Iwan Kemp Posted May 26, 2015 Share Designed from the ground up around the use of a 29" front and 27.5" rear wheel, Silverback's 279 range of mountain bikes are not your usual run of the crowd bikes. By doing this Silverback believe that they have combined the best of both worlds into one chassis giving the rider an advantage on the trail.Click here to view the article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niterider Posted May 26, 2015 Share What is the head angle? Also seems like a huge oversight to not have dropper cable routing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted May 26, 2015 Share What is the head angle? Also seems like a huge oversight to not have dropper cable routing? 67° with a 140mm RockShox Revelation. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niterider Posted May 26, 2015 Share Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder. Posted May 26, 2015 Share I can't help thinking that paint job is going to kill sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toi Posted May 26, 2015 Share I think the paint job looks wicked. Edited May 26, 2015 by Toi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisan Posted May 26, 2015 Share R20k!? Budget specs... Nah.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcorn_skollie Posted May 26, 2015 Share I can't help thinking that paint job is going to kill sales.I have to agree. This bike seems like such a bold move.The colour doesn't reflect that. Sidewinder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinga Posted May 26, 2015 Share I rather like the simple mat grey look. J∆kk∆ls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted May 26, 2015 Share I don't comment on colors and graphics often as it's very subjective. In this case I liked the Matt / Flat gray with Orangy Red accents. Not another gloss back bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Jabsco Posted May 26, 2015 Share Just something to bear in mind if you are considering this bike and it will be the only one you own: Extract from the CSA Mountain Bike Regulations:14.01.002 Bicycles must use a wheel on both front and back of the same size for all disciplines of Mountain Bike competition. Seems like a stupid rule to me, but there you go. I guess this applies even to casual local races that are sanctioned by the CSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted May 26, 2015 Share ugly J∆kk∆ls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted May 26, 2015 Share R20k!? Budget specs... Nah.. RS Rev. SLX/ XT Mix. Arch EX rims... hardly budget specs... Danger Dassie, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, Samurai Pizza Cat and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted May 26, 2015 Share Good specs vs price point. 67deg HA, Long top tube. Nice muted colours to complement the 'burly' nature in a sea of Cyan/Torquoise/Pink/Magenta/whatever colours previously found with baskets and ribbons... Rebirth of the mixed wheel scenerio. Nice and progressive from Silverback IMO. Edited May 26, 2015 by Ryanpmb LuckyLuke, Raf, Jan_K and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder. Posted May 26, 2015 Share Good specs vs price point. 67deg HA, Long tube. Nice muted colours to complement the 'burly' nature in a sea of Cyan/Torquoise/Pink/Magenta/whatever colours previously found with baskets and ribbons... Rebirth of the mixed wheel scenerio. Nice and progressive from Silverback IMO. I have to agree. This bike seems like such a bold move.The colour doesn't reflect that.This bike isn't going to appeal to the mass market or beginner riders, so why go for the muted colours? Personally I think a bright metallic green would better suit this bike..but that's just my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J∆kk∆ls Posted May 26, 2015 Share For R19,999 Two thumbs up! Ryanpmb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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