Is the riprock a good bike?
The Specialized RipRock is the ultimate in a mountain bike for kids. It is lightweight for easy and safe riding, has big tires (2.8 inch width) for rolling over terrain and is totally manageable for little riders. While we are big proponents of lightweight kid bikes, this one is in its own league.
How much does a Specialized Riprock 20 weight?
22.6 lb.
Specialized Riprock 20 Comparison
| Riprock 20 | woom OFF 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $650 | $799 |
| Seat Height | 25″ – 30″ | 22.8″ – 28.7″ |
| Weight | 22.6 lb. | 17.2 lb. |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 68° |
How do you measure a kids bike?
Measure the bike’s frame from the center of the crank axle to the top of the seat tube. Using the frame to size a bize is the measuring system you’re probably familiar with, as it’s common practice for adult bikes. However, youth bike sizing is usually done by the wheel size and inseam.
Can a 10 year old ride a 20 inch bike?
Most 8 and 9-year-olds will fit on a 20-inch wheel bike. Meanwhile, a 10-year-old (or older) will likely use the 24-inch size. Keep in mind that if your 10-year-old is smaller, they may still be more comfortable with a 20-inch bike wheel.
What does specialized hotrock 24 weigh?
28 lb.
As a comparison, Specialized top 24″ mountain bike*, the Hotrock 24 XC Boys Disc (MSRP $660), weighs 28 lb., and while it does have a front shock and disc brakes, for most kids riding a 24″ frame, the extra 10 lb.
How do you pick the right size bicycle?
To find the correct sized bike you will need to measure your height and your inside leg. For your height, stand against a wall and mark the wall with a pencil so it’s level with the top of your head. Then measure from the ground up to the mark (having someone to help might make this easier).
What are the specialized Riprock 20 and Riprock 24?
Redesigned from the ground up, the new Specialized Riprock 20 and Specialized Riprock 24 are a little ripper of a bike ready to put young groms in action.
What is the Riprock expert?
For young riders ready to hit drops and chunky rock gardens on a 24″, the Riprock Expert is the ultimate rig featuring a beefier drivetrain, upgraded brakes, and a legit Manitou suspension fork. A Rigid Fork on a Mountain Bike!?!? If a bike doesn’t have a suspension fork, then it’s not a mountain bike!
How does the Riprock compare to other road bikes?
Even so, when comparing the new Riprock to the woom OFF and Prevelo Zulu (bikes we are very familiar with), it quickly became clear that the Riprock is certainly on the more aggressive end. With a 68° head tube angle, the Riprock isn’t overly slack compared to other bikes, but its handlebar placement is.
What’s new on the Riprock?
This upgraded Riprock is a brand new trail beast – it lost a few pounds from its predecessor, has taken on a slacker, more modern geometry, boasts hydraulic disc brakes, and comes internally routed for a dropper post!