Radon ZR TEAM HYBRID 8.0 500 Review

Bosch is the major motor manufacturer in the EMTB world, alongside Shimano - and it's no surprise, as the Performance Line CX shows. The Bosch motor takes away the fear of even the steepest ramps. The combination of a very well-rounded riding feeling and a dynamic power delivery characterises the Bosch Performance Line CX. Achieving such a perfect balance between natural support and power is something few other engines can do. The average range can become a problem especially for long mountain bike rides.

Rough descents take the good Rock Shox fork brand its course, though not with the calmness of a top-end fork. At the brakes, Radon reaches for the bottom of the Shimano shelf and instals weak brakes with two pistons and small 18 brake rotors. The shifting and the rest of the components are always in the shadow of the engine when it comes to electric mountain bikes. Nevertheless, Radon doesn't skimp here and instals very good components. The handling of the bike is pleasantly balanced due to the moderate geometry. This allows you to intuitively control the bike over the trails. With its slim weight, the ZR TEAM HYBRID 8.0 is one of the lightest EMTBs.