Silverback. Born and bred in Germany?!

[EZRider]

Italy....France.... Where do they come into the equation, some saffa gone there as well?

 

Nah, just if you are picking a country with bike heritage then Germany would not be my first choice.

[SwissVan]

Nah, just if you are picking a country with bike heritage then Germany would not be my first choice.

 

And South Africa?

[EZRider]

 

 

And South Africa?

 

We don't need heritage, we can rely on local is lekker!

[SwissVan]

We don't need heritage, we can rely on local is lekker!

 

Lekker is also a word in German....

[EZRider]

 

 

Lekker is also a word in German....

 

Ich weiss.

[Eugene]

It doesn't matter where the frames or parts come from. Silverback was a SA brand. They have turned their back on SA and have moved to Germany. That means they now contribute to the economy of Germany and not SA.

 

By the way, somebody earlier on mentioned that Moewood also comes from the East. They don't, the frames are made right here in SA and I think the same applys to Pyga.

[Kranswurm]

It doesn't matter where the frames or parts come from. Silverback was a SA brand. They have turned their back on SA and have moved to Germany. That means they now contribute to the economy of Germany and not SA.

 

By the way, somebody earlier on mentioned that Moewood also comes from the East. They don't, the frames are made right here in SA and I think the same applys to Pyga.

 

I dont think so

For one I have seen reference to both Morewood and Pyga frames being made across the water

[covie]

It doesn't matter where the frames or parts come from. Silverback was a SA brand. They have turned their back on SA and have moved to Germany. That means they now contribute to the economy of Germany and not SA.

 

By the way, somebody earlier on mentioned that Moewood also comes from the East. They don't, the frames are made right here in SA and I think the same applys to Pyga.

 

Morewood, only assembles welds and sprays the frames at the factory, all the parts are mahcined and molded in the east, I cant see Patric embracing a different business model now that he has Pyga.

 

The kwela is totally made and assembled in the east as well.

Edited May 8, 2012 by covie

[rob!]

Uhmmm silly argument

Canyon, Cube, Focus (ok u got that one), Kettler come to mind.

Pretty good bikes i would say

 

rotwild

storck

bergamont germans

bulls

centurion

corratec

hot chili

fischer

nicolai

puky

schauff

staiger

stevens

univega

velotraum

vsf

rabeneick

juchem

and a long row of custom bike manufacturers.

[scotty]

I don't care where my Silverbacks are born and bred, cant beat them for value for money.

[gummibear]

Silverback has always had a designed in Germany sticker on,i never saw anything to represent SA on them.

Do they still have a office in Cape Town?

[Tumbleweed]

SAB isn't a South African company anymore. Nando's is international. What's this "turned their backs on SA"rubbish?

[EZRider]

SAB isn't a South African company anymore. Nando's is international. What's this "turned their backs on SA"rubbish?

 

It's just an idea.

Doesn't detract from the bikes or their value.

But it obviously is important to some and those will vote with their wallets.

[Kranswurm]

SAB isn't a South African company anymore. Nando's is international. What's this "turned their backs on SA"rubbish?

 

I believe it is just another thing to moan about.South Africa is fast becoming a nation of whingers....and a lot of them are to be found right here!!!

[Zula]

Speaking of Silverback I noticed their Storm 1 carbon hardtail 29er

 

Full XT

Full Carbon

Rock Shock SID

ZTR Crest Wheels

FSA Stem and handlebar

 

For R24k!

 

That is good value peeps! Even if you buy it and replace the frame one day with your dream frame I cant see how you can go wrong with that.

[Tumbleweed]

It's just an idea.

Doesn't detract from the bikes or their value.

But it obviously is important to some and those will vote with their wallets.

 

Granted, but some will also turn their noses up if you punted it as a South African brand.

 

I believe it is just another thing to moan about.South Africa is fast becoming a nation of whingers....and a lot of them are to be found right here!!!

 

For sure, I'd rather be proud that a company and brand conceived in SA is making a global push.

 

I just wish they'd bring in more of their commuter and lifestyle bikes. Also, have they dumped their line of skateboards?