SE Series 8
OverviewAbout the Silverback SE Series 8
The Silverback SE Series 8 is a mountain bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $899. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size SE Series 8 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Silverback recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| MD | 170 to 180 cm | 5 ft 7 in to 5 ft 11 in |
| LG | 178 to 190 cm | 5 ft 10 in to 6 ft 3 in |
| XL | 188 to 210 cm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 11 in |
Rider heights from Silverback's size chart (the brand chart for this model family). Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Silverback
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 29-inch
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- MD, LG, XL
- Price
- $899, RRP AUD (99 Bikes, checked 28 Sep 2026)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize MD
- Stack
- 619 mm
- Reach
- 430 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.44
- Head angle
- 67.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 74 deg
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano Essa
- Speeds
- 8
- Crank
- Shimano FC-U2000-1 Essa, 32T, 7/8-Speed
- Chainrings
- 32
- Cassette
- 11-45
- Brakes
- Shimano MT200 2-piston hydraulic disc, resin pads
- Rotors
- 180/160mm
- Wheelset
- Surface Custom Wheelset, 32H, tubeless ready
- Stock tyre
- 29x2.10
- Fork material
- SR Suntour XCT30 Coil
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 100 mm
- Fork
- SR Suntour XCT30 Coil, hydraulic lockout with preload adjuster
- Dropper
- No, rigid seatpost
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 67.5 deg head angle points to balanced trail handling.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.71 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (backfill 2026-09-27: 99bikes.com.au, 99spokes.com), verified 2026-09-27. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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