Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $719
    $769
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Mountain YouthMountain Youth
    3.1
    3.1
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCMSuntour XCM
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    24″26″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Altus, SunRaceAltus, SunRace
    Drivetrain
    1 × 81 × 8
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    80mm100mm
    Brand Site

    bikes.com

    bikes.com

    Summary
    The Rocky Mountain Growler Jr 24 and Rocky Mountain Growler Jr 26 are both aluminum frame mountain youth bikes with modest components and hydraulic disc brakes. The Growler Jr 24 has 24″ aluminum wheels, while the Growler Jr 26 has 26″ aluminum wheels, a bigger fork, and higher gearing.
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    Gear Range

    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)

    18 mph

    Growler Jr 24

    20 mph

    Growler Jr 26

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Rocky Mountain 6061 Alloy. Threaded BB. Tapered Zerostack Headtube. Dropper Post Compatible.

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    Rocky Mountain 6061 Alloy. Threaded BB. Tapered Zerostack Headtube. Dropper Post Compatible.

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    Fork

    Suntour XCM30 80mm

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Suntour XCM34 Boost 100mm

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge Bearing

    FSA Sealed Cartridge Bearing

    Headset

    FSA No. 57B-1

    FSA No. 57B

    Stem

    Rocky Mountain XC

    Rocky Mountain XC

    Handlebar

    Rocky Mountain XC 700mm

    Rocky Mountain XC 720mm

    Saddle

    Rocky Mountain Pivotal Kids

    Rocky Mountain Pivotal Kids

    Seatpost

    Rocky Mountain Pivotal 30.9mm

    Rocky Mountain Pivotal 30.9mm

    Pedals

    Nylon Platform

    Alloy Platform

    Grips

    Rocky Mountain Lock On Light

    Rocky Mountain Lock On Light

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus 8 Spd

    Shimano Altus 8 Spd

    Crank

    Rocky Mountain Microdrive 28T

    Rocky Mountain Microdrive 28T

    Shifters

    SunRace DLM400 Trigger

    SunRace DLM400 Trigger

    Cassette

    SunRace CSM680 11-40T 8 Spd

    SunRace CSM680 11-40T 8 Spd

    Chain

    KMC Z8.3

    KMC Z8.3

    Brakes

    Shimano MT200 2 Piston

    Shimano MT200 2 Piston

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT200

    Shimano MT200

    Wheels
    Rims

    Rocky Mountain JR30

    Alex MD35

    Spokes

    2.0 Stainless

    2.0 Stainless

    Front Hub

    Shimano MT400 Boost 15mm

    Shimano MT400 Boost 15mm

    Rear Hub

    Shimano TX505

    Shimano TX505

    Tires

    VeeTire Crown GEM 24x2.6

    WTB Ranger 26 x 2.8 Comp

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