Riding forces are not symmetric. Why should your bike be?
On a bicycle, the drivetrain is mounted on the right side, the brakes on the left side, and the suspension (usually) around the center. When riding, the environment influences the wheels, and consequently the suspension and frame. When braking, it inflicts major forces on the left side of the bike, whereas acceleration and pedalling affect […]
Bike Check: Jennie Stenerhag’s Silverback Stratos SBC
Silverback’s latest dual suspension cross-country race bike, the Stratos, was unveiled ahead of the 2019 Cape Epic. The Silverback – Fairtree pairing of Jennie Stenerhag and Mariske Strauss raced the Stratos in the 8-day event. Get a detailed look at Stenerhag’s new Stratos race bike below. The New Bike As the Silverback Stratos is a […]
Silverback SBC withdraws from Cape Epic
We at Silverback Racing value the health of our riders more than race results, and based on the recommendation of a medical professional, we made the decision to withdraw team Silverback SBC, Nicola Rohrbach and Konny Looser from the 2019 ABSA Cape Epic. Konny developed health issues on Stage 3 that led to lower back […]
Silverback Partners with Volvo to launch 2018 Racing Team
Silverback will be joining forces with Swedish automaker Volvo Cars in South Africa in partnership with a cycling team for 2018. Silverback and Volvo Cars are both global companies, with Silverback selling in over 52 countries and Volvo Cars in 90 countries worldwide. These two award-winning brands aim to create an environment for athletes to […]
Bike Check: Luke Moir’s Silverback Superspeed
Up-and-coming Cape Town mountain bike racer Luke Moir (15-years-old) will be riding Silverback’s 29er carbon performance hardtail the Superspeed this season. Take a closer look at Luke’s race bike below. The Superspeed takes advantage of carbon’s flexibility to absorb riding forces to improve comfort and grip while maintaining the stiff pedalling characteristics of a hardtail. […]
Bikes of the Epic: Annie Last’s Silverback Sesta SBC
Annie Last is the British XCO Champion, riding the Absa Cape Epic with team mate and South African cross country champion Mariske Strauss as Hansgrohe Cadence OMX Pro. They are currently lying third in the Women Elite GC standings. We took a closer look at Annie’s Silverback Sesta SBC. The Sesta SBC frame is Silverback’s […]
German duo form ‘Silverback OMX’ for Cape Epic 2017
OMX Pro Team’s Martin Gluth will pair up with Julian Schelb for the 2017 Cape Epic. The German duo will be aboard the Silverback Sesta Superbike, and with unparalleled and focussed support from their bike partner, will ride under the team name, ‘Silverback OMX’ for the eight days of untamed African adventure that is Cape […]
Iwan’s Gear of the Year 2016
In review of 2016, Iwan Kemp looks at the best bikes and gear that he rode last year. XC Bike of the Year Scalpel Si Carbon 3 When the new Scalpel was announced it was clear that Cannondale wasn’t trying to play it safe or please the masses. They set out to develop and build […]
Bike Hub’s Top Ten gear reviews for 2016
With the year drawing rapidly to a close, we take a look at our ten most popular gear review articles published in 2016. 1. Scott Spark 940 The launch of the new Scott Spark range generated much excitement in the office. The Spark 940 features completely redesigned geometry, and suspension for a more aggressive riding […]
Review: Silverback Sphere 1
The Sphere 1 is Silverback’s reimagination of the hardtail with plus sized wheels. It features 3.0″ tyres to add grip, stability, and comfort. The extra small and small bike sizes use 27.5 x 3.0” tyres, whereas the medium, large and extra large bikes are fitted with bigger 29 x 3.0” tyres. There are two models […]
Review: Silverback Salice
The Silverback Salice is a do-it-all women-specific road bike from Silverback. It features a lightweight compact geometry aluminium frame, a full carbon fork for a fast, comfortable ride, and a reliable groupset at a palatable price. Specification The Salice is fitted with Shimano’s 105 2×11 groupset so you can expect crisp, reliable shifting and good […]
Silverback wins German Brand Award 2016
The German Brand Award is an award for successful brand management in Germany. The objective of the award? To discover groundbreaking brands and brand makers to showcase and reward. The recipients of the award are innovative brands, with consistent Brand Management and sustainable Brand Communication that are pioneering in the world of brands and marketing. […]