Centurion Backfire Comp 50 Review

Centurion Backfire Comp 50 Review

Centurion Backfire Comp 50 Review

Price: 629 €
category: Beginners-Bike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 14,3 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • coherent overall package
  • good brakes compared to the competition
  • 5 years warranty
  • light: 14,3 kg
  • fun to ride in
    easy terrain Extreme Terrain
    seating position
    upright efficient
    handling
    playful easy calm
    Framesize runs
    small big

    OVERALL BIKE CHECK

    The most importanten ratings of the Backfire Comp 50 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Beginners-Bike up to 800 €) .

    VALUE for MONEY CHECK

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    Summary

    Expirience with the Centurion Backfire Comp 50

    Centurion Backfire Comp 50 Review The in light terrain of Centurion is made for in light terrain use. With 14,3 kg, the Racebike of Centurion counts towards the lighter bikes in this price range. The competitors are sometimes heavier. With its geometry, the Backfire Comp 50 is right in the middle between playfulness and high speed stability. The balanced seating position is likely to suite the taste of the majority of bikers. The Centurion Backfire Comp 50 has higher quality wheels than the competitors with comparable prices. With 5 years the warranty is another neat feature. Caution when selecting the size: the Aluminium frame sizing runs big.

    technical Details

    Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

    SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
    Sizing of Manufacturer
    XXS
    XS
    S
    M
    L
    -
    -
    Wheelsize
    27,5
    27,5
    27,5
    29
    29
    -
    -
    Stack
    590
    609
    627
    646
    665
    -
    -
    Reach
    384
    396
    408
    420
    432
    -
    -
    Top Tube Length
    559
    582
    600
    618
    635
    -
    -
    Seat Tube Length
    330
    380
    430
    480
    530
    -
    -
    Seat Tube Angle
    73,5
    73
    73
    73
    73
    -
    -
    Head Tube Length
    90
    110
    130
    115
    135
    -
    -
    Head Tube Angle
    69
    69
    69
    69,5
    69,5
    -
    -
    Bottom Bracket Drop
    45
    45
    45
    63
    63
    -
    -
    Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Chainstay Length
    430
    430
    430
    440
    440
    -
    -
    Wheelbase
    1066
    1085
    1104
    1123
    1141
    -
    -
    Standover Height
    723
    743
    775
    805
    840
    -
    -
    • Frame Centurion Backfire Comp
    • Frame Material Aluminium
    • Fork SR Suntour XCT; coil (steel spring)
    • Spring Unit coil
    • Remote-Lockout yes
    • Gearrange 506%
    • Drivetrain 2x8
    • Gear Lever Shimano SL M315
    • Front Derailleur Shimano FD 315
    • Rear Derailleur Shimano Acera
    • Crank Kurbel SHIMANO FC-M315-2 36-22T
    • Cassette Shimano HG 31; 11-34
    • Chain Kette KMC Z8.3
    • Brake Set Tektro HD-M275
    • Brake Rotors 180/160
    • Rims PROCRAFT JD 200
    • Front Hub Shimano DH-3D37, Nabendynamo, mit Schnellspanner
    • Rear Hub Shimano HB-TX505, QR
    • Tires Front Kenda Small Block 8 ; Wire Bead (not foldable); 2,1
    • Tires Rear Kenda Small Block 8 ; Wire Bead (not foldable); 2,1
    • Saddle PROCRAFT Sport
    • Seat Post PROCRAFT Comp II
    • Stem PROCRAFT Comp II
    • Handle Bar PROCRAFT Riser Comp, 720
    • Handle Bar Width 720
    • Head Set Steuersatz FSA NO.10P

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