BANSHEE BIKES: Legend Mk1 Review

Every aspect of the Legend frame is designed around one thing, to go faster! After 4 years of development, and designed to compete at world cup level racing, the Legend is a no compromise DH race winning machine. With low BB, roomy top tube and slack head angle the rider will feel at home pinning it over off camber roots and picking fast lines through even the burliest rock gardens. The frame itself has one of the lowest centre of gravities in its class due to the positioning of the rear shock as low in the frame as possible. With adjustable travel between 7" and 8.5" with self adjusting geometry this bike can be set up perfectly for any race course.

The suspension linkage is designed to be progressive through the travel so that the bike feels plush on the high speed stutter bumps, but ramps up to take big hits without bottoming out. There is also a sublte but very effective pedal platform designed in to the leverage ratio curve that means when you stamp on the pedals the power goes straight to the back wheel rather than into wallowing suspension. Another factor that sets the acceleration of the legend apart from the rest is that lateral rigidity of the frame, using one piece 7005 T6 links and internally ribbed chain stays and seat stays makes for a bike that doesn’t loose power by flexing, and tracks better rounder corners. The Legend frame has an optimally active rear suspension under braking that offers the racer the best traction and frame balance possible if you feel the need to brake.

The use of self lubricating polymer bushings and our custom axle design minimizes weight and maintenance time and costs, whilst increasing stiffness. The 3.0" stroke shock offers a low leverage ratio, which results in better damping performance. The custom shock basements give the legend strength and stiffness, whilst minimizing weight due to carefully designed machining and integrated ISCG 05 mounts. The Legend is finished off with custom hydro-formed triple butted 7005 T6 top and down tubes with integrated gussets to give the frame strength with minimal weight. The result is a stiffer stronger frame that weighs in at under 8.5lbs without shock.

» Low Centre of Gravity
» World Cup DH race geometry
» Low Leverage Ratio
» Travel: 7" / 8.5" VF4P
» Weight: 8.4 lbs
» Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
» Colors: Raw w/ Gloss Clear Coat
» Shock: Fox DHX 5.0 Coil / Cane Creek » Double Barrel
» Headtube: 1.5"
» 150mm rear hub spacing
» Chainguide Mounts: Yes, [ISCG 2005]
» Tubeset: 7005 T6 Al Banshee Custom
» Hydroformed Tubing

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[mickeywantstostab]

nice guy talking lol

[Spinach123456789]

lolz husslefelt cranks

[kameraguy]

how about video of some DH riding with it?

[laguschiu]

Una delle tue grandi passioni che metti in mostra con il tuo bel video!!!

ciao da Luciano!!!

[paolodipreli]

che dire, tutto eccellente!!! 5*****telai

ciao, paolo

[thetubeofniky]

Una gran bella bicicletta da discesa! Deve essere divertentissima specialmente nei salti, o forse è troppo pesante per divertirsi?! Ottima spiegazione ed illustrazione delle parti riguardanti la componentistica... Ottimo! Complimenti!