Silverback Nebraska Cracked

[BrandonF_]

 

Yes...... but what does it say about the product? I would like my frame to be replaced ZERO times.

 

Then you must hang 'em up in the toilet and stare at them while...reading the TREAD ;-D

[johanpre44]

Just an update.

 

Silverback agreed to replace the Nabraska frame with a Spectra 2 frame. Along with a rear hanger. Reason being is that the Nabraska is no longer in production.

Only thing I need to pay is a new seat post and clamp (Spectra is 32mm and Nabraska is 29mm) and the labour for the rebuild.

 

Good Service

 

I think this new frame should not break where the others broke, drop-outs seems to be constructed a lot better!

And double check if you will not need one of the bottom clamp front deraileurs, bottle cage mounts on seat tube may be a bit low.

 

Enjoy the new(ish) ride!

[SilverCracker]

My 2012 Silverback Stride 10 frame was replaced with a 2013 (also cracked frame but on the Seat Tube just above the top tube weld). This frame is a lot better than my 2012 frame and a lot more like the more expensive 2012 26" models (like the Alpine and Spectra). Problem with the frame replacement is that I had to change gear cables to the full outer type (not really a problem and cheap). Also had to change the front Derailleur (top clamp did work with position of seat tube bottle cage screws). Make sure they also send you a Rear Derailleur Hanger.

 

Will be nice if Silverback replaces your frame again.

Hi. I still have a XL Nebraska, bought in 2008 if I remember correctly. Have done >5000km and no problems this far. As far as I am aware there is no real replacement frame for it anymore seeing a 26" bikes are not that popular...

 

The only issue I have had recently is pealing paint... Contacted the guys at Silverback and they sent me a Phoenix 26" frame as a replacement (only one similar and in XL). However, I have not changed frames because the seat post width is different and so is the front derailer mounting (please excuse spelling!). Thus, changing frames to me seems to be more trouble than it is worth. Luckily, my frame is still intact though.

 

Ciao.

 

So Silverback sent the new frame to the "shop" to be rebuild. Rebuild went fine until the "shop" guy told me the front deraileur will not fit.

I thought WTF.

Shimano will not manufacture a deraileur that will only fit on the Nebraska and another specificaly for the Spectra 2. SO I took the bike from the "shop", went home and low and behold. there are "spacers" to make the clamp alittle smaller. Once removed it fit onto the frame like a glove....

 

SO...use it, dont use it.....anycase, it fits and works....keep in mind the next time you swop a frame....

Edited February 6, 2014 by SilverCracker