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STUNNING BEAUTY. STUNNING SPEED.
Silverback CF GX
Dual Suspension
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Cross Country
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Carbon
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29"
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1x12 Speed
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120/100mm Travel
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11 kg
€4.599
Price incl. VAT excl. Local Import Taxes & Shipping Costs.
KEY FEATURES
- Silverback Asymmetric Carbon frame, 100mm Burst Suspension, Flex Stays, Oversize Pivots. Boost
- RockShox Sid fork, 100mm Travel, Lockout
- RockShox rear shock, Custom Tune
- BURST Flex suspension platform
- Stans CB7 carbon wheels
- Maxxis Crossmark 2, 29" x 2.25" Tubeless Ready tyres
- Shimano XT 8000 brakes
- Weight from: 11.13kg
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OVERVIEW
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THE PRIVATEER'S CHOICE RACE BIKE.
Bred for the most demanding mountain bike courses the world over, the Silverback CF was designed from the ground up to trounce any terrain. Asymmetric design dissipates load based on magnitude and position, levitating stresses where it's most concentrated. Paired with 12-Speed GX Eagle, 120mm RockShox Sid, and Stan's Crest CB7 Carbon wheels, it sets the scene for serious racing. Silverback CF GX is the perfect privateer race bike. Oversized tapered pivot and Burst Flex suspension makes for a stiff, responsive, extremely light and agile race bike. Dropper post compatibility for versatility, nothing will be in the way of your success on-board a Silverback CF.
BOXED ASYMMETRIC FORCE DISSIPATION
By reducing peak stresses at points in the frame, the entire bike can be constructed lighter. On a full suspension bike, this becomes even more important to have ‘balanced’ kinematic through the middle plane of the frame, that is not bias toward the drive or non-drive side. The drive side sees long periods of loading, of relative low to medium force. Where the non-drive side sees momentousness loading, of a far higher magnitude. So very different forces – localized to a specific side.
BURST FLEX SUSPENSION KINEMATICS
The Suspension kinematics are designed so that the suspension feels the same for different sized riders. Small bikes are less progressive, Medium bikes more and Large bikes the most. Similar shock tune, & similar rear triangle used across sizes, but the suspension linkage is size specific. This is designed to rotate the shock more - give more mechanical advantage/leverage over the suspension to the lighter (smaller rider), and to the bigger bike, give less mechanical advantage - resulting in more progressive suspension.
SUSPENSION ANTI-SQUAT
The high anti-squat start allows for direct power from pedal to wheel for racing efficiency, and then drops off in mid-stroke to allow the suspension to work better while pedaling under power. Combined with the linear leverage ratio, the Silverback CF is there to propel you forward and ensure that your energy input is rewarded with forward motion.
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Why it's best
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WHY IT’S BEST.
- Silverback CF GX has the same lightweight carbon frame as the top-of-the-range SBC race machine.
- Parts on the GX has been chosen to offer a top-end no compromise Privateer race bike. Pick it up today, race tomorrow.
- Boxed Asymmetric frame design makes for an incredibly stiff frame that's light where it can be and strong where it needs to be.
- Silverback CF GX features premium Stan's Crest CB7 Carbon wheels.
- Silverback CF GX's race focused POP geometry makes for a bike that is well balanced, offering major traction on climbs and grip on descents. POP also engages bigger muscle groups to pedal, making climbing easier.
- Silverback CF GX is dropper compatible with internal routing. The added weight of the dropper will soon be forgotten after the first drop - go on, do it!
ENGINEERING NOTES.
1X DRIVETRAIN SPECIFIC DESIGN
Front derailleurs are dead! 1 X Drivetrain means a single chainring in the front and multiple gears on the cassette. Most popular setups is 1 X 10, 1 X 11 or 1 X 12 With that comes a wider main pivot bearing stance for increased stiffness.
BOXED ASYMMETRIC TUBE PROFILES
Asymmetric tubes allow for the dispersion of shock forces between the top tube and downtube. At the riding sag point most of the shock forces are directed along the top tube. At suspension bottom-out, the rear shock rotates and shock forces are split between the top tube and downtube via the single sided support strut.
BURST PIVOT SUSPENSION
Burst flex suspension platform utilizes flexible carbon seat stays, eliminating the need for a rotational pivot (bearings or bushings) in the rear triangle. Carbon fibre's properties work alongside the shock and leverage ratio to create a cohesive suspension platform. Elimination of a pivot point results a lighter frame that requires less maintenance.
IN-TRIANGLE STORAGE BOX CRADLE
Optional storage box for spares or nutrition without reducing bottle count. Can be detached when you'd rather save the weight. Top-opening zip for easy access while riding.
METRIC SHOCK
Metric shocks perform better and have optional bearing hardware for low friction rotation, supported on the rocker side.
POP GEOMETRY ADAPTED FOR RACING
As modern XCO and XCM courses become more technical, we've adapted the bikes to suit not only the current trails, but also where XC is headed. Slacker head angles and longer wheelbases, along with other geometry and suspension tweaks allow for a bike that is more capable and forgiving on the downhills, but does not sacrifice any uphill ability in the process.
SAG INDICATOR
Don't leave setup up to chance, line up the rocker notch with the marking on the seatstay to guarantee perfect sag setup.
SINGLE SIDED SUPPORT STRUT (REAR SHOCK TO DT)
By triangulating the tubes it was possible to negate the need for a support strut on both sides. The role of the support strut is to split shock forces between the top tube and down tube.
STAN'S CREST CB7 CARBON
Silverback CF features high quality Stan's Crest CB7 Carbon on Stans Neo hubs.
TYPE OF CARBON USED AND LAY UP BENEFITS
The structure is mainly composited of T700 UD carbon fibre. Offering equilibrium in stiffness to strength ratio. Rear triangle is constructed with migh-modulus carbon fibre to ensure indefinite fatigue life of the flex stays. UD carbon fibre has absolute strength in the direction of the fibre. Strategically controlling the fibre lay-up, produces a matrix that is stiff where desired and strong where necessary, with minimum weight addition. The frame is finished in a 3K Twill weave for a robust composite surface that can withstand any demands exerted by the rider.
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Specification
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Size chart & Geometry
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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 Rider height(cm) 154-170 168-180 178-192 Rider inseam(cm) 70-77 76-81 80-87 A Seat tube c/t 390 430 480 B Seat tube angle 74.5° 74.5° 74.5° C Head tube angle 69° 69° 69° D Top Tube 575 597 625 E Reach 415 435 456 F Chainstay length 435 435 435 G bb height 337 337 337 H head tube length 90 100 110 I stack 576 586 594 J standover 710 774 800 K Wheelbase 1133 1136 1164 -
Review & Faq
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