Centurion Backfire Carbon 3000

The 2022 Centurion Backfire Carbon 3000 is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced features and low weight of just 9 kg. The frame is made of carbon, specifically Backfire Carbon PCF, which contributes not only to the bike’s lightness but also to its stability. The maximum rider weight is 110 kg, making it suitable for riders between 181 cm and 196 cm in height.

The bike is fitted with MAGURA MT4 brakes, equipped with Performance pads at both the front and rear. The brake discs are MAGURA Storm HC, with the front disc measuring 180 mm in diameter and the rear 160 mm. This combination ensures reliable and powerful braking performance across a variety of terrains.

The SRAM GX Eagle system is used for the gearshift, offering a wide range of gear ratios with its 12 speeds. The shifter and crankset are also part of the SRAM GX Eagle series, whilst the bottom bracket is a SRAM PressFit DUB BB92. The drivetrain is complemented by the SRAM NX Eagle.

The ROCK SHOX SID Select+ fork offers 100 mm of travel, ensuring comfort and control on uneven terrain. The handlebars, a PRC Top Flat Carbon model, are 740 mm wide and have a 40 mm rise, enabling an ergonomic riding position. The stem, a PRC ST2, is 100 mm long and has a 6-degree angle.

The tyres are the CONTINENTAL CrossKing at the front and the CONTINENTAL RaceKing at the rear, both in size 29x2.20". These tyres are fitted to a DT SWISS XR1700 Spline wheelset, which is renowned for its durability and performance.

The saddle is the PROCRAFT Race III model, mounted on a PRC Carbon Race Flex seatpost, which provides additional comfort. The bike’s geometry, with a reach of 451 mm, a stack of 653 mm and a wheelbase of 1164 mm, offers a good balance between stability and agility.

Priced at 3,399 EUR, the Centurion Backfire Carbon 3000 offers an impressive combination of performance, quality and design, ideal for ambitious mountain bikers.