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2020 Specialized

Riprock Comp 24

A 24″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with mid-range components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$760
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 70mm
ForkSuntour XCT
Wheels24″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetAlivio
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Handling
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

19 mph

Riprock Comp 24

Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews

Summary

The Specialized Riprock is a well-designed youth mountain bike that excels in lightweight construction, modern geometry, and kid-specific components, making it an excellent choice for young trail riders. Its slacker geometry, reduced chainstay lengths, and dropped stack heights improve handling and comfort, while the inclusion of hydraulic disc brakes and wide-range cassettes enhances performance. However, some models feature rigid forks, which may limit suspension performance for more aggressive trails.

Pros
  • Lightweight and durable design

  • Modern geometry for improved handling

  • Kid-specific components for comfort and efficiency

  • Hydraulic disc brakes and wide-range cassettes

  • Fun color and graphics designs

Cons
  • Rigid forks on some models limit suspension performance

  • Coaster brake can be challenging for beginners

  • Seat post adjustment requires tools

Key Quotes
Specialized Bicycles has released a new kids bike for 2022, it’s called Riprock.
Mountain Flyer logoMountain Flyer
“Most young riders don’t need suspension forks, and by offering a rigid fork, we’re able to dramatically reduce the bike weight, which ultimately results in a more positive experience for smaller, less powerful riders.”
Pinkbike
Small, yet mighty, the Specialized Riprock 12, previously called the Hotrock 12, is a fun and well-designed little machine capable of getting the youngest and tiniest kids off and riding.
Two Wheeling Tots logoTwo Wheeling Tots

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Pinkbike
Specialized Announces New Riprock Kids' Bikes

Oct 2021 · Mike Kazimer

The new Riprocks have updated geometry and components selected especially for smaller riders.

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Two Wheeling Tots
Specialized Hotrock 16 (Riprock) Review

May 2021 · Natalie Martins

The Specialized Hotrock 16 (Riprock) is our favorite bike-shop bike, but it's pretty pricey for what you get. Read the review for the details.

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Mountain Flyer
Tested: Specialized Riprock Expert 24

Jun 2017

Plus tires, legit components, and great geometry make for a standard setting kid’s bike. “Hey dad, how do you spell ‘Mac-as-kill’?”, After years of helping my daughter google Barbie — Life in the Dreamhouse, Strawberry Shortcake, GoNoodle and the like, hearing those words drift from the computer desk and out the window to where I was working in the yard just warmed my heart. It’s a mountain biking father’s dream.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, single-butted, ZeroStack head tube, 135mm rear hub spacing, forged dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger

BB StandardBSA, Threaded

Fork

SR Suntour XCT, Multi-Circuit Damping, air spring, 70mm travel, hydraulic lockout

Travel70mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

BSA, square taper, cartridge bearings

Stem

Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar

Double butted aluminum, 9-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 600mm width, 31.8mm

Saddle

Specialized Kids Henge

Seatpost

Alloy, single-bolt, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon platform w/ reflectors

Grips

Specialized Body Geometry XCT, lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Alivio, 9-Speed, SGS Cage, Shadow design

Crank

Forged alloy, 152mm, Steel, 30T

Shifters

Shimano Alivio, RapidFire Plus, 9-Speed w/ gear display

Cassette

Sunrace, 9-Speed, 11-36t

Chain

KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™

Brakes

Front: Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 160mm/6-bolt rotor, Rear: Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 160mm/6-bolt rotor

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

24", double-wall aluminum, 32h

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Front Hub

Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 110mm spacing, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h

Rear Hub

Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 135mm spacing, 9-speed freehub, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h

Tires

Front: Big Roller, 24x2.8", 60 TPI, wire bead, Rear: Big Roller, 24x2.8", 60 TPI, wire bead

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