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Slade SX
Hardtail | Trail | Alloy | 29" | 1x12 Speed | 130mm Travel | 13.7kg
€1.299

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KEY FEATURES

  • Hydro-formed 6061 alloy frame
  • Rockshox Recon Silver RL Fork, 130mm travel
  • SRAM SX Eagle derailleur
  • Surface Custom asymmetrical wheelset, Tubeless Ready
  • Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.35" tyres
  • Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brakes
  • Surface Dropper seatpost
  • Weight: 13.7kg
  • SLADE - THE PERFECT ENTRY TO TRAIL RIDING 

    Hardtail trail and enduro mountain bike riding is a sure-fire way to quickly boost your skill and confidence. Featuring our new sweet spot geometry, The Slade brings uncompromised climbing and descending prowess to trail hardtails.

    TRAIL OPTIMISED POP GEOMETRY

     POP geometry engages bigger muscle groups for more effective climbing, and rider position on the Slade improves traction, front wheel grip and bike control. This means that it also feels more natural, boosting confidence and skill development.

    Short chainstays

    The Short chainstays on the Slade makes for a very nimble handling bike. The forged and flipped yoke creates enough clearance for 29x2.6" tyres on the 430mm chainstays with ample crankarm clearance to boot.

  • WHY IT’S BEST.

    1. Slade is designed to rip - this is a real mountain bike, a Trail/enduro hardtail ready to take your riding to the next level.
    2. Threaded bottom bracket - a press-fit BB on a trail bike is a no-no in our opinion. Less creaks, easy to work on and less maintenance needed.
    3. SB'S POP geometry means that Slade not only descends and handles well, but climbing is improved as well as balance, cornering grip and traction over technical terrain.
    4. True to Silverback's Best In Class philosophy Slade offers unbeatable value in this segment. Considered, high quality frame with a purpose chosen but wallet friendly build kit. 
    5. A hardtail can be really hard on your body. To help with comfort, the bigger tyres and SR Suntour fork with 34mm stanchions makes the tech sections easier to navigate.
    6. It's a hard knock life for trail wheels. The SUNRingle Duroc 35 wheelset, with 32mm ID is strong enough to take big hits on the trail without issues, yet light enough to use on your everyday rides.

    Hydro formed alloy frame

    Slade's frame is manufactured from hydro formed, butted 6061 alloy tubing making for a very strong frame. For this kind of application - the hardcore trail hardtail, a strong aluminium frame is a reliable choice. Hydro forming is a process to shape alloy tubing from the inside with pressurized water and/or oil, into a negative mold cavity, resulting in stronger - shaped - thin wall tubing

    1x Drivetrain

    All Slade models come standard with 1x drivetrains. 

    Innovative easy-route internal cable routing

    Slade features full internal routing. The brake line follows the seatstay, making this the shortest possible rear brake line route on the bike.

    Internal Dropper post 

    Slade models come equipped with internal dropper posts as standard!

    High volume - 2.6" tyre compatibility

    yre compatibility is 27.5 x 2.8" or 29" up to 2.6" wide, giving plenty of setup options and creating our most versatile hardtail ever. 2.6" Tyres are rapidly becoming the final word in trail tyres, offering noticeably improved comfort and grip over 2.25" tyres, but without the weight, rolling resistance and thin carcasses of 2.8".

    Thru Axles and boost

    Slade's front and rear axles offer BOOST spacing and thru axles. This makes for stronger wheels, a more durable frame, and stiffer feeling bike when you ride it hard.

    Waterbottle mounts

    Slade offers more waterbottle mount options. Sizes M-XL have capacity for 2 full sized bottles while size Small has 1.

    UHD Hanger

    By standardizing the fixed position of the derailleur, the UDH creates a better and more consistent shift experience for all drivetrains and bikes.

    Fine-tuned Head Tube

    Tapered 66.5° head angle improves climbing stance & handling.

    Refined seat-stay bridge

    Seat Stay support bridge to stiffen up the rear triangle with an attachment point for a fender or mud guard.

    International Standard Chain Device (ISCG).

    Dont drop a chain! All Slade frames feature ISCG tabs & compatible chain guide.

    DOWNTUBE BASH GUARD.

    All Slade models include a bash guard to help protect your frame.

  • SPECIFICATIONS.

    FRAMESET

    Frame

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

    Headset

    Semi-Integrated

    Frame Axle Spacing

    148x12mm

    Axle Specification

    170x12mm P1.0

    Hanger Type

    HANGER 33

    SUSPENSION

    Fork

    RockShox Recon Silver RL, 130mm Travel, 15x110mm, Motion Control, Air

    Fork Travel

    130mm

    WHEELS

    Wheelset

    SURFACE Custom

    Hubs

    F: Alloy, 15x110mm, 6 Bolt

    R: Alloy, 148x12mm, 6-Bolt

    Rims

    F: SURFACE 29" Asymmetrical Alloy, Tubeless Ready

    R: SURFACE 29" Asymmetrical Alloy, Tubeless Ready

    Tyres

    F: Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.35", 120TPi, EXO, Tubeless

    R: Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.35", 120TPi, EXO, Tubeless

    Max Tyre Size

    2.6"

    DRIVETRAIN

    Crankset

    Alloy Forged Crankset

    Max Chainring Size

    36T

    Bottom Bracket & Type

    BSA73

    Shifter(s)

    R: Sram SX Eagle Trigger. 12 speed

    Rear Derailleur

    Sram SX Eagle Rear Derailleur, 12 speed, 50T Max

    Cassette

    Sram SX Eagle Cassette, 12 speed, 11-50T

    Chain

    Sram SX Eagle, 12 speed

    BRAKES

    Brakes

    Shimano MT200 Front Hydraulic Disc Brake, Resin Pads

    Rotors

    F: Shimano SM-RT10 180mm Rotor, 6-Bolt

    R: Shimano SM-RT10 180mm Rotor, 6-Bolt

    COCKPIT

    Grips

    SURFACE Double Density Lock-On

    Handlebar

    SURFACE Alloy, Dia: 31.8mm, 760mm, 9° Backsweep, 20mm Rise

    Stem

    SURFACE Alloy, Black, 31.8mm, Rise 3°

    Saddle

    SURFACE Ergo, Cromo Rails

    Seat Post

    SURFACE Dropper with Lever, 30.9mm

    Seatpost Clamp

    SURFACE Alloy

    Pedals

    One Piece Alloy Pedal

    WEIGHT

    Bike Weight

    13.7 Kg

    RIDER WEIGHT LIMIT

    120kg - combined weight of bike and rider (including all kit).

    Disclaimer: Due to the nature of bike manufacturing, specification & finishes, component availability and price may be subject to change without prior written notification. Also images may not match final specifications due to component availability.

    Due to Covid-related scheduling and component availability challenges, bike specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications may not be exactly what is shown in the photo.

  • FIND YOUR FIT.

    Proper bike fit is as important as getting the right bike for the job. Long term comfort and performance can be greatly improved with the right size bike. This acts as a guide only, so if you are unsure, please visit your Silverback reseller to be professionally measured and sized for the perfect fit.

    GEOMETRY.

    map type(mm unless specified) S M L XL
    Rider height(cm) 154-170 170-180 178-190 185-210
    Rider inseam(cm) 70-77 77-81 80-86 84-95
    A Seat tube c/t 390 420 450 490
    B Seat tube angle 75 75 75 75
    C Head tube angle 66.5 66.5 66.5 66.5
    D Top Tube 571 594 616 638
    E Reach 420 440 460 490
    F Chainstay length 435 435 435 435
    G bb height 319 319 319 319
    H head tube length 95 105 115 125
    I stack 618 627 636 646
    J standover 769 781 786 792
    K Wheelbase 1140 1164 1188 1212
  • FAQ.

    • What hanger model fits the Slade?

      Hanger3

    • Is the bike tubeless or tubeless ready or will it need to be fully converted?

      This bike has tubeless ready rims, however, the tyres will need to be replaced with tubeless tyres

    • What is the longest dropper post I can fit on this bike?

      A 210mm dropper post will fit but the saddle height might be a bit high on a small frame.

    • Can I order this model as a 650B plus?

      No, the bicycle is only available as a 29 x 2.6"

    • Can I fit a longer fork onto this bike?

      Yes, you can fit a 150mm fork.

    • Will the geometry change if I fit 650B plus wheels?

      Yes, the BB height will be lower.

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