Iwan Kemp Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Silverback's Sprada is in it's third year and subtle tweaks following feedback from their test riders have seen it mature over the years into the trail 29er it is today. With Jonkershoek and Tokai Forest being it's testing grounds, it should suit South African conditions to a T. We ride one to find out. Click here to view the article
Odinson Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Great review, Iwan! That is my type of bike. Absolutely love Silverback's range. Always well thought-out designs and good value.
Odinson Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Was that video shot at Tokai? I've never been there, but looks like it could be.
leaboy Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Was that video shot at Tokai? I've never been there, but looks like it could be.yup, that's tokai. pity its gonna be closed for so long
Alouette3 Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 That IDS video just made me depressed, not only showing the guys riding Tokai, but the old snakes when there was still a forest covering the area. Those tracks where some of the best and never the same after the rebuild. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
popcorn_skollie Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Oh man that video just got me all choked up about Tokai. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
porqui Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Was that video shot at Tokai? I've never been there, but looks like it could be. Past, past tense!
Iwan Kemp Posted March 26, 2015 Author Posted March 26, 2015 Great review, Iwan! That is my type of bike. Absolutely love Silverback's range. Always well thought-out designs and good value. Damn. Tokai looks like a lot of fun!It was and one day it will be again. But so too are Welvanpas & Jonkers. We're spoiled for choice. popcorn_skollie and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2
Odinson Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Iwan, how would you compare the Ardent Race to the regular Ardent? I currently run Ardent's and am looking for something faster, but don't want to sacrifice too much speed.
Mr X Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 "There is no one component that left me thinking it shouldn't be on a bike with the Sprada's intended use or price point in mind." Even the tubes and non re-enforced sidewall tyres?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Sniff. Old Mamba!!! Was one of my favourite trails. popcorn_skollie 1
AdrianDJ Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 "There is no one component that left me thinking it shouldn't be on a bike with the Sprada's intended use or price point in mind." Even the tubes and non re-enforced sidewall tyres?The bike comes with Stans Arch EX rims with Rim tape..... are you trying to be difficult?? if it didnt come tubeless, 2 seconds and a bit of sealant and they tubeless.... which you can do with a foot pump on those rims Hairy 1
Iwan Kemp Posted March 27, 2015 Author Posted March 27, 2015 Iwan, how would you compare the Ardent Race to the regular Ardent? I currently run Ardent's and am looking for something faster, but don't want to sacrifice too much speed. Difficult to do a direct comparison as you don't get both in the same size. If you're happy with them, but would like to add some speed I would say go for it. If you're riding rocky terrain often look at the EXO/TR model. Odinson 1
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