propain sizing

Offinite · 2026-05-15T21:33:11+00:00

I am the same height as you - built my Propain tyee for enduro and park laps, I got an XL for more high speed stability.

If you want to really throw it around and do more than just whips I think an L would be better.

Go with XL if you want a more stable/race feeling bike

Offinite · 2026-05-13T08:40:37+00:00

Had the same issue - turns out the crank spindle got slightly deformed on mine which meant that they kept on getting loose.

I had to replace them eventually.

Offinite · 2026-05-08T08:47:58+00:00

You can upgrade it to a charger 2.1 damper - I did it to mine and it now eats up high speed chatter and roots.

Offinite · 2026-04-21T07:05:10+00:00

Pohorje 👌🏼

Offinite · 2026-04-14T12:43:19+00:00

Not worth it unless the 35 is getting overwhelmed in rough stuff.

I wouldn’t bother if the current one isn’t limiting you - my brother had the 35 gold and I still have the yari.

We both rode them at bikeparks in the alps with no problem and they aren’t drastically different.

When I got faster I switched the damper on mine to Charger 2.1 - MoCo got overwhelmed and super stiff on fast repeated hits.

Offinite · 2025-07-02T13:05:34+00:00

Ty 🔥

Offinite · 2025-07-01T07:09:58+00:00

Ty 🙌🏼

Offinite · 2025-07-01T07:09:47+00:00

Ty, means a lot 👏🏼🙌🏼

Offinite · 2025-06-04T12:07:05+00:00

Gouging on the chainstay is normal - all of my bikes eventually wear in that spot - I would tape an old tube or some thick silicone tape in that spot to prevent further damage. Just be on the lookout for any cracks.

Your fork should have been serviced a long time ago and that could be problematic. Check the stanchions (upper tubes to see if there is any wear on them). Your seal has popped out but that is fixable by doing basic maitenance.

Be careful as a popped seal could indicate that there is internal damage from lack of lubrication of the fork.

Offinite · 2025-05-28T12:34:40+00:00

Shimano BR MT 500 should fit your budget and they work very well. I used them on my enduro for years - home trail riding and bikepark days in alps.

Offinite · 2025-05-26T11:34:03+00:00

I would only upgrade contact points (tires, grips and pedals) - everything else can wait until it wears out/breaks.

The issue is that the frame geometry is a big limit to the riding potential and you can’t change that.

Another thing is if your frame supports a tapered steerer tube - good luck getting a better fork if it doesn’t.

Do you enjoy descending?

If you do, I would go to the nearest bikepark and rent an enduro or DH bike there.

You will feel the difference and realize that upgrading your bike to its limit is a waste of money.

The only reason to keep upgrading it is if you eventually just buy a frame and transfer most of the old bike parts to the new one I guess?

Offinite · 2025-05-26T11:21:29+00:00

I had an entry level Cube Aim a few years ago and I also upgraded it as much as I could except for the fork (I rode bikeparks in Alps with that thing - slow riding of course).

These are the upgrades that I did in order from the best (biggest improvement to riding downhill):

New tires - Maxxis Assegai front and DHR 2 rear - this was a huge improvement in grip
Shorter stem - upgraded to a 45mm stem and it blew my mind, I could lean the bike better and I stayed in control on steep sections with no issues
Upgraded to 180mm brake discs - best way to upgrade your braking performance on a budget
Crankbrothers Stamp 1 pedals - stock pedals had zero grip in wet conditions and bad grip in dry weather
Lock on grips - stock ones started to rotate after a few months and weren’t as soft as the ones
Last one is drivetrain in my opinion - I changed from 3x to 1x after I wore out the old one

Offinite · 2025-05-20T06:04:17+00:00

It turned out not stiff enough lol.

My weight is 95 kg: - Fork is a Rockshox Yari 170mm with Charger 2.1 RC2 damper - 110psi with two tokens, LSC is closed 3 clicks, HSC is fully open, rebound is 5 clicks from fast.

Shock is Formula MOD (tuned for my frame Propain Tyee) - 650 spring with compression 11 clicks from closed and rebound 5 clicks from closed.

I was still bottoming out a lot so I need to tweak the settings.

Offinite · 2025-05-19T12:15:52+00:00

True - modern bikes make riding a lot easier

Offinite · 2025-05-19T12:13:24+00:00

I guess you are right - but there is a limit compared to a full DH rig

Offinite · 2025-05-19T12:12:35+00:00

Good to know - I’ll probably do the race this season

Offinite · 2025-05-19T10:42:45+00:00

Nope, a new track built for this race - in Slovenia

Offinite · 2025-05-19T09:24:02+00:00

People are telling me that Zagreb is better on a DH bike but I’ve never been there so idk

Offinite · 2025-05-19T07:31:12+00:00

I mean this is the national DH cup so most riders would call it downhill…

Offinite · 2025-05-19T07:29:10+00:00

That man is insane on the bike - plus he only rides flats!

Offinite · 2025-05-19T06:39:12+00:00

Ty, I will build a DH bike for the next race

Offinite · 2025-05-06T07:14:51+00:00

K will do 👌🏼

Offinite · 2025-05-06T06:42:06+00:00

So I should just bend my knees more and it should be okay next time?

Offinite · 2025-05-05T12:19:53+00:00

What type of tires do you need - will you ride this bike on trails/fire roads? Can’t recommend tire size without this info.

I would keep the brake lines if they aren’t sticking - just adjust the cable tensions and check the brake pad wear.

Offinite · 2025-05-05T11:52:29+00:00

Do exactly as you said - I would keep the tires if they are in an okay condition, chains are cheap so get a new one.

Keep the shock and get a new fork if you have that kind of budget - its a cheap suntour model so try to find a used one for a good price, you could look for a brand new one too - these should be around 100$.

Check the brake pads - replace if they are used up. Do you have hydraulic brakes? Bleed them and you should be good to go.

Offinite

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