Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,500$700$580
    Where to Buy
    $1,500

    At Specialized

    $1

    At

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    Category
    Mountain YouthMountain YouthMountain Youth
    4.5
    3.2
    2.5
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Manitou JUNITAluminumSuntour XCT (coil)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    24″24″24″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    NXmicroSHIFT AdventTourney
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 91 × 8
    Suspension
    HardtailRigidRigid
    Front Travel
    100mm--
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Riprock Expert 24, Specialized Riprock 24, and Specialized Riprock 24 are all 24″ aluminum frame mountain youth bikes. The Riprock Expert 24 has better components and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Handling
    nimblestable
    2022 Riprock Expert 24
    2022 Riprock 24
    2021 Riprock 24
    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

    19 mph

    2021 Riprock 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

    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

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

    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

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Square-tapered, 68mm

    Square-tapered, 68mm

    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

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

    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

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

    Saddle

    Kids Bridge Saddle, 130mm

    Kids Bridge Saddle, 130mm

    Specialized Kids' Henge

    Seatpost

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

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

    Alloy, single-bolt, 27.2MM

    Pedals

    Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic

    Nylon platform w/ reflectors

    Nylon platform w/ reflectors

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

    Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

    Specialized, slip-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

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

    Shimano Tourney RD-TX800, 8-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

    Forged alloy, 152mm, Steel, 30T

    Shifters

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    microSHIFT Advent SL-M9295, 9-speed

    Shimano Tourney, grip shift, 8-speed

    Cassette

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

    microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed, 11-42t

    SunRace, 8-Speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC X11, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

    KMC X9EPT, Anti-corrosion coating , Missing Link™

    KMC Z8, 8-speed w/ reusable Missing 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

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

    Wheels
    Rims

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

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

    24", double-wall aluminum

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Stainless, 14g

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

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

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

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

    Rear Hub

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

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

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

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

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