Propain Tyee AL: suspension setup & specs
The Propain Tyee AL is an enduro bike with 170 mm of fork travel and 160 mm at the rear. This page lists the 5 current builds with fork, shock and shock size and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Propain Tyee AL →
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 / 27.5″ selectable.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | RockShox Domain Gold RC (170 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe | – | 160 mm | – | €2,999 | Setup → |
| Bomber | Marzocchi Bomber Z (170 mm) | Marzocchi Bomber CR | – | 160 mm | – | €3,829 | Setup → |
| Swedish Gold | Öhlins RXF 38 (170 mm) | Öhlins TTX 22 Coil | – | 160 mm | – | €4,889 | Setup → |
| Ultimate | RockShox ZEB Ultimate Electric Red (170 mm) | RockShox Vivid Ultimate | – | 160 mm | – | €6,479 | Setup → |
| Factory | Fox 38 Factory Grip X2 (170 mm) | Fox DHX2 Factory | – | 160 mm | – | €8,324 | Setup → |
How it compares
170 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 170 mm median of the 41 bikes in the “enduro bike” category in our database. The rear offers 160 mm, 10 mm less than the front. On travel, it slots in between the Propain Tyee CF Trail and the Propain Spindrift AL in the Propain range. The frame is made of aluminium.
Prices for the Propain Tyee AL start at €2,999 (Base), below the category median of €4,750. For the Factory build, Propain asks €8,324. For suspension, Propain combines components from FOX, Marzocchi, RockShox and Öhlins. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox Domain Gold RC to the Fox 38 Factory Grip X2. The Swedish Gold build uses a coil shock (Öhlins TTX 22 Coil), so SAG is set with the spring rate rather than air pressure.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Domain 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.
- Coil spring (Öhlins TTX 22 Coil): if SAG is off, only a different spring rate will fix it. Preload should just keep the spring from rattling; more preload makes the shock less supple.
- Shock (RockShox Super Deluxe): 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 Tyee AL
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Propain take priority.
170 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.40″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less.
| 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.