CENTURION Bikes 2014 - english version

Backfire.29
29er Cross-Country / Marathon
Backfire.27
27.5 Cross-Country / Marathon
Hardtails
MTB performance
in any wheelset size
The Transalp winner bike of our TEAM
CENTURION VAUDE! Thanks to their sportive
geometry, the aluminium versions as well as
the carbon models convince all MTB riders
who are looking for a 100 mm hardtail with
all its advantages: Outstanding rolling performance,
reliable traction/grip in every situation
and considerably increased comfort in comparison
to 26” bikes make Twentyniners the
long-distance hardtails of the future.
■ Suspension travel: 100 mm
■ Suspension fork lockable (some models:
■ lockout from the cockpit)
■ Brake disc size at front / rear: 180 / 180 mm
■ resp. 180 / 160 mm*
■ “Tapered Steerer“ (increase: 1 1/8“–1.5“)
■ Carbon models with direct-mount derailleur
■ and 12 mm thru-axle
■ Carbon and “Sport” aluminium frames both
■ with “Press Fit” BB
■ NEW for 2014: weight reduction by 80 g for
■ the carbon frame
■ NEW for 2014: post-mount brake retainer now
■ also at the “Sport” frame
The new star in the hardtail sky – thanks to
27.5”! From Season 2014 on, the perceptible
advantages of bigger wheels can also be enjoyed
by all those bikers who were hesitant to
decide to ride a Twentyniner up to now. Our
new Backfire.27 opens the fascinating world
of 27.5” wheels for many eager hardtail fans:
From the outset, it is available as a technically
sophisticated aluminium version as well as a
high-end carbon variant.
■ Suspension travel: 100 mm
■ Suspension fork lockable (some models:
lockout from the cockpit)
■ Brake disc size at front / rear: 180 / 160 mm
■ “Tapered Steerer“ (increase: 1 1/8“–1.5“)*
■ Weight of the carbon frame just 950 g (at
frame height 46 cm)
■ Internal cable routing (carbon and “Sport”
frame) plus 12 mm thru-axle (carbon frame)
■ Exceptionally wide drivetrain selection
(Shimano, Sram, 9- or 10-speed)
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Overview Hardtails
*Depending on model version