RAAW Madonna R: 25% Less Expensive, Fewer Adjustments, Same Core Platform

RAAW has launched the Madonna R, a pared-back version of its Madonna V3.2 enduro frame that costs 25% less by trading the flagship's extensive adjustability for a simpler, grab-and-go setup. Frame kits start at $2,090 USD / €2,090 incl. VAT, while complete bikes begin at $5,690 USD — compared to $2,890 USD and $6,490 USD respectively for the V3.2.

The adjustments removed are specific: the Madonna R drops the bolt-on lower shock mount variations that allowed further geometry and suspension kinematic tuning on the V3.2, eliminates the two-option rocker link (Rocker 60 and Rocker 65), and fixes the chainstay length rather than offering adjustable dropout positions. The single remaining adjustment is a flip chip at the lower shock mount that switches between 27.5-inch and 29-inch rear wheel configurations while preserving head and seat tube angles. Chainstay lengths are still size-specific — 450mm on the size Large — but the position is set at what RAAW describes as the middle spec from the V3.2.PinkBikeBlister

The rocker link change is the most consequential mechanical difference. The V3.2 uses a CNC-machined one-piece unit; the Madonna R uses a bolted three-piece rocker link. RAAW says the new link targets a leverage ratio that falls between the 60 and 65 variants of the standard Madonna — 28% progression overall, compatible with both coil and air shocks. Rear travel stays at 165mm via a 65mm shock stroke, driven by a Fox Float X on tested builds. A medium frame with hardware weighs 4.2kg (shock not included). Everything else that defines a RAAW frame carries over: double-sealed large-diameter main pivot bearings, threaded bottom bracket, UDH dropout, external cable routing, bolt-on brake mount, and substantial rubber protection at the downtube-to-BB junction.PinkBikeBlisterPinkBike

Geometry is nearly identical to the V3.2's neutral setting across the three shared sizes. The Madonna R comes in M, L, and XL only — the V3.2 also offers S and XXL. Reach runs 455mm (M), 480mm (L), and 505mm (XL), growing in 25mm steps. Stack heights are notably tall at 650 / 664 / 677mm across those three sizes — numbers that PinkBike noted are on par with some brands' XXL enduro frames. The head tube angle is 64 degrees across all sizes, bottom bracket drop is 35mm, and the anti-rise sits around 45% through the travel, which tends to let the rear wheel track well under braking while producing a mild rising sensation for riders who brake hard in short bursts. Anti-squat at 27% sag is approximately 100%, putting it in a pedal-efficient range without being overly firm.PinkBikeBlister

Build options cover Fox and Ohlins suspension across both air and coil configurations. The base complete bike, the Madonna R Fox SRAM 90, starts at $5,690 USD / €5,690 / £4,190 / $7,690 CAD. An Ohlins GX build lists at $5,790 USD. Frame kits are $2,090 USD / €2,090 / £1,550 / $2,850 CAD; shocks are sold separately. The fork is a Fox or Ohlins 38mm-stanchion unit in both cases. Finish options are bare aluminum, black, and a limited gloss red — the red is an homage to the original 2016 Madonna. Deliveries start mid-May 2026.PinkBikeEnduro MTBPinkBike

The Madonna R clarifies RAAW's positioning as it enters its tenth year. The brand built its reputation on the Toolbox Concept — the idea that a rider should be able to dial in chainstay length, leverage progression, and geometry angle via interchangeable hardware. The V3.2 keeps all of that. The Madonna R is an explicit acknowledgment that a significant slice of the enduro market doesn't need or want that depth of tuning, and that the same core platform — proven geometry, large bearings, Horst-link kinematics — is compelling at $800 less for the frame kit. Blister's assessment on launch was direct: the idea of the same geometry and kinematics at a lower price is compelling, and the V3.2 remains for those who want full adjustability.BlisterPinkBikeEnduro MTB