Chadvdw67 Posted August 7, 2019 Share I'll write something soon-ish (hectic at work). I've had my Slade Trail (I assume this is the bike you are talking about?) for 7 months now, and I'm super happy with it. So far it has exceeded my expectations. Be naughty, you won't regret it. mor4.jpgThats the bike I wanted/want, man its a beaut BikeisLife 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 7, 2019 Share I'll write something soon-ish (hectic at work). I've had my Slade Trail (I assume this is the bike you are talking about?) for 7 months now, and I'm super happy with it. So far it has exceeded my expectations. Be naughty, you won't regret it. mor4.jpgspoke to Silverback and there are no larges available anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted August 10, 2019 Share 24,500km on the clock. Gandalf, bullet77, Swany05 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timhoek Posted August 14, 2019 Share She has arrived! 2020 Silverback Stratos CF 1. Quick ride this afternoon and then it’s a baptism of fire at the trans baviaans this weekend. DJuice, JohanDiv, tinmug and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyronLab Posted August 14, 2019 Share The Stratos seems like a lot of bike for the money. Congrats! If you're doing TB on it though I'd highly recommend using you old saddle and converting to tubeless. You'll want those tyres as soft as they can be if they end up not grading the road. BikeisLife and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timhoek Posted August 14, 2019 Share The Stratos seems like a lot of bike for the money. Congrats! If you're doing TB on it though I'd highly recommend using you old saddle and converting to tubeless. You'll want those tyres as soft as they can be if they end up not grading the road.I also think it’s a lot of bang for your buck. For sure, Tubeless will be done today and my road bike saddle is going on for the weekend. Pleasantly surprised by the new surface saddle, very similar to the power saddle in look and feel. BikeisLife 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 14, 2019 Share I changed the drive train after a chain suck incident.Love this bike! Rouxenator, Hairy and WeekendWarrior80 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeisLife Posted August 14, 2019 Share She has arrived! 2020 Silverback Stratos CF 1.Quick ride this afternoon and then it’s a baptism of fire at the trans baviaans this weekend.Enjoy! Those Surface wheels look interesting! What's the internal of those rims? Definitely the best suited bottle cage for that bike too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyronLab Posted August 14, 2019 Share I changed the drive train after a chain suck incident.Love this bike!I have the exact same steed. I've been wanting to sell it for a dual for some time, but after it carried me through the Trans I'm a bit sentimental about it now. Also in need of some drivetrain replacement. What cassette are you running? And are you using the stock hub that came with the stock wheels? I'm thinking of going with a 10/50 11spd cassette with a 34 chainring, but using my current cranks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2019 Share Hi TyronLab, I switched to this Hardtail from a Dualie, and don't regret it. I've upgraded the crank first along with BB, to Deore, Then got a new wheelset built, Novatec Hubs on ZTR Hoops. I'm running an XT 11-46 cassette 11sp, with SLX RD, and 34t on the front. XT shifter. I have the exact same steed. I've been wanting to sell it for a dual for some time, but after it carried me through the Trans I'm a bit sentimental about it now.Also in need of some drivetrain replacement. What cassette are you running? And are you using the stock hub that came with the stock wheels? I'm thinking of going with a 10/50 11spd cassette with a 34 chainring, but using my current cranks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timhoek Posted August 22, 2019 Share Enjoy! Those Surface wheels look interesting! What's the internal of those rims? Definitely the best suited bottle cage for that bike too! It is a 22mm internal width, but as stiff as hell! My 1st proper ride was the Trans Baviaans this weekend and I must admit it felt great. Now to get some proper trails in to see how she handles the rough stuff! nox1111 and BikeisLife 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karnuffel Posted August 26, 2019 Share Let me add some road bike pictures... Why does SB not sell more road bikes? They are great quality and well priced. Rouxenator, Hairy, bj horn and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nox1111 Posted August 27, 2019 Share My Slade trail - custom build kit, custom paint job (shabby paint job unfortunately) with fashionable enduuuuro wheelsize mashup 27.5" rear, 29" front. BikeisLife, babse, timhoek and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted August 28, 2019 Share Those Germans sure know how to build a frame that can last me 3 years and 25,000km... Can't say the same for the American, French and Taiwanese I tried before. Pieter1, Mntboy and henningvr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted August 28, 2019 Share Those Germans sure know how to build a frame that can last me 3 years and 25,000km... Can't say the same for the American, French and Taiwanese I tried before. IMG_20190828_170103.jpgIMG_20190828_170128s.jpg german's??? don't be fooled by the sticker! Pieter1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted August 28, 2019 Share Is there somewhere I can get a Slade trail to test ride? I like the slacker head angle and that is can take fat rubber. I love Hardtails there's nothing more satisfying than passing a posh dual not only on the climb but on the descend, the new Slade looks like it would be even better on the down ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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