Fluid shapes, a frame weight of 2.3 kilograms for size M and very high rigidity: carbon is the material dreams are made of and offers many advantages. As a result, Propain has succeeded in making the tried and tested Tyee even better. But not only the frame material has been changed, the geometry was also further optimized during development through close cooperation with the Propain team riders.

The low weight and high stiffness values are the result of the most advanced carbon manufacturing process currently available. With other manufacturers, the main frame is often produced from several individual parts, which are then glued together. In contrast, Propain manufactures the complete main frame in one piece. Although this means a more complex manufacturing process, it enables high rigidity with low mass.

Love of detail
Propain shows great attention to detail with many practical solutions. Internally routed cables ensure a clean look with a large opening in the bottom bracket area to make routing easier. The ISCG mount for chain guides is replaceable. It has a predetermined breaking point to prevent damage to the frame in the event of heavy impacts. The dropouts have a derailleur hanger design that provides the best possible protection for the rear triangle in the event of hard impacts. There is also an inconspicuous and customer-friendly BSA bottom bracket.

The carbon frame also cuts a fine figure on the test bench, which is no surprise as product quality is a top priority for Propain. During development, each frame has to withstand hundreds of thousands of load cycles and various overload tests that are well above the norm. Only then is it released for production. Chief developer Robert Krauss gives a brief insight into the test procedure on the specially developed test bench.

Clean workmanship and lots of attention to detail - the Tyee CF is definitely something for the eye too.

Sensitive and drive-neutral at the same time
The Tyee's Pro10 suspension system was specially designed for the special properties of air shocks and gets maximum performance out of the small and lightweight shocks. During the development of the Tyee CF, the Pro10 suspension system of the Tyee AL was once again closely scrutinized and could be further optimized. The characteristic curve was made slightly more progressive in order to keep the suspension glued to the ground, especially when riding extremely aggressively. The Pro10 kinematics also decouples the brakes from the suspension as far as possible, ensuring full control when braking into corners.

The pedal kickback and anti-squat values have been optimized to make the bike suitable for uphill riding. The anti-squat values of the suspension system are 100 percent for uphill riding, ensuring bob-free pedaling. The suspension system has also been designed in such a way that the pedal kickback is almost zero at a medium gear ratio and is therefore not noticeable even in the highest and lowest gears. So nothing stands in the way of long tours with the Tyee.

A geometry and suspension curve with which riding downhill can be nothing but fun.

To coincide with the release of the Tyee CF, Propain also completely relaunched its range: new homepage, extensive configurator, new equipment variants and expansion of the free program. If the customer opts for the Project Free, they can fully customize their bike to their wishes and needs and are assigned a personal contact person to coordinate the components. In addition to the Free version, the Tyee CF is available in the three standard versions Comp, Race and Light as well as a frameset.

The equipment variants

Propain Tyee CF Comp
Even the entry-level version is convincing and offers a reliable bike with solid equipment that has nothing to hide. The suspension with Manitou Mattoc Pro and Rock Shox Monarch R guarantees you a good dose of safety on the trail. The stable and perfectly controllable Magura MT5 brake system together with the Rock Shox Reverb Stealth dropper post and the Sram GX 1x11 drivetrain round off the overall package.

Propain Tyee CF Race
Unpack and off to the start of the next enduro race... No problem with the Tyee CF Race. Rock Shox suspension with Pike RCT3 Solo Air and Monarch Plus RC3 DebonAir give you the necessary feedback from the ground in every situation. Braking is provided by the Magura MT7, which is currently one of the best brakes on the market. This leaves nothing to be desired.

With the top model, the name says it all: light, lighter, Tyee CF Light! With a total weight of just 11.5 kg, the bike is aimed at all weight fetishists and is the perfect companion for trail and enduro tours. One of the highlights: You have the choice between elegant Tune ZTR Flow or DT Swiss Carbon wheels. Rock Shox Pike RCT3 Solo Air, Sram XX1 drivetrain and Magura MT7 are all part of the package.

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Source: Press release