Got a Slide 9HD, loving it so far. Good geo, great climber feels nimble. Top spec for the cash. Only had one problem so far, the drive side bearings on the BB got all grimy after only 2 rides. Contacted Bike discount and they mailed out a new BB and said they’d cover installation costs up to 20 Euros.
My previous all mountain bikes have been a Nerve AM, Five and Alpine and Spesh Enduro. The Slide beats them all and in terms of how the bike rides only my Spesh comes close, but the kit on the Slide edges it clear of anything else I’ve ridden.
I’m up to about 300 miles on mine now and it’s handled trail centre, bike park, Peak District and general all day pootling very well.
I did get a chance to ride a Slide and swoop last year while in Germany, and the bikes get a lot more coverage over there, there’s little mention of em in the UK press.