Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,500
    $700
    ($1,265)
    Where to Buy
    $1,500

    At Specialized

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    Category
    Mountain YouthMountain YouthMountain Youth
    Weight
    24.7 lbs
    4.5
    3.2
    4.4
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Manitou JUNITAluminumManitou Machete JUNIT Expert (air)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    24″24″24″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NXmicroSHIFT AdventDeore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 91 × 10
    Suspension
    HardtailRigidHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm-100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    nukeproof.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Riprock Expert 24, Specialized Riprock 24, and Nukeproof Cub Scout 24 Race are all 24″ aluminum frame mountain youth bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Riprock Expert 24 has better components, while the Cub Scout 24 Race has a better fork and a 1 × 10 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Handling
    nimblestable
    2022 Riprock Expert 24
    2022 Riprock 24
    2021 Cub Scout 24 Race
    Other Mountain 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)

    19 mph

    2022 Riprock Expert 24

    19 mph

    2022 Riprock 24

    21 mph

    2021 Cub Scout 24 Race

    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

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

    ColorsGloss Smoke / Black; Gloss Raspberry / White; Gloss Cobalt / Black

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

    ColorsGloss Smoke / Black; Gloss Raspberry / White; Gloss Cobalt / Black

    Nukeproof Cub-Scout 24”, custom butted hydro-formed 6061 Alloy, internal cable routing for dropper seat posts, threaded bottom bracket, 142mm Bolt-thru rear axle spacing

    ColorsGloss Smoke / Black; Gloss Raspberry / White; Gloss Cobalt / Black

    Fork

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

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

    Manitou Machete JUNIT 24in Expert Air, 100mm Travel, 1.5" Tapered Steerer, 42mm Offset, BOOST 15x110mm Bolt-thru Axle

    Shock

    Spring TypeAir

    Spring TypeAir

    NA

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Square-tapered, 68mm

    Square-tapered, 68mm

    BSA, threaded

    Headset

    Nukeproof Warhead, 44-44 IETS

    Stem

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

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

    Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, black

    Handlebar

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

    Mini Rise, Alloy Double Butted, 9-degree Backsweep, 620mm Width, 31.8mm

    Nukeproof Urchin 640mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp

    Saddle

    Kids Bridge Saddle, 130mm

    Kids Bridge Saddle, 130mm

    Nukeproof Urchin, Black

    Seatpost

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

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

    Nukeproof Urchin, Black, 27.2mm, 300mm Long, 0 Offset

    Pedals

    Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic

    Nylon platform w/ reflectors

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

    Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

    Nukeproof Urchin Single Clamp lock on, 115mm Long, Soft Compound

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    microSHIFT Advent RD-M6195M, 9-speed, w/ clutch

    Shimano M5120 Deore, Shadow Plus, 10-Speed

    Crank

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

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

    Samox TAF38J 2 Piece Crank 152mm, 32T, BCD 104

    Shifters

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    microSHIFT Advent SL-M9295, 9-speed

    Shimano M4100 Deore Rapidfire 10-Speed

    Cassette

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

    microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed, 11-42t

    Sunrace CSMS2 10-Speed, 11-46T

    Chain

    KMC X11, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

    KMC X9EPT, Anti-corrosion coating , Missing Link™

    KMC X10-1 10-Speed, with Quick Link

    Brakes

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

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

    Tektro M291 Kids Specific Hydraulic Brakes

    Wheels
    Rims

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

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

    Front: Nukeproof Neutron 15x110mm hub on WTB STi30 24" TCS Rim, Rear: Nukeproof Neutron 12x142mm hub on WTB STi30 24" TCS Rim

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

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

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

    Rear Hub

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

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

    Tires

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

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

    Front & Rear: Maxxis Minion 24" x 2.4” EXO TR (Tubeless Ready)

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