Propain Spindrift CF: suspension setup & specs
The Propain Spindrift CF is a freeride bike with 180 mm of fork travel and 180 mm at the rear. This page lists the 4 current builds with fork, shock and shock size and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Propain Spindrift 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″ / mixed selectable.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | RockShox ZEB Base (180 mm) | Vivid Coil Select | – | 180 mm | – | €3,699 | Setup → |
| Swedish Gold | Öhlins RXF38 m.3 (180 mm) | Öhlins TTX 22 Coil | – | 180 mm | – | €5,599 | Setup → |
| Ultimate | RockShox ZEB ULTIMATE Electric Red (180 mm) | RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate | – | 180 mm | – | €7,274 | Setup → |
| Factory | Fox 38 Grip X2 Factory (180 mm) | Fox Float X2 Factory | – | 180 mm | – | €9,004 | Setup → |
How it compares
180 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 180 mm median of the 12 bikes in the “freeride bike” category in our database. Travel is the same front and rear at 180 mm each. Within Propain’s mountain bikes, it sits between the Propain Tyee CF and the Propain Rage CF on travel. Propain builds the frame from carbon.
At €3,699 for the Base build, pricing is typical for the category (median €3,270). For the Factory build, Propain asks €9,004. Depending on the build, fork and shock come from FOX, RockShox and Öhlins. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox ZEB Base to the Fox 38 Grip X2 Factory. With the Vivid Coil Select, the Base build has a coil shock – here the spring rate determines SAG.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox ZEB Base): 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: turn the red FOX and RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Coil shock (Vivid Coil Select): SAG is determined by the spring rate. Only add enough preload to stop the spring from rattling.
- Air shock (Fox Float X2 Factory): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
Target SAG for the Propain Spindrift 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.
180 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 31 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 36 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 40 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 36 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
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.