PRESS RELEASE: PropainThe Frechdax was first presented at Eurobike 2013, and what was initially intended as a bike for the kids of the three founders of Propain quickly turned into a popular and unique kids full suspension concept. Since then, three high-end children and youth bikes have been created, which use the technology of regular sized mountainbikes and meet the requirements of rookies without compromise.
For 2020, we have revised the Yuma, Frechdax and Dreckspatz.
Propain Yuma - Gravity Beginner Bike in 24"- 26"As frequently requested, the colours of the decal kit are now customizable. There are four colors to choose from. Vee Tire Co, the tire partner of our World Cup team, developed a special MTB tire for kids bikes. Needless to say that we put these brand new tires on the bike. Furthermore, the Yuma is now equipped with the new Guide T brake from SRAM.
As already known from the previous models, the Yuma allows the usage of 24” and 26” wheels. After a few years the Yuma can be converted from 24" to 26" wheels with our unique "grown-up"-kit. The Yuma is tailored to the needs of riders from a height of 1.35m and the associated low body weight.
https://www.propain-bikes.com/en/bikes/kids/yuma/RRP: 1799,00 €Propain Frechdax - Kids' fully for Mini-Shredders in 20"The new Frechdax is equipped with the unique kids specific fork from 1st Ride, with a carbon-reinforced casting, adapted air-chamber, and a negative spring. The fork is extra light and ideally tuned for the rider weights of 6-9 year olds. The rear shock from RockShox is delivered with the right tuning for low rider weight.
As with all our Kids and Youth bikes, the Frechdax is also offered with the newly developed tires from Vee Tire Co. With 20" wheels, 90mm of suspension travel, and a shift-and-brake system from SRAM, the Frechdax offers maximum riding fun for all kids between 1,10m and 1,40m height and up to 40kg weight.
https://www.propain-bikes.com/en/bikes/kids/frechdax/RRP: 1.399,00 €Propain Dreckspatz - Light Hardtail in 20"In 2017, in addition to the full suspension Frechdax, the Dreckspatz hardtail was added to the range of high-end children's mountainbikes as a cheaper and lighter alternative.
The Dreckspatz is now available with an optional rigid fork or with the proven 1st Ride carbon children suspension fork. Traction is provided by the new tires from Vee Tire Co and SRAM delivers the shift-and-brake system.
https://www.propain-bikes.com/en/bikes/kids/dreckspatz/Dreckspatz with 1st Ride carbon-suspension:
RRP 999,00 €Dreckspatz with rigid fork:
RRP 749,00 €What else is new for 2020? The Frechdax and the Dreckspatz come in the team-color of our World Cup team, "badmint"! The frame can further be customized with several decal options.
For more information visit the Propain Website:
www.propain-bikes.com
FWIW I think the previous Propaine was better. The flow tires suck (we have them on the clash) and moving from Cura brakes to SRAM is another big downgrade to a nice bike with good value.
For those complaining about price I must let them know that in Germany there are more second hand buy requests than offers Frechdax. Good kids bikes have a good resell value.
It would be nice if derailleur manufacturers made a kid-size version. The derailleurs on those 20" bikes seem like they would get too close to the ground.
If derailleur manufacturers could manage to make them smaller for kids, I'd want one too!
My older went from 98 cm (3y.o.) when he started riding his Ramones 16 to 120cm in 2 years. For the Christmas I have to buy him a 20" bike.
I'll go with Commencal Meta ht 20 most probably.
Just yesterday we came back from Avoriaz (resort above Morzine) and kids were there without their own bikes so we rented some. After 5 minutes on the pumptrack my oldest decided that he can't do it because his bike is bad. He wouldn't even ride it around resort any more.
So an hour after we came back home, they jumped on their bikes and then rode local pumptrack almost all
the afternoon. I guess even small kids can tell the difference between good and bad bikes