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networkn:
Sorry to hijack but @batman what would you buy for $1000-1200. Weight is something I care about since I have a bad Shoulder and Back and the bikes are on the wall. I am 177cm
I would get either this or this
I expect their weights to be about 12.5kg-13kg.
I suggest you install a bike pulley storage system.
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the fathom seems to be listed at $1600+ at torpedo7, so it is on a good discount.
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Batman:I took another look at the silverback comp you linked and I may have slightly misled you. The componentry is slightly suspicious for a "real" mountain bike. I doubt you are planning to do any "real" mountain biking, but apart from that, the listed specs are head and shoulders above the other 2 you linked.
Do you think you could ask the guy to weigh the bike? I'm interested in how much it weighs. I expect it to weigh 13kg.
Batman:
I took another look at the silverback comp you linked and I may have slightly misled you. The componentry is slightly suspicious for a "real" mountain bike. I doubt you are planning to do any "real" mountain biking, but apart from that, the listed specs are head and shoulders above the other 2 you linked.
Do you think you could ask the guy to weigh the bike? I'm interested in how much it weighs. I expect it to weigh 13kg.
Haha. I have had two of these, the second one is being returned next week.
Weight is 15.8kg (M, with pedals). Could be euphemistically referred to as "solid".
Componentry isn't stellar but the price is remarkable, so what do you expect? Has a dropper seatpost, air fork and midfat tyres for under $1000. It is still better value than anything else at that price point and gets around easy tracks and steep downhill just fine. Its a pretty decent recreational MTB. Upgrade the seat and you have a fairly comfortable bike.
HOWEVER I would strongly recommend anyone reading this who owns a Silverback, and in particular a Slade Comp (Medium) to check their wheel alignment; do not be surprised if the head tube is ~1.5° misaligned.
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