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    Slade Expert2026 Silverback
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($1,511)
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		32.8 lbs
    4.6
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox Judy
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Deore
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		130mm
    Brand Site

    silverbackbikes.de

    Summary
    		The Silverback Slade Expert is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Slade Expert
    Other Trail 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)

    27 mph

    Slade Expert

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Slade Expert2026 Silverback
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger Standard: UDH

    Tire Clearance: 2.6"

    Color: Emerald Metallic

    Fork

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

    Travel: 130mm

    Spring Type: Air

    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

    Type: Dropper

    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 R: Tektro MD-M275 Hydraulic Disc

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    F: SURFACE 29" Alloy, Tubeless Ready R: SURFACE 29" Alloy, Tubeless Ready

    Front Hub

    F: Alloy, 15x110mm, 6 Bolt R: Alloy, 148x12mm, 6-Bolt

    Rear Hub

    F: Alloy, 15x110mm, 6 Bolt R: Alloy, 148x12mm, 6-Bolt

    Tires

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

    Disc Rotors

    F: Tektro 180mm, 6-Bolt R: Tektro 180mm, 6-Bolt

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