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    AL Elite2026 Silverback
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($2,559)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		31.3 lbs
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Manitou
    		Suntour
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Deore
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		130mm
    Rear Travel
    		105mm
    Brand Site

    silverbackbikes.de

    Summary
    		The Silverback AL Elite is a 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    AL Elite
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    25 mph

    AL Elite

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    AL Elite2026 Silverback
    Frame

    Aluminium XC/Trail frame based on the award-winning Silverback CF platform. The Silverback AL is designed around 130mm travel front & 105mm rear to provide a little extra comfort with almost no performance trade-off.

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance: 2.5"

    Color: Rainbow Grey

    Fork

    Manitou Machette 29" Air, 15x110mm Boost Thru-Axle, 130mm Travel

    Travel: 130mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    SR Suntour RS21 EDGE-PLUS 2CR, Air Spring

    Travel: 105mm

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA73

    Headset

    Steel Semi-Integrated, ZS44/28.6 ZS56/40

    Stem

    SURFACE Alloy Stem, 31.8mm, Rise 6°, with stainless steel bolts

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    SURFACE

    Seatpost

    SURFACE Dropper with Lever, 30.9mm

    Type: Dropper

    Pedals

    Not Included

    Grips

    SURFACE Double Density Lock-On Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore RD-M5100, 11 Speed

    Crank

    Alloy Crankset, 32T Narrow-Wide, External BB

    Shifters

    R: Shimano Deore SL-M5100-R, 11 Speed, Rapidfire Plus

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore CS-M5100, 11 Speed, 11-51T

    Chain

    Shimano CN-HG601-11, 11 Speed

    Brakes

    Tektro MD-M275 Hydraulic Disc

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    SURFACE 29" Asymmetrical Alloy Rim, Tubeless Ready

    Front Hub

    F: Shimano HB-MT400-B, 32H, 15x110mm Thru-Axle R: Shimano FH-MT400-B, 32H, 11 Speed, 12x148mm Thru-Axle, Center Lock

    Rear Hub

    F: Shimano HB-MT400-B, 32H, 15x110mm Thru-Axle R: Shimano FH-MT400-B, 32H, 11 Speed, 12x148mm Thru-Axle, Center Lock

    Tires

    Maxxis Forekaster 29x2.35", Wire Bead

    Disc Rotors

    F: Tektro 180mm, with Lock Ring R: Tektro 180mm, with Lock Ring

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