All information on this page is specific to the Phantom V3 - V3 frames were produced in 2019-2021 and are identifiable by the 31.6mm seat post. If you are seeking information for Phantom V3.2 frames released in March 2022, and identifiable by the 30.9mm seat post. Please click here.
Banshee Phantom V3 - The original down country, short travel 29er.
When the Phantom hit the trails in 2015, there really wasn’t a category for this kind of hard charging short travel 29er. Downcountry hadn’t been coined yet, and the 29er haters thought a bike with these numbers could only be for XC and not any fun. Well, the Phantom helped establish a whole new classification. The Phantom V3 proves that 29er’s can definitely be fun, and the short travel 29er shred sled is here to stay.
The Phantom V3 now sports the KS2 linkage as well as 115mm of travel. Light and nimble with incredible trail feel, and just the perfect amount of feedback. Forgiving enough for when you push things a bit further or for when the trail pushes back. An absolute blast to ride wherever the trail may lead!
Intended Use: Trail
Travel: 115mm
Fork Travel range: 120-140mm
Wheel size: 29x2.6”, 27.5x2.8” (compact dropouts) or 29x2.8” (long dropouts). (Based on Maxxis sizing)
Sizes: M, L, XL
Frame material: 7005 T6
Weight: 3.55KG (7.8 lbs) Medium black ano frame including Fox DPX2 shock, dropouts w/axle, and seat post clamp.
Phantom V3 Photo Gallery
Geometry
Shock Incompatibility: Push 11-6, DVO Topaz 2, Suntour TriAir2 and FAST Fenix are not compatible with this frame model. The Manitou Mara Pro requires the short reservoir option, and side knob climb switch.
Engineering and Technology
Shock cage
Hydroformed tubeset
Boost 148 or 142 Modular dropouts
Superior Alloy
Forged Sections
SPLINED ISCG’05
INTERNALLY RIBBED STAYS
Chainstay protection
Reviews
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