Exclusive: Propain presents new “Twoface” trailbike
German brand Propain Bikes adds an all-new trailbike to their product range. The “Twoface” will replace the current “Headline” model and features the same suspension platform as the “Tyee” enduro bike but with 145 mm of travel, a different geometry and lighter tubes.
When you look at this bike for the first time, it’s obvious where the name “Twoface” comes from: Propain uses an unique two-colored design with different colors on each side of the bike. But it’s not just the looks, but also on the trail where bike shows its two sided character: easy and lightweight on the uphills and a real weapon downhill.
Geometry
As already mentioned, the bike will be positioned as a more trail oriented alternative to the proven Thyee, so it has an altered geometry and 27,5″ wheels. The Twoface will be available in four different frame sizes (S – XL) – here is an overview of the most important geometry data:
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube | 561mm | 584mm | 604mm | 624mm |
| Effective Top Tube | 511,9mm | 538,2mm | 562,4mm | 588,4mm |
| Chainstays | 445mm | 445mm | 445mm | 445mm |
| Head angle | 66,5° | 66,5° | 66,5° | 66,5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75,2° | 75,2° | 75,2° | 75,2° |
| BB height | 346mm | 346mm | 346mm | 346mm |
| Seat tube | 420mm | 457mm | 482mm | 508mm |
| Reach | 405mm | 428mm | 448mm | 468mm |
| Stack | 586mm | 586mm | 586mm | 586mm |
Colors, Specs and Pricing
First off: It’s still possible to configure the Twoface of your dreams, components can be chosen individually on the Propain website, but there are three base specs to start with. At first the customers can choose between the color-options RAW, lightblue (RAL 5012) and the “twoface”-option (white/black). All models come with high-quality bearings from “Enduro-Bearing”. Prices range from 1999 Euro to 2999 Euro. These are the three base builds:
| Twoface 1 | Twoface 2 | Twoface 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Sektor 140mm | RockShox Revelation RLT | RockShox Revelation RCT3 |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL | RockShox Monarch RT3 | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
| Drivetrain | SRAM X7 / X9 | SRAM X9 / X0 | SRAM X0 |
| Wheels | DT-Swiss M1900 | DT-Swiss XM1501 Spline | DT Swiss XM1501 Spline |
| Cockpit | Sickpack Sam / Sixpack Leader | Sickpack Sam / Sixpack Leader | Sickpack Sam / Sixpack Leader |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic performance | Schwalbe Nobby Nic performance | Schwalbe Nobby Nic performance |
| Saddle/Seatpost | Sixpack Skywalker / Propain performance | Sixpack Skywalker / Propain performance | Sixpack Skywalker / Propain performance |
| Price | 1.999 Euro | 2.549 Euro | 2.999 Euro |
According to Propain, the Twoface will me available early april. More information on www.propain-bikes.com
Words Christoph Bayer / Aaron Steinke Photos: Christoph Bayer
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