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2024 Silverback

Slade MS

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

€1,299($1,511)
Weight30.7 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 130mm
ForkSuntour XCR Air
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetmicroSHIFT XLE, microSHIFT Advent
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Slade MS
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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 MS

26 mph

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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"

ColorBlue Crush Metallic

Fork

SR Suntour XCR34-Air, 130mm Travel, 2CR Damper, 34mm Stanchions

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

BSA73

Headset

Semi-Integrated

Stem

SURFACE Alloy, Dia: 31.8mm, Rise 3°

Handlebar

SURFACE Alloy Handlebar, Dia: 31.8mm, 9° Back sweep, 20mm Rise

Saddle

SURFACE Ergo, Cromo Rails

Seatpost

SURFACE Dropper with Lever, 30.9mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

Not Included

Grips

SURFACE Double Density Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Microshift XLE RD-M665L, 11spd, Active Motion RD+ with clutch

Crank

Alloy, 34T

Shifters

R: Microshift Xpress Plus, 11spd

Cassette

Microshift Cassette, 11spd, 11-46T, 11-13-15-18-21-24-28-32-36-40-46(AL)

Chain

KMC X11-1, 11 Speed

Brakes

Tektro MD-M275 Hydraulic Disc

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

F: SURFACE 29" Asymmetrical 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 Rotor

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