Test: The Radon is a typical representative of the "sporty trekking pedelec" category, apart from the relatively low price thanks to direct sales. With this bike, the seating position is rather sporty; the handles are just above the level of the saddle, which is positioned quite far forward due to the design of the seat post - another feature of sporty bicycles.
The Bosch drive is a very popular engine variant in this category; here it comes in the somewhat more restrained "Active" version and with the smaller battery, which has a capacity of 300 watt hours. The fact that the battery is mounted on the luggage rack on this bike has the advantage that there is space for a drinking bottle holder in the frame triangle.
Radon combines the drive with a nine-speed derailleur - a ten-speed version would be more up-to-date, which offers a somewhat finer gear grading, but the Radon does not offer a clear price advantage for nothing.
Typical for a trekking e-bike is the suspension fork with 63 mm suspension travel, which also ensures comfort on country lanes – the suspension travel is significantly shorter on many city pedelecs. The suspension can be switched off on slippery asphalt using the blocking function – an important feature for brisk cyclists. The handlebars, which are only slightly bent back, as found on mountain bikes, are very sporty. This handlebar shape allows good control, but only one grip position, which is why you should retrofit bar ends, especially for touring.
Technical data: | TCS Hybrid HS 11 |
Brand | RADON |
Model | TCS Hybrid HS 11 |
distribution channel | H+S bike discount |
Color | silver/black |
frame | aluminum hybrid |
available sizes (cm) | 50,54,58,62 |
pedals | Radon trekking |
Hubs | Shimano Altus RM30 |
Suspension shocks | - |
Rims | Schuermann Euroline |
Fork (travel mm) | Suntour NEX (63) |
Motor | Bosch ActiveLine |
Battery | Bosch PowerPack 300Wh |
Lighting | BOOM top light |
Claw | Ergon GP1-S |
Crank | FSA Metropolis |
Links | Easton EA30 risers |
Brakes | Magura HS11 |
chain/strap | Shimano CN-HG53 |
Tubes | Schwalbe Spicer, Wire, 40-622 |
Saddle | Selle Royal Freccia |
Seat post | Race Face Ride 30,9*375 |
Gear levers | Shimano Acera SL-M390 |
Circuit | Shimano Nexus 8 back pedal |
stand/ mounting location | rear wheel |
Front derailleur | - |
Support up to km/h | 25 km/h |
Price battery | |
Frame warranty | 5 years |
Range (manufacturer information) | 40-100 km |
test range (1) | 40 |
Max. loading driver + luggage (manufacturer approval) in kg | 116 |
Weight test bike in kg | 23,6 |
Price in EUR | 1799 |
(1) Velomotion tests the range of all e-bikes under maximum conditions. The test lap is 9,8 km long and with 171 meters of altitude difference it is very tough and sometimes very steep. The system weight of bike and rider should be 120 kg (± 5 kg). Lighter drivers receive additional weights. Driving is at maximum support level and also very quickly. This is the only way to determine honest and comparable values. You can expect to get at least twice the range with a medium assist level and on less undulating terrain.
Incidentally, with most systems you have a small range reserve, similar to that of a car. Even if the battery shows 0 km, there is still one to five kilometers left with a moderate driving style.
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