As the lightest enduro bike in the test field, the Propain Tyee CF 29 has a Rockshox Lyrik fork in the Ultimate version, lightweight aluminium wheels and powerful brakes. However, there is still room for optimisation in the details, such as the windy cable routing under the bottom bracket or the rather loud rattling chain.
Despite the good overall weight, the Propain Tyee makes no compromises downhill and specifies a steel spring shock. As a result, the sensitive rear generates very good traction and, with 164 millimetres of travel, offers plenty of absorption capacity. Only the Nukeproof can go one better in terms of rear suspension function. At 446 millimetres, the chainstays on the Propain are by far the longest. This ensures a smooth ride and good climbing ability, but reduces playfulness. If you want to lift the front wheel, you need more effort.
Due to availability, we had to make do with frame size M. On the Propain Tyee in size L, the reach would be 20 millimetres longer, which should ensure a balanced riding position. If you don't want to pump the rear end when pedalling, you'll have to reach for the platform. However, the platform lever is difficult to reach due to the low position of the shock in the frame. Practical detail: The Bike-Yoke-Tele seat post has a quick release system. However, you have to operate this regularly.
Conclusion from Peter Nilges, BIKE test manager:
Even with steel spring shock absorbers, the Propain Tyee achieves a good weight and is one of the strongest enduro bikes downhill. The equipment is also above average.
Technical data for the Propain Tyee CF 29
General information
- Price: 3939 euros (frame 2249 euros, price may be subject to additional costs for packaging, shipping and tuning)
- Frame material: Carbon
- Frame size M / L / XL(tested size 44 cm)
- to the Propain website
Measured values
- Weight without pedals: 15.06 kg
- Suspension travel (front / rear): 168 / 164 mm
Equipment
- Fork: Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate
- Shock: Rockshox Superdeluxe Coil Select+
- Crank: Truvativ Descendant
- Gear system: Sram GX Eagle 1 x 12
- Gear ratio / bandwidth: 32; 10-52 / 520 %
- Brake system / Disc (front / rear): Formula Cura 4 / 203 mm / 203 mm
- Telescopic post / stroke / Ø: Bike Yoke Revive / 160 mm / 31.6 mm
- Wheels: Newmen 30 Performance
- Tyres: Schwalbe Magic Mary Evo Addix Soft Supertrail TLE 29 x 2.4
