Silverback bikes: pros and cons, varieties, choices

Silverback was founded in 2004 by Dion Retif and has specialized in bicycle manufacturing since its inception. Initially, it was a budget class vehicle, but now the brand's assortment will be able to interest not only beginners, but also professional cyclists. In this article, we will consider Silverback bicycles: their pros and cons, varieties, choices.

Silverback offers a wide variety of different types of bikes.

• Mountain. This bike can be called versatile due to its strength, maneuverability and excellent handling. You can ride it off-road, in the field, in the forest, in the city. It can withstand long distances and climb uphill quite easily.

• Urban and tourist. These bicycles are much more comfortable than mountain bikes, so they do an excellent job in the conditions of the city or light tourism. They are often well stocked and inexpensive.

• Double suspension... View of a modernized off-road mountain bike. These models are equipped with hydraulic brakes and a lightweight, sturdy frame.

• Electric bike. Allows you to drive yourself or, by connecting an electric motor, transfer this right to the technical part of the device. It can be compared to a scooter - only a bike-bike is lighter and allows you to pedal.

• Highway. Suitable for riding on flat asphalt. It has thin wheels, a narrow and light frame, a versatile steering wheel and powerful brakes. Often used by amateur cyclists.

• Extreme. Various tricks can be performed with such a model. They are often equipped with a sturdy yet very light frame, disc brakes and thick wheels.

There are quite a few types of bicycles, only the most popular ones are listed here. It can be noted that Silverback offers customers a wide selection of different types of bikes - from budget to expensive professional.

Absolutely every thing has its positive and negative sides, which should be taken into account when buying.

The main advantages of Silverback bicycles are:

• a wide range (from children to professional, from tourist to extreme);
• nice colors for all models;
• almost all models are very lightweight;
• ergonomic design;
• there is a guarantee and our own warranty workshop.

There are few disadvantages, but still they are:

• hard seats on many mountain, road and city bikes;
• fragile rear "cock" on almost all models.

It is rather difficult to single out the best models from the incredibly huge assortment of the company, but we will try to show more remarkable devices.

A budget model designed for beginners and hobbyists. The bike is equipped with an Aluminum 6061 frame and a reliable Zoom 389A-MLO fork with 100mm travel. A high-quality transmission with a number of speeds equal to 21 will allow you to easily overcome any terrain, as well as get to any place with increased comfort and high speed. The model comes with 26 "wheels and is a great solution for your first choice of bike.

A product from the Superbike Concept line. This device is equipped with the latest and most advanced equipment. The frame is two-suspended carbon fiber, so the bike is very light. The drivetrain is Sram XXl and the Fox Factory fork has 90mm travel. The device combines agility, power and excellent handling. And, of course, one cannot fail to note the stylish aggressive design.

This model is only gaining popularity, but it is distinguished by an unusual solution - the use of a USB port in the design, designed for recharging mobile phones, players, navigators. The bike is suitable for pleasant walks in the city. The rigid fork will give maximum control over the device, and the soft seat will increase the comfort of movement.

Silverback strives to design quality products based on new and innovative solutions. The research department of the company carries out developments in the field of design, ergonomics, mechanics, kinematics and other areas that directly affect the quality of manufactured goods.

A separate area is the creation of urban-type models. Starke City Dynamics technology dramatically improves cycling comfort with an adjustable seat post.

Development of its own suspension system is also ongoing. Intelligent Design System. The system uses a two-piece bottom link, which, in combination with large diameter bearings, increases torsional rigidity and reliability.

This company provides the buyer with a huge range of fairly high-quality goods. Not everyone can navigate this, so we will consider the features that will help you when choosing.

• The ratio of height, weight and age. The most important indicator that you should definitely consider when choosing. Experts advise choosing a bike so that it is as comfortable as possible to sit on it. Here is a small comparison table.

• Guarantee. Be sure to inquire about the availability of the warranty and the length of the warranty period. It also does not hurt to find out if the seller has a warranty workshop. Silverback has one.

• Wheels. The larger the wheel diameter, the greater the speed the transport can develop.That is why urban, road and touring bicycles are equipped with wheels with a diameter of 27-29 inches. Although for normal use, 16 inches will suffice.

• Brakes. For short trips and driving around the city, you can limit yourself to mechanical V-Brake disc or rim brakes - they are quite reliable and easy to repair. For off-road driving, it is best to use hydraulic disc brakes. They are more reliable, more durable, but much more expensive.

• Number of speeds. There are many parameters of speed indicators, but the most common are 18, 21, 24 and 27. In fact, this is just a general designation, but in fact, the maximum combination between them is made up of the number of front and rear sprockets.

The history of the Silverback Bikes brand is presented below.