no doubt the 29er has greater roll over and in fast chunder it's safer, but of course you do lose some agility. Likewise the 27.5 can be thrown off it's line more easily. However I love both wheel sizes. Horses for courses!

[@MTBTrailMagic]

Really liked the concept of this video. Casual discussion at the end was 👌 and I got hungry looking at that food! Yum!

[@SenderoSeeker]

Haha. The food was great. Cheers Dale, I honestly would have liked more ride footage but this was already a whole morning's worth of recording.

[@Sonofsun001]

Another good video, yourself and Mctrail rider are my favourites. Keep up the good work.

[@SenderoSeeker]

Thanks. That's aweseome to hear! 👍

[@jesuis1dieu]

Just the video i was waiting for !! Thx 👌🏼

[@SenderoSeeker]

Hope you enjoy it

[@azdirtlife4280]

Love the video! This was a great interview/ Q and A format. 👍👍

[@SenderoSeeker]

Cheers. Appreciate it! 🤘

[@SamsBikes]

Great video.... legend.. we were flying !

[@SenderoSeeker]

Haha. We were indeed! Good man Sam 💪

[@jurassic690]

Great video Nathan, informative and fun. Swapping bikes would have been interesting but I guess sizing, set up etc makes that difficult. FWIW I've recently got an Orbea Rallon and am totally blown away by it's ability to roll over trail obstacles. I've read that 29ers tend to be better for getting the job done at the expense of some flickabilty but I genuinely find the Rallon a total headcase of a bike. You pays yer money etc.......

[@SenderoSeeker]

Haha. A "total headcase of a bike". Best description I've heard so far 😂 Too be honest that's exactly how I'd describe the Swoop too. It invites you to get rowdy and sometimes actually pushes you beyond your comfort zone, but that's part of the fun. Glad you enjoyed the video Chris! And the Rallon looks awesome.

[@souddaham2846]

Going to another level. Can you guys advise on the Radon Skeen? And are Radon frames durable?

[@SenderoSeeker]

Sorry but I only have experience with the swoop. With regards to durability, the bike is standing up very well to some pretty heavy terrain. I'm happy with the purchase.

[@joegeiger4837]

so whats about the tricky trails where you need no speed? that will be interresting to compare!

[@drjarvis2003]

My Radon swoop 29er is on the way to me now and should be here i a couple of days. Im not the tallest guy around and have ordered the 17 inch version which i guess is a sort of medium although they don't do a small . Anyway, i am still not sure i have done the right thing, although it might just take time to get used to it. I have been riding a Merida with 27.5 plus and it didn't seem to big at all, so going up a few mm might not be that noticeable. My hardtail is a 29er although i don't take that anywhere techy and thats fine too, so wee will see what happens. If anyone is in doubt as to how fast 29ers are, you should go and have a look at Ben Cathro's videos and see how quick he can ride his Santa Cruz High tower LT.

[@SenderoSeeker]

My last 29 enduro (Nukeproof Mega 290) took me months to get used to, but in the end I loved it. I'm sure you'll love the Swoop 29er too.

[@darekz9777]

@@SenderoSeekerHow would you compare the Nukeproof Mega to Swoop, which one you think is better?

[@SenderoSeeker]

The bikes are way to different to compare. The Mega was a tank that liked going in straight lines over anything very fast. The Swoop is incredibly agile and a really rowdy bike that wants to go fast all the time. Couldn't be more different :) For me the Swoop is much more fun!

[@drjarvis2003]

Cheers for that, it will take time, but I will let you know how I get on with it in due course.

[@SenderoSeeker]

👍

[@davestock259]

I love your videos I'm wanting to come live in Spain and retire there I'm going to be 52 in July I love the type of trails you ride I am more used to smooth rolling Trail versus the big chunk and big descents I've been trying to find out what housing is like and work I am a commercial painter I would love to hook up with someone like you when I come out to visit and check things out again your videos are awesome keep it up

[@SenderoSeeker]

It's a great place to live Dave. The quality of life is fantastic, and you'll never have to see another grey and dreary sky again (or very few). Madrid doesn't really do smooth flow, but depending on where you are in Spain you can find most any type of trail. Cheers for your comment 💪

[@SoloTalus]

Just now I watched well the video, Very good test, awesome edition mate, so pro!, on the right way.

[@SenderoSeeker]

Cheers Jorge. I enjoyed doing this video!

[@keaty1984]

Coming off a 27.5, to the swoop 29er agree with you guys... The 29er deffently carries more speed pretty much everywhere except a tight trail where u need accuracy...

[@SenderoSeeker]

Ye, both very similar bikes in almost every way, except in the way it rides 😉

[@TonyStark-mp6zv]

27.5 for me

[@SenderoSeeker]

I have to say I'm happy with mine 😉

[@tony67jones91]

Great vid 29er 😁👊

[@SenderoSeeker]

haha. Cheers Tony! 🤘

[@ramondiaz4327]

Ouhhhhh yeahhhhh....... crazy crazyyyy (vaya bajada!!) 🤟🤟

[@royrcf]

Great video really interesting content and comments.

[@SenderoSeeker]

Thanks Rory!

[@IvanPrskalo]

Not that I heard of them, but I own my second bike from Radon (Slide trail 10)

[@hepburnphotography9850]

Nice jumping Nate from YoYo. You nearly getting as qwick as me.

[@SenderoSeeker]

Haha. Cheeky bugger 😂

[@5492sparky]

Wouldn't mind either of them!

[@SenderoSeeker]

Haha. Indeed. Both great bikes!

[@5492sparky]

For sure Mate.

[@SoloTalus]

He sufrido mucho viendo esa ración de cazón o lo que sea enfriarse sin miramientos, las bicis me dan igual😜

[@GorkaConK]

Jorge Talus 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SenderoSeeker]

No te preocupes, no se enfrió mucho. Lo comimos todooooo 😂

[@Kengouru]

Joder, yo pensaba lo mismo! Cazón frío no mola

[@SenderoSeeker]

😂

[@darekz9777]

You should make another video when you switched bikes and then share your thoughts and opinions. Still great video, but at the moment you tell us what thou think about own bikes.

[@SenderoSeeker]

I don't think that will be happening, We ride different size bikes. But, never say never.

[@Befree6]

Hi,I want to know is this bike playfull,or its just big rig that stays on the ground. Thanks.

[@SenderoSeeker]

No, it's very playful. It's why I am selling the Bronson. 🤘

[@Befree6]

@@SenderoSeeker Nice,i am very glad to hear that,it seems like perfect bike for me.

[@SenderoSeeker]

🤘

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Cool vid guys!

[@SenderoSeeker]

Thanks! 👌

[@m4.leeeeon]

I have one

[@SenderoSeeker]

👍

[@JamesStoup]

Why didn't you switch bikes?

[@SenderoSeeker]

Different size bikes.

[@JamesStoup]

@@SenderoSeeker bummer would have been great to get opinions on how it rode from each of you instead of opinions on the bikes you currently ride.

[@SenderoSeeker]

Yep, it would have. Sorry. Maybe if we had a whole day instead of a morning then it would have been an option.

[@hepburnphotography9850]

Dont be meen to a young boy.

[@SenderoSeeker]

😬 🤘