The park rat from Propain

With the Rage Carbon on 27.5 and 29-inch wheels, Propain recently took its downhill bike to a new level. However, as this bike appeals more to racers, Propain is now launching the new Rage, the "Park Rat". This is a purist and robust bike park bike that is also designed to offer pure fun off the racetrack without a lot of frills.

The frame of the Rage has been completely redeveloped and is available with 27.5-inch wheels and in three frame sizes: S, M and L. The frame is made of 6061 T6 aluminum and has a modern geometry. This is based on the Rage Carbon and draws on the experience of the Propain World Cup team. The design itself is based on the popular freeride model "Spindrift".

The bike also features the tried-and-tested Pro10 rear suspension system, double-sealed frame bearings, rockfall protection on the down tube, internally routed cables and lines and BSA bottom bracket.
As usual with Propain, the Rage "Park Rat" is available in three basic configurations, which can be changed in the configurator according to personal preferences. The new Rage is available from just 2,660 euros.

Tyee - one for almost everything

Aluminum bikes are on the rise again at the moment and are enjoying great popularity. So it's no wonder that Propain has also given the light alloy version of the Tyee a proper update. At first glance, the Tyee and the Tyee AM differ only slightly from their predecessors. However, a closer look at the inner values and details reveals the many new features.

Changes in detail

The seat angle has been increased to 76 degrees, offering the rider a more ergonomic position on climbs. Thanks to the more central weight distribution, the rider is always ready for the next action.

The Tyee 2019 has a new main frame with an improved, more modern geometry. More reach and a slacker steering angle (65 degrees) improve both the ascent and descent characteristics. The bottom bracket has been lowered slightly to improve handling and the feeling of sitting in the bike.

Shock compatibility

One point of criticism of the previous Tyee was its limited compatibility with different shocks. The original design was intended exclusively for air shocks and restricted riders in their choice of shock. The 2019 model has a more progressive suspension layout and enough space to also install steel spring shocks.

This innovation makes it possible to get even better handling characteristics out of the Tyee. Deluxe and Super Deluxe shocks from Rock Shox, the Float and Float DPX2 models from Fox as well as Cane Creek's Double Barrel and DB inline shocks fit in the Tyee 2019.

To ensure that the kinematics are suitable for the more linear behavior of coil shocks, the overall progression of the gear ratio was increased from 15 to 30 percent. The change to the kinematics also resulted in a more sensitive response at the beginning of the spring travel, improved support in the mid-travel range and increased bottoming out protection.

Due to the higher sensitivity of steel shocks, the anti-squat of the new Tyee has been increased by around ten percent to ensure that the rear suspension remains as smooth as possible when climbing uphill.

Equipment

As with all current models, Propain no longer offers customers fixed equipment. Propain only gives recommendations from start to performance to high-end, where the customer can still customize all parts according to their wishes. The Tyee is priced between

The Tyee AM, the "little brother" of the "Chief", is an extremely lively all-mountain bike with 145 millimetres of rear travel and added safety on the downhill. The Tyee AM also has three recommended equipment levels ranging from €2,265 for the starter version to €5,700 for the high-end model.