The Tyee CF Light we tested is not only the cheapest, but also by far the lightest enduro bike in the test, weighing in at just 12.2 kilos. A weight that would make many an all-mountain bike green with envy. The tipping point is the carbon wheelset from DT-Swiss, which is up to one kilo lighter in comparison. The Tyee is correspondingly light-footed and propulsive on the trail and also secures first place in the uphill ranking. Even when pedalling out of the saddle, the firm rear triangle remains very stable, even without a platform. The low-set shock means you can't reach the platform lever anyway. Downhill, the slack head angle and long chainstays ensure a smooth ride but little agility from the geometry. In combination with the light wheels, however, there are more plush and stable downhill bikes. The Magura brakes are in a class of their own. Unfortunately only available in three frame sizes.
ConclusionLight, firm and powerful, the Tyee CF Light bridges the gap to All Mountain and offers very good all-round characteristics.
The alternative: The next cheapest Tyee CF costs 4299. The entry-level carbon bike starts at 3299 euros. On the homepage, you can configure the Propain of your choice with many options.
