Top geometry meets low price: Can the Propain Tyee AL beat the enduro competition?
Max Fuchs
· 04.01.2026
Test result
| Property | Grade |
|---|---|
| Riding behavior | 2,7 |
| Lab | 5,2 |
| Equipment | 2,0 |
| Final grade | 2,8 |
You can find the full bike rating here
Data and facts about the Propain Tyee 6.1 AL Bomber
| Price | 3.234,00 € |
| Suspension travel | 170 mm |
| Wheel size | 29"/622mm |
| Weight | 17.23 kg |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z |
| Rear shock | Marzocchi Bomber CR |
| Drivetrain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Front brake | SRAM DB 8 |
Measurements
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Inexpensive, well equipped and with a geometry to fall in love with - the Propain Tyee 6.1 AL Bomber promises great enduro fun at a low price. We tested it against three other enduro bikes under € 3,200 to see if it can fulfil this promise.
The centrepiece of the Tyee AL models is - as usual with Propain - the online configurator. There are five pre-configured aluminium variants between 2999 and 8324 euros to choose from. But that's not all: Every detail can be customised in the web shop - from frame colour and decals to chassis, cockpit and brakes through to the wheelset. So you don't get an off-the-peg Tyee, but a bike that perfectly matches your own riding style and taste. Our configuration ended up at 3234 euros - and thus slightly exceeded our original price limit of 3200 euros. It would have been cheaper, but then without the telescopic seat post. And we really didn't want to do without it.
The most important information about the Propain Tyee 6.1 AL Bomber
| Category | details |
| Model | Propain Tyee 6.1 AL Bomber |
| Total weight | 17.2 kg (without pedals: 17.23 kg) |
| Suspension travel / wheel size | 170/160 mm / 29" |
| Price / frame | 3,234 € / aluminium |
| Weight of wheels | 6.042 g |
| Impeller inertia | 5.226 kg×cm² |
| Max. system weight | 130 kg |
| Guarantee | 5 years |
| Special features | Freely configurable equipment; flip chip for rear wheel size |
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Features of the Propain Tyee AL
In addition to the dropper post, we have used the somewhat more generous price range to add several equipment highlights compared to the test field. First and foremost: the Sram Eagle 70 transmission. The absolute benchmark in this test in terms of shifting precision and durability.
| Equipment | details |
| Fork / damper | Marzocchi Bomber Z / Bomber CR |
| Circuit / bandwidth | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission / 520 % |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 200/200 mm |
| Impellers | Newmen Perf. 30 Base |
| Tyres | Schwalbe Magic Mary / Albert Gravity, Ultra Soft / Soft, Radial 29 x 2.50 |
| Seat post / stroke | One Up V3 / 180 mm |
Propain also relies on Schwalbe Gravity tyres with a radial carcass - no other manufacturer offers more grip and puncture protection in this price range. Another unique selling point is the steel spring shock absorber from Marzocchi. Compared to the air-sprung competition, it promises a significant increase in sensitivity, traction and absorption capacity.
The perfect enduro geometry
Unfortunately, the rear doesn't quite live up to the promise of the steel spring damper. Traction and sensitivity are excellent, but comfort and absorption could be better. The Propain doesn't soak up hard hits as greedily as expected. On root carpets and rocky passages, a lot of physical effort is required to keep the bike on course and to absorb bumps. The suspension from Cube and Haro does a better job here. According to Propain's calculator, the supplied 500 mm suspension should suit our weight (approx. 75 kg ready to ride). However, although the SAG was correct, we would have liked to try out whether a softer spring would have made the Tyee more comfortable.
However, the Propain still has one ace up its sleeve: its riding stability. It is the interplay of various factors - high front end, large wheels at the front and rear, slack head angle and the longest wheelbase in the test - that give the Tyee an enormous amount of stability. The long chainstays ensure balanced wheel load distribution and place the rider in the centre of the bike. On the geometry side, the Tyee doesn't lose its composure. In narrow, flat sections, however, this composure comes at the expense of agility. On the other hand, the bike's rather firm suspension allows it to be pushed effectively through the terrain, get up to speed quickly and maintain its speed well. Uphill, the bobbing of the coil shock is limited - the fact that the Marzocchi Bomber CR does not have a platform is therefore not noticeable in a negative way.
Evaluation of the Propain
| Category | Subcategory | Value | Weighting / Note |
| Price | Price | 3234 € | - |
| Driving behaviour | Uphill - Riding behaviour | 2 | 8 % |
| Driving behaviour | Uphill - Efficiency chassis | 3 | 10 % |
| Driving behaviour | Play instinct | 3,5 | 7 % |
| Driving behaviour | Downhill - Riding behaviour | 1,5 | 20 % |
| Driving behaviour | Downhill - Chassis | 3,5 | 20 % |
| Driving behaviour | Driving behaviour grade | 2,68 | 65 % Total |
| Laboratory | Total weight | 5,25 | 6 % |
| Laboratory | Impeller inertia | 5 | 4 % |
| Laboratory | Note Lab | 5,15 | 10 % Total |
| Equipment | Equipment quality | 2,98 | 5 % |
| Equipment | Usability / added value | 3,25 | 5 % |
| Equipment | Transport volume bottle | 2 | 5 % |
| Equipment | Saddle retractability | 1,5 | 5 % |
| Equipment | Quality / Processing | 0,5 | 5 % |
| Equipment | Note Equipment | 2,05 | 25 % Total |
| Miscellaneous | Guarantee | 2 years | - |
| Miscellaneous | Service friendliness | medium | - |
| Miscellaneous | Frame rigidity (v/h) | 6.4 / 18.1 N/mm | - |
| Overall grade | BIKE grade | 2,77 | 100 % |
Conclusion on the Enduro
The Propain Tyee delivers the most consistent enduro platform in the test. The handling is super intuitive, balanced and confident. The enduro bike from Lake Constance has no weaknesses on the climbs either. In addition, there is the strong equipment - actually a combination for the test victory, were it not for the overly stiff rear triangle. In the end, it was "only" good enough for second place due to a lack of absorption capacity and comfort.
Max Fuchs
Editor
