Slade Expert
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Slade Expert
Hardtail | Trail | Alloy | 29" | 130mm Travel | 14.9kg
€1.299

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    KEY FEATURES

    • Hydro-formed 6061 alloy frame
    • Rockshox Judy QR Solo Air, 130mm travel
    • Shimano Deore M6100 derailleur
    • Surface Custom wheelset, Tubeless Ready
    • Maxxis Rekon 29x2.35" tyres
    • Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brakes
    • Surface Dropper seatpost
    • Weight: 14.95kg
    • SLADE - THE PERFECT ENTRY TO TRAIL RIDING 

      Hardtail trail and enduro 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

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

      Fork Travel

      130mm

      WHEELS

      Wheelset

      SURFACE Custom

      Hubs

      F: Alloy, 15x110mm, 6 Bolt

      R: Alloy, 148x12mm, 6-Bolt

      Rims

      F: SURFACE 29" Alloy, Tubeless Ready

      R: SURFACE 29" Alloy, Tubeless Ready

      Tyres

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

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

      Max Tyre Size

      2.6"

      DRIVETRAIN

      Crankset

      Alloy Crankset 34T

      Max Chainring Size

      36T

      Bottom Bracket & Type

      BSA73

      Shifter(s)

      R: Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R, 12speed Rapidfire

      Rear Derailleur

      Shimano Deore RD-M6100, 12speed Shadow Plus

      Cassette

      Sunrace 11-51T, 12 Speed

      Chain

      Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12 Speed

      BRAKES

      Brakes

      F: Tektro MD-M275 Hydraulic Disc

      R: Tektro MD-M275 Hydraulic Disc

      Rotors

      F: Tektro 180mm, 6-Bolt

      R: Tektro 180mm, 6-Bolt

      COCKPIT

      Grips

      SURFACE Double Density Lock-On

      Handlebar

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

      Stem

      SURFACE Alloy, 31.8mm, Rise 3°

      Saddle

      SURFACE Ergo, Cromo Rails

      Seat Post

      SURFACE Dropper Post, 30.9mm

      Seatpost Clamp

      SURFACE QR Clamp

      Pedals

      One Piece Alloy

      WEIGHT

      Bike Weight

      14.9kg

      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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