Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $234$275
    ($298)
    $274$300
    $299$325
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    $650
    ($661)
    $1,500
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    $234

    15% off At Specialized

    $1

    At

    $274

    9% off At Specialized

    $299

    8% off At Specialized

    $299

    At Contender

    $599

    8% off At Jenson USA

    $1

    At

    $1,500

    At Specialized

    Category
    General YouthGeneral YouthGeneral YouthGeneral YouthMountain YouthMountain YouthMountain YouthMountain Youth
    3.2
    3.3
    4.5
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    SteelSteelSteelAluminumSuntour XCT (air)Manitou JUNIT
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    12″16″16″20″20″20″24″24″
    Brakes
    CoasterCoasterCoasterCoasterCoasterHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    microSHIFT AdventAlivioNX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 91 × 91 × 11
    Suspension
    RigidRigidRigidRigidRigidRigidHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    ------70mm100mm
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Handling
    nimblestable
    Riprock 20
    Riprock Comp 24
    Riprock Expert 24
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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)

    16 mph

    Riprock 20

    19 mph

    Riprock Comp 24

    19 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

    ColorsCandy Red / Hyper / Black; Neon Blue / Black / White; White Metallic Silver / Flake Pink / Moto Oragne; Acid Purple / Black / White

    ColorsCandy Red / Hyper / Black; Neon Blue / Black / White; White Metallic Silver / Flake Pink / Moto Oragne; Acid Purple / Black / White

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum

    ColorsCandy Red / Hyper / Black; Neon Blue / Black / White; White Metallic Silver / Flake Pink / Moto Oragne; Acid Purple / Black / White

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum

    ColorsCandy Red / Hyper / Black; Neon Blue / Black / White; White Metallic Silver / Flake Pink / Moto Oragne; Acid Purple / Black / White

    ColorsCandy Red / Hyper / Black; Neon Blue / Black / White; White Metallic Silver / Flake Pink / Moto Oragne; Acid Purple / Black / White

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

    ColorsCandy Red / Hyper / Black; Neon Blue / Black / White; White Metallic Silver / Flake Pink / Moto Oragne; Acid Purple / Black / White

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

    ColorsCandy Red / Hyper / Black; Neon Blue / Black / White; White Metallic Silver / Flake Pink / Moto Oragne; Acid Purple / Black / White

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

    ColorsCandy Red / Hyper / Black; Neon Blue / Black / White; White Metallic Silver / Flake Pink / Moto Oragne; Acid Purple / Black / White

    Fork

    Hi-Ten steel

    Hi-Ten steel

    Hi-Ten steel

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

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

    Manitou JUNIT 24, 100mm travel, 1.5” tapered, 15x110mm axle, 40mm offset, post mount, W/ fender

    Bottom Bracket

    Feimin FP-B701, 68MM

    Feimin FP-B701, 68MM

    Feimin FP-B701, 68MM

    Square-tapered, 68mm

    BSA, square-taper, cartridge bearings

    Square-tapered, 68mm

    Stem

    Die Cast Aluminum, 35mm length, 22.2 clamp diameter

    Die Cast Aluminum, 37mm length, 10 degree, 22.2 clamp diameter

    Die Cast Aluminum, 37mm length, 10 degree, 22.2 clamp diameter

    3D Forged Aluminim, 35mm length, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp diameter

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

    3D Forged Aluminim, 35mm length, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp diameter

    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

    Mini Rise, Alloy Double Butted, 6-degree Backsweep, 600mm Width, 31.8mm , 19mm Bar End Diameter

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

    Mini Rise, Alloy Double Butted, 6-degree Backsweep, 600mm Width, 31.8mm, 19mm Bar End Diameter

    Saddle

    Specialized Kids'

    Specialized Kids' Henge

    Specialized Kids' Henge

    Kids Bridge Saddle, 130mm

    Specialized Kids' Henge

    Kids Bridge Saddle, 130mm

    Seatpost

    Steel, 22.2mm

    TypeRigid

    TypeRigid

    Steel, 22.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Steel, 25.4mm

    TypeRigid

    TypeRigid

    Alloy, 0mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm, 300mm length

    TypeRigid

    Alloy, single-bolt, 27.2MM

    TypeRigid

    Alloy, 0mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm, 300mm length

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Nylon platform w/ reflectors

    Nylon platform w/ reflectors

    Nylon platform w/ reflectors

    Nylon platform w/ reflectors

    Nylon platform w/ reflectors

    Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic

    Grips

    Specialized, slip-on

    Specialized, slip-on

    Specialized, slip-on

    Specialized Trail Grips, 19mm bar end diameter, lock-on

    Specialized Body Geometry XCT, lock-on

    Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    microSHIFT Advent RD-M618M, 9-speed w/o Clutch

    Shimano Alivio, SGS, 9-speed

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    Crank

    Hi-Ten steel, 76mm, Steel, 26T

    Hi-Ten steel, 89mm, Steel, 26T

    Hi-Ten steel, 114mm, Steel, 36T

    Forged Alloy, 115mm length, narrow Q-factor, w/ chainguard, Alloy 30T, narrow-wide design

    Forged alloy, 152mm, Steel, 30T

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

    Shifters

    microSHIFT SL-M9295, 9-speed

    Shimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    Cassette

    microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed, 11-42t

    SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t

    SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t

    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 X9EPT, Anti-corrosion coating , Missing Link™

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

    KMC X11, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

    Brakes

    Coaster

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Coaster

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Coaster

    TypeHydraulic Disc

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

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Coaster

    TypeHydraulic Disc

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

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 160mm, Rear: Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 160mm

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM Level hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Level hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

    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

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

    24", double-wall aluminum

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

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    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, 28H, 15x110 Boost

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

    Alloy, 6-Bolt , 28H, 15x110 Boost

    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, 28H, 12x148 Boost, 11-speed compatiable

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

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

    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: Ground Control Sport, 20x2.35", Rear: Ground Control Sport, 20x2.35"

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

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

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