Rage

The sixth-generation Propain Rage is a dedicated carbon downhill bike that balances massive suspension travel with a highly adaptable chassis. Debuting as a clean-sheet redesign in 2021, this iteration modernizes Propain’s PRO10 suspension platform to deliver 200mm of front and 215mm of rear travel. The most obvious engineering shift is the relocated shock, which now sits in front of the seat tube to centralize mass and lower the bike's center of gravity.

Rather than forcing riders into a single setup, the Rage is built around native adjustability. It accommodates both full 29-inch and mixed-wheel configurations without requiring aftermarket conversion kits. This flexibility makes it a compelling option for a broad spectrum of gravity riders, from privateer racers looking for high-speed stability to bike park regulars who prioritize airtime and agility.

Gen 6th generation

Build

Size

Stack	638mm
Reach	465mm
Top tube	589mm
Headtube length	110mm
Seat tube length	440mm

Fit and geometry

The Rage utilizes a highly adjustable geometry suite that allows riders to fundamentally alter the bike's handling footprint. A linkage flip chip corrects the geometry when swapping between a 29-inch and 27.5-inch rear wheel, maintaining consistent bottom bracket height and head tube angles across both setups.

At the rear axle, adjustable dropouts offer two chainstay lengths. The shorter 445mm setting biases the bike toward quick cornering and easy manuals, while the 460mm position stretches the wheelbase for improved tracking through fast, rough sections. Up front, the frame features a straight 1.5-inch head tube, giving riders the option to install aftermarket angle or reach-adjust headsets to further tune the fit.

In its stock configuration, a size large features a 465mm reach paired with a standard 63-degree head tube angle. While seated pedaling is rarely the focus of a downhill bike, the steep 79-degree effective seat tube angle positions the rider efficiently over the bottom bracket for short bursts of acceleration between descents.

Builds

Propain offers the Rage in four distinct builds, ranging from $3,999 to $7,389, all utilizing the same carbon frame. The frame itself includes practical durability features across the board, such as sleeved internal cable routing, double-sealed bearings, and a threaded bottom bracket.

The Base model establishes a strong value proposition, equipping the bike with a RockShox Boxxer Select fork, Super Deluxe shock, and SRAM GX DH drivetrain. Moving up the ladder, the Ultimate build upgrades to a Boxxer Ultimate fork, a Vivid Coil Ultimate DH shock, and SRAM Code RSC brakes.

The top two tiers cater to specific suspension preferences. The Swedish Gold build features an Öhlins RXF DH 38 fork and TTX 22 Coil shock, paired with a Shimano Saint drivetrain and brakes. The flagship Factory build shifts to Fox Factory suspension with a Grip X2-equipped 40 fork and DHX2 Coil shock. This premium tier also includes Magura MT7 Performance brakes, DT Swiss FR 1500 DH wheels, and an Ochain active spider on the SRAM X01 DH crankset to isolate pedal kickback.

Base

$3,999

Ultimate

$5,679

Swedish Gold

$6,379

Factory

$7,389

Reviews

Reviewers consistently praise the Rage for its engaging, active ride character, noting that it behaves with surprising agility for a 215mm-travel downhill bike. The highly progressive suspension kinematics provide excellent mid-stroke support, which translates to impressive pop on jump lines and flow trails. Testers found that the bike "pedals better than you might expect" (BikeRadar), making it easy to generate momentum out of corners or across flatter sections of trail.

When pushed into steep, technical terrain, the bike maintains its composure and delivers "sharp, quick handling around tight berms at high-speed" (Zjctcd). However, multiple reviewers observed a tradeoff in absolute high-speed plowing capability. Compared to dedicated race sleds, the Rage can feel "almost skittery in nature when hitting a rock garden at speed" (YouTube), transmitting slightly more feedback through the pedals.

Testers also highlighted a few practical drawbacks during aggressive riding. Several sources reported noticeable rattling noises from the frame over rough ground, though the exact cause was difficult to isolate. Additionally, some riders struggled with saddle clearance on deep compressions, finding the seat was "regularly in the way, specifically when throwing shapes while jumping" (Zjctcd).