Propain eMTB

[lookhear]

Another direct to customer company producing an eMTB.
170mm front/165mm rear
or
150mm/150mm

Ekano 2019 - Propain Bikes EN

 

[R120]

Have to say I really like the look of it - with Propain you can pretty much custom spec all the parts on the bike at point of order

 

[srileo]

Looks great, a lot like the Fezzari Wirepeak with the geometry and the custom order option. And they both share the same internal battery.

 

[highpeakrider]

I like that

 

[StuE]

Nice looking bike, keen pricing and lots of options when it comes to speccing the build, if I was looking to replace my sommet it would be on the shortlist
Propain Ekano announced with all-new Shimano BT-E8035 integrated battery

 

[SquireRides]

Got the new Shimano internal battery I see... Don't know much about it. Easily removable?

 

[outerlimits]

Got the new Shimano internal battery I see... Don't know much about it. Easily removable?

I was expecting this to be the battery

 

[R120]

Got the new Shimano internal battery I see... Don't know much about it. Easily removable?

Looks like the cover has four bolts, so likely not that straightroward

 

[Gary]

Actual Geo numbers and LC/AS graphs etc.would be nice.
adjustable geometry (done well) is definitely something worth having. although not to adjust it other than to initial set-up pref. A properly low/slack setting option would be nice instead of the cautious BB heights/HAs most Emtbs have in their low setting.
looks 'quite' nice for an Emtb but there's no way I'd buy one unless they offer alternative colours. Yellow is my unlucky colour [truestory]

 

[lookhear]

Actual Geo numbers and LC/AS graphs etc.would be nice.
adjustable geometry (done well) is definitely something worth having. although not to adjust it other than to initial set-up pref. A properly low/slack setting option would be nice instead of the cautious BB heights/HAs most Emtbs have in their low setting.
looks 'quite' nice for an Emtb but there's no way I'd buy one unless they offer alternative colours. Yellow is my unlucky colour [truestory]

"The EKANO comes in three different colours which are Venomblack, Lime and Osloblue. Like all our other bikes you can combine your favourite frame colour with a large variety of decal colours and matching Sixpack components to build your dream bike."

 

[Jamsxr]

Geo’s are listed here, bigger hoops and more travel equals less reach, seems a little counterintuitive. I think it’s available in back and blue as well.

Propain Ekano – Versatile eMTB with the new Shimano battery | Page 2 of 2 | E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine

Would definitely be a contender for me if it was available this summer.

 

[Gary]

bigger hoops alone f&r will not alter reach
29 front 275 rear will shorten reach
longer axle to crown alone will shorten reach
longer shock eye to eye alone will lengthen reach

Reach isn't actaully all that great a measurement for someone who actually understands frame sizing. full tube lengths incl angles and DOWNTUBE measurement (centre lower headtube to centre BB) is far more helpful.

Thanks for the geo chart info

it's too conservative on both H/A and BB height IMO

#FKFashion

 

[Fivetones]

Geometry in detail is here:

Propain Ekano announced with all-new Shimano BT-E8035 integrated battery

 

[Jamsxr]

bigger hoops alone f&r will not alter reach
29 front 275 rear will shorten reach
longer axle to crown alone will shorten reach
longer shock eye to eye alone will lengthen reach

Reach isn't actaully all that great a measurement for someone who actually understands frame sizing. full tube lengths incl angles and DOWNTUBE measurement (centre lower headtube to centre BB) is far more helpful.

Thanks for the geo chart info

it's too conservative on both H/A and BB height IMO

#FKFashion

You seem far more clued up than me, I was just reporting the reduction in reach they’re showing as you increase travel and wheel size.

As you’ve suggested I’m sure there are more beneficial ways of looking at geo, I’m still learning, but I like 460 - 470 reach for comfort and stability.

 

[Gary]

Geometry in detail is here:

Propain Ekano announced with all-new Shimano BT-E8035 integrated battery

ah.. I stand corrected.
from those charts
flipchip low, long travel, 650b F&R should be 64.6 HA and -20mm BB drop
still not groundbreaking but a lot better.
(for ref: HA about the same as my Esommet but BB 5mm higher)

Cheers fivetones

 

[Fivetones]

....and thanks for that Streets vid link Gary. Mike Skinner always makes me laugh. ?

 

[Wadders]

Really liking the idea of this as a substitute for the Yt......

 

[Beezerk]

Lad I know who is a hardcore biker has ordered one, he says it should be getting delivered mid September.

 

[Lusankya]

Hi has anyone got one of these yet? I am close to ordering one but waiting for some feedback that it is not a total dog.

Found this review, anyone speak German?

 

[p060064h]

Looks mint and mega well priced if it had a brose motor I'd be getting one.

 

[Jamsxr]

Hi has anyone got one of these yet? I am close to ordering one but waiting for some feedback that it is not a total dog.

Found this review, anyone speak German?

There are subtitles available ?

 

[Lusankya]

There are subtitles available ?

Cheers, i had no idea.

 

[Lusankya]

Well, I've got one and its awesome. Customer service has been top notch as well.

 

[Simoto123]

I like it too. Belter, as we say round here.

 

[Lusankya]

I like it too. Belter, as we say round here.

What spec did you go for? I went full 29er 165mm

 

[Simoto123]

What spec did you go for? I went full 29er 165mm

No mate I simply admired your bike. I have a levo(yawn).