Propain Hugene CF: suspension setup & specs
The Propain Hugene CF is a trail bike with 140 mm of fork travel and 130 mm at the rear. Below you will find all 4 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Propain Hugene CF →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | RockShox Psylo Gold RC (140 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select Lin XL | – | 130 mm | – | €3,399 | Setup → |
| Bomber | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 (140 mm) | Marzocchi Bomber Air | – | 130 mm | – | €4,849 | Setup → |
| Ultimate | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate (140 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Lin XL | – | 130 mm | – | €6,424 | Setup → |
| Factory | Fox 36 Factory Grip X2 (140 mm) | Fox Float X Factory | – | 130 mm | – | €8,149 | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Propain Hugene CF is right where the “trail bike” category usually is: 140 mm up front against a median of 140 mm from 44 bikes. The rear offers 130 mm, 10 mm less than the front. On travel, it slots in between the Propain Trickshot and the Propain Tyee AL Trail in the Propain range. Propain builds the frame from carbon.
At €3,399 for the Base build, pricing is typical for the category (median €3,000). The top build, Factory, costs €8,149. For suspension, Propain combines components from FOX, Marzocchi and RockShox. In total, 4 different forks are used, from the RockShox Psylo Gold RC to the Fox 36 Factory Grip X2.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Psylo Gold RC): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: on FOX, Marzocchi and RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Shock (RockShox Deluxe Select Lin XL): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
Target SAG for the Propain Hugene CF
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Propain gives its own target SAG, use that.
140 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 24 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 28 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 31 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 28 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.40″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
The sticker on the fork (or on the shock) and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.