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    Category
    General YouthGeneral YouthGeneral YouthMountain YouthMountain YouthMountain Youth
    2.5
    3.9
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    SteelSteelSteelSuntour XCT (coil)Suntour XCT (air)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    12″16″20″24″24″24″
    Brakes
    CoasterCoasterCoasterHydraulic DiscMechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    TourneyXT, Deore
    Drivetrain
    Single-speed1 × 81 × 10
    Suspension
    RigidRigidRigidRigidHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    ----70mm70mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Handling
    nimblestable
    Riprock Comp 24
    Riprock 24 – Sagan Collection
    Riprock Expert 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)

    12 mph

    Riprock Coaster 20

    19 mph

    Riprock 24 – Sagan Collection

    21 mph

    Riprock Expert 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

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum

    The A1 premium aluminum frame is lightweight and built to withstand the tough use by kids, while the geometry features an ultra-low standover that makes it easy for your little ones to fit on and grow with the bike.

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, single-butted, ZeroStack head tube, 135mm rear hub spacing, forged dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, single-butted, ZeroStack head tube, 135mm rear hub spacing, forged dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger

    Fork

    Hi-Ten, 1" threaded steerer

    Hi-Ten, 1-1/8" steerer

    Hi-Ten, 1-1/8" steerer

    SR Suntour XCT, coil spring, preload adjust, 70mm of travel

    SR Suntour XCT, Multi Circuit Damping, air spring, hydraulic lockout, aluminum steerer, QR, 40mm offset, 70mm of travel

    Bottom Bracket

    Steel, loose ball bearings

    Steel, loose ball bearings

    Steel, loose ball bearings

    BSA, square taper

    BSA, square-taper, cartridge bearings

    Stem

    3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, 25.4mm clamp, 60mm

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    BMX, steel, 10-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 65mm rise, 470mm width, 22.2mm

    BMX, steel, 10-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 115mm rise, 520mm width, 22.2mm

    BMX, steel, 10-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 130mm rise, 560mm width, 22.2mm

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

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

    Saddle

    Specialized Kids' Henge

    Specialized Kids' Henge

    Specialized Kids' Henge

    Specialized Kids' Henge

    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

    Steel, 22.2mm

    Steel, 22.2mm

    Steel, 25.4mm

    Aluminum, single-bolt, 27.2mm

    Alloy, single-bolt, 27.2MM

    Pedals

    Nylon platform w/ reflectors

    Nylon platform w/ reflectors

    Nylon platform w/ reflectors

    Nylon platform w/ reflectors

    Nylon platform w/ reflectors

    Grips

    Specialized, slip-on

    Specialized, slip-on

    Specialized, slip-on

    Specialized, slip-on

    Specialized Body Geometry XCT, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney TX, 8-speed

    Shimano XT, Shadow, GS Cage, 10-speed

    Crank

    Hi-Ten steel, 76mm, 36T

    Hi-Ten steel, 89mm, 36T

    Hi-Ten steel, 114mm, 36T

    Forged alloy, 152mm, Steel, 30T

    Forged alloy, square taper, 104mm BCD, Aluminum, 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano Tourney, grip shift, 8-speed

    Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

    Cassette

    18T cog

    SunRace, 8-Speed, 11-34t

    SunRace, 10-Speed, 11-36t

    Chain

    KMC Z510, single-speed, anti-drop, 1/2"x1/8"

    KMC Z510, single-speed, anti-drop, 1/2"x1/8"

    KMC Z510, single-speed, anti-drop, 1/2"x1/8"

    KMC Z8, 8-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™

    KMC, X10, EPT anti-corrosion coating, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

    Brakes

    Rear: Coaster brake

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Rear: Coaster brake

    TypeHydraulic Disc

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

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Hydraulic Disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Mechanical disc, organic pads, 6-bolt, tool-less reach adjust, 160mm, Rear: Mechanical disc, organic pads, 6-bolt, tool-less reach adjust, 160mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Shimano Deore, hydraulic disc, resin pad, Rear: Shimano Deore, Hydraulic Disc, Resin Pad

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    12" alloy, 16mm depth, 21mm internal width

    16" alloy, 16mm depth, 21mm internal width, 28h

    20" alloy, 16mm depth, 21mm internal width

    24", double-wall aluminum

    24", double-wall aluminum

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Stainless, 14g

    Stainless, 14g

    Stainless, 14g

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Bolt-on, 95mm spacing, loose ball bearings, 16h

    Steel, bolt-on, 100mm spacing, loose ball bearings, 28h

    Steel, bolt-on, 100mm spacing, loose ball bearings, 36h

    Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 110mm spacing, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h

    Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 110mm spacing, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Coaster brake, bolt-on, loose ball bearings, 110mm spacing, 16T cog, 16h

    Coaster brake, bolt-on, loose ball bearings, 110mm spacing, 16T cog, 28h

    Coaster brake, bolt-on, loose ball bearings, 110mm spacing, 18T cog, 36h

    Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 135mm spacing, 9-speed freehub, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h

    Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 135mm spacing, 10-speed freehub, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 28h

    Tires

    Front: Rhythm Lite, 30 TPI, wire bead, 12x2.3", Rear: Rhythm Lite, 30 TPI, wire bead, 12x2.3"

    Front: Rhythm Lite, 30 TPI, wire bead, 16x2.3", Rear: Rhythm Lite, 30 TPI, wire bead, 16x2.3"

    Front: Rhythm Lite, 30 TPI, wire bead, 20x2.3", Rear: Rhythm Lite, 30 TPI, wire bead, 20x2.3"

    Front: Big Roller, 60 TPI, wire bead, 24x2.8", Rear: Big Roller, 60 TPI, wire bead, 24x2.8"

    Front: Big Roller, 60 TPI, wire bead, 24x2.8", Rear: Big Roller, 60 TPI, wire bead, 24x2.8"

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