Etienne Van Niekerk Posted September 2, 2014 Share I am in the market for a new bike. I have been offered a Silverback Strada 1 for R26k and a Giant Anthem For R24k. Giant has Fox CTD front and rear with XT/SLX Drive train. Silverback has Fox in the rear Rockshock SID up front and also XT/SLX drive train. WHat are the opinions out there. Currently on a Silverback Mercury Sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JI Fourie Posted September 2, 2014 Share I have an Anthem(my bike has been build up) if you are going full suspension you wont get better then an Anthem that maestro suspension is just flawless, the frame is also extremely light even when compared to Carbon frames. I had a Silverback before, but I will newer trade an Anthem for any other Full suspension. Go for an 2014 Anthem you wont regret it, floatfox and Catatonic_Joe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Van Niekerk Posted September 2, 2014 Share Thanks for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted September 2, 2014 Share I looked at the same two bikes two weeks ago.It didnt make sense to pay more for the silverback when the anthem gets such amazing reviews.Its really hard to beat the anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerklong Posted September 2, 2014 Share Anthem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted September 2, 2014 Share Giant step for man, Giant bicycles for mankind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatfox Posted September 2, 2014 Share Love my anthem...+ lifetime warranty on frame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatfox Posted September 2, 2014 Share I have an Anthem(my bike has been build up) if you are going full suspension you wont get better then an Anthem that maestro suspension is just flawless, the frame is also extremely light even when compared to Carbon frames. I had a Silverback before, but I will newer trade an Anthem for any other Full suspension. Go for an 2014 Anthem you wont regret it,Agree 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggins Posted September 3, 2014 Share Anthem hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis for real Posted September 3, 2014 Share Why not look at a trance?anthems are great bikes but the trance is just that much better and seeing as you are not a podium racer you might aswell go for the added comfort and control and alround awesomeness of the trance but if not then anthem... Just my 1zim cent worth. Edited September 3, 2014 by eye i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet77 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Had the same choice to make and loving my Anthem, never rode the Sprada more than parking lot ride so can't comment on how it rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catatonic_Joe Posted September 3, 2014 Share I was in the same boat two months ago, although I was choosing between the Sprada 27.5 and the Anthem 27.5. My LBS offered me the Anthem 1 (Full XT) at a better price than the Sprada 1 so I obviously took the Anthem. I would say take the Anthem, both are bloody awesome bikes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted September 3, 2014 Share Anthem Thats all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted September 3, 2014 Share oh and take your wife out for a nice dinner when you break the news of said purchase...always factor this into CTC....(cost to cycle) Edited September 3, 2014 by rouxtjie Catatonic_Joe and HOEKVLAG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catatonic_Joe Posted September 3, 2014 Share oh and take your wife out for a nice dinner when you break the news of said purchase...always factor this into CTC....(cost to cycle) True, I had to get my wife a Juicer, I still owe her a gas oven/stove, a Kenwood Mixer and have to scrub her heels every now and again... but it was worth it. Rouxtjie, you got away easy. Edited September 3, 2014 by Catatonic_Joe rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4u2nv Posted September 3, 2014 Share Just to add fuel to the fire.i moved from an anthem to a Silverback Sprada 1. The suspension is a lot similar to maestro. More travel. Better wheels.I am absolutely in love with the silverback. IMO it is a better bike. I found the Giant cockpit too tight, and the head angle to relaxed.If you are 185+ in height, the silverback will probably suit you better like in my instance. OH, and Giant do not offer lifetime warranty.. it is 5 years.Silverback is 3 years Smurfy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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