Thibor Posted April 1, 2016 Share Hi guys, any reviews on the slider 2? Few reviews on internet. I heard it is a killer trail machine but can it do XC? I can have a brand new one for 19k.. Does it worth it? I initially wanted a giant trance 2 second hand which come around the same price.Thks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted April 2, 2016 Share Please do a search here on the hub, did two reviews on the slider 1 builds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstix Posted April 2, 2016 Share In my opinion it will be a nice bike fitting more or less between the anthem and the trance. Don't think you can go wrong with the silverback. And it will have a warranty to boot Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thibor Posted April 2, 2016 Share thanks for the feedbacks guys! I did check the review of the slide 1 which is a bit higher spec comparing to the slider 2. My biggest fear is the weight, 13.4kg it is starting to be heavy, I m doing quite a lot of climb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoiZoNouZ Posted April 2, 2016 Share I have a Sprada 2, the 29" version of that bike. You will love it. I should have gone for the 650b. You must add a dropper post, great enduro bike and climbs very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypaul Posted April 2, 2016 Share I have the Silverback Sprada 1. Not exactly the same as the Slider, but same manufacturer and they share some components. Absolutely great back. I couldn't have been happier with my choice. That bike has taken me some places and always makes me grin after some singletracks. You won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mntboy Posted April 2, 2016 Share thanks for the feedbacks guys! I did check the review of the slide 1 which is a bit higher spec comparing to the slider 2. My biggest fear is the weight, 13.4kg it is starting to be heavy, I m doing quite a lot of climbWeight should only be a issue on longer climbs. In general I have found that the Silverback bikes are great climbers and way fun on the descents too. Don't think you'll be let down by the Slider in any way. Thibor and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wridei Posted April 6, 2016 Share I've been riding a Slider 2 for nearly 2 months now having moved from being a staunch GT rider for the past 18 years. It's quite hilly terrain around here and find the Slider 2 climbs really well and the 2x10 ratios providing well spaced ratios with plenty of range for the long grind up and the flat out spin back down. The 13.4Kg weight is not even worth worrying about.Downhill and single track handling is great the 27.5" very precise and stable the 140mmx135mm travel just inhaling the big hits. I'm totally rapped in the bike. No regrets in leaving GT behind.I'm sure you'd have no regrets in choosing a Slider 2 either. Mntboy and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophage Posted April 6, 2016 Share thanks for the feedbacks guys! I did check the review of the slide 1 which is a bit higher spec comparing to the slider 2. My biggest fear is the weight, 13.4kg it is starting to be heavy, I m doing quite a lot of climbMy bike is about 2kg more than that and climbing is not an issue...At least not that I find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted April 6, 2016 Share Please do a search here on the hub, did two reviews on the slider 1 buildsLink to the reviews https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/137733-silverback-slider-1-650b-review/page-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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