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    MSRP
    $400$550
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    General YouthMountain Youth
    2.0
    1.8
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Aluminum
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″24″
    Brakes
    RimRim
    Groupset
    TourneyAltus, microSHIFT Mezzo
    Drivetrain
    1 × 81 × 8
    Suspension
    HardtailRigid
    Front Travel
    50mm-
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Hotrock 24 is a 26″ aluminum frame general youth bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Handling
    nimblestable
    2023 Jett 24
    Other General Youth bikes
    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)

    21 mph

    2020 Hotrock 24

    22 mph

    2023 Jett 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

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, single-butted, unisex frame, replaceable derailleur hanger

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    ColorsLight Silver / Black; Acid Pink / Black; Black / 74 Fade

    A1 Premium Butted Alloy, unisex frame, internal cable routing, 135x10mm forged dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    ColorsLight Silver / Black; Acid Pink / Black; Black / 74 Fade

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCT-JR, coil spring w/ preload adjust, 1-1/8" steerer, quick-release, V-brake & post-mount disc compatible, 40mm offset, 50mm of travel

    A1 Premium Butted Alloy, Alloy steerer, V-Brake

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, square taper, E-type

    Square taper, Plastic cups, 113mm spindle

    Stem

    20-degree rise, 25.4mm

    3D Forged Aluminim, 60mm length, 6 degree rise, 25.4mm clamp diameter

    Handlebar

    Double-butted alloy, 5-degree backsweep, 25.4mm

    Alloy Mini Rise, Double Butted, 80mm Rise, 5-degree Backsweep, 600mm Width, 25.4mm Clamp Diameter

    Saddle

    Specialized Kids' Henge

    Kids Bridge Saddle, 130mm

    Seatpost

    Alloy, single-bolt, 27.2MM

    Alloy, 2-bolt, 14mm offset, 27.2mm, 330mm length

    Pedals

    Nylon platform w/ reflectors

    Nylon platform w/ reflectors

    Grips

    Specialized, slip-on

    Jett Body Geometry, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney RD-TX800, 8-speed

    Shimano RD-M310, 8-speed

    Crank

    Forged alloy, square taper, 152mm w/ chainguard, Steel, 30T

    Forged Alloy, Square Taper, Adjustable 130/150mm Length, w/ Chainguard, Forged Alloy, 34T

    Shifters

    Shimano Tourney, grip shift, 8-speed

    microSHIFT TS39 Trigger shift, 8-speed

    Cassette

    SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t

    SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC HV500

    KMC HV500

    Brakes

    Front: V-brake w/ tool-less reach adjust brake lever, Rear: V-brake w/ tool-less reach adjust brake lever

    Front: V-brake w/ short reach lever, Rear: V-brake w/ short reach lever

    Wheels
    Rims

    24" alloy, 16mm depth, 21mm internal width, 32h

    Alloy, 14mm Depth, 23mm Internal Width, 28H

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Alloy, loose ball bearings, bolt type, 32h

    Alloy, Loose Ball Bearings, Bolt type, 100mm Spacing, 28H

    Rear Hub

    Shimano Tourney, 8-/9-speed freehub, 32h

    Alloy, Loose Ball Bearings, Bolt type, 135mm Spacing, 28H

    Tires

    Front: Renegade, 26 TPI, wire bead, 24x2.1", Rear: Renegade, 26 TPI, wire bead, 24x2.1"

    Front: Pathfinder Sport, 24x2.0", Rear: Pathfinder Sport, 24x2.0"

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