Centurion Backfire E R860i Review

Bosch is the major motor manufacturer in the EMTB world, alongside Shimano - and it's no surprise, as the Performance Line CX shows. With torque under the motor cover, the support is generous. Nobody needs to fear steep hills anymore. Furthermore, the power of the motor control is regulated so that the start always feels dynamic,. Thanks to the good range, longer tours with the Backfire E R860i are no problem.

The good SR Suntour fork dampens small and medium bumps confidently when mountain biking. At the brakes, Centurion middle class two pistons brakes by Shimano are used. At the drivetrain components and the rest of the parts, Centurion uses good equipment. In view of the high reach value, it becomes clear: The main frame is long. However, the generous reach is compensated for by a very short stem. This way, Centurion creates a good weight distribution between the wheels and a balanced handling. The scale stays at 22,5 kg with this model. That makes the Backfire E R860i one of the light Tourenbikes.