CENTURION Bikes 2014 - english version

29er Cross-Country / Marathon
Backfire.29
A bike for winners
win·ner [‘wɪnəʳ]: someone who has triumphed in a fight, competition etc; a victor. Not without certain pride, the
Backfire.29 starts into Season 2014: In 2012, the TEAM CENTURION VAUDE rider Markus Kaufmann became German
Marathon Champion on our Twentyniner hardtail. Furthermore in the summer of 2013, he triumphed in the
prestigious MTB stage race “BIKE Transalp” together with his team mate Jochen Kaess. Graced by these laurels, the
Backfire.29 is a recommendation for all those who are looking for a fast race hardtail or for a bike which convinces
with a sportive touring character.
The aluminium as well as the carbon versions of the Backfire.29 convince with a sportive geometry which put the
big wheels’ essential advantages into practice in the best possible way: Easier rolling over obstacles and bumps,
stronger traction/grip and increased comfort are typical Twentyniner virtues. Thanks to its tapered head tube with a
steep steering angle (70.5°)*, the Backfire.29 carries out all control orders of its pilot very directly and delights with
meticulous steering precision which pays off especially during challenging downhills. The quite stiff bottom bracket
does provide powerful propulsion while the seat stay design and the slim 27.2 mm seat post do ensure outstanding
comfort at the rear. All carbon frames trust in the 12 mm thru-axle standard for an easy as well as friction-free change
of the rear wheel. In the new season, also the “Sport” aluminium models shine with internal cable routing. New for
2014: A new fibre layup reduces the weight of our 2014 Backfire Carbon.29 by another 80 g* in comparison to the
previous model.
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* At frame height 46 cm