2012 Silverback Strela 1.0

Started by Zaskar09, Jan 13 2012 11:15

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#1 Zaskar09

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Posted 13 January 2012 - 11:15

Hi all,

I've recently decided to buy a road bike (yes, I'll keep the mtb). Unfortunately I know even less about road bikes and components etc than I do about mountainbikes. Would this be considered a good deal and if not, what else can I have a look at? Budget around R10k. Thanks!

Frame - G2 Force Alloy/Smooth Weld
Fork - Advanced Dynamic Carbon
Rims - Alex Race 24
Hubs - Shimano 105
Tyres - Schwalbe Lugano 700 x 23c
Shifters - Shimano 105, 10 speed
FR Der - Shimano 105
RR Der - Shimano 105, 10 Speed
Crankset - Shimano 105, 34/50T, 2 piece
BB - Shimano 2 piece incl
Casette - Shimano CS-4600 10 Speed 11-25T
Brake set - Shimano 105
Seatpost - SBC Carbon
Weight - 8.6kg

RRP - R10310

Specs from http://www.silverbac...ACK/strela1.htm

RRP from http://www.bicycling.../guide/strela-1

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#2 Andre 77

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Posted 13 January 2012 - 11:28

personally I think what silverback is bang for buck

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#3 Zaskar09

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Posted 13 January 2012 - 11:43

I haven't been looking for very long but this seems to be the best deal I could find. I don't really want to buy 2nd hand, I know it's dumb but there's just something about a new bike. Almost like that new car smell.

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#4 timdm

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 03:13

Zaskar09, did you settle on the Silverback? Any feedback?
Am in a similar position and difficulty deciding on a +- R10k road bike.
Also looking at 2011 Merida 904, Cannondale CAAD8 tiagra, and now of course the axis AR 30.
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#5 Riamich

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Posted 23 February 2012 - 03:46

I think is value for money,
I'm buying the Silverback Concept Carbon,
You can always upgrade with lighter wheels, etc to reduce overall weight

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#6 Funky

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Posted 08 May 2012 - 09:33

Riamich, on 23 February 2012 - 03:46 , said:

I think is value for money,
I'm buying the Silverback Concept Carbon,
You can always upgrade with lighter wheels, etc to reduce overall weight

Hi there, just wanted to find out if you bought the Silverback Strela Concept & if so what is you view, I have been looking around, & am almost set on this one as it is the best in that price, will probably get it this weekend.

Thanks,