Braders

Thanks for the advice, and apologies if I offended you I'm new to MTB and don't know any of the brands too well - that's why I joined the forum to ask for advice. Silverback was not a brand I knew too well and was querying why the Scott was R12k more but with similar specs. Seems like the Sido 1 is best for me.

Thanks, I've always had a perception that Silverback is an entry level brand. However I noticed some top riders in the Epic riding SBK's. I seem to recall in the ladies race, the team that came 2nd were on SBK's.

Pls help me with info on these two bikes. Battling to choose between the two. The SBK Sido 1 is approx. R12k cheaper than the Scott however, the SBK has very similar XT components and is lighter than the Scott. Not sure I can justify paying the extra for the Scott unless I am missing something? Pls advise. Thanks.

Are you still enjoying your Sido1? Looks like great value with good components. Scott Spark 940 with similar components and heavier bike selling for R10k more! Not sure worth it?