Silverback Space

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Hi All,

 

Newbie here (to bike hub and to cycling/triathlon)

 

I am doing Durban Iron Man 70.3 in June and have been doing all my riding on a MTB. But its now time to get serious and buy a decent road bike for the job (Intend to continue triathlon and things such as 94.7/Argus etc after 70.3 in June).

 

I have been offered a brand new Silverback Space as an option.

 

Does anyone have one of these bikes? What are your comments/thoughts?

 

And perhaps as an add on, what would be an alternative in the price range? (R20-R25k) for the application. 

 

Many thanks

[Jensie]

That is not a bad bike. very decent,

[Jehosefat]

I have one (although now it lives on my IDT after I upgraded). Absolutely nothing wrong with it though. Really good value for money. Only thing I did was replace the 11-25 cassette with an 11-28.

 

If you are going to be using it for triathlons as well as road races I would suggest getting some clip-on aero-bars and a second seatpost and saddle. Then get the one seat set up for normal road cycling and the other set up for triathlon. Makes life a lot easier.

[bertusras]

I'm probably going to get lambasted for this suggestion, but what about something a bit more aero, like the Merida Reacto 4000

[Veebee]

I'm probably going to get lambasted for this suggestion, but what about something a bit more aero, like the Merida Reacto 4000

That would be a good idea, or you could look at the silverback scalera.

[Veebee]

http://www.northcliffcycles.co.za/product/silverback-scalera/

[Veebee]

Silverbacks are usually kitted out with slightly better components vs other bikes in that price range.

[Eugene]

The newer Space's were more comfort orientated, more upright riding position, more flex to soak up the bumps etc. It will work for a Triathlon, but as mentioned before, the Scalara would be a better option. More stiffer, more aerodynamic and generally faster.

 

Just bear in mind, that if you are used to a mtb, you are going to feel very awkward on a road bike, especially a Scalera. Just stick with it and you'll get used to the low position, stiff frame and higher speed.

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Thank you all for the feedback received thus far