Banshee Prime (2017) Frame
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Banshee Prime Review
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s1600 2017 09 05 12.12.29 2 701285
The Good
Have you ever put on a pair of new shoes, stood up and thought “oh hey, that’s really nice”? That’s what the first ride on the Prime was like for me. It just worked well from day one. From the initial setup, I’ve made few changes. The seat has been moved forward a few mm, bars rotated back a few degrees, but that’s about all. Except for the shock.
The Bad
The stock Rock Shox Monarch shock does not handle square edged hits all that well. Replaced it with a DVO Topaz and all is well.
Overall Review:

Many moons ago, I was deep into the analysis paralysis zone of choosing a new bike to replace my Ibis Mojo HD. Eventually, I settled on the Banshee Prime after riding Banshee'sSpitfire a few times last summer. I had thrown a leg over a few plus bikes as well, and wanted a certain amount of future-proofing, which the Prime delivered - 27+, 29 and 29+ wheel setups were all doable with various dropout options. I knew what I liked from my previous bikes and also what needed to change, so I took the plunge and ordered up a large frame...

The Banshee Prime

For 2017, Banshee updated the Prime by hydroforming various frame tubes [top and down tubes are the most obvious recipients of this treatment], adding strength and stiffness while reducing weight slightly. Further changes to the frame included the elimination of the "high" geometry position, leaving "neutral" and "low" as options that can be easily set at the dropouts. With 135mm of rear travel and a 150mm fork in front, frame geometry is 66.5 degrees for the head angle and 75 degrees for the seat angle in "low" [full frame specs here]. If you haven't been keeping up with changes to frame design, this might seem a bit odd, but it's right in line with similar bikes from other high-end companies. The slacker front end provides excellent handling on the way down, while the steeper seat angle provides great weight distribution for the flats and climbs. More on that later...

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Specifications

Product
Banshee Prime (2017) Frame
Riding Type
Trail
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
M (Low, Neutral)
L (Low, Neutral)
XL (Low, Neutral)
Wheel Size
29"
27.5+
29+
Frame Material
Aluminum
Frame Material Details
Custom hydroformed triple-butted 7005 T6 tubeset, internally ribbed stays
Rear Travel
135mm
Rear Shock
Not included, air or coil compatible, 200mm x 57mm
Head Tube Diameter
Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom
Bottom Bracket
73mm threaded, not included
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
148x12mm Boost or 142x12mm
Front Derailleur Size
SRAM S3 low direct mount
Seatpost Diameter
31.6mm
Max Tire Size
Long dropouts: 29"+ x 2.8"
Compact dropouts: 29" x 2.6" or 27.5"+ x 2.8"
ISCG Tabs
ISCG05
Bottle Cage Mounts
Yes (single)
Colors
Raw/Burgundy, Stealth Black Ano, Orange With Lime
Warranty
2 year warranty, lifetime crash replacement
Weight
7 lb 1.2 oz (3,210 g)
Miscellaneous
2017 version
KS Link suspension
Ultra-low friction linkage pivots
Internal dropper post routing
KS2 modular dropouts with DT Swiss rear axle
Price
$1,899.00
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