Best Youth Rigid MTB

Gloss Blaze / Black

Gloss Sage / White

Gloss Sky / Black

Satin Cast Black / Smoke

Front: C-STAR Hydraulic Disc Brake, 160mm rotor, adjustable reach, Rear: C-STAR Hydraulic Disc Brake, 160mm rotor, adjustable reach

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

Forged Alloy, 140mm length, narrow Q-factor, w/ chainguard, 30T, chainguard

A1 Premium Butted Alloy, Alloy steerer, 15x110 mm, W/Mini Fender

A1 Premium Butted Alloy, unisex frame, internal cable routing, 148mm thru-axle, 30.9mm dropper post ready, replaceable derailleur hanger compatible

Double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

Alloy, 6-Bolt, 28H, 12x148 Boost, 11-speed compatiable

Alloy, 16mm depth, 25mm internal width, 28H

Specialized, 6061 alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 0mm setback, 30.9mm

microSHIFT Advent SL-M6190, 9-speed , short reach triggers for easy operation

Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise

Front: Ground Control Sport, 24x2.35", Rear: Ground Control Sport, 24x2.35"

IconFreedom is the absence of fear. And riding fearlessly requires a bike that can handle your kid’s imagination. It’s why we designed Riprock to be a mountain bike inclusive of all the features needed for superior ripping, like modern geometry, Ground Control tires, hydraulic disc brakes, and internally routed cables. Finally, we threw in a wider-range drivetrain, making Riprock truly the perfect bike to inspire riders to climb higher and tackle the downhills freely.Kids can’t ride confidently if they’re not riding comfortably. With Riprock, fit comes first. This meant using data to reimagine everything from how they grip to how they sit to create a bike specifically and proportionally for kids. We did all this because comfort creates confidence. And more confidence always leads to more riding fearlessly.Kids’ specific updates and features create a ride that inspires confidence. A 130mm Bridge saddle, as well as a narrower Q factor and shorter cranks, offer improved alignment between the hip, knee, and ankle to decrease the risk of injury and increase pedal power. Narrow grips and updated frame geometry offer improved bike handling, inspiring riders to ride more.A lightweight package, complete with an updated frame and wide-range drivetrain, creates the perfect bike to allow riders to easily tackle climbs.Trail riding starts here. Inspired by Specialized’s heritage in making mountain bikes, the Riprock offers modern MTB features such as a slack head tube angle, internally routed cables, hydraulic disc brakes, and Ground Control tires.

Specialized Riprock 24

Great kids bike! I really like the lightweight rigid fork at this age, as my kid is not heavy enough to compress most of the suspension forks on bikes

MSRP	$699
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Mountain Youth
Weight	23.6 lbs

Frame	Aluminum
	Aluminum
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	24″
	Hydraulic Disc


	microSHIFT Advent
Drivetrain	1 × 9
Brand Site	specialized.com
Summary	The Specialized Riprock 24 is a 24″ aluminum frame mountain youth frameset with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.

Frame	A1 Premium Butted Alloy, unisex frame, internal cable routing, 148mm thru-axle, 30.9mm dropper post ready, replaceable derailleur hanger compatible Colors: Gloss Blaze / Black; Gloss Sage / White; Gloss Sky / Black; Satin Cast Black / Smoke
Fork	A1 Premium Butted Alloy, Alloy steerer, 15x110 mm, W/Mini Fender
Bottom Bracket	Square-tapered, 68mm
Stem	Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise
Handlebar	Double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm
Saddle	Kids Bridge Saddle, 130mm
Seatpost	Specialized, 6061 alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 0mm setback, 30.9mm Type: Rigid
Pedals	Nylon platform w/ reflectors
Grips	Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

Rear Derailleur	microSHIFT Advent, 1x9 w/ clutch
Crank	Forged Alloy, 140mm length, narrow Q-factor, w/ chainguard, 30T, chainguard
Shifters	microSHIFT Advent SL-M6190, 9-speed , short reach triggers for easy operation
Cassette	microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed, 11-42t
Chain	KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™
Brakes	Front: C-STAR Hydraulic Disc Brake, 160mm rotor, adjustable reach, Rear: C-STAR Hydraulic Disc Brake, 160mm rotor, adjustable reach Type: Hydraulic Disc

Rims	Alloy, 16mm depth, 25mm internal width, 28H
Spokes	Stainless, 14g
Front Hub	Alloy, 6-Bolt, 28H, 15x110 Boost
Rear Hub	Alloy, 6-Bolt, 28H, 12x148 Boost, 11-speed compatiable
Tires	Front: Ground Control Sport, 24x2.35", Rear: Ground Control Sport, 24x2.35"