Everything you need, nothing you don’t.
The Madonna R is ready for anything from home trails to bike park laps, running either 29-inch wheels or a mullet setup, with 165 mm of rear travel and a 170 mm fork.
Built to last - Backed by RAAW
Dedicated
The Madonna R has a clear purpose. The result of 10 years of Madonna development, it brings together everything you need and nothing you don’t. With all the tinkering, tuning, and testing already taken care of, the Madonna R is a true rider’s bike.
Sendable
The Madonna is hugely capable and finely balanced on everything from tight natural single trails to flat-out bike park tracks. It’s ready when you are and will never throw in the towel before you do. 165 mm of rear wheel travel is paired with a 170 mm fork and the 29” front wheel can be combined with either a 29” or 27.5” wheel in the back.
Durable
We believe bikes should be ridden hard and put away dirty. The Madonna comes with double sealed pivots, hardware that can take a beating, and external cable routing. But when the time comes, you won’t need two degrees and four pairs of hands to give your bike some love back.
The Madonna at Its Essence
No compromises on sendability or durability. A design with one goal: grab and go.
165 / 170 mm Enduro Platform
Highly capable on trails, in bike parks, and on race tracks. 29” or mullet setup.
Factory Support Included
Tuned shocks, preset suspension, detailed documentation, and direct support.
Ride it Hard, Put it away Dirty
Double-sealed pivots, durable hardware, frame protection, and easy external cable routing.
Predictable Suspension Design
Sensitive off the top, stable under load, with rider-weight-specific rocker links.
Explained in Detail
Madonna R vs. Madonna V3.2
2016 marked the beginning of the Madonna’s development, with a clear goal: to design a bike that doesn’t back down, is fast, balanced, intuitive, easy to work on, and as purposeful in its appearance as it is in its performance. Today, we offer two versions of the Madonna, each with a distinct philosophy: the Madonna V3.2 and the Madonna R.
The Madonna V3.2 is the fifth iteration and our benchmark enduro bike. The adjustability through the Toolbox Concept, the extensive size range, two rocker links, and the CNC-intensive design characterize the no-compromise ethos of the Madonna V3.2.
The Madonna R is a true rider’s bike with a clear focus. It’s produced to the same quality standards, in the same factory as the Madonna V3.2, but reduced to its essence. Less adjustability, less tinkering, more riding.
The Madonna R comes at a lower price point and is made to simply grab and go. If you want full adjustability and a bike you can adapt, learn from, and occasionally tinker with, the Madonna V3.2 is the bike for you. The Madonna V3.2 also offers a wider range of frame sizes and two rocker links, allowing riders at either end of the weight range to achieve a great suspension setup.
Madonna V3.2 |
Madonna R |
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|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | Maximum adjustability, tunability, and customization (Toolbox Concept) |
Reduced to the essence, grab-and-go simplicity |
| Sizing | 5 sizes S–XXL (158–208 cm) |
3 sizes M–XL (167–199 cm) |
| Geometry | Shared | Shared |
| Frame Construction | More CNC-machined parts (incl. CNC head tube with logo) |
More forged parts, simplified construction |
| Manufacturing | Same factory, same quality standards |
Same factory, same quality standards |
| Adjustability | Extensive (Toolbox Concept, chain stay length, suspension progression, BB height, rocker link and 56 mm straight head tube allowing for head angle adjustment) |
Minimal (wheel size only) |
| Warranty | 5 years, first and second owners |
5 years, first and second owners |
What Media & our customers say
This bike is like a demolition hammer. It’s built to winch up the climbs and then stay composed and comfortable on the way down.
Matt Beer
First Ride
| M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 480 | 505 |
| Stack | 650 | 664 | 677 |
| Chainstay Length | 445 | 450 | 455 |
| BB Drop | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| BB Height | 335–340 | 335–340 | 335–340 |
| Seat Tube Length | 420 | 445 | 470 |
| Virtual Seat Tube Angle | 77 | 78 | 78 |
| Actual Seat Tube Angle | 72 | 74 | 74 |
| Horizontal Top Tube | 605 | 618 | 647 |
| Head Tube Length | 115 | 130 | 145 |
| Head Tube Angle | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Fork Length | 587,7 | 587,7 | 587,7 |
| Wheelbase | 1248 | 1284 | 1320 |
| Body Height in cm | 167–180 | 177–190 | 186–199 |
| Recommended Stem Length | 35–50 | 35–50 | 35–50 |
| Recommended Crank Length | 165 / 170 | 165 / 170 | 165 / 170 |
(all dimensions are in mm except for angles, which are in degrees)
- Travel rear/front 165 / 170 mm
- Wheel size 29” (740–755 mm) (27,5” rear option)
- Max tyre width 2.6” (66 mm)
- Rear hub 148*12
- Shifting One-by only, boost, 36t max (UDH / T-Type compatible)
- BB 73 mm BSA / ISCG05
- Brake 200 +3 mm post mount
- Seat tube diameter 31.6 mm inside, 35 mm outside
- Internal seatpost routing Yes
- Seatpost max insert M 245 mm / L 268 mm / XL 294 mm
- Headset 44 / 56 Zero stack
- Cable routing All external
- Shock hardware Ball bearings and hardware included
- Bearings main pivot 2 x 6906-2RS1 (47*30*9)
- Bearings rocker pivot 2 x 6002-2RS1 (32*15*9)
- Bearings other pivots 8 x 6902-2RS1 (28*15*7)
- Recommended fork dimensions ATC 587,7 mm – Offset 44 mm
- Shock dimensions 205*65 – Trunnion 30*8 mm Hardware
- Weight 4.2 kg (incl. all hardware, w/o shock, size M)
- Material AL 6066 T6
- Finish options Matt Black, Raw with matt clear coat, Shiny Red
The four-bar suspension layout delivers a consistent 28% progression across its full 165 mm of travel. It begins compressing smoothly right from zero travel, providing a remarkably supple feel when the rear wheel first contacts the ground, while also offering great support throughout the travel.
Design
At RAAW, we take a highly engineering-focused, pragmatic approach to bike design. But we also firmly believe that good product design must be aesthetically pleasing. Within the boundaries of our functional design philosophy, we follow a clear set of rules that define the appearance of our bikes.
Silhouette Is Everything
The outer lines of the frame, viewed from the side, define the overall appearance of the bike. The tucked-in downtube and the sloping top tube, which visually extends into the seatstay, create the bike’s fundamental dynamics. From a distance, it has a clear purpose—it looks fast, confident, and unapologetically direct.
We Don’t Hide
Wherever possible, we keep the design clean—nothing unnecessary, nothing distracting from its purpose. But where pivots, component interfaces, and hardware are required, we don’t hide them. The balance between exposed technical details and clean tube lines gives the frame its visual intent.
No Matter the Size
No matter which frame size you need, it has to look right. Simple.
It Needs to Go Standing Still
The sleek tubes taper towards the rear of the frame like elongated arrows. Combined with large bends and small radii in the tubing, the bike looks like it’s moving before it even does.
Tuned Shocks & preset Suspension
We work closely with FOX and Öhlins to get the most out of our suspension designs. Through these partnerships, we offer custom-tuned shocks that are specifically optimized for our kinematics—delivering the best possible performance straight out of the box.
To help you dial in your setup as quickly as possible, we provide extensive setup guides that go far beyond basic recommendations. Based on real-world testing and expert input, they help you unlock the full potential of your bike.
And if you like, we can preset your suspension before shipping your Madonna. Simply enter your weight—including shoes, helmet, and riding gear—at checkout, and we’ll take care of the rest. You’ll be ready to ride in no time.
Double Sealed Pivots
The Madonna features our double-sealed pivot design with large bearings at all pivot points. Additional proprietary seals help keep mud, moisture, and dust out before they can reach the seals of the actual bearings.
External Cable Routing
From the beginning of the development process, we aimed for the smoothest and simplest external cable routing we could make. On the Madonna, it’s not only very easy to assemble, but the lack of tight bends and kinks in the gear cable means that mechanical shifting is guaranteed to be a treat for your thumbs. And our bolt-on cable guides also allow for a very clean aesthetic in case you go for wireless shifting.
Dual Crown Fork Compatibility
Although a 170 mm single crown fork is our first choice for the Madonna, it’s also compatible with dual crown forks. The Madonna fits the fork bumpers from the Yalla! to absorb impacts from the fork stanchions on the frame. The maximum axle-to-crown measurement of 598 mm should not be exceeded, but this translates to a 180 mm travel fork and we believe this to be the best fit when it comes to DC forks and the Madonna.
Water Bottle & Storage
All frame sizes offer space for a bottle cage. Size S and M will take up to a 500 ml bottle and from size L on, you can easily fit a 750 ml bottle. The top tube also features mounting points for a gear strap, pump or any other accessories that use this mounting system.
UDH Dropouts
The dropouts of the Madonna are UDH compatible and can be used either with the UDH hanger that comes with the frame or with SRAM T-Type derailleurs.
Frame Protection
The frame comes with a set of protective pieces made from a soft rubber compound. The downtube protector covers the full width of the downtube and offers 5 mm of cushioning buffer to absorb impacts before the frame needs to.
The chainstay protector integrates the gear cable routing and also protects against heel rub on the frame. The frame protection is finished with coverage on the seat stay and chainstays as well as a set of pre-cut clear protective film to cover most of the exposed frame surfaces, keeping your Madonna looking fresh for years to come.
Five Year Warranty
To reinforce what we stand for, we offer a five-year warranty for the first and second owners and also continue our five-year crash replacement program for when things don’t go your way.