Evolution Posted July 2, 2010 Posted July 2, 2010 Silverback, the South African-born cycling brand, has big plans for international expansion over the next five years and lists among its growth areas urban mobility (commuter/city bikes) and mountain biking. According to the brand’s latest email newsletter, one the Silverback goals for the next few years are an involvement in a World Cup mountain bike racing team, an ambitious undertaking, but one that will undoubtedly grow the brand’s global exposure and credibility. read more hereMy link
hipster Posted July 2, 2010 Posted July 2, 2010 A pity then that they make such crap bikes...So well said!!!!!
javadude Posted July 2, 2010 Posted July 2, 2010 A pity then that they make such crap bikes... Could you maybe qualify your statement with some facts? I think the bikes are pretty decent, especially for the price. So does the Australian Colnago importer who is the official agent for Silverback in that country.
Racingsnail Posted July 2, 2010 Posted July 2, 2010 Value for money they are hard to beat. I am surprised there has not been much response to Henmans comment. We are soooo brand conscious...I have seen Silverbacks being punted here on the Hub. Maybe everyone is watching Henman wannabe Murray being given a lesson in tennis by Rafa!
Evolution Posted July 4, 2010 Author Posted July 4, 2010 A pity then that they make such crap bikes... I feel compelled to reply to Timmy's erudite response. Clearly, you are a fountain of brand-related knowledge and your extremely detailed and well-constructed reply to what was an otherwise fairly informative post speaks volumes; far more than your 1st service! By the way Timmy, have you ever ridden a Silverback?
mongoose_dude Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 I feel compelled to reply to Timmy's erudite response. Clearly, you are a fountain of brand-related knowledge and your extremely detailed and well-constructed reply to what was an otherwise fairly informative post speaks volumes; far more than your 1st service! By the way Timmy, have you ever ridden a Silverback? How rare - a Hubber with a respectable command of the English language. Nothing like a subtle F*** you Incidentally, I concur whole-heartedly. Bold claims without further motivation are worthless.
JarradVZ Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 Ha ha, chill out everyone. I'm just grumpy because a Brit will never ever win Wimbledon.They are good value but the build quality just doesn't seem to be on par with some of the other brands. I have ridden one and didn't enjoy the feel. A mate also cracked one while pedalling along some district road. Each to their own.
JarradVZ Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 For example... Silverback - Mercury 1 xtrPrice: R30790.00 Category: Full Suspension : Race Giant - Anthem X1Price: R34295.00 Category: Full Suspension : Race Scott - Spark 30Price: R29999.00 Category: Full Suspension : Race Would anyone here take the Silverback? Hipster help me out, I know you got my back.
mark ellis Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 Ha ha, chill out everyone. I'm just grumpy because a Brit will never ever win Wimbledon.They are good value but the build quality just doesn't seem to be on par with some of the other brands. I have ridden one and didn't enjoy the feel. A mate also cracked one while pedalling along some district road. Each to their own. have agree with you 100% I have two mates who have the full sus xc, not sure which one, think they paid about 18k for them, when compared to the merida 96 1000 which at the time was similar price the build quality was chalk and cheese. Not sure about their higher level models. you get what you pay for
Guest Big H Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 A pity then that they make such crap bikes... A pity the British n that they make are such crap people bikes...
onetrackmind Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 I feel compelled to reply to Timmy's erudite response. Clearly, you are a fountain of brand-related knowledge and your extremely detailed and well-constructed reply to what was an otherwise fairly informative post speaks volumes; far more than your 1st service! By the way Timmy, have you ever ridden a Silverback?I think he is calling you an ace-hole.
Slowbee Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 what i dont get is if the pro's ride them then they must be decent.....
onetrackmind Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 what i dont get is if the pro's ride them then they must be decent.....Like Raleigh, you mean?
javadude Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 have agree with you 100% I have two mates who have the full sus xc, not sure which one, think they paid about 18k for them, when compared to the merida 96 1000 which at the time was similar price the build quality was chalk and cheese. Not sure about their higher level models. you get what you pay for Can you be more specific about the build quality?
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