The direct distributor from Bonn stands above all for decent but inexpensive bikes without much noblesse oblige. This makes the latest innovation from Radon all the more surprising: a gravel bike with a frame made of high-quality titanium. In addition to the aluminium Regard model, it complements the gravel range with two equipment variants, and a frame set is also available for self-assembly.
Lifetime guarantee
In the description, the manufacturer emphasises the robustness and durability of the frame and gives it a lifetime guarantee. The Tigard is also approved for system weights of up to 130 kilograms. To make sure it doesn't fail due to the components, Radon has installed a 29-inch MTB wheelset, which is also approved for weights of up to 130 kilograms and comes with a five-year warranty on broken spokes and rims. The front wheel is also fitted with an unusually large 180 millimetre brake disc.
Complete wheel from 9.4 kilograms
However, you shouldn't expect a particularly light bike: Radon specifies complete weights of around 9.4 kilograms for both versions of the Tigard in the smallest size. The naked frame in size S should weigh 1640 grams, the fork 450 grams. That should be Aluminium frame of the significantly cheaper Regard We weighed the frame in size 56 at just under 1800 grams and the fork at 456 grams.
Design suitable for touring
The frame of the Tigard is designed for touring and comes with mounting points for a toolbox under the down tube and a pannier rack on the rear triangle. The associated carbon fork has three eyelets on each side for attaching small pannier racks or additional water bottles. The frame and fork can accommodate tyres up to 50 millimetres wide, with 45 millimetre Continental tyres fitted as standard. The brake lines and gear cables are concealed in the stem, which contributes to the modern and clean look. With a UDH derailleur hanger, the Tigard is also prepared for SRAM's transmission gears.
The geometry is almost a blueprint for the Regard and strikes a balance between sporty and stretched out and upright and suitable for touring. There are four sizes, although the frame height is very coarsely graduated by up to four centimetres. The Tigard is available with mechanical Shimano GRX 2x12 gears from 4999 euros, the top model shifts electronically with the GRX Di2 and costs 5999 euros. The frameset costs 2999 euros list price, but was already reduced by 500 euros shortly after the market launch.
Jens Klötzer
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