{"id":62167,"date":"2024-04-04T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/7b1482d2-09f9-460f-bd6e-6808e28b8f55"},"modified":"2024-04-04T16:59:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T14:59:54","slug":"propains-new-sresh-cf-offers-full-fat-power-in-a-lightweight-package","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/propains-new-sresh-cf-offers-full-fat-power-in-a-lightweight-package\/","title":{"rendered":"Propain’s new Sresh CF offers full-fat power in a lightweight package"},"content":{"rendered":"

New lightweight eMTB weighs in at less than 21kg <\/p>

By <\/p>

Published: Thursday, 04 April 2024 at 13:00 PM<\/p>

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Propain has released its new Sresh CF lightweight electric mountain bike, offering full electric power with a claimed weight of just under 21kg.<\/p>

The new bike is available with a host of Shimano drive systems, and has shorter travel than the Ekano 2<\/a>, with a 160mm fork and 150mm of rear suspension delivered by the brand’s Pro10 linkage.<\/p>

Four models are available at launch, with prices starting at \u00a35,999 \/ \u20ac5,999 for the Sresh CF Base, which features Shimano\u2019s EP600 motor, and topping out at\u00a0 \u00a39,789 \/ $9,789 \/ \u20ac9,789 for the Sresh CF Factory.<\/p>

US models start at $6,299 because the brand doesn\u2019t offer the EP600 in North America.<\/p>

Propain also has a bike configurator, enabling you to select your own component choice from an extensive list of options.<\/p>

eMTB tuned linkage<\/h2>
The new bike is coil- and air-shock compatible. – Propain<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Propain\u2019s new lightweight electric mountain bike<\/a> is made from a blended carbon fibre layup, which it says uses various carbon fibres and fabrics to give the frame compliance in some areas, such as the seatstays, while remaining stiff in others, such as the bottom bracket.<\/p>
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The EP801 is Shimano’s top-of-the-range motor. – Propain<\/figcaption><\/figure>
At the heart of the bike is a Shimano powertrain, with all but the Base model using the EP801 electric bike motor<\/a>.<\/p>
This motor churns out a maximum 85Nm of torque and has a peak power of 600W, while weighing in at only 2.7kg thanks in part to its magnesium construction.<\/p>
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The Sresh CF is designed with technical climbing in mind. – Propain<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The lower-end EP600 motor has the same torque rating, but is 300g heavier and has 100W less peak power.<\/p>
Both motors are connected to a 626Wh battery integrated into the down tube, which can be removed for charging or storage and is covered with a carbon fibre cover to help it blend into the frame.<\/p>
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There’s a pack mount in the underside of the top tube. – Propain<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Propain has given the Sresh CF its ebike-tuned Pro10 suspension linkage, which sees the shock placed vertically in the frame, connected to counter-rotating links on the down tube and top tube.\u00a0<\/p>
The brand says the bikes will come with specifically tuned rear shocks that deliver initial sensitivity with high levels of progression.<\/p>
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Mullet setups add more agility to a bike. – Propain<\/figcaption><\/figure>
A flip chip<\/a> on the linkage enables you to pick between a 29in or 27.5in rear wheel, and this can be chosen through the website.<\/p>
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Love it or hate it, headset cable routing makes for a less busy cockpit. – Propain<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Integrated headset cable routing features, with Propain\u2019s in-house Sixpack brand supplying its Millenium ICR stem to keep the cockpit looking clean.<\/p>
Propain has given the Sresh CF plenty of frame protection, with TPR chainstay and seatstay protectors in place to minimise wear and noise.<\/p>
Double-sealed Acros frame bearings are employed in the chase for durability, with Propain\u2019s Dirt Shields used to keep debris from entering.<\/p>
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No adaptors are needed to run 200mm rear rotors. – Propain<\/figcaption><\/figure>
A 200mm brake post mount features on the rear triangle, which the brand says offers better transfer of braking forces into the frame.<\/p>
All-round geometry<\/h2>
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S<\/th> M<\/th> L<\/th> XL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>

Frame height <\/b>(mm)<\/td> 415<\/td> 430<\/td> 455<\/td> 480<\/td> <\/tr>
Frame offset<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 42<\/td> 42<\/td> 42<\/td> 42<\/td> <\/tr>
Frame length<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 573<\/td> 573<\/td> 573<\/td> 573<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 100<\/td> 110<\/td> 120<\/td> 130<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 430<\/td> 450<\/td> 480<\/td> 505<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 618<\/td> 628<\/td> 637<\/td> 646<\/td> <\/tr>
Head angle <\/b>(degrees)<\/td> 65<\/td> 65<\/td> 65<\/td> 65<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td> 76.6<\/td> 76.6<\/td> 76.6<\/td> 76.6<\/td> <\/tr>
Effective seat tube angle<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 78.5<\/td> 78.5<\/td> 78.5<\/td> 78.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube length <\/b>(mm)<\/td> 556<\/td> 578<\/td> 610<\/td> 636<\/td> <\/tr>
BB height <\/b>(mm)<\/td> 350<\/td> 350<\/td> 350<\/td> 350<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay length<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 450 \/ 447<\/td> 451 \/ 447<\/td> 452 \/ 447<\/td> 453 \/ 447<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 1204<\/td> 1229<\/td> 1263<\/td> 1292<\/td> <\/tr>
Standover<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 825<\/td> 817<\/td> 807<\/td> 813<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>