Banshee announces three new highly anticipated and significantly updated trail and all mountain models. Utilizing the same KS2 linkage as the Titan and Rune V3, each model has specifically tuned kinematics and geometry optimized for ideal weight distribution for its intended use. These frames mean business.
While the model names might be familiar, they have been significantly upgraded. Technologically advanced forging and hydroforming was used throughout the designs to ensure that these frames offer incredible levels of performance on the trail. Offering more traction, better efficiency and a true feeling of confidence that result in these frames in being faster, and simply having more fun.
Prime V3 – 29-inch | 135mm Rear Travel | All-Mountain

- 140-160mm fork travel
- KS2 linkage with custom tuned FOX DPX2 Performance Elite 185x55mm metric trunnion shock
- Progressive linkage with low 2.45:1 leverage ratio
- Adjustable geometry via modular dropouts (also enables optional 27.5+ and 29+ setups)
- Mullet compatible (27.5” rear / 29” front)
- Ability to run bottle cage inside front triangle
- Internal cable routing (also works with moto-style)
- Frame Weight: 3.7kg (8.2lbs, size medium black with FOX DPX2 shock, dropouts, rear axle, and seat clamp)

Spitfire V3 – 27.5-inch | 135mm Rear Travel | Trail
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- 140-160mm fork travel (130-140mm if running 29” front wheel)
- KS2 linkage with custom tuned FOX DPX2 Performance Elite 185x55mm metric trunnion shock
- Progressive linkage with low 2.45:1 leverage ratio
- Adjustable geometry via modular dropouts (also enables optional 26” setups if so inclined)
- Mullet compatible (26” rear / 27.5” front, or 27.5" rear and 29” front)
- Ability to run bottle cage inside front triangle
- Internal cable routing (also works with moto-style)
- Frame Weight: 3.55kg (7.8lbs, size medium black with FOX DPX2 shock, dropouts, rear axle, and seat clamp)
![Banshee Co-Owner and Engineer, Keith Scott, tested an early prototype Spitfire in Scotland (fake decals applied to throw people off the prototype scent).]()
Phantom V3 – 29-inch | 115mm Rear Travel | Trail
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- 120-140mm fork travel
- KS2 linkage with custom tuned FOX DPX2 Performance Elite 185x50mm metric trunnion shock
- Progressive linkage with very low 2.3:1 leverage ratio
- Adjustable geometry via modular dropouts (also enables optional 27.5+ and 29+ setups)
- Mullet compatible (27.5” rear / 29” front)
- Ability to run bottle cage inside front triangle
- Internal cable routing (also works with moto-style)
- Frame Weight: 3.55kg (7.8lbs, size medium black with FOX DPX2 shock, dropouts, rear axle, and seat clamp)
![Banshee Brand Manager, Dennis Beare, loves an adventure, so he took his prototype Phantom to the wild mountains of Iraq. Thankfully, its "mine-proof" capabilities were never tested.]()
Frameset MRSP for All Three Models: USD $2199 / €2199
Price includes dropouts of choice with axle, seat clamp, pre-installed headset and tuned FOX Performance Elite DPX2 shock. All Banshee KS2 frames come with a four-year warranty provided customers register their frame on our website within 60 days of purchase. All frames also come with lifetime crash replacement cover for original owner.
Banshee Prime V3 Geometry
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Banshee Spitfire V3 Geometry
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Banshee Phantom V3 Geometry
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![Prototypes were also tested in Russia, Chile, France…]()
![…and of course, sensational Canada!]()
Visit www.bansheebikes.com for more details.
canadmos
11/16/2019 7:45 AM
Looks good. Built a new Rune last year, so wont be considering one of these for a while. Had two Spitfires, previously...
What trail is that last picture from?
Pop_Marius Bogdan
11/15/2019 1:49 AM
The new banshee linkage platfrom is sick, been riding my rune v3 from park to alpine trails and is outstanding.
Mike Buell
11/15/2019 6:55 AM
Thanks for the comment and I have to agree! I'm likely a bit biased, and full disclaimer, I'm employed by Banshee.
Been riding Banshee since 2010. All the models from the V1 Spitfire, V2 Rune, Prime, Spitfire, Phantom. Now been testing the V3 Spitfire and Prime for the last two seasons. As much as I've loved all the previous bikes, the KS2 and new geo is so good!