lost frog

Just had the look at silverback website. Check the 2011 "german designed" range preview: http://www.silverbacklab.com/gallery2.htm no less than five 26er full suspension MTB and five 29er full suspension MTB !!!! Is it for real? I can not think of any brand in the world offering such an extensive range. I'm looking forward to see them in the flesh.

Hi, I'm actually on the market and interested buy those 2 bikes. The best prices I found are: R28k for the Giant Anthem X1 R27k for the Silverback mercury one So I'm wondering what R13k difference you're talking about...but if you can help us to find a good bargain, please let us know, I'm very interested!

I personnaly do some spinning classes. Very intensive training sessions of 45min or 90min. It worked like a charm for me. In 2/3 month of training (3times a week), I was able to race MTB marathons although I struggled to ride 40km before.

Hi. I've heard about a "ride before you buy" event on the 14th of august at Groenkloof. Will we have the opportunity to ride silverback bikes, including a mercury? I'm wondering why some major brands don't even bother to show to such events as it is a very nice exposure. I'm currently looking to upgrade to full suspension but it's very difficult to test ride bikes appart from parking lot loop.

Dear hubbers, I have the opportunity to travel to Europe quite often and I am currently checking the bike prices. Here are a few prices: price in european LBS / price in RSA LBS, % difference between price in RSA LBS and European LBS (based on 9.5 rands to the euro) MERIDA 96 HFS 3000-D: 2595 euros / R24800 : +1% w.r.t price in Europe SCOTT Spark 30: 3200 euros / R30000 : -1% w.r.t price in Europe GT sensor 1.0: 2699 euros / R22995 : -10% w.r.t price in Europe giant anthem x1: 3299 euros / R32595 : +4% w.r.t price in Europe So basically, you can buy these bike/brands in your LBS at the same price as in the LBS in Europe. Now prices on other brands: gary fisher Hi-fi deluxe 29: 2500 euros / R34000 : +43% w.r.t price in Europe cannondale RZ one twenty3: 2000 euros / R27500 : +45% w.r.t price in Europe trek fuel ex9: 3000 euros / R36500 : +28% w.r.t price in Europe specialized stumpjumper FSR expert: 3000 euros / R35100 : +23% w.r.t price in Europe So do not tell me about how costly it is to run a LBS in South Africa and other bull**** as the costs are WAAAAAAY lower as those in Europe. Obviously, some wholesalers/importers/retailers team up to bring nice bikes at decent prices to you customers. Other just don't...or don't want. Or maybe I'm missing something? I hope it's gonna change soon.