silverback Spyke 24 2023
2023 Youth
Estimate price |
581$
Weight | 13.66 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Travel Front 50mm -
Fork Zoom
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Groupset microSHIFT -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
130cm - 150cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Hydro formed 24" 6061 Aluminium, 11/8" Headtube 135mm OLD QR Dropouts, disc brake mounts
Suspension Fork
Zoom Steel Suspension fork, 50mm travel, Coil
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Microshift RD-M26L - 7 Speed
Shift Levers
R: Microshift MS12-7R, Grip Shift
Cassette
7spd 14-34T Brown/Black
Crank
3 Piece 152mm, 32T chainring, Black, BSA73mm
Bottom Bracket
BSA68
Chain
PYC, 106L, for 7 Speed
Pedals
9/16? Ball, PP
Wheels
Front Hub
F: 28H x 100 x 108mm, Alloy
Rear Hub
F: 28H x 100 x 108mm, Alloy
Rims
F: 24" Alloy Single Wall, 28H
Tires
F: 24 x 2.35" Wanda P1226
Brakes
Brakes
F: Mechanical Disc, 160mm rotors F & R, 6 Bolt
Cockpit
Stem
25.4mm E:60mm H:41mm 15°, Alloy
Handlebar
580mm x 25.4, 10°, H:15mm
Grips
PVC Grips, Custom Colour, 110mm Long, Grip Shift
Headset
1-1/8" Headset, Press in cups
Seat
Saddle
Skid custom design, steel rail
Seatpost
27.2mm x 250mm, Alloy
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Spyke 24 is a Silverback Spyke model. Silverback released 10 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2023, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Silverback Spyke 24 D SE 2023 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 498$. On the other hand, Silverback Spyke 26 2023, is the most expensive and costs 530$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Mountain bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Mountain bike is 616$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Mountain bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Silverback released this model in 2023, its price was 530$. Comparing this to the average Mountain bike price, we see that the price is 16.23% smaller.
Average weight for Mountain bikes
Mountain bikes weigh an average of 11.16 kg (24.6 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 13.66 kg (30.12 lbs), the Spyke 24 model is much heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Mountain bike weighs 22.4% less than Spyke 24.
Spyke 24 components
Fork
Silverback Spyke 24 2023 bike is equipped with the Zoom fork, and has 50mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
Spyke 24 has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
The wheels on Spyke 24 are the 24″ aluminum type. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Silverback Spyke 24 has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.