A hardtail definitely represents the fastest way of off-road cycling. In this case, the engine is also suspension – in other words: The pilot in person does everything necessary to move forward through nature. 100 % dedication, 100 % control, the purest of all MTB experiences! Of course, such a racing machine must be as light-weight as possible. Thus our legendary Backfire is also available with a carbon frame – a gracile array of shapely high-tech below 10 kg and the no-compromise solution for racing!

To their deep regret, many MTB riders do not enjoy a sponsor or big wallet. That’s why they can purchase our beautiful CENTURION Backfire Carbon also as slightly reduced but more economically priced version. But don’t worry: The latter is equally capable of scoring wins while cost reduction is managed via the change of just a few components.

Next are further top-class CENTURION Backfire family members that represent the likewise light-weight aluminium class – for ambitious tour bikers, beginners or up-and-coming athletes. And even a much sought-after EQ model which is equipped with fenders and a lighting system. Therefore the term “Backfire” covers the complete core area of genuine mountain biking – always with cutting-edge technological solutions.

Perceivable only indirectly: Backfire riders cycle on a direct descendant of the very first MTB made in Germany. CENTURION produced already this amazing archetype back then and refined it continuously over the course of the years.