Splash Delight (Gen 4)

It's better suited to relaxed riding than pushing fast splits. In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. The score is largely shaped by a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

If your rides include hills, it rates 4.6/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out around the middle. This setup leans heavily toward ‘push’ rather than ‘spin’ on climbs. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 28.7 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~8% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. With about 15.5 kg to haul uphill, pacing matters more on longer grades. Expect more grinding on climbs than easy spinning. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

Suspension capability comes out at 5/10. Bucket: “Confident trail control”. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. Front suspension handles most impacts, while the rear wheel tracks the ground directly. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. Because you get a very small drop: roughly 0 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 552 mm of stretch forward (long). Expect a lean angle around 20 degrees. Front-end spacers are estimated around 16 mm.

In Mountain / Crosscountry, So we classify it as Adjustable. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Also, The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals.

Comfort comes out to 6.2/10, which usually translates to a nicely smooth ride. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. The posture is more upright (posture 4/10), which takes some pressure off your hands on rough sections.

This looks like a great buy for the spec on paper. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 71% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 96% of listings. Quick reference: €423 listed versus about €1.466 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This bike is best for smoother trails where speed and efficiency matter. It has about 100 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.