The limited edition Tyee CF made a real impact when it launched, thanks to its outstanding frame weight, harmonious design and well thought-through component selection - it was an immediate hit. The limited edition quickly sold out, but the new 2016 iteration of the Tyee's are now live and ready to order.
Featuring a beautiful design and a sensational frame weight of only 2.3kg (for size M), coupled with stiffness of carbon - currently the most advanced frame building material, offering many advantages to achieve the low weight and high stiffness - the Tyee CF Enduro is now in production. Besides the improvement in frame material, Propain's engineers worked closely with the team riders to further improve the geometry and to build the perfect Enduro race bike, and as you can see from team rider, David Erstling, testing the Propain Tyee CF on local trails in the video above, it's a highly capable machine.
State of the Art Manufacturing:The light weight and exceptional stiffness qualities are the result of making use of the most advanced methods in carbon manufacturing. Other manufacturers often produce carbon frames from several pieces which are then glued together, but Propain’s Tyee CF front triangle is molded in one piece without any additional bonding. It is a more cost-intensive process, but it allows for increased stiffness while being lighter at the same time.
Attention to details:A closer look at the new Propain Tyee CF shows many user-friendly solutions and great attention to detail:
• BSA bottom bracket for ease of use and the best compatibility
• Clean look thanks to internal cable routing with large holes
• Exchangeable ISCG mount
• Derailleur hanger design which offers the best possible protection of the carbon structure
Quality First:When it was put to test, the Tyee CF's carbon fiber frame performed exceptionally well, which should not come as a surprise since quality control is an absolute priority for Propain. During the development process each frame has to withstand hundreds of thousands of load cycles and overload tests, which by far exceed industry standards. The result is the new Tyee CF frame. Robert Krauss, Head of Development at Propain, gives us a brief glimpse into the test procedure at Propain´s own test lab...
Tyee CF in the test lab with Robert Krauss, Head of development:Pro10: Small Bump Sensitivity Meets Pedal EfficiencyThe Tyee's Pro10 suspension system is specifically designed to maximize the performance of lightweight mid travel air shocks. Based on the experiences with the Tyee AL throughout the years, the Pro10 Suspension design of the Tyee CF has been refined and is the latest evolution and most optimized Pro10 to date. The rear end has more progression to allow outstanding small bump sensitivity and big hit capabilities in one package. The Pro10 suspension system separates the forces caused by braking from the rear suspension which gives you full suspension performance even while braking through turns.
The Perfect Choice for Up AND Downhill:The frame design has been optimized to minimize pedal kickback and reach 100% Anti-Squat-Performance for the best possible uphill experience. Combined with the proven downhill capabilities of the Pro10 suspension system, the new Tyee CF offers perfect balance for the new generation Enduro race tracks.
The Pro10 Suspension System:Make it Your Own:Propain has completely relaunched their website with a new homepage, new bike configurator, new component build kits and an extensive Free-Program. Project Free allows Propain customers to completely customize their new bike, from picking the frame color, to the decal color of your frame and if needed even your fork and your rims. To help you with your customized dream bike you will even get a personal assistant who will help you navigate through all options. If you don´t need that level of individualization, the Tyee CF is also available in three standard build kits: Comp, Race and Light. Just need a frame? Propain offers the Tyee CF as a frame set as well.
Propain Tyee CF Comp:Take it straight to the next Enduro race and you won´t have any excuse not to win! The Tyee CF Race is ready to tackle any trail. The RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air fork and the Monarch Plus RC3 DebonAir shock set the benchmark for suspension performance in this segment. Incredible braking power with excellent power modulation is guaranteed by Magura´s MT7 brakes. This bike leaves nothing to be desired!
Propain Tyee CF Race:The high end version of the Tyee CF with a sensational total weight of only 11.5kg is the perfect choice for those of you who care about the weight of every little component. It is the perfect companion for long Trail and Enduro days. Just a few highlights: You can choose between a set of beautiful Tune/ZTR Flow EX or DT Swiss Carbon wheels. RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air, SRAM XX1 drivetrain and Magura MT7 are state of the art for this high end bike. It won´t get any lighter than this!
Propain Tyee CF Light:Specification:Geometry:
MENTIONS: @PROPAIN-Bicycles
The aluminium version also comes in an XL so maybe this is something that will be available at a later date if their is enough demand, I am a tad under 6 ft and the large is perfect for me although I do appreciate I am not the tallest rider out there by a long way ! ;-).
if anyone does want to check out exactly how the large feels drop me a pm and we can hook up for a quick test ride.
These frames are very small, even at 5, 9" I am not feeling the size large toptube length.