One frame, different uses – with the Numinis R2700i, CENTURION have designed a touring bike with optional full equipment that bridges the gap between trail riding and everyday use. In our big budget eMTB group test, we’ve already tested the sporty variant without the full equipment.
For an overview of the test fleet head to the group test: 9 fully equipped ebikes for trekking and adventure in our test
28.20 kg in size M | € 5,799 | Manufacturer’s website
A Numinis for all occasions! With the Numinis R2700i EQ, CENTURION offer a harmonious and exciting overall package, which retails at € 5,799 and should be suitable for most riding situations – from daily commutes to multi-day backcountry adventures all the way to moderate trail riding. Everything’s possible! The Numinis is particularly well suited for sporty everyday riders and commuters who only occasionally take off-road shortcuts – and take it easy when they do! On rough trails, the Numinis R2700i EQ reaches its limits.
The fully-equipped upgrade both suits and enhances the leisurely character of the CENTURION, with the pannier rack, kickstand, wide alloy mudguards, permanently installed Lezyne headlight and smartly integrated tail light providing the ideal solution for two-wheeled shopping sprees, exciting night rides and foul weather commutes. The high 150 kg max. permissible weight leaves room for a very decent payload while the trailer approval also lets you tow stuff around when needed.
However, a high maximum payload calls for excellent motor performance. The powerful 85 Nm Bosch Smart System ensures decent propulsion even at low cadences, while the 750 Wh battery provides enough juice for long rides and commutes without a destination charging point. The Bosch Kiox 300 display shows the battery life and provides all the important riding data, while the eBike Lock function can be used to disable the motor functions. The FOX AWL fork might not be the best-performing fork out there but has all the essential mounting points for mudguards. The firm 140/130 mm (f/r) suspension provides direct feedback from the ground, making the Numinis less comfortable on very long tours. Particularly striking is the peculiar combination of wide 2.4″ MAXXIS DISSECTOR tires and mudguards, which have to be carefully aligned to avoid friction – simply because there’s not much space between them! As long as you avoid the extremes, the Numinis can be lots of fun!
Centurion Numinis R2700i
€ 5,799
Specifications
Motor Bosch Smart System 85 Nm
Battery Bosch PowerTube 750 Wh
Display Bosch Kiox 300
Fork FOX AWL 140 mm
Rear Shock FOX Float DPS Performance 130 mm
Seatpost PROCRAFT Drop Pro 150 mm
Brakes Shimano Deore BR-M6120 203/203 mm
Drivetrain Shimano XT Linkglide 11
Stem PROCRAFT Trail Expert 35 AICR 50 mm
Handlebar PROCRAFT Trail Pro 35 ICR 760 mm
Wheelset PROCRAFT Altitude MD30 29"
Tires MAXXIS Dissector EXO+ 2.4"
Technical Data
Size S - XL
Weight 28.20 kg
Perm. total weight 150 kg
Max. payload (rider/equipment) 122 kg
Trailer approval yes
Kickstand mount yes
The geometry of the CENTURION Numinis R2700i EQ
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 400 mm | 420 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm |
| Top tube | 577 mm | 598 mm | 621 mm | 644 mm |
| Head tube | 110 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Head angle | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° |
| Seat angle | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° |
| Chainstays | 475 mm | 475 mm | 475 mm | 475 mm |
| BB Drop | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1.208 mm | 1.230 mm | 1.255 mm | 1.281 mm |
| Reach | 425 mm | 445 mm | 465 mm | 485 mm |
| Stack | 632 mm | 636 mm | 650 mm | 664 mm |
With the Numinis R2700i EQ, CENTURION offer a fully-equipped touring ebike with cool features at a very fair € 5,799. The bike is also suitable for moderate trail riding, where it provides sufficient reserves. The German manufacturer delivers good build quality and offers a harmonious overall package for tourers and commuters who take off-road shortcuts only once in a while.
Tops
- good allround qualities
- direct and agile handling
Flops
- tends to get nervous with an active riding style
You can find out more about at centurion.de
The test field
For an overview of the test fleet head to the group test: 9 fully equipped ebikes for trekking and adventure in our test
All bikes in test:
Canyon Pathlite:ON 8 SUV ST (Click for review) | Centurion Numinis R2700i (Click for review) | FOCUS Thron² 6.8 EQP (Click for review) | Moustache Weekend 27 FS Dual EQ (Click for review) | Nicolai GT1 Explorer Kit (Click for review) | Riese & Müller Load 60 (Click for review) | SCOTT AXIS (Click for review) | Simplon Stomp Pmax EQ (Click for review) | Trek Powerfly (Click for review)
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Words: Mike Hunger Photos: Robin Schmitt
