Banshee Spitfire


2016 Banshee Spitfire Large Frame in Yellow / Blue colourway/scheme

Here are the geometry details for the 2016 frames:

26" dropouts

Dropout positionHead angle (deg)Seat angle (deg)Top Tube (mm)Reach (mm)Chain stay length (mm)Wheel base (mm)BB Height (mm)
Low66746154554281182324
Neutral66.574.56154554261182330
High67756154554241182336

27.5" dropouts

Dropout positionHead angle (deg)Seat angle (deg)Top Tube (mm)Reach (mm)Chain stay length (mm)Wheel base (mm)BB Height (mm)
Low66746154554371191333
Neutral66.574.56154554351191339
High67756154554331191345

Shock size

The Banshee Spitfire takes a 200 x 56mm shock (7.875x2.25").  Note: some manufacturers will list their 7.875x2.25" shocks as 200 x 57mm.  These are the same thing and will also work.


Banshee Spitfire in Yellow/Blue colourway

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