2017 Propain Rage CF First Edition
Monday, October 10, 2016 at 6:05AM 
The release of our new Carbon Downhill Rage CF was definitely one of the highlights 2016 for us. After the success of the Tyee CF it was an easy move for us to upgrade our downhill bike Rage as well. The new full carbon frame features a wide variety of geometry options ranging from three different top tube lengths to two different chain stay sizes for each frame size to customize the geometry from park riding to WC racing.
Just like the Tyee CF in 2016 the Rage CF will be available in a limited “First Edition” for pre-order. At € 4,999 the pricing is as attractive as the frame which comes in an exclusive color only available for the “First Edition”.
Development
Constant evolution is our mantra when it comes to new bikes. The new Rage CF represents the fourth generation of our downhill bike but this time the result might well be called revolutionary. The frame has been redesigned to get the best out of the carbon attributes and features a whole host of new improvements and adjustments. What has stayed the same, though, is the highly acclaimed Pro10 suspension design, which combines pedal efficiency with small bump sensitivity.
One Bike For Everyone
The Rage CF can be built just below 15kg and therefore belongs to the lightest Downhill bikes available. The frame weight tips the scale at 3.1kg which is more than 500g lighter than the AL version. Even though the frame weight is impressive, it was not even the main development objective through. The primary goal actually was to use the benefits of the carbon material in order to increase the rigidity of the frame, which in turn leads to a more direct feel while pinning hard. A lot of input from our Propain Dirt Zelvy Worldcup team went into the development of the frame. The riders around Ben Reid know exactly what is needed to get the most out of the bike. As a result, the Rage CF features a new and revolutionary reach adjustment which along with the new chain stay length adjustment enables you to adapt the bike perfectly to fit your needs from park riding to WC racing.
Surprisingly the feedback from all team riders on the head angle was similar so we decided to move away from the head angle adjustment and instead focused on the flexibility to adjust the reach and the chain stay length. Another area of improvement is more progressive suspension kinematics of the rear end to stay higher in the travel.
Propain Dirt Zelvy team rider Phil Atwill on the brandnew Rage CF Carbon Downhill Bike in Finale Ligure!
Versatility
The new reach adjustment provides ample flexibility to adjust the frame size according to your needs, your size or the track. Simply by flipping the headset cups the reach can be adjusted be +/-10mm and with another neutral cup the frame can be ridden in the 0mm position. Combined with the new chain stay adjustment this will give you tons of options to customize the geometry to your needs. The wheel base can be adjusted by 34mm (longer or shorter)!
Features
Rage CF "First Edition“
As with previous launches there will be a limited, highly exclusive “First edition” of the new Rage CF. The bike will be available in a limited volume for pre-order starting at midnight on the 10/10/2016. Besides an amazing build kit the frame is dressed in a stunning matte royal blue, which is only available for the First Edition.
Build Kit
| Fork | Fox 40 Factory Kashima |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Drivetrain | Sram X01 DH 1x7 |
| Crankset | Sram X01 DH Carbon |
| Brakes | Magura MT7 "First Edition" |
| Wheels | Zelvy Carbon DH 35 |
| Handlebar | Sixpack Millenium Carbon 785 |
| Stem | Sixpack Millenium 35 |
| Seat post | Sixpack Forward |
| Saddle | Sixpack Kamikaze |
| Tyres | Onza Ibex DHC 650B |
| Weight | 15.1 kg |
| Price | 4,999 EUR |
Geometry
2017 Propain Rage CF, Carbon, DH, Downhill, ProPain Bikes, Propain Rage CF, Reach Adjust |
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