The model name is a reminiscence of the racing driver Michel Vaillant, the main character of a Franco-Belgian comic classic. The carbon frame with ultra-slim tubes is a typical aero model. Not untypical for models trimmed for speed, the beautifully crafted frame is neither lightweight nor a miracle of comfort. However, the technical values are consistently in the acceptable range. Thanks to its high riding stability, the bike, which is designed for a stretched riding position, runs smoothly and tracks well. With a complete Ultegra groupset and proven wheels from the manufacturer Citec, which roll on Schwalbe's new top One tyres, the bike is fairly priced. The narrow saddle may not be everyone's cup of tea, but the Syntace aluminium handlebars sit perfectly in the hands.
Price 1,999 Euro
Weight 7.7 kilos
Available via mail order
Reference/Info www.radon-bikes.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,218/384/80 grammes
Frame sizes*** XS, S, M, L, XL
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 560/560/159 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/59 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 561/397 mm/1.41
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t., Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres Citec 3000/Schwalbe One 23C
Handlebar/stem Syntace Racelite 2014/Syntace F109
Saddle/post Radon/Radon (aero profile)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach Projected vertical/horizontal dimension from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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