
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
 
Carbon Monocoque main frame
 
Unique reach adjustment (+10 mm / 0 mm / -10 mm)
 
Chain stay length adjustment (445 mm / 459 mm)
 
Internal cable routing optimized to match a race plate 
Combined fork bumper and cable routing 
Durable and strong downtube protection made of special plastics
Exchangeable ISCG mount to protect the frame against heavy impacts
New, futureproof metric sized shocks (250x75mm)
Threaded BSA bottom bracket; no fancy new standard means it is easy to get replacement parts at the races 
 
 
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