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Riprock Expert 24
A 24″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with upper mid-range components and shimano deore hydraulic disc brakes.
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$1,100| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 70mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCT |
| Wheels | 24″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
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.
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
Rigid forks on some models limit suspension performance
Coaster brake can be challenging for beginners
Seat post adjustment requires tools
Specialized Bicycles has released a new kids bike for 2022, it’s called Riprock.
Mountain 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.
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Oct 2021 · Mike Kazimer
The new Riprocks have updated geometry and components selected especially for smaller riders.
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.
Padded seat
Comfortable geometry for beginning riders
Great quality and durability
Sturdy training wheels
No handbrake, only coaster brake
Heavier than other bikes
Pricey for what you get
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.
| Frame | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, single-butted, ZeroStack head tube, 135mm rear hub spacing, forged dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger BB Standard: BSA, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT, Multi Circuit Damping, air spring, hydraulic lockout, aluminum steerer, QR, 40mm offset, 70mm of travel Travel: 70mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, square-taper, cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | VELO, VL-5112, HENGE COMP, 143MM, TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION, PP BASE, PU COVER W/ C84-01 TEXTURE, PU 50 D FOAM, HOLLOW CR-MO RAILS, W/ BUMPER. |
| Seatpost | Alloy, single-bolt, 27.2MM Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon platform w/ reflectors |
| Grips | Specialized Body Geometry XCT, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shadow, GS Cage, 10-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Forged alloy, square taper, 104mm BCD, Aluminum, 32T |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display |
| Cassette | SunRace, 10-Speed, 11-36t |
| Chain | KMC, X10, EPT anti-corrosion coating, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Deore, hydraulic disc, resin pad, Rear: Shimano Deore, Hydraulic Disc, Resin Pad Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | 24", double-wall aluminum |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
| Front Hub | Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 110mm spacing, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 135mm spacing, 10-speed freehub, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Big Roller, 60 TPI, wire bead, 24x2.8", Rear: Big Roller, 60 TPI, wire bead, 24x2.8" |
First added November 6
Last updated April 4
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