{"id":4959,"date":"2018-09-07T11:25:39","date_gmt":"2018-09-07T09:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/?p=4959"},"modified":"2018-12-20T11:31:18","modified_gmt":"2018-12-20T09:31:18","slug":"silverback-surface-review-large-and-in-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/silverback-surface-review-large-and-in-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Silverback Surface Review \u2013 Large and in Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Silverback Surface currently leads the charge in Enduro bike innovation, and at an accessible price. Silverback were quick to announce its arrival earlier this year. And frankly, were just as quick to promote its versatility.<\/p>\n<p>It wasn\u2019t until we got a taste of the Surface, that we started to believe them. Since the question we kept repeating to ourselves was: \u201cHow can a bike have so much travel and yet be so versatile?!\u201d Well the answer is partly because the bike provides a well-thought combo between new geometry and spearheading performance.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4961 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_3611-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" \/><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2543340168475428\" data-ad-slot=\"9215839881\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Bulletproof:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Surface is no light-weight competitor. However, the innovation that was applied to the hydroformed 6061 Alloy frame, and solid rear triangle, gives you an optimized suspension ambiance. 140mm of rear travel, paired with the amazing Flip Chip feature, means you can tweak the geometry of the bike. We preferred to slacken the geometry a bit, which aided the effectiveness of Silverback\u2019s Burst LT suspension linkage that rolls out with progressive travel. So, you can tackle more challenging obstacles on the trail.<\/p>\n<p>As a prime Enduro bike, the Surface gives you the option to run 27.5-inch Plus or 29er wheelsets. We went with 29ers during our test, and ran a set-of Onza Ibex 29X2.4\u201d tyres. Nice and stout, just the way we like them. These trail readers were coupled with a set of SUNringle Duroc 30 Comp rims which had about a 30mm rim depth. Boost Hub spacing was also featured on the wheels, and provided sturdy stiffness in technical sections.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4970 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Silverback-Surface-Tech.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4000\" height=\"4000\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Keeping the rough trail at bay, is a dynamic RockShox duo for the bike\u2019s suspension. The RockShox Monarch RT3 rear-shock features a custom tune setup on the basically, unlimited, 140mm of travel. Up front the RockShox Revelation RC saved us on drops, while keeping the front half of the Surface stable on descends.<\/p>\n<h4>In the Surface&#8217;s Class:<\/h4>\n<p>[wptg_comparison_table id=&#8221;1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4972 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_3680-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Geometry: <\/strong><\/h4>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Head Tube Angle: <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">FlipChip High 67.5-degrees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">FlipChip Low 67-degrees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Seat Tube Angle:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">FlipChip High 74.5-degrees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">FlipChip Low 74-degrees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>BB Height:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">FlipChip High 341mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">FlipChip Low 346.8mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As far as geometry goes, the Silverback Surface displays the ideal feel and handling. It\u2019s pretty much on par with the Specialized StumpJumper. Handling with that same nippy tail end, and rider centred measurements for going flat-out. The Flip-Chip, as previously mentioned, gives you the freedom to play around with the Surface\u2019s geometry. Which means the bike has a unique attribute of being able to fine tune your ride.<\/p>\n<h4>POV Test Ride:<\/h4>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lOkbx3NcfJ0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2543340168475428\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9215839881\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Ride: <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Surface rode quite clumsy on our first climb. The heavier weight took some getting used to, and let\u2019s just say we were grateful for the easier gear ratio. The grip, studded, rubber for wheels were monster-truck like. That, together with a higher stance, compared to most Enduro bikes, provided adequate balance, once we found our flow on the bike.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4974 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_3576-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Where we could lay down the hammer on flatter sections of the trail, the Silverback Surface went all out! It\u2019s certainly a natural when ramming right through obstacles, and the 140mm suspension keep it rolling over anything with high momentum. The wider tyre profile aimed to let alleviate steering tension on corners. We could simply let the bike roll on its own line, confidently, and conservatively.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4975 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_3672-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On downhills, there was nothing that could stand in the way of the Surface. It stampeded through the trail, with wide handlebars, and major dropper post action. The bike didn\u2019t wrestle the trail; instead it delivered a controlled ride. Which is a trait found in very few Enduro bikes. A great deal of traction through switch-backs, were also the result of a well-crafted Silverback, frame design.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4962 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_3638-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Verdict:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The shockingly affordable, agile, gentle-giant, is a beast in its genre. It can whip around single-track, and ignite pure enjoyment within its rider. The Surface\u2019s extra rock clearance makes it ideal for any Enduro or Trail rider wanting to challenge the elements of unorthodox mountain biking. It\u2019ll even challenge your perception of versatility, but will never cease to maintain a forgiving, plush ride. In short, it sums up the splendour of Silverback\u2019s functional engineering mind-set.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RRP: R34\u00a0500.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Silverback Surface Review<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Large and in Charge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- Global site tag (gtag.js) - Google Analytics --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=UA-76830801-1\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script>\n  window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];\n  function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);}\n  gtag('js', new Date());<\/p>\n<p>  gtag('config', 'UA-76830801-1');\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Silverback Surface currently leads the charge in Enduro bike innovation, and at an accessible price. Silverback were quick to announce its arrival earlier this year. And frankly, were just as quick to promote its versatility. It wasn\u2019t until we got a taste of the Surface, that we started to believe them. 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