Centurion Backfire R2700i/R2600i Review

  • 4799 €
  • Aluminium
  • Bosch Performance Line CX
  • 110 mm
  • 750 WH
  • 2022
  • 29"
E-mountain bike hardtails with their own look are rare, but the Backfire R2700i/R2600i is one of them.
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 very good range, you should no longer have any range problems even on very long tours.

At a glance

The most importanten ratings of the Backfire R2700i/R2600i in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (5000) .

Riding according to the category, the excellent fork brand suspension fork provides a smooth ride. Especially for heavy riders, the Centurion brakes could be a problem. With four pistons they only decelerate averagely. At the drivetrain components and the rest of the parts, Centurion leaves almost no wishes open and only uses fantastic parts. 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 4799 €.

Conclusion


Expirience with the Centurion Backfire R2700i/R2600i

This Backfire R2700i/R2600i could be your perfect partner if you love long tours on gravel roads and simple forest paths. Because as an outstanding all-rounder with an extremely good fork, an outstanding groupset and a very good range it masters every situation you throw at it. But it's not without criticism. With a middle ground brake system you have to turn a blind eye. With a guarantee of 5 years, the warranty is generous.
Ludwig Döhl - emtb-test.com
Centurion Backfire R2700i/R2600i Review
Ludwig Döhl
Bike enthusiast and founder of emtb-test.com

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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
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m
l
xl
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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637
656
674
693
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Reach
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425
445
470
495
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Top Tube Length
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589
614
640
665
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Seat Tube Length
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400
450
500
550
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Seat Tube Angle
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74
74
74
74
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Head Tube Length
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105
125
145
165
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Head Tube Angle
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68
68
68
68
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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67,5
67,5
67,5
67,5
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
-
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Chainstay Length
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460
460
460
460
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Wheelbase
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1164
1191
1223
1257
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Standover Height
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750
781
814
856
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  • Motor Bosch Performance Line CX
  • Display Kiox 300
  • Battery 750
  • Frame Backfire R intube II
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork FOX AWL eMTB+
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 455%
  • Drivetrain 11
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore XT
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT RD-M8130-11 Linkglide
  • Crank CENTURION R Pro II Gen4 170 mm (XS), 175 mm (S/M, M/L, XL)
  • Cassette Shimano Deore XT; CS-LG600-11, 11-50T; Linkglide
  • Chain Shimano CN-LG500
  • Brake Set Shimano Deore 4-Kolben; BR-M6120
  • Brake Rotors 200/180
  • Rims PROCRAFT Altitude MD30
  • Front Hub Shimano HB-MT400-B / Shimano FH-MT400-B
  • Tires Front Maxxis Ardent, 29x2.4"; tubeless ready; EXO, tanwall; ;
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Ardent, 29x2.4"; tubeless ready; EXO, tanwall; ;
  • Saddle PROCRAFT Race
  • Seat Post PROCRAFT DROP Pro
  • Stem PROCRAFT Trail Expert 35 AICR; 40 mm (S), 50 mm (M, L, XL)
  • Handle Bar PROCRAFT Trail Pro 35; 760 mm; 20 mm
  • Handle Bar Width 760
  • Head Set Acros AZX
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