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Hugene 2 CF Base
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$3,629| Reported Weight | 28.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Select |
| Shock | RockShox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Propain Hugene is a versatile trail bike that excels in climbing efficiency and offers playful, agile handling. Its rear suspension is praised for traction and control, though some note a lack of small-bump sensitivity. The bike's lightweight and customizable options make it a strong contender in its category.
Excellent climbing efficiency
Playful and agile handling
Lightweight and customizable options
Composed rear suspension for traction
Versatile performance across various terrains
Lack of small-bump sensitivity in suspension
Some models have short dropper posts
Potential extra costs for UK buyers due to import duties
Propain has succeeded in making a great bike even better.
BikeRadarThe Propain Hugene turns every trail into a playground.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineIt’s playful when you want it to be without losing predictability.
Mountain Bike ActionFeedback?
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Nov 2025
Short travel, big fun, and a few quirks
Punches above its weight
Lively and responsive pedaling feel
Stable at speed
Overbuilt fork
Versatile build options
Surprisingly affordable for carbon
Pedal tug on tech climbs
Hard to achieve ideal shock setup with stock shock
Magura MT5 brakes feel soft and vague
SRAM Eagle 70 shifter feels less precise than alternatives
Jul 2025 · Jeremy Benson
Propain reduces travel and adds in-frame storage in the latest update to its short travel Hugene trail bike.
Jul 2025 · Peter Walker
We were already able to test the new 2025 Propain Hugene CF trail bike for you.
Customisable spec
Strong climbing performance
Playful and fun character
No adjustability options
Jul 2025 · Seb Stott
The Hugene is a bit of a contradiction due to its burly build and shorter travel.
Jul 2024 · Tyler Ryan
Between all the custom options, fork-travel choices, and great all-around performance on the trail, the Hugene 2 is a solid choice for general trail-riding fun of all kinds.
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!
Fun loving nature
Balanced all-rounder geometry
Efficient pedaller
Good value (outside the UK)
Bike configurator (EU only, for now)
34 fork flex
Rear end sensitivity
Bike Noise (initially)
Apr 2021 · Tom Marvin
A true all-rounder, with performance that impressed on every trail we tested it
Incredibly composed rear suspension that doles out traction with generosity
Beautifully built, sleek carbon frameset that’s got a great shape
You can pick and choose parts
A little pedal bob when mashing the pedals
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.
| Frame | Blend Carbon Frame |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fork:, RockShox Pike Select Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Shock:, RockShox Select + Travel: 140mm |
| Stem | SIXPACK Vertic 50 |
| Handlebar | SIXPACK Millenium 805 20 mm rise |
| Saddle | SIXPACK Kamikaze |
| Seatpost | Seatpost:, BikeYoke Divine Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle (1x12) |
|---|---|
| Crank | TRUVATIV Descendant Alu 170 mm 32T |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1275 10-52 |
| Brakes | Brakes:, SRAM G2 R Type: SRAM G2 R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Wheels:, NEWMEN Performance 30 Base |
|---|---|
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic |
First added June 17
Last updated April 12
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