First Look at Banshee Bikes Newly Revamped Spitfire and Rune Trail Bikes

Banshee, the rider owned company based in the North Shore, has been busy completely redesigning their trail and all mountain bikes. The newly revamped Spitfire and Rune are sleek rigs which feature the company’s all new KS-Link suspension platform, 650B compatibility, adjustable geometry and dropouts, and small geometry and travel tweaks.

The bikes are stiffer, lighter, and more active. How?

Spitfire

The new KS-Link is the outstanding feature of this line up. The suspension is named after Banshee’s designer and engineer, Keith Scott, and is a short link, virtual pivot  platform (VPP). The new platform is claimed to have low pivot loads, and features over sized and fully sealed bearings, rather than bushings.

The shock is actuated directly by the seat stays, which means less rotation on the shock DU bushing,  and a very active suspension which delivers better small pump compliance. The frame will be offered with either a Fox Float CTD or Cane Creek Double Barrel Air.