Jo Han Solo Posted April 3, 2020 Share Hi all, I'm torn between these two dual suspension bikes 2020 Fuji Outland 29 1.1 and 2020 Silverback Stratos AL5 29, can get both for around R20k with tubeless conversion. Which one would you go for? The only difference I could see is the rear shock configuration, in-line/horizontal X Fusion O2 RL Rear Shock on the Silverback and vertical RockShox Deluxe Select+ RL on the Fuji. http://www.fujibikes.com/usa/bikes/mountain/trail/outland/outland-29-1-1https://silverbacklab.com/bike-model/mountainbikes/stratos-al-5/ Would like to hear your opinions? Thanks Edited April 3, 2020 by smitjj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted April 3, 2020 Share I would go for the Stratos, as I ride one. Great bike. My fork is upgraded to a Reba. PS. Mine is for sale, as I enjoy a hard tail more than I dual susp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted April 3, 2020 Share Oh, and Silverback has excellent after sale service. Jo Han Solo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted April 3, 2020 Share Fuji is a good brand but they've had numerous distributors over the years and I'm not sure how stable their presence in SA is or how big their dealer presence is. For that reason, I would choose Silverback Jo Han Solo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Han Solo Posted April 3, 2020 Share I would go for the Stratos, as I ride one. Great bike. My fork is upgraded to a Reba. PS. Mine is for sale, as I enjoy a hard tail more than I dual susp. Dropped you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeisLife Posted April 3, 2020 Share Fuji is a good brand but they've had numerous distributors over the years and I'm not sure how stable their presence in SA is or how big their dealer presence is. For that reason, I would choose SilverbackCycle lab are the agents now. Jo Han Solo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Han Solo Posted April 5, 2020 Share Cycle lab are the agents now. The Fuji just seems to have a better rear shock and is also about 1kg lighter than the Silverback, is the fact the Cycle Lab is the agents a good enough reason not to go for Silverback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Han Solo Posted April 8, 2020 Share Additionally, there is no Cycle Lab in the Western Cape. Will any bike shop be able to service the bike and obtain parts if needed from them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted April 8, 2020 Share Additionally, there is no Cycle Lab in the Western Cape. Will any bike shop be able to service the bike and obtain parts if needed from them? Chris Willimse cycles are owned by cycle lab. Jo Han Solo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Han Solo Posted April 8, 2020 Share Chris Willimse cycles are owned by cycle lab. Thanks, good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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