2020 Propain

Hugene CF 29" Performance

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$5,199
Weight5.3 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 130 / 150mm
ForkRockShox Pike RCT3
ShockRockShox Deluxe Ultimate
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX0, Truvativ Descendant Carbon
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Loam Wolf
Long-Term Review: Propain Hugene

Dec 2021 · Robert Johnston

The Hugene delivers on Propain’s climbing, jibbing, and shredding promises and provides a capable platform to ride any mountain. Read our full review now!

Highs
  • Fun loving nature

  • Balanced all-rounder geometry

  • Efficient pedaller

  • Good value (outside the UK)

  • Bike configurator (EU only, for now)

Lows
  • 34 fork flex

  • Rear end sensitivity

  • Bike Noise (initially)

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Pinkbike
Field Test: 2022 Propain Hugene - The Definition of Balanced

Dec 2021 · Alicia Leggett

On its website, Propain boldly calls the Hugene the "one bike to rule them all." Has the German direct-to-consumer brand finally cracked the code?

Highs
  • Neutral, intuitive handling

  • Efficient climber

  • Lightweight

  • Lots of customization options in Europe

  • Sealed bearing covers

Lows
  • Less small-bump sensitivity than some bikes we tested

  • Ineffective frame port protection

  • Few customization options in the US

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Singletrack World
Propain Hugene Performance Review | One bike to rule them all?

Apr 2021 · James Vincent

James Vincent hops on the updated Propain Hugene and thinks it might be the one bike to rule them all. Read the full review here.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
The new Propain Hugene 2021 - Exclusive first ride review

Feb 2021 · Peter Walker

We had the exclusive chance to test the new Propain Hugene 2021 trail bike for you and tell you whether this 29" mountain bike is a true all-rounder.

Highs
  • Precise steering

  • Neutral-pedalling suspension

  • Great look with cool features

  • Easy to use configurator

Lows
  • Tires limit the potential of the bike

  • Overly wide bars

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BikeRadar
Propain Hugene review

Mar 2020 · Tom Marvin

A perky climber that doesn’t shy away on descents and shows exceptional value to boot

Highs
  • Excellent climbing manners coupled with super capable descending prowess

  • Top-drawer kit leaves you checking price again and again

Lows
  • It’s a little prone to poor suspension balance, so needs care when setting up

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon

Fork

RockShox Pike RCT3 140mm

Travel150mm

Shock

RockShox Deluxe Ultimate

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

73 mm

Headset

Acros AIX-342

Stem

SIXPACK Leader 50

Handlebar

SIXPACK Millenium 785

Saddle

SIXPACK Kamikaze

Seatpost

Bikeyoke Revive

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X0 Eagle (1×12)

Front Derailleur

none

Crank

Truvativ Descendant Carbon 175mm 32Z

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle (1x12)

Brakes

Front: Magura MT7 203mm, Rear: Magura MT7 180mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Propain ZTR FLOW MK3

Tires

Schwalbe Magic Mary Addix Soft

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