PRESS RELEASE: PropainIn recent years many downhill bike developments were focused on creating uncompromising race machines. Also, the recently updated carbon Rage with 27,5” and 29” wheels rather targets ambitious racers than the everyday park shredder. Therefore, Propain redesigned the Rage Alloy to be a simple, sturdy, and robust downhill bike which focuses on reduced needs for maintenance while still delivering maximum performance for the high speeds and big hits that a park bike has to take.
The new Rage frame has been completely redesigned, rolls on 650B wheels, and is available in three frame sizes (S, M, L). The geometry is inspired by the Rage Carbon and based on the experience of our World Cup team. The frame design however is inspired by the popular Spindrift frame.
Highlights• Propain Blend Alloy - Smooth welded 6013 / 6061 T6 aluminum
• Modern geometry
• Clean design
• PRO10 rear suspension system
• Propain DIRT SHIELD - double sealed bearings
• Rock strike downtube protector
• Internal cable routing
• Threaded bottom bracket
A clean, sturdy and robust frame was the development goal for Propain’s engineering team. So Propain said “good bye” to some features of the previous Rage frame, such as the split seat tube design. The new design was inspired by the design of the popular Spindrift frame. In fact, some of Propain’s customers and Propain staff were fantasizing about a long travel version of the Spindrift for some time – a “Spindrift on Steroids”
A downhill bike based on the Spindrift with more travel and a double crown fork was also the wet dream of the Los Hackos Crew. They´ve already tested the Rage extensively and thanks to its superior suspension performance and lots of pop they ranked this bike very high on their fun scale. David Erstling and Vali Gröger will take you with them to Lenzerheide and show you what the brand new Rage is all about. Los Hackos Crew member Marius Badstuber is a professional filmer and DJ who will not only show you the finest bike park action but also raw bike sound.
SpecsAs for Propain other bike models, their online configuration tool offers three basic configuration packages which you can further adapt to your wishes. The Rage can be ordered now in the
online shop of Propain.
Geometry
How many carbon frames are sitting in warehouses collecting dust?
Hey YT, I hope you're paying attention... why dont you consider cranking out some more Alu Jeffsey's? Every Alu is sold out yet your carbon offerings are available because no one is buying them. Do the math.
And for the record, all mountain bikes are luxury items. The fact that we have discretionary time and income is a luxury that is not the norm for a substantial portion of the population.
You can either buy 1 of the very limited alu frames that maybe 10 frames per size get made - Or buy a plastic bike at twice the cost because the alu isnt available.
That's not options, that's called forcing consumers to buy something they dont want.
Note that my comments are in reference to your 1st paragraph, about the entire market. Re YT,!gheir choice on what they sell and I jave no interest in giving them armchair market, supply chain, or fiscal advice. Especially true aince they are a German company and have very
It’s mountain biking dud - relax and enjoy it.
On the possitive, Propain is a great company as well and cool that they offering ip park options and not just race oriented DH bikes
Shock gets caked on a regular basis.
Shock service has been criminally neglected.
No problems whatsoever.
It´s not a problem people.
Marketing dictates that "Carbon" and "Racing" has to be reserved for the high end, high price options.
This bikes numbers are perfectly in line with many other offerings from different brands, for example the YT Tues. The only difference between this and the Carbon Rage is the potential increase in chainstay length and 0.5 degrees in headangle which, if we´re being realistic, is much more in the realm of personal preference than anything else.
So if you´re not adamant about the longest chainstays possible or demand a headangle of exactly 63 degrees, this should be great for racing.
I´m strongly considering this for my next bike as it really seems to hit a very reasonable middle ground for geometry.
* ONLY if you are in the following countries:
Germany 4,90 € 39,95 €
EU 14,95 € 59,00 €
Sweden 14,95 € 59,00 €
Luxembourg 14,95 € 59,00 €
Czech Republic 14,95 € 59,00 €
Switzerland 15,00 € 107,40 €
Rest of Europe 29,00 € 89,00 €
Australia 45,00 € 267,00 €
New Zealand 45,00 € 267,00 €
Hongkong 45,00 € 267,00 €
Norway 29,00 € 89,00 €
Denmark 29,00 € 89,00 €
Lichtenstein 29,00 € 89,00 €
Ukraine 29,00 € 89,00 €
Croatia 35,00 € 99,00 €
Iceland 35,00 € 99,00 €
Russia 35,00 €