Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $689
    $739
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Mountain YouthMountain Youth
    3.5
    3.7
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCMSuntour XCR Air
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    20″24″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    X4, X5X5
    Drivetrain
    1 × 91 × 9
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    80mm65mm
    Brand Site

    bikes.com

    bikes.com

    Summary
    The Rocky Mountain Vertex Jr 20 and Rocky Mountain Vertex Jr 24 are both aluminum frame mountain youth bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Vertex Jr 20 has 20″ aluminum wheels, better components, and a bigger fork; while the Vertex Jr 24 has 24″ aluminum wheels, a better 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)

    15 mph

    Vertex Jr 20

    18 mph

    Vertex Jr 24

    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 SL Alloy. Threaded BB. Zero Stack Headtube. 20" Kid's Geometry

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    Rocky Mountain 6061 SL Alloy. Threaded BB. Zero Stack Headtube. 24" Kid's Geometry

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    Fork

    Suntour XCM JR Air 80mm

    Travel65mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Suntour XCR LO Air 65mm

    Travel65mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SR Suntour Sealed Cartridge Bearing

    Rocky Mountain Sealed - Shimano Compatible

    Headset

    FSA No. 10P

    FSA No. 10P

    Stem

    Rocky Mountain XC

    Rocky Mountain XC

    Handlebar

    Rocky Mountain XC 600mm

    Rocky Mountain XC 640mm

    Saddle

    Rocky Mountain Pivotal Kids

    Rocky Mountain Pivotal Kids

    Seatpost

    Rocky Mountain Pivotal 27.2mm

    Rocky Mountain Pivotal 27.2mm

    Pedals

    Composite Kids

    Nylon Platform

    Grips

    Rocky Mountain Slide On Kids

    Rocky Mountain Slide On Kids

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X4 9 Spd

    SRAM X5 9 Spd

    Crank

    Rocky Mountain Microdrive 28T

    Rocky Mountain Microdrive 2PC 28T

    Shifters

    SRAM X5

    SRAM X5

    Cassette

    SunRace CSM98 11-36T 9 Spd

    SunRace CSM980 11-40T 9 Spd

    Chain

    KMC X9

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    Shimano MT200 2 Piston

    Shimano MT201 2 Piston

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT200

    Shimano MT201

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB SX17

    WTB SX17

    Spokes

    2.0 Stainless

    2.0 Stainless

    Front Hub

    Shimano TX505

    Shimano TX505

    Rear Hub

    Shimano TX505

    Shimano TX505

    Tires

    VeeTire Crown GEM 20x2.25

    VeeTire Crown GEM 24x2.25

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