Silverback Splash 2 (2014)

The Splash 1 from Silverback is a good, novice-grade mountain bike designed expressly for women's' needs. It's affordable and nimble, thanks to those 27.5" hoops. The Splash features a lightweight, rugged alloy frame and a plush Suntour fork for stable handling on rough terrain. Durable Shimano components handle braking and shifting, and parts from Maxxis, Alex, and VP take care of the rest. An SBC cockpit finishes the bike off nicely.