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CenturionBackfire
mtb
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Algupära
Centurion launched the Backfire as its core hardtail MTB platform in 2008. Starting as an affordable aluminium XC hardtail, the range has expanded into a full family from beginner-oriented Comp builds to carbon race machines weighing under 9 kg. Centurion's Merida partnership (since 2000) enables high-quality carbon frame manufacturing that keeps the Carbon 4000 competitive with dedicated race brands at a relatively accessible price point.
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Tehnilised andmed
- Raam
- Aluminium hardtail (entry/mid range: Backfire Pro / Comp series) or carbon PCF fibre (Carbon 2000/4000); 1 1/8"–1.5" tapered headtube, 12×148 mm boost thru-axle dropouts, Postmount 160 mm brake mounts
- Kahvel
- Entry: SR Suntour XCT coil, 100 mm travel; Mid: Manitou Markhor Comp Air, 100 mm, 2-position remote lockout; Top (Carbon 4000): Fox 32 Float SC Factory FIT4, 100 mm, remote lockout
- Jõuülekanne
- Entry (Comp 50): Shimano 2×8, 506% gear range; Mid (Pro 600): Shimano Deore 1×11, 32T chainring, 11-51T cassette; Top (Carbon 2000): Shimano XT/Deore 1×12, 32T RaceFace chainring, SLX CS-M7100 10-51T; Carbon 4000: Shimano XTR 1×12, RaceFace Next SL 34T, 10-51T
- Pidurid
- Entry: Shimano BR-MT410 hydraulic disc; Mid: Shimano BR-M6100 Deore hydraulic disc, 160 mm rotors; Top: Shimano XTR hydraulic disc
- Rattad
- 29" aluminium (PROCRAFT Altitude rims, tubeless-ready) on aluminium/mid builds; DT Swiss XR 1501 Spline on Carbon 4000 top build
- Rehvid
- Maxxis Ikon 29×2.20" tubeless-ready (all current builds); Carbon 4000: Maxxis Ikon 57C
- Vedrustus
- Hardtail — 100 mm front travel across all builds; rigid alloy rear triangle
- Rooliplokk
- PROCRAFT Flat Pro handlebar (31.8 mm, 740 mm width) on aluminum builds; PRC Top Flat Carbon OS on Carbon 4000
- Sadul
- PROCRAFT Race III saddle standard across most builds
- Geomeetria
- Balanced XC geometry — moderate head angle, upright seating; sits between playfulness and high-speed stability; note: aluminium frame sizes run large vs other brands
- Kaal
- Aluminium entry (Comp 50): ~14.3 kg; Carbon 2000: ~10.1 kg; Carbon 4000: 8.58 kg
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Verdikt
+Tugevused
- Carbon builds achieve genuine race weight (8.58 kg for Carbon 4000) at prices well below boutique competitors
- Consistent 29" wheel size across the full range supports predictable handling from entry to top tier
- Manitou Markhor (mid) and Fox 32 Factory (top) forks punch above their build-level price points
−Nõrkused
- Aluminium frame sizes run large — requires careful size selection to avoid over-sizing
- Conservative geometry compared to modern trail-oriented hardtails; less playful on technical descents
- Entry Comp 50 uses an SR Suntour coil fork which limits performance over rougher terrain
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Sildid
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