[MIB 1473]

Blackfin The Blackfin was introduced in 2052 to fill the perceived niche for a cycle capable of taking on much larger prey. It's heavily armed and only lightly armored, but sloped cycles are harder to hit than truck tires, giving the Blackfin an advantage on the road. Truckers have learned to loathe these.

Heavy cycle, Heavy suspension, Small Cycle Plant with Superconductors, PR Tires, Autocannon F, SWC, Cyclist with Body Armor, Cycle Windshell, Overdrive. Plastic Armor: F 16 B 7. Five points windshell armor. HC 2, Accel 5, Top Speed 100. $15,004, 1298 lbs.

Blackfin Beta The Beta was introduced in 2054 to address weaknesses in the original Blackfin design. The autocannon has been dropped in favor of a Vulcan with an extra magazine, allowing extensive use of sustained fire bonuses, the tires have been upgraded, and the price has been slashed.

As Blackfin, but replace AC with VMG and extra magazine, replace PR tires with solids, and add 1 point of armor F and B. $11,830, 1300 lbs. Top Speed becomes 97.5.

Backlash After the Blackfin gained notoriety, competition was inevitable. By 2055, the Backlash was on the market, boasting even heavier firepower, albeit without the protection of sloped armor.

Heavy cycle, Heavy suspension, Small cycle plant with Superconductors, PR tires, BC with HEAT F, SWC, Cyclist with Body Armor, Cycle Windshell, Overdrive. Plastic Armor: F 17 B 8. Three points windshell armor. HC 2, Accel 5, Top Speed 97.5. $13,730, 1300 lbs.

Double Diamond The Double Diamond became available just after the Backlash, and was endorsed by former Div 10 cyclocross champion "Pep" Arnson. Its primary selling point is its superior armor.

Heavy Cycle, Heavy Suspension, Small cycle plant with Superconductors, Solid Tires, linked RLs with AP F, HRSWC, Cyclist with Body Armor, Cycle Windshell, Overdrive. Plastic Armor: F 20 B 12. Nine points windshell armor. HC 2, Accel 5, Top Speed 100. $13,524, 1297 lbs.