Silverback 2027 Selectro 50 T8 Electric Commuter Bike

The Silverback 2027 Selectro 50 T8 is a 29-inch hardtail e-bike for riders who want one bike for the commute and the gravel path home. The new hydroformed 6061 aluminium frame has updated geometry and a tapered head tube. Up front, an SR Suntour XCM32 coil fork gives 120mm of travel with lockout. Power comes from a 250W Ananda rear-hub motor with 50Nm of torque, fed by a removable 504Wh in-tube battery with LG cells. It has a Shimano Acera 8-speed drivetrain and Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes, so it copes with New Zealand hills and wet mornings.

Key Features

• Ananda 250W rear-hub motor with 50Nm torque and a torque and cadence sensing bottom bracket
• 504Wh removable in-tube battery using LG 18650 cells
• New hydroformed T6 6061 aluminium frame with tapered head tube and updated geometry
• SR Suntour XCM32 coil fork, 120mm travel with lockout
• Shimano Acera 8-speed drivetrain with an 11-34T cassette
• Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes
• Tubeless-ready 29in Surface alloy rims with CST 29x2.25" tyres
• Dropper post compatible, semi-internal cable routing and replaceable derailleur hanger
• Handlebar display and remote, kickstand and chain guard included

Who Is the Silverback Selectro 50 T8 For?

The Selectro 50 T8 suits riders who commute during the week and want to head onto gravel roads or easy trails at the weekend. The torque sensor makes the motor respond smoothly to how hard you pedal, and the 120mm fork and 2.25" tyres smooth out rough roads, kerbs and gravel.

In New Zealand, that means getting up hills to work without arriving drenched in sweat, then riding a cycle trail or forestry road on Saturday. The removable battery can be charged at your desk or indoors, and the dropper-compatible frame lets you add a dropper post later if you ride more trails.

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