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2024 Silverback

Slade Expert

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

€1,299($1,511)
Weight32.8 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 130mm
ForkRockShox Judy
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetDeore
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Slade Expert
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

27 mph

Slade Expert

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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Sizing
SM

5'0" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'11"

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Reviews
Flow Mountain Bike
Silverback Slade Review | A sturdy hardtail that can almost do-it-all

Apr 2024

The Silverback Slade Expert features a high-quality alloy frame, a smooth RockShox fork and excellent geometry for all-round riding.

Highs
  • High quality frame

  • Great geometry for all-round riding

  • Smooth RockShox Judy fork

  • Grippy & fast-rolling tyres

  • Wide gear range

Lows
  • Ride can be a bit rough on rocky terrain

  • Saddle & grips not the most comfortable

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Hydroformed tubing, Tapered headtube, 6061 Alloy, Internal routing, replaceable UDH derailleur hanger

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Hanger StandardUDH

Tire Clearance2.6"

ColorEmerald Metallic

Fork

RockShox Judy, 29" QR Solo Air, Tapered Steerer, 130mm Travel, 46mm offset

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

BSA73

Headset

Semi-Integrated

Stem

SURFACE Alloy, 31.8mm, Rise 3°

Handlebar

SURFACE Alloy, Dia: 31,8mm, 760mm, 9° Backsweep, 20mm Rise

Saddle

SURFACE Ergo, Cromo Rails

Seatpost

SURFACE Dropper Post, 30.9mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

One Piece Alloy

Grips

SURFACE Double Density Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore RD-M6100, 12speed Shadow Plus

Crank

Alloy Crankset 34T

Shifters

R: Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R, 12speed Rapidfire

Cassette

Sunrace 11-51T, 12 Speed

Chain

Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12 Speed

Brakes

F: Tektro MD-M275 Hydraulic Disc

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

F: SURFACE 29" Alloy, Tubeless Ready

Front Hub

F: Alloy, 15x110mm, 6 Bolt

Rear Hub

F: Alloy, 15x110mm, 6 Bolt

Tires

F: Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.35", 60TPi, EXO, Tubeless

Disc Rotors

F: Tektro 180mm, 6-Bolt

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