Centurion Crossfire Gravel 2000

The 2021 Crossfire Gravel 2000 from Centurion is a versatile gravel bike that is available for a price of EUR 1499. It is equipped with a lightweight aluminium frame that has been specially designed for gravel riding. The total permissible weight of the bike is 135kg, while the bike itself weighs only 11kg, making it a lightweight yet stable choice for riders.

The bike is suitable for people between 165 cm and 176 cm tall. The brakes are equipped with the SHIMANO GRX 400 system, which uses BR-RX400 brakes and Shimano SM-RT30 brake discs with a diameter of 160 mm at both the front and rear. This combination ensures reliable braking power in a variety of conditions.

The gearing of the Crossfire Gravel 2000 consists of a SHIMANO Tiagra with 10 gears, which is controlled by SHIMANO GRX 400 shifters. The front derailleur is also a SHIMANO Tiagra, and the drive is provided by a KMC X10 chain. The crankset is a Shimano FC-R460 with 48-34T, while the cassette is a SUNRACE CS-MS1.

The fork is made of CENTURION ALLOY TA, which was specially developed for road and gravel use. The pedals are of the VP-899 type and the bottom bracket is a SHIMANO Pressfit BB-RS500-PB. The handlebar is a PROCRAFT Gravel Pro II with a width of 420 mm, complemented by CENTURION Race Tape grips and a PROCRAFT Comp stem with a length of 70 mm and an angle of 7 degrees.

The rims are PROCRAFT Altitude GD30, fitted with KENDA Flintridge tyres in size 40-622 both front and rear. The hubs are SHIMANO HB-RS470 at the front and SHIMANO FH-RS470 at the rear, supported by PROCRAFT stainless 2.0 spokes.

The saddle is a PROCRAFT Race model, mounted on a PROCRAFT Pro Off. Light seat post with PROCRAFT SC-204 seat clamp. The geometry of the bike comprises a seat tube length of 500 mm, a top tube length of 544 mm, a head tube angle of 70 degrees and a seat tube angle of 74 degrees. The reach is 381 mm and the stack 569 mm, while the chainstay length is 430 mm. Other dimensions include a head tube length of 140 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 75 mm, a standover height of 769 mm and a wheelbase of 1035 mm.

Overall, the Centurion Crossfire Gravel 2000 offers a balanced combination of stability, lightness and versatility, making it an attractive option for gravel enthusiasts.