Hi,
--scroll down for detailed parts list --- Sizing context: I am 1,83m or 6ft tall with a 92cm (35”) inseam and 1,91m arm span (including fingertip to fingertip) – I ride the size large V2 Madonna with a V1 rear end with 445mm stays.
this is my long-term review of the RAAW MADONNA V2 enduro mtb. I've been riding it non stop for more than two and a half years and try to give a detailed, yet entertaining overview of great aspects, durability, drawbacks, hacks and my opinion of the bike. Also there's a little sneak peek on the V2.2 and some unbelievably short riding sequences =)
Have fun!
Disclaimer:
I have been riding since the late 90s and taking skill clinics now and then and while I am not a bad rider, I am not one of the natural really fast riders who are comfortable, confident and ripping any time on any bike and in any conditions.
Little things sometimes throw off my confidence and flow to some extent. I do not rip on a sub par bike, my joints start acting up and I start to find excuses ;-)
I am fit climbing though.
I am 1,83m or 6ft tall with a 92cm (35”) inseam and 1,91m arm span (including fingertip to fingertip) – I ride the size large V2 Madonna with a V1 rear end with 445mm stays.
My main frame triangle had an occasional creak at the seatpost and got swapped for a V2 to gain some QC insight.
I didn´t find it necessary to swap it, it worked great, but Ruben is all about customer service and went out of his way to make me happy. And I am, absolutely!
Build kit:
Size large Madonna V2 frame – 445mm chainstays ( I am 1,83m tall, 91cm inseam, 76kg)
Braking: Trickstuff Direttissima brakes (fantastic, little pad clearance, bit of rub sometimes, but high leverage, incredible modulation, control and longevity - my favorite part of the bike) with Magura MDR-C-E-bike-budget rotors (great! Cheap and lots of material, no chirping)
Drivetrain: XX1 11spd cassette and chain, 28t steel chainring, XT derailleur and SRAM 11spd shifter (works great with dedicated shifter clamps, direct mount adapters on the Direttissima are not ergonomic)
Suspension: Now a 180mm Lyrik Ultimate, works great, easy to set up and DPX2 - also works great, also easy to set up. Bike originally came with Fox 36, which I killed 4 CSUs, but Fox was good with warranty, I got tired of that any way.
Seatpost: Vecnum Nivo 212mm - works flawless without a service since my first ride, 200g less than a One-Up V2 210mm post. Really good!
Wheels: PI-Rope, Vectran (textile spokes), Newmen hubs and rims. Really nice, no issues at all 1550g
Tires: DHF WT Maxxterra EXO or Conti der Baron 2.4 Protection on the front / DHR2 2.3 / Dissector 2.4 or something else on the rear, still struggling to find the perfect rear tire…
Cockpit: Syntace 20mm rise carbon bars with 31,8mm high-flex design, 40mm Syntace stem (my go to combination, works and lasts perfectly)
Saddle: SQLab 611 seat - fits my bum perfectly
Headset: Acros - comes with the frame, lasts perfectly, didn’t have to touch it once
Grips: ESI FIT XC (work for me)
Tubeless Valves: e13 - expensive, but don’t clog up all the time
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