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[Grim]

Hi

 

I was wondering what peoples thoughts are on the Silverback Mercury 2?

I am looking to go the softtail route and have been offered one at a very good price.

I am not sure about this bike. I will be doing the Sani and the Sabie experience so need something that will last and handle the ride.

 

Any advice would be appreciated.

Grim

[crasher]

I just bought one got it on Saturday

I have only done 60km's on the bike but I cant fault it

Its my first soft tail so cant compare it to anything except the Dakota Hardtail I was riding before

 

Big diff is the shifting is very quick and precise esp front cogs I am really impressed with the shifters and shifting

 

The RP2 feels really good only used pro pedal once found so far I can do what I want with the shock open this may change when I really ride the bike harder

 

The Recon feels good up front

 

Brakes are ok but I have not hammered them as I want to bed them in nicely

 

I know its new and maybe once the novelty wears off there may be things I dont like but so far it has exceeded my expectations and I am very happy with it.

 

The mens health team just rode the Epic on the Mercury 2 with no problems so if it can do the epic  think it will handle just about anything

 

I also got a good deal and when I look at the spec I got for my money it was a great buy

[Grim]

Hi

Thanks for the reply.

Helps to hear from someone who has the bike to hear how it handles and everything. I was more comcerned about the stiffness of the frame. The handling over the rough stuff and around twisty bits.

ThanKs

[crasher]

I cant really give you much valuable feedback because I can only compare it to my hardtail and its a dream over the rough stuff and corrugation the landings are smooth it really handles well but its a unfair comparison

It seems a very solid frame I couldn't fault it but I didnt ride flat out as I like to take it easy on first couple of rides also I dont have the experience to feedback on frame stiffness all I can say is it feels solid if that helps?

[crasher]

Jazz Kuschke

Features Writer, Men?s Health Magazine

Lookout for the Cape Epic feature (and bike review) in an up-coming issue of the magazine, and for more on Team Men?s Health?s Epic adventure, check out www.menshealthsa.co.za.

Phone Mens Health and ask for Jazz he should be to give you valuable feedback as he rode it through the Epic

 

 

[Grim]

Thank you for all the imformation.

It all helps