The 2024 Silverback Strela Elite Aluminium Road Bike offers a perfect blend of durability, comfort, and performance, making it an excellent choice for riders aiming to conquer long road routes or endurance events. Built with a custom-butted 6061 aluminium frame, it strikes the ideal balance between strength and weight, providing a responsive feel on both flat roads and climbs. The Silverback carbon rigid fork improves ride comfort by absorbing vibrations, ensuring smoother handling over rougher surfaces. Shimanos 105 FC-R7000 drivetrain delivers precise shifting across gears, giving riders the edge when tackling varied terrain or steep gradients. Paired with Shimano 105 BR-R7070 hydraulic disc brakes, the Strela Elite provides dependable stopping power, even during sudden descents or in rainy conditions. Vittoria Zaffiro 700x32c tyres offer low rolling resistance with added grip, making them suitable for long training rides or mixed-surface routes. Designed for endurance events and weekend group rides, the Strela Elite ensures comfort and control over extended distances. This bike will shine on events like the Cape Town Cycle Tour, rewarding riders with reliability, speed, and comfort every kilometre of the way. Key Features: - Engineered Custom Butted 6061 Aluminium Frame- Silverback Carbon Ridgid fork- Shimano 105 FC-R7000 Drivetrain- Shimano 105 BR-R7070 Hydraulic Disc Brakes- Vittoria Zaffiro 700x32c Tyres Benefits: - Lightweight and Durable Frame: The custom-butted 6061 aluminium frame provides strength without adding unnecessary weight.- Smooth Ride Quality: Silverback carbon rigid fork enhances vibration damping, ensuring better comfort on long rides.- Precise Gear Shifting: Shimano 105 FC-R7000 drivetrain offers reliable and smooth gear changes, ideal for varied gradients.- Powerful Braking: Shimano 105 BR-R7070 hydraulic disc brakes deliver consistent stopping power, even in wet conditions.- Improved Rolling Resistance: Vittoria Zaffiro 700x32c tyres offer a balance of speed and comfort for long rides on mixed surfaces.- Versatile Performance: Ideal for road races, group rides, or endurance events such as the Cape Town Cycle Tour. - Comfort for Long Distances: Components and design choices ensure that the bike handles long routes with ease, making it a great fit for cyclists focused on endurance riding.

Frame: Silverback Engineered Custom Butted 6061 Aluminium, Tapered 1-1/8"-1.5" Headtube, Integrated Headset, Semi Smooth welds, 142x12 Thru-Axle Dropouts, SB Formed Stays, Replaceable Alloy Hanger Fork: Silverback Carbon Ridgid fork. Carbon Stanchions, alloy steerer and alloy dropouts. Headset: ZS44/28.6 ZS56/40 Frame Axle Spacing: 142x12mm Axle Specification: 162x12mm P1.5 Hanger Type: Hanger 20 Crankset: Shimano 105 FC-R7000, Double, 11spd, Hollowtech, 50/34t BB: BSA68 Shifters: Shimano 105 Combination Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 FD-R7000F Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 RD-R7000, 11spd Cassette: Shimano 105 CS-R7000-10 11spd, 11-30t Chain: 11 Speed Brakes: Shimano 105 BR-R7070 Hydraulic Disc Brakes Rotors: Shimano 160mm Grips: Suede bar tape, plug with expander bolt Handlebar: Surface drop bars, 128mm drop, flare 3deg are, width size dependent. Stem: Surface 3D forged stem 31.8mm, 7deg rise, 80-110mm Saddle: Surface Strela Expert, Black Steel rails Seatpost: Surface Alloy, 27mm Seatpost Clamp: Surface Alloy Wheelset: Surface Custom Hubs: Shimano 12mm Thru Axle hubs, 100mm OLD F / 142mm OLD R. Centerlock Rims: Surface 700C Double wall Alloy rims (28H F / 28H R) Tyres: Vittoria Zaffiro 700x32c