Scott or Silverback?

[Che]

Hi

 

Help!!

 

...I am about to upgrade from a Hardtail to a new full susp. bike.

 

I have narrowed it down to a choice between the Scott Spark 50 (R14600) or Silverback Mercury 2 (R15990).

 

The Mercury has better spec's: (Rockshox Reba, and combination of XT/SLX with SLX shifters) but only has 100mm travel and is 1kg heavier.

 

The Scott has Rockshox Recon, XT /SLX and Deore shifters, but 120mm travel and lighter frame.

 

Have heard the Scott is also a particularly responsive ride and good on the tight switchbacks, and climbs like a hardtail when locked out.

 

Can't find any reviews on the Silverback....Any advice?

[Goodbadugly]

Welcome, Mr Guevara. What is a responsive ride?

[SuperSi]

I Changed from A hardtail Silverback to a Scott Spark Elite. Loveing it!! Scott over Silverback i my opinion.

[Li Mu Bai]

Scott is great. Comparing it to silverback is like comparing a BMW to a Hyundai/Kia. different level of machinery. (especially come resale time...)

Edited May 11, 2012 by Li Mu Bai

[BlinkFan]

I Changed from A hardtail Silverback to a Scott Spark Elite. Loveing it!! Scott over Silverback i my opinion.

 

Kinda comparing apples with oranges...

[Wipeout2]

You are where I was a few weeks back. I went for the Scott Spark 29er Team (as no Elites available). I am loving it (but have not ridden a silverback before so cannot judge). One bike shop owner said to me (if this helps), "these days there are no bad bikes" (when comparing across a price range).

 

Personally though Silver back was not a choice for me (weight consideration was important for me, but not to the point of getting a carbon fibre option)

[Tubeless]

How big and what would the difference be in a blind test?

[King_Crispy]

Scott for sure. Frame is lighter and resale is far better

[El Dodgius Bastardo]

/Shameless Plug on

 

There's a really nice Morewood Zula going for that price in the classifieds

 

/Shameless Plug off