silverback Splash Delight (New Gen) 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
464$
Weight | 14.36 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork Zoom
-
Groupset microSHIFT -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
134cm - 147cm
SM
145cm - 159cm
MD
157cm - 171cm
LG
169cm - 182cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Silverback Ladies Design - Engineered Custom Butted 6061 Aluminium, Tapered 1-1/8"-1.5" Headtube, Semi-Integrated Headset, SB Formed Stays, Replaceable Alloy Hanger
Suspension Fork
Zoom 565 AMS Suspension Fork, 100mm travel, Coil, with Preload Adjust
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Microshift RD-M21L 7spd
Front Derailleur
Microshift FD-M20, Dual Pull
Shift Levers
L: Microshift 3-Speed
Cassette
Microshift 7spd, 14-28T
Crank
Surface alloy 42/34/24T
Bottom Bracket
BSA73
Chain
PYC 7spd
Pedals
One Piece Alloy
Wheels
Front Hub
F: Alloy, 32h, 100 x 9mm QR
Rear Hub
F: Alloy, 32h, 100 x 9mm QR
Rims
Surface Symmetrical Alloy, 32H
Tires
Wanda P1226D 27.5"x2.1"
Brakes
Brakes
Power alloy V-Brake
Cockpit
Stem
Surface, Alloy, Ø31.8mm, 6° rise
Handlebar
Surface Alloy Butted, Ø31.8mm, Backsweep 10°, Rise 45mm
Grips
Surface Push-on
Headset
Steel Semi-Integrated, ZS44/28.6 ZS56/40
Seat
Saddle
Surface, steel rails
Seatpost
Surface, Alloy Ø30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.62 mm | 1.63 mm | 1.51 mm | 1.43 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 294 mm | 294 mm | 294 mm | 294 mm |
| Stack | 587 mm | 601 mm | 601 mm | 610 mm |
| Reach | 363 mm | 368 mm | 398.5 mm | 426 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 536 mm | 546 mm | 576 mm | 606 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 350 mm | 380 mm | 430 mm | 480 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1052 mm | 1063 mm | 1093 mm | 1124 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 61 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm |
| Standover Height | 726 mm | 730 mm | 758 mm | 794 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 134 cm | 145 cm | 157 cm | 169 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 147 cm | 159 cm | 171 cm | 182 cm |
About this model
Splash Delight (New Gen) is part of the Silverback Splash model. There are 9 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Silverback Splash bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Silverback Splash Delight (New Gen) 2023 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 424$. Silverback Splash SX 2023 on the other hand costs 1379$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Silverback released this model in 2023, its price was 424$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 349.29% smaller.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Splash Delight (New Gen) weighs 14.36 kg (31.66 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. In other words, this model is 15.81% heavier than the average Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Splash Delight (New Gen) comes factory-installed with the Zoom fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
The Splash Delight (New Gen) 2023 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Splash Delight (New Gen) has Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 134 cm – 182 cm (4.4 ft – 5.97 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.