Centurion Backfire Fit E R860i Review

Price:

4149 €
Frame Material:

Aluminium
Motor:

Bosch Performance Line CX
Travel Front:

110 mm
Battery:

625 WH
Model Year:

2022
Wheel Size:

29"

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E-mountain bike hardtails with their own look are rare, but the Backfire Fit E R860i is one of them.

The Performance Line CX from Bosch shows impressively that they shouldn't be limited to DIY and household products. Steep ramps are no problem for the Bosch motor. Additionally, the Bosch Performance Line CX stands out with a very natural riding feeling and a dynamic power delivery. This great combination mixed with lots of power, is something only a few other motors at Bosch's level can achieve. Thanks to the good range, longer tours with the Backfire Fit E R860i are no problem.

At a glance

The most importanten ratings of the Centurion Backfire Fit E R860i ⬤ in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (4000) ⬤.

Rough descents take the good SR Suntour fork brand its course, though not with the calmness of a top-end fork. The mid-range brakes from Shimano do their job but could be a bit firmer. The power of the two pistons setup with small 180 brake rotors is only average. 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.

Value for money

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how much bike you get for 4149 €.

Conclusion

Expirience with the Centurion Backfire Fit E R860i

Overall, the Backfire Fit E R860i is, due to a good motor, a good fork and a good groupset is a good all-rounder for trips on paved paths and gentle trails. Only a middle ground brake system slightly tarnish the otherwise successful overall picture. A generous warranty also speaks of sustainable business practices. With 5 years of warranty, Centurion sets the bar high!
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Ludwig Döhl
Bike enthusiast and founder of emtb-test.com

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technical Details

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SIZE	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer	-	-	s	m	l	xl	-
Wheelsize	-	-	29	29	29	29	-
Stack	-	-	637	656	674	693	-
Reach	-	-	425	445	470	495	-
Top Tube Length	-	-	589	614	640	665	-
Seat Tube Length	-	-	400	450	500	550	-
Seat Tube Angle	-	-	74	74	74	74	-
Head Tube Length	-	-	105	125	145	165	-
Head Tube Angle	-	-	68	68	68	68	-
Bottom Bracket Drop	-	-	67,5	67,5	67,5	67,5	-
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Chainstay Length	-	-	460	460	460	460	-
Wheelbase	-	-	1164	1191	1223	1257	-
Standover Height	-	-	750	781	814	856	-

Motor Bosch Performance Line CX
Display Intuvia
Battery 625
Frame Backfire R intube II
Frame Material Aluminium
Fork SR SUNTOUR RAIDON34 BOOST LOR
Spring Unit air
Remote-Lockout yes
Gearrange 455%
Drivetrain 12
Gear Lever SRAM SX Eagle single click
Rear Derailleur SRAM SX Eagle
Crank CENTURION Pro Gen4 170 mm [XS, S], 175 mm [M, L, XL]
Cassette SRAM SX Eagle; CS PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50T;
Chain SRAM SX Eagle
Brake Set SHIMANO Deore; BR-M6100
Brake Rotors 180/180
Rims PROCRAFT Altitude MD27
Front Hub SHIMANO HB-MT400-B / SHIMANO FH-MT400-B
Tires Front SCHWALBE Smart Sam 27.5/29x2.25"; Performance Line mit Reflex; ; ;
Tires Rear SCHWALBE Smart Sam 27.5x2.25"; Performance Line mit Reflex; ; ;
Saddle PROCRAFT Race
Seat Post PROCRAFT Pro II
Stem PROCRAFT Comp II; 80 mm
Handle Bar PROCRAFT Riser Pro; 680 mm [XS], 720 mm [S, M, L, XL]; 22 mm
Handle Bar Width 720
Head Set NO.55R 1.5

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The bottom line from many hours on the trail: mountain bikes are awesome if they match your personal preferences! With this insight, he founded bike-test.com to help bikers find their very own dream bike.