Centurion Backfire Fit Comp 50.27

The Centurion Backfire Fit Comp 50.27 from 2021 is a mountain bike that is an attractive offer for beginners and advanced riders with a price tag of EUR 589. The frame is made of aluminium, which gives the bike a total weight of 12 kg and at the same time allows a permissible total weight of up to 135 kg. The model is designed for riders between 153 cm and 168 cm tall, making it ideal for smaller to medium-sized riders.

Braking power is provided by TEKTRO HD-M275 brakes with TEKTRO HD-M276 brake levers. The brake discs are Tektro TR180-52 at the front and rear, with the rear brake disc varying depending on the wheel size: 180 mm for 29-inch wheels and 160 mm for 27.5-inch wheels. The gears are equipped with a SHIMANO Acera, which has eight gears. The SHIMANO SL-M315-8R shift lever and the SHIMANO FD-M315-TS front derailleur complete the shifting system.

The SR SUNTOUR XCT ATB fork offers a suspension travel of 100 mm, which ensures comfortable riding behaviour on uneven terrain. The model's pedals are VP-899, while the bottom bracket is of the FSA BB-7420ST type. The crankset consists of Shimano FC-M315-2 with 36-22T sprockets, and the drivetrain is completed by a KMC Z8.3 chain.

The cockpit of the bike includes a PROCRAFT Riser Comp handlebar with a width of 680 mm and a rise of 25 mm. The stem is the PROCRAFT Comp II with a length of 70 mm and an angle of 7 degrees. The headset is an FSA NO.10P, which ensures precise steering.

The wheels consist of PROCRAFT JD 200 rims and are fitted with KENDA Small Block 8 tyres in size 29/27.5x2.10". The hubs are SHIMANO HB-TX506 at the front and SHIMANO FH-TX506 at the rear, connected by PROCRAFT stainless 2.0 spokes.

The saddle is the PROCRAFT Sport Comfort model, mounted on a PROCRAFT Comp II seatpost, which is secured by a PROCRAFT C319Q seat clamp. The geometry of the bike is characterised by a seat tube length of 380 mm, a top tube length of 562 mm, a head tube angle of 69 degrees and a seat tube angle of 73 degrees. Other dimensions include a chainstay length of 430 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 45 mm and a standover height of 689 mm. The wheelbase totals 1066 mm.

With these features, the Centurion Backfire Fit Comp 50.27 offers a good balance between comfort and performance, ideal for beginners or recreational riders looking for a reliable mountain bike.