Test: In our trekking bike test, the Centurion Cross Line Pro EQ drew attention to itself with its high-quality equipment and details such as a lockout lever on the handlebars. The frame itself allows for a slightly sportier, yet comfortable seating position.
Frame Shapes: Diamond / Trapezoid
Permissible system weight: 136kg
Maximum payload: 119,99kg
suspension fork: Yes / SR Suntour NCX Lockout
spring support: No
Price: € 1.249
Weight: 16,01 kg
The Centurion presents high-quality technology. Shimano XT/Deore component mix, a Suntour suspension fork with a locking lever on the handlebars that matches the beautiful frame color - all of this makes a good impression. In addition, there is the successful frame with integrated gear cables (the rear brake line is routed on the outside) and an elegantly attached luggage rack. The slightly longer top tube ensures a slightly stretched sitting position, which feels sporty but quite comfortable, especially since the bike is very smooth-running. Of course, it is not quite as agile as some other candidates.
The "lockout" on the fork is practical, the steel spring itself is not quite as sensitive as air suspension. In any case, it takes the edge off medium to rough impacts. The Kenda tires on the Centurion are quite wide for a trekking bike – all of 45 mm. The pronounced shoulder lugs, which interlock with the ground when cornering, for example, are practical on unpaved routes.
Aluminum mudguards and the Racktime luggage rack, which is equipped with a spring clamp on the Centurion Cross Line Pro 600 EQ, also catch the eye. The carrier, which is also mounted on other test bikes, allows system accessories such as baskets to be easily and securely clicked on - very practical if you also use the bike in everyday life. There is little room for improvement on the Centurion - the headlight could be a bit brighter and the bell is missing on this bike too.
With the Centurion Cross Line Pro EQ, we had a trekking bike in our test that we felt comfortable on right from the start. The seating position is a bit sportier compared to some of the other competitors in our test field, but it is still very comfortable. In addition, the Centurion Cross Line Pro convinces with its smooth running, which ensures a safe driving experience even at faster speeds. Of course, this also comes at the expense of agility, which is why the Centurion trekking bike is not necessarily the most agile in our test field. Even if the SR Suntour NCX suspension fork is not quite as sensitive as the NCX Air, it still offers solid damping properties and can even be locked using a control on the handlebars. The handlebars and stem, as well as the partly internally routed cables and mudguards made of aluminum, are also convincing.
